Vintage Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque, Ema
This vintage Japanese ema plaque has a picture of a decorated festival horse surrounded by festival men wearing happi, a type of clothing worn during festivals. It also has a red seal on the front and a wood-burned engraved seal on the back. It has a purple braided cord.
Ema is a small wooden plaque used at Shinto, and sometimes Buddhist shrines, that worshipers can write their wishes, hopes, and dreams on. Once written, it is hung on a special wooden stand or tree where the kami (spirits or gods) are thought to receive them.
- Red, blue, white, brown, green
- Wood
- C1980
- Kanji on ema: 藤崎宮印 Fujisakigu-in mark of the Fujisaki shrine (front), 藤崎八旛宮印 Fujisaki Hachimangu mark (back)
- Item weight: 66 grams
- Packed weight: 200 grams
- Approx. 17.5 cm wide x 11.3 cm tall x 1.1 cm thick
- Good condition considering its age. Scratches and dents. Discoloration on the cord. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
- We acquired this item from an old family estate sale in Nagoya, Japan
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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
