Vintage Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque, Ema
This vintage Japanese ema plaque has a picture of a woman writing a poem and standing next to a sitting black bull or ox. A shrine can be seen in the background. It has a red seal and inscriptions. It has a grey 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, white, black
- Wood
- C1980
- Kanji on ema: 太宰府天満宮 Daizaifu Tenmangu, 祈願絵馬 kigan ema ema plaque for prayer, 奉納 hono votive offering
- Item weight: 46 grams
- Packed weight: 200 grams
- Approx. 14.5 cm wide x 9 cm tall x 0.8 cm thick
- Good condition considering its age. Some 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.
