Vintage Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque, Ema
Ema is a small wooden plaque used at Shinto, and sometimes Buddhist shrines, that worshippers 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.
This ema plaque has a picture of Benzaiten strumming her biwa lute on a white snake ship. She is one of the Seven Lucky Gods (shichifukujin) and represents kindness. The sail on her ship says "treasure". This ema also features a white snake, one of the zodiac animals. Zodiac animal imagery is popular around the New Year. It also features a purple braided cord.
- Kanji on ema: Nagaratenjin jinja (Nagaratenjin shrine), Kaiun (better fortune)
- Brown, red, white, blue
- Wood
- C1970
- Item weight: 92 grams
- Packed weight: 292 grams
- Approx. 17.5 cm wide x 11.5 cm tall x 1 cm thick
- Good condition considering its age. Scratches. 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.
