Vintage Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque, Ema
This vintage Japanese ema plaque has an illustration representing hands opened to the sky and supporting a building from a temple. The ema plaque has some inscriptions in red and the name of the temple in black.
Ema is a small wooden plaque used at Shinto shrines, and sometimes Buddhist temples, 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.
- Light orange, blue, red, black
- Wood
- C1980
- Characters: 開運 kai'un better fortune, 唐招提寺 Toshodaiji temple
- Item weight: 66 grams
- Packed weight: 200 grams
- Approx. 16 cm wide x 11.6 cm tall x 0.7 cm thick
- Good condition considering its age. Some scratches. No 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. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
