Vintage Japanese Wooden Decorative Plaque

This vintage Japanese wooden souvenir plaque features illustrations of tourist attractions, such as Takamatsu Castle, Ritsurin Park and Yashima in Kagawa on the island of Shikoku. It has calligraphy on the back. This plaque has a bell and a red and white braided cord.

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.

• Black, red, green, white
• Wood 
• C1970
• Some characters: 讃岐 sanuki old name of Kagawa ,高松 takamatsu city name in Kagawa, 栗林公園 risturin koen name of park, 高松城 takamatsu jo  name of a castle, 屋島 yashima place name, 交通安全祈願 kotsu anzen kigan pray for traffic safety, 通行手形 tsuko tegata pass, 四国観光記念 shikoku kanko kinen memorial for sightseeing in Shikoku, 讃岐國守護職 sanukinokuni shugoshoku lord of sanukinokuni
• Item weight: 74 grams
• Packed weight: 200 grams
• Approx. 7.3 cm wide x 9.8 cm tall x 1.5 cm thick
• Good condition considering its age. 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. 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.