Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque Ema Vtg Shinto Hanging Wish Zodiac Horse EM2 Bowl Varnish/stain worn on edges

Varnish/stain worn on edges

5 cm long  x 1cm tall

Item weight: 517 gram

36 cm long x 14

Floral shell inlay

Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque Ema Vtg Shinto Hanging Wish Zodiac Horse EM2 Bowl Varnish/stain worn on edgesVintage Japanese Wooden 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 a richly decorated white horse. Zodiac animal imagery is common around the New Year. It also features a purple braided cord.