Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque Ema Vtg Shinto Hanging Wish Zodiac Dog EM7 musical instrument Japanese Buddhist Altar tablecloth

Japanese Buddhist Altar tablecloth

Wagesa is a costume worn by a monk around his neck

Item weight: 987 grams

Pair of handles

Small damage to some of the corners

Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque Ema Vtg Shinto Hanging Wish Zodiac Dog EM7 musical instrument Japanese Buddhist Altar tableclothVintage 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 a little white and brown dog in front of a rising sun. Zodiac animal imagery is common around the New Year. It also