Vintage Japanese Ema Prayer Plaque Garden Established in the middle of

Established in the middle of 18th century at Kamigamo Shrine in Kyoto

5" long by 3" wide

Umbrella stand

This style of bowl is favored by Japanese Buddhist sects for its tone

Vintage Japanese Ema Prayer Plaque Garden Established in the middle ofEma are charming wooden plaques found at Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples in Japan, where visitors write their hopes, dreams, and prayers. These plaques, often adorned with beautiful imagery of animals or spiritual symbols, are then hung up at the shrine for the gods to receive. Whether asking for success, love, health, or protection for loved ones, ema serve as a deeply personal and symbolic way for people to connect with the divine, leaving their