Vintage Japanese Ema Prayer Plaque Katazome and the pursuit of perfection

and the pursuit of perfection

Please note that the chopsticks pictured are not included in the sale of this listing

permeating Chinese culture through literature

Width = 36

Condition = Good with blemished on collar and lining

Vintage Japanese Ema Prayer Plaque Katazome and the pursuit of perfectionEma 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