Vintage Japanese Ema Prayer Plaque Dragon Sugi Wood Funadansu 5 x 19 x 7

5 x 19 x 7 cm) stacked together

No cracks or restorations noted

Though relatively contemporary

14 3/4" W × 11 3/8" H (37

Other than an aged patine

Vintage Japanese Ema Prayer Plaque Dragon Sugi Wood Funadansu 5 x 19 x 7Ema 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