Description: Vintage Japanese Wooden Decorative Plaque This vintage Japanese wooden souvenir plaque features illustrations of the castle town Hagi in Yamaguchi. On the back, it has calligraphy and a Japanese poem, Tanka, by Shoin Yoshida, a Samurai in the late Edo era. This plaque has a bell and a red and white braided cord. Ema is a small wooden plaque used at Shinto shrines and sometimes Buddhist temples, on which worshipers can write their wishes, hopes, and dreams. Once written, it is hung on a special wooden stand or tree where the kami (spirits or gods) are thought to receive them. Black, red, green, white Wood C1970 Poem meaning: parents treasure their child more than the child does, I wonder how my parents feel when the letter tells them I am executed today Some characters: 美しき城下町 utsukusiki jokamachi beautiful castle town, 萩 hagi city name, 通行手形 tsuko tegata pass, 毛利三十六万石 mouri sanjurokumann goku lord name and land value, 長州藩守護職 choshu han shugoshoku lord of choshu han Item weight: 83 grams Packed weight: 200 grams Approx. 7.4 cm wide x 9.9 cm tall x 1.6 cm thick Good condition considering its age. Discoloration on the cord. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos. We acquired this item from an old family estate sale in Nagoya, Japan Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout. Please inquire about combined shipping. About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items, and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us.
Price: 29.96 USD
Location: Ama-Gun, Japan
End Time: 2025-01-19T13:28:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 11 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Primary Material: Wood
Color: Multi-Color
Age: Post-1940
Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
Maker: Unknown
Region of Origin: Japan
