Japanese Shrine Wood Plaque EMA Board Good Luck Cute Rabbit

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Japanese Shrine Wood Plaque EMA Board Good Luck Cute Rabbit:
$15.75

This is an \"Ema\". \"Ema\" are small wooden plaques on which Shinto worshippers write their prayers or wishes. The ema are then left hanging up at the shrine, where the kami (spirits or gods) receive them. They bear various pictures, often of animals or other Shinto imagery, and many have the word gan\'i (願意), meaning \"wish\", written along the side. In ancient times people would donate horses to the shrines for good favor, over time this was transferred to a wooden plaque with a picture of a horse, and later still to the various wooden plaques sold today for the same purpose.Ema are sold for various wishes. Common reasons for buying a plaque are for success in work or on exams, marital bliss, to have children, and health. Some shrines specialize in certain types of these plaques, and the larger shrines may offer more than one. Sales of ema help support the shrine financially.
********We do not know which shrine this came from as the Kanji is written in an old style that is difficult to read.The date is April 15th in the 11rd year of the Heisei era (=1999). It also says \"sewing women\'s group\" on the back so a women\'s sewing group bought this Ema for good luck.
It measures about 17.5 x 11.5 x 1.2cm.******SHIPPING INFORMATION******Most packages are sent small package air mail via Japan post. This doesn\'t include tracking or insurance.Most packages arrive within 2 weeks but it can take longer due to getting caught up at customs etc. If you haven\'t received your package after 5 weeks (sadly it has taken that long for some countries), please contact us and we can discuss what to do next.Heavy packages (over 2kgs) or orders over $100 are automatically upgraded to EMS express shipping which includes tracking and insurance. If you would like to upgrade, please contact us to discuss this.Please note that we are not responsible for customs fees nor can we advise about the rules regarding customs fees for any country.
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