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Ema depicting Oiwa-san
Ema depicting Oiwa-san
Ema depicting Oiwa-san

Ema depicting Oiwa-san

Date2018
Place madeTokyo, Japan, East Asia, Asia
MediumWood, ink, cotton
Dimensions3 9/16 × 5 5/16 × 3/16 in. (9 × 13.5 × 0.5 cm)
Classifications(Classification Not Used)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, IFAF Collection, FA.2018.72.1
Terms
  • value (economic concept)
Object numberFA.2018.72.1
DescriptionThis shrine plaque (Ema) is comprised of a light colored wood, red cord, and an ink printed figure. On the proper right side there are black Japanese characters. In the center there is a woman with black hair, wearing a red, black and gold kimono. The woman at the center is surrounded by a gold circle and two small white clouds. On the proper left side there are red Japanese characters.
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