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Shrine Plaque (Ema)
Shrine Plaque (Ema)
Shrine Plaque (Ema)
Museum of International Folk Art
DepartmentAsia

Shrine Plaque (Ema)

NameShrine Plaque (Ema)
Date20th century
Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia
MediumWood, Paint
Dimensions4.75"L X 3.25"H X .1875"D
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.
Object numberA.1995.93.1716
DescriptionA baby boy is painted on a wooden shrine plaque; a purple cord is tied through a hole in the top; colors are white, blue, green, red, yellow, purple; materials are wood, paint, cord; object was carved, painted, tied.
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