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Japanese Shrine Plaques (Ema).
Ema (votive plaques): boar
Japanese Shrine Plaques (Ema).
Japanese Shrine Plaques (Ema).
Museum of International Folk Art; Gift of the Lloyd E. Cotsen and Neutrogena Corporation Collection. Photographs by Pat Pollard.
DepartmentAsia

Ema (votive plaques): boar

NameRitual Plaque, Shrine Plaque (Ema)
CultureShinto
DateMid-Late 20th century
Place madeJapan, East Asia, Asia
MediumWood, paint, cording
Dimensions4 1/2 × 7 in. (11.43 × 17.78 cm)
Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of Lloyd E. Cotsen and the Neutrogena Corporation, A.1995.93.1677
Object numberA.1995.93.1677
DescriptionRitual plaque. Painted boar on a wood plaque, with a stamp and calligraphy, purple cord; colors are gray, red, black, purple; materials are wood, paint, cording; object is cut, paintrd, tied.
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