Ema

NameTemple offering

CultureShinto

Place madeTokyo, Japan, East Asia, Asia

MediumWood, synthetic feathers, paint, metal, ink

Credit LineMuseum of International Folk Art, gift of James McGrath, A.2015.73.44

Object numberA.2015.73.44ab

Collections

Asia

DescriptionFletched and knotched arrow with two bells and printed tag attached at fletching. Natural-color shaft is painted whiche below fletching. Separate piece of painted, rectangular wood depicts a central dragon image in white, gold cord through two holes at center apex, and two red ink seal stamps either side of the dragon.