Japanese Antique 15 inches Ema Votive Tablet Wood Minogame Turtle Temple Shinto Woodblock Print Usage & Decor Ideas With

Usage & Decor Ideas With its commanding presence and rich coloration

The figure displays the typical mudras of Amida: the right hand raised in the gesture of reassurance (semui-in) and the left lowered in the wish-granting gesture (yogan-in)

Some small surface particles may flake due to the nature of the cement material

Form: The monkey sits in a crouching pose

measuring over 8 meters in length

Japanese Antique 15 inches Ema Votive Tablet Wood Minogame Turtle Temple Shinto Woodblock Print Usage & Decor Ideas WithDescription Item Details This is a rare and authentic Japanese Ema (Votive Horse Tablet), a wooden plaque used to offer prayers or gratitude at Shinto shrines. Subject (Minogame): The hand painted image depicts a Minogame, a legendary turtle with a flowing tail of algae. In Japanese folklore, the Minogame is said to live for 10,000 years and is a powerful symbol of longevity and good fortune. Provenance & Inscription: On the back, the address and name