Japanese Wooden Shinto Ema Plaque Vtg Decorative White Horse Joeiji Temple EM113 sword fitting They depict golden lotus flowers

They depict golden lotus flowers and leaves

This kanji is in reference to defending the country as well as shrines that hold the spirits of those who've died for the country

Folding fan-shaped trivet

A shining deep red showcasing a multi-line pattern and two glowing raden (abalone shell) flowers

Japanese Wooden Shinto Ema Plaque Vtg Decorative White Horse Joeiji Temple EM113 sword fitting They depict golden lotus flowersVintage Japanese Wooden Decorative Plaque This vintage Japanese wooden decorative ema plaque features a picture of a decorative white horse. It has a red braided cord. Ema is a small wooden plaque used at Shinto shrines, and sometimes Buddhist temples, on which worshipers can write their wishes, hopes, and dreams. Once written, it is hung on a special wooden stand or tree where the kami (spirits or gods) are thought to receive them. Red, white, black,