Japanese Antique 15 inches Ema Votive Tablet Wood Minogame Turtle Temple Shinto Porcelain Signed on the base with

Signed on the base with a seal reading 津田 (Tsuda)

It is a functional and decorative piece ready to organize your home

(Image 11: hozo board removed / Image 12: hozo board inserted) This ingenious structure was designed to prevent warping or cracking caused by humidity changes and to make efficient use of valuable solid wood — a testament to the advanced woodworking techniques of the time

Size (Round):

blending deep browns with vibrant reddish-copper hues

Japanese Antique 15 inches Ema Votive Tablet Wood Minogame Turtle Temple Shinto Porcelain Signed on the base 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