Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque Ema Vtg Kannon Amulet Hanging Wish Buddhist EM54 tokoname yaki It stands on two carved

It stands on two carved

Second wire (on bottom) is missing

Military Bereaved Insignia Badge (軍人遺族記章)

Wrapped in paper cover

it is used for serving wagashi sweets during tea ceremonies

Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque Ema Vtg Kannon Amulet Hanging Wish Buddhist EM54 tokoname yaki It stands on two carvedVintage Japanese Wooden Shrine Plaque, Ema This vintage Japanese ema plaque represents a sitting Buddhist figure drawn in black. It has a red seal and some inscriptions. It has a purple braided cord. Ema is a small wooden plaque used at Shinto, and sometimes Buddhist shrines, that worshipers can write their wishes, hopes, and dreams on. Once written, it is hung on a special wooden stand or tree where the kami (spirits or gods) are thought to receive