Catalog Number |
CAS 1993-0001-0214A-C | |
Category | Visual Arts | |
Object Name | Votive plaque with stand (2 parts) | |
Culture | Japanese | |
Global Region | East Asia | |
Country | Japan | |
State/Prov./Dist. | Kyoto Prefecture | |
County | ||
Other Geographic Data | City: Kyoto; Shrine: Jishu | |
Maker's Name | ||
Date of Manufacture | 1993 | |
Collection Name | Kadota Collection (Japanese Folk Toys) | |
Materials | Wood; Paint | |
Description | Wooden votive plaque showing an elaborate painted market scene outside a shrine; Purple curtains read, "Celebration." White lanterns read, "God of a love knot." 2 rocks in front read, "Rock of fortune telling for love." Inscription at right: "1200th anniversary of foundation of the capital." Inscription on left: "God of a love knot; Kyoto, Jishu Shrine." | |
Dimensions (cm) | Height = 12.5, Width = 28.0, Depth = 6.3, Thickness = 6.3 |