Japanese Ema Votive Plaque ❤️

This is a Japanese wooden votive plaque, known as an ema, featuring a depiction of the priest Raigō Ajari as a rat. This imagery is based on a popular Edo-period story where the priest, denied a request by the emperor, dies in anger and is reborn as a rat spirit to destroy the emperor's temple. Object Type: Ema (votive plaque) - Depiction: Priest Raigō Ajari transforming into a rat. - Art Style: The artwork is in the ukiyo-e style, likely inspired by the work of artist Utagawa Kuniyoshi. - Material: Wood with painted design and a red cord for hanging.