Very Large Japanese Antique Hand-painted Tenjin Ema

Hand painted Ema left at Shinto shrines for the deities to hear prayers. This large piece depicts Tenjin and was likely a request for scholarly knowledge or wisdom. Tenjin is sitting on a large bull that has mostly faded away along with much of the inscriptions. Wood 19th Century 60.5" x 36.75" x 2" (width, height, depth) SKU: FA-4416