Japanese, late 1940s, nine [Ema] tablets on pine by 1940s contemporary [Ema] artists, including Yamamoto Masao, Inaguki Saburo, Minagami Masato, Nagai Ikuko and Sekigawa Miyako; scenes include [Daruma], festival mask, fox, mouse, skate, Bishamonten, Mt. Fuji and great ocean waves, approximately 6-1/2 x 5 in., all in one box. Condition: good condition. Notes: Originally, Ema or horse paintings were offered to shrines and temples as tokens of appreciation. More recently, prayers and favor requests are painted on prayer boards and offered to shrines and temples. Lot includes a printed flyer announcing the art sale where these were apparently purchased by Prof. Bennett. Please Note: Brunk Auctions provides condition reports as a courtesy to our clients and assumes no liability for any error or omission. Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, materials or any other feature of items being sold. No statement written or oral made by the auctioneer shall be deemed a warranty or assumption of liability by Brunk Auctions or by any seller represented by Brunk Auctions. We are happy to provide additional photographs to aid in your decision. We do not give refunds.. Provenance: Collection of Prof. John W. Bennett; Collection of Commander USNR (Ret.) Wayne S. and Mrs. Lydia B. Shiver, Asheboro, North Carolina good condition