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Ema of a Horse | Unidentified Maker, c. 1840 – 1870, Japan. Cryptomeria wood (Sugi), paint. 11 3/16 x 16 15/16in. Mingei International Museum, Gift of Keisuke Serizawa, 1980-03-055. Photograph by Ron Kerner.

Ema Japanese Traidtion McArthur Meher Mingei Mingei International Museum Now Painted Prayers San Diego

Opening | Mingei International Museum 2026-2027 | San Diego | Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema | October 17, 2026 – April 4, 2027

October 15, 2026

Umekawa Ichinosuke

Ema Japanese Traidtion McArthur Meher Mingei International Museum Nihon Buyo San Diego Umekawa Ichinosuke

NIHON BUYO by Umekawa Ichinosuke at Museum 2026 | San Diego | Mingei International Museum | Sacred Movement, Painted Prayers – An Evening of Japanese Dance & Exhibition Preview | Friday, October 16, 6:00-7:30PM

October 14, 2026

Painted Prayers: The Japanese Folk Art Tradition of Ema October 17, 2026 – April 4, 2027 Mingei International Museum, San Diego

Ema Japanese Art Lecture McArthur Meher Mingei International Museum North America - Art Painted Prayers San Diego

ART Lecture 2026 | San Diego | Mingei International Museum | “Painted Prayers: Japanese Ema Votive” by guest curator Meher McArthur | Friday, October 23, 10:30-11:30AM

October 14, 2026

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