The horse occupies a central place in Japanese culture and tradition, particularly in Shintoism, Japan's indigenous religion. Considered the sacred mount of the kami (Japanese deities), the horse is at the heart of many rituals and beliefs.
During the Nara period (710-794), the practice of shinme developed. This involved offering a horse as a votive offering to a shrine, to serve as a divine mount. Some shrines even required a horse of a specific color, depending on the nature of the prayer. For example, a black horse was offered to pray for rain, while a white horse was given to ask for an end to precipitation.
Over time, this costly practice evolved. Devotees began to offer representations of horses in the form of sculptures or paintings on wooden plaques called ema (literally "horse images"). This tradition spread to other subjects from the Muromachi period onwards.
The item come in a set of Bracelet and Ring, both items are adjustable. Both are made of pure copper, the bracelet with six small magnets on the inside, the ring has two magnets. Copper is extremely durable and can hold up well over time, despite daily wear. Over time, copper may develop a natural green patina.
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