Ihai

An ihai is a funeral tablet. It is created for a desceased individual to be placed in his family shrine. Ihai are small obelisk-like objects made of wood. They stand only a few inches tall and bear the name of the deceased. Some are more elaborate, and may include the decedant's personal or family mon, or the mon of his position, such as the Emerald Magistrates or the Imperial Legions. Old and prestigious families can have a great many ihai in their family shrines. (Phoenix p. 34)