Antique Japanese Souvenir Lithograph Emperor Taisho 1915 Coronation
This antique Japanese souvenir lithograph features Emperor Taisho and references the 1915 coronation/enthronement. It is listed in the Antiques category and may appeal to collectors of early 20th-century Japanese historical memorabilia and printed ephemera. The condition is not provided here, so check the listing for details. Price is $148.00 USD. Free shipping is included; check the listing for shipping carrier, handling time, and delivery estimates, as well as any notes on packaging or returns.
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| Start time | 2026-03-18T16:08:22.000Z |
| Antique | Yes |
| Original/Repro | Antique Reproduction |
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| Materials sourced from | Japan |
| Region of Origin | Japanese |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
Antique lithograph print depicts the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Taishō, which took place at the Kyoto Imperial Palace in November 1915Size 21.5” x 15.5”Condition Acceptable overall, age, and wear to lightweight paper, roll marks, repaired tears on reverse ( atchival tape) edge wear. Suitable for framing This historical art print depicts Emperor Taishō leading a procession during the Daijōsai (Great Thanksgiving Festival) in November 1915. The ceremony was a critical part of his formal enthronement rites held in Kyoto. Historical SignificanceThe Daijōsai is a one-time ritual performed by a new Emperor to offer the first fruits of the harvest to the sun goddess Amaterasu and the ancestral deities, praying for the peace and prosperity of the nation. The Scene: The Emperor is shown in traditional white court robes (shokutai) under a large ceremonial umbrella. He is followed by a procession of Shinto priests and court officials as they approach the Daijōkyū, a temporary shrine complex built specifically for this event.The Fire: The fire visible in the background represents the sacred ritual fires (niwa-bi) lit during the nighttime ceremonies to provide light and purification for the divine communion.1915 Context: Emperor Taishō was the first Japanese monarch to have his enthronement publicly and widely documented through modern photography and lithography, making prints like this one important historical records of the transition to a more "public" imperial image. Title: Daijōsai Tennō-heika Yuki-den Gogyō no Zu (大嘗祭天皇陛下悠紀殿渡御之図), which translates to "Illustration of the Emperor's Procession to the Yuki-den during the Great Thanksgiving Festival".Publisher: ( translation) October 10, Taishō 4 (1915): PrintedOctober 15, Taishō 4 (1915): PublishedPrinter and Publisher: Tsuchiya KōtarōPublisher Address: 3 Asakusa Park District 5, Asakusa Ward, Tokyo CityPublisher Office: TenzendōTelephone: Shitaya (5476)Postal Transfer Account: (12715)Ships rolled in protective cardboard tubeA
