'Hall of Audience, Mikado's Palace, Kioto' 1881

Albumen print | 20.0 x 26.8 cm (image) | RCIN 2581008

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Description

Photograph of the Shishin-den hall at Imperial Palace as viewed across its courtyard. Although after the Meiji Restoration in 1868 the Emperor's official residency was moved to Tokyo, the Kyoto palace continued to be used for key events, including the enthronement ceremonies of Emperor Taishō (1879-1926) and Emperor Shōwa (1901-1989) in 1912 and 1926 respectively.

Provenance

Album compiled by the Reverend J N Dalton (1839-1931) and presented to King George V
People involved

Creator(s)

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(photographer)

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King George V, King of the United Kingdom (1865-1936)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Albumen print

albumen print

Measurements

20.0 x 26.8 cm (image)
Groupings
Category
Photographs
Object type(s)
visual works
photographs
Subject(s)
Places
Asia
Japan
Kyoto [Japan]
Imperial Palace [Kyoto]
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Architecture
Secular architecture
Palaces
Architectural history
Classical architecture
East Asian architecture
Japanese architecture
References

Alternative title(s)

Hall of Audience, Mikado's Palace, Kioto. [The Cruise of H.M.S. Bacchante 1879-1882. Volume V, Japan].

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