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JAPAN: Taisho, 1912-1926, AE medal (81.94g), year 4 (1915), XF

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JAPAN: Taisho, 1912-1926, AE medal (81.94g), year 4 (1915), XF
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JAPAN: Taisho, 1912-1926, AE medal (81.94g), year 4 (1915), 55mm bronze medal for the Enthronement Ceremony of Taisho Emperor; portrays the Imperial Palace Architecture & Banners in The Shishinden: The background structure showcases the traditional architectural facade and steps of the Shishinden (Hall for State Ceremonies) located within the Kyoto Imperial Palace, where the enthronement rituals took place. Ceremonial Banners in front of the palace structure stand prominent imperial banner poles wrapped in sacred configuration and the cental Tensho Kanji Inscription reads Hoso Mukyo "May the Imperial Reign Last Forever" or "The Imperial Throne is Limitless," the perimeter is framed with meticulously rendered Chrysanthemums (the exclusive symbol of the Japanese Imperial House) alongside stylized cherry blossoms and sacred orange (Tachibana) leaves, the Imperial courtly ceremonial sword (Tachi) rests horizontally along the left foliage border, the prominent, smooth cloud-shaped scrollwork shield at the bottom center serves as a decorative cartouche. On specific presentation pieces, this zone was occasionally left blank or personalized for elite dignitaries // a sweeping Japanese phoenix, which is an auspicious imperial emblem symbolizing peace, celestial favor, and the beginning of a virtuous new reign, and it is surrounded by trailing willow branches, decorated with beautifully raised paulownia and seasonal blossoms, which are deeply tied to the Imperial House of Japan, the Tensho Kanji script reads from Gosokui Tairei Kinen "Enthronement Grand Ceremony Commemoration", XF. This medal was struck to celebrate the formal Enthronement Ceremony of Emperor Taisho. While Emperor Taisho officially assumed the throne in 1912 following the passing of the Meiji Emperor, his formal coronation rites (known as Sokui no Rei) were deferred until November 10, 1915 (Taisho Year 4) due to the mandatory period of imperial mourning. This heavy bronze art medallion was struck by the Japan Mint in Osaka .