【 Portrait of Emperor Meiji 】 Wooden Carved Lacquer Frame 72 x 53 cm Inscribed on the inside of the lid: "Respectfully dedicated, January, the auspicious day of the year of the Wood Sheep, Meiji 28 (1895) Sakada Gentachūbei Yikora" *It is presumed (based on the seller's opinion) that this was originally a celebratory plaque created for the 1100th anniversary of the Heian capital relocation and the founding of Heian Shrine in 1895, which was later replaced with a portrait during the militaristic era of the early Showa period. Approximate Dimensions: Frame 72 x 53 x 3 cm Paulownia wood box 76 x 55.5 x 6 cm Weight: Frame 3030g Accessories 2270g Total Weight: 5.3 kg Materials: Natural wood (including paulownia), lacquer, copper, gold plating, glass, gold thread, etc. Origin: Japan Period: Meiji 28 (1895) - Early Showa Condition: Insect damage on the back of the backing paper and paper bag. Accessories: Paulownia wood box, paper bag, wind chimes Remarks: Wind chimes are a later addition. Color glass has been repaired. *Shipping size: 160 *If you wish to have the item shipped with the Mercari service (shipping included), please let us know before purchasing. We will make the necessary changes. O0126H