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Important Cultural Property
Letter by Emperor Godaigo
- Museum No.
- BK588
Photo No：60-1563
Color type：Color
| Title | Letter by Emperor Godaigo |
|---|---|
| Designation | Important Cultural Property |
| Artist | Emperor Godaigo |
| Category | Calligraphy (B), Japanese Calligraphy, Documents |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Kamakura |
| Century | 14th |
| Year | 1329 |
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| Materials | |
| Dimensions | Height 26.4cm Width 470cm |
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| Signature/Seals Etc | |
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This record is a letter by Emperor Go'daigo (1288-1339), grieving over the death of Ayanokoji Ariyori, who taught him Eikyoku song and Wagon harp. The Emperor allowed Ariyori's son to inherit his father's masterpieces in this letter. Ariyori taught Eikyoku song and Wagon harp to both Emperor Go'fushimi and Emperor Go'daigo. He died on July 18, 1329, at the age of 35. His son was only 8 years old.
The emperor's signature, written seal, and date are not in the letter, but it is assumed that the Emperor wrote the letter at the age of 42, soon after Ariyori's death. Characterized by the bold stroke of the brush pen, this is a unique masterpiece of the Emperor's handwriting.
Japan-Kamakura