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Letter Written in Kana by Princess Bunko
- Museum No.
- BK799
Photo No：318-7666
Color type：Color
| Title | Letter Written in Kana by Princess Bunko |
|---|---|
| Designation | |
| Artist | Empress Bunko |
| Category | Calligraphy (B), Japanese Calligraphy, Documents |
| Country | Japan |
| Period | Edo |
| Century | 17th |
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| Materials | |
| Dimensions | Height 33.9cm Width 48.9cm |
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Princess Bunkô (1595-1644), whose nickname was Higashi no Gosho, was the daughter of Emperor Goyôzei (1571-1617, r. 1586-1611). Her mother was the daughter of Nishinotôin Tokiyoshi (1552-1639). The character "hi" is her signed initial, taken from her nickname. The recipient, "Daimon," is her nephew, Cloistered Prince Sonshô, who was the abbot of Daikaku-ji Temple in Kyoto. Higashi no Gosho tells him in the letter about Emperor Goyôzei's birthday and an unlucky day prior to the prayer service to be held at the temple.
Japan-Edo