Benkan of Emperor Kōmei
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The Benkan of Emperor Kōmei (孝明天皇の冕冠) is an imperial crown in the benkan style worn by Emperor Kōmei (reigned 1846 - 1867) of Japan.
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Country | Japan |
Made | circa 1847 |
Owner | Japan's Imperial Household |
Material | Gilded copper, thin silk (ra), brocade, crystal, and glass |
Cap | Silk |
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From Emperor Shōmu in the 8th century to Emperor Kōmei, the benkan, influenced by the Chinese mianguan, was used in the enthronement ceremonies of Japanese emperors. From Emperor Meiji to the present, the more Japanese style ryūei no kan (立纓冠, lit. 'crown with standing tail ornament') has been used in enthronement ceremonies.
The benkan of Emperor Kōmei is designated as an imperial treasure (御物, gyobutsu) and is not normally open to the public, but was opened to the public in 2020 to commemorate Emperor Naruhito's accession to the throne.