Shōgun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu & Emperor Go-Komatsu - Astronomical calendar, 122 cm long, moon phases, sun positions, comets - 1450





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Unique Japanese accordion calendar from Kyoto, circa 1450, attributed to Shōgun Ashikaga Yoshimitsu and Emperor Go-Komatsu, 122 cm long by 27 cm wide with 14 folded leaves, in original Japanese, signed, limited edition, illustrating astronomy, cartography and natural history.
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Shōgun Ashikaga Yoshiteru & Emperor Go-Komatsu
Astronomical Calendar
Solar calendar & lunar calendar
Moon phases, solar positions, comets, celestial phenomena, asteroids & meteoroids
*** Unique piece ***
about 122 cm long and 14 leaves folded
Kyoto, circa 1450
Japanese astrology
folded book (accordion type)
3 leaves with minor worm damage
Astronomical events such as moon phases, solar positions, the rise and set of celestial bodies or their positions, autumnal or vernal equinox
Summer solstice, autumnal point (autumnal equine) [Note: adjusted to standard term: autumnal equinox], winter solstice
Dimensions: about 122 cm x 27 cm
As the third Shōgun of the Ashikaga line, Yoshimitsu managed to end the 56-year split between the Northern and Southern Courts (namboku-chō). Although the Ashikaga shogunate is regarded as the weakest premodern Japanese government, Yoshimitsu built a period of political stability. Outside politics, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu promoted culture, art, and Buddhism in Japan. Under his patronage, the “traditional arts” began to develop and take shape, and as a monk the Ashikaga Shōgun had a strong influence on the shaping of Buddhism.
In 1408, Emperor Go-Komatsu visited Kitayama to meet the Shogun. On this occasion Yoshimitsu organized a grand ceremony and a splendid festival. This visit is today known as the “imperial visit to Kitayama” and was a special event at the time.
Go-Komatsu’s successor in 1412 was his son, Emperor Shōkō.
The famed Zen Buddhist monk Ikkyū Sōjun was probably his other son.
I guarantee the age and originality.
Shōgun Ashikaga Yoshiteru & Emperor Go-Komatsu
Astronomical Calendar
Solar calendar & lunar calendar
Moon phases, solar positions, comets, celestial phenomena, asteroids & meteoroids
*** Unique piece ***
about 122 cm long and 14 leaves folded
Kyoto, circa 1450
Japanese astrology
folded book (accordion type)
3 leaves with minor worm damage
Astronomical events such as moon phases, solar positions, the rise and set of celestial bodies or their positions, autumnal or vernal equinox
Summer solstice, autumnal point (autumnal equine) [Note: adjusted to standard term: autumnal equinox], winter solstice
Dimensions: about 122 cm x 27 cm
As the third Shōgun of the Ashikaga line, Yoshimitsu managed to end the 56-year split between the Northern and Southern Courts (namboku-chō). Although the Ashikaga shogunate is regarded as the weakest premodern Japanese government, Yoshimitsu built a period of political stability. Outside politics, Ashikaga Yoshimitsu promoted culture, art, and Buddhism in Japan. Under his patronage, the “traditional arts” began to develop and take shape, and as a monk the Ashikaga Shōgun had a strong influence on the shaping of Buddhism.
In 1408, Emperor Go-Komatsu visited Kitayama to meet the Shogun. On this occasion Yoshimitsu organized a grand ceremony and a splendid festival. This visit is today known as the “imperial visit to Kitayama” and was a special event at the time.
Go-Komatsu’s successor in 1412 was his son, Emperor Shōkō.
The famed Zen Buddhist monk Ikkyū Sōjun was probably his other son.
I guarantee the age and originality.

