Taisho era official postcard set featuring traditional dance designs. We apologize, but the cover envelope has some tears. - Contents: 2 official postcards - Design: Illustrations depicting traditional Japanese dance - Postage stamps: Official postcards with stamps - Publisher: Ministry of Communications These picture postcards were issued by the Ministry of Communications in November 1915 to commemorate the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Taisho (Taisho Enthronement Ceremony). This set was sold as "Commemorative Picture Postcards (Set of Two)". Details regarding this postcard set are as follows: Postcard Details Publisher: Ministry of Communications Issuance Date: November 1915 Contents: A set of 2 picture postcards depicting ceremonies related to the enthronement at the time. Upper postcard (Taiheiraku no Zu): Depicts the performance of the gagaku piece "Taiheiraku". Lower postcard (Sokuirei Shishinden Goshikijo no Zu): Depicts the scene of the enthronement ceremony held at the Shishinden of the Kyoto Imperial Palace. Features: Commemorative stamps from the time are affixed, and they are traded among stamp and postcard collectors. About the Taisho Enthronement Ceremony The Taisho Enthronement Ceremony refers to a series of ceremonies (the Enthronement Ceremony and the Daijosai) accompanying the enthronement of Emperor Taisho. The Enthronement Ceremony was held on November 10, 1915, and the Daijosai was held on November 14th and 15th at the Kyoto Imperial Palace.