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Letter by Asukai Masaaki

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Date
制作年 AD17
Title
アスカイマサアキヒツショジョウ
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Institute of Oriental Classics (Shido Bunko) Campus Mita
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AW-CEN-000411-0000
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慶應義塾(センチュリー赤尾コレクション)

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A nobleman of the early Edo Period, Asukai Masaaki (1611-79) was born the third son of Asukai Masatsune (1569-1615) and was adopted by his elder brother Masanobu (1586-1651) to inherit the Asukai family name. Among the ranks of the court administration, Masaaki reached the post of Provisional Major Counselor. The Asukai family, originated by another Masatsune (1170-1221), was known for their professions, kemari (the way of playing a kickball) and waka writing. As the authority in all waka-related affairs, the Asukai family gradually replaced the so-far powerful Nijo and Reizei families. Masaaki was granted certification in the mastery of “Kokin Denju,” the oral teachings of decorum from Emperor Gomizunoo, passed down for generations. On the occasion of a poetry contest held at Sento Palace in 1648, Masaaki was one of the judges, a good example of the active roles that he played in the literary world. And in addition to assuming the office of Provisional Major Counselor, Masaaki was also a liaison officer between the military government and the imperial court. As a thoroughly trained calligrapher, Masaaki represented the Asukai-style.

尊礼御尤ニ候其中に陽明介之事則夕皃(=顔)巻に候清慎公記康保四年七月廿二日宰相中将云々李部王記同天慶四年九月五日一分除目令一云々如此候御引合御考尤候恐々謹言九日回鱗雅章

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AW-CEN-000411-0000
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CC BY
Creditline

慶應義塾(センチュリー赤尾コレクション)

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Institute of Oriental Classics (Shido Bunko)
Campus Mita
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Art

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Title (EN)
Letter by Asukai Masaaki

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Quantity 1幅
Attachments
*桐箱、紙帙

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*桐箱、紙帙

Identifiers

Title (EN)
Letter by Asukai Masaaki

Physical description

Weights and quantities
Quantity 1幅
Attachments
*桐箱、紙帙

Provenance

*桐箱、紙帙