床次正精 発布式之図, Tokonami Masayoshi, 1890 CE (Meiji 23)

Painting of the promulgation ceremony of the constitution of the empire of japan (kyūjitai: 大日本帝國憲法). Emperor meiji proclaims the constitution in the palace on 10:40 am, february 11, 1889. Date: 1890 CE (Meiji 23).