Armrest
| Establishment | Kyoto Imperial Palace |
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| Building | Seiryoden |
| Room | Ochozu-no-ma |
| 種別 | Furniture /清涼殿 |
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| Period | Ansei Era |
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A kyōsoku is a traditional Japanese armrest. It was placed in front of the Emperor’s seat during the ritual hand-washing (o-chōzu). The purpose of the kyōsoku was to support the sleeves of ceremonial garments, preventing them from getting wet.
