Emperor Hirohito and Empress Kojun Autographs

An astonishing pair of official formal vintage presentation photographs signed, showing Emperor Hirohito and Empress Kojun (Nagako) in a formal, dignified pose, (2x) about 6 x 8.5 inch - magnificently displayed in its original leather presentation frames (with stand) which has a gilt chrysanthemum crest in the top border (each about 8 x 10.5 inch), both signed in Japanese characters in bold black ink, the frames with small areas of surface abrasion (particularly along the upper edge), while the portrait surfaces remain generally clean - in fine to very fine condition. This incredibly scarce and exclusive gem is usually barely available to the collecting public. Acquired directly from Raphael Chevalier, with seller-stated provenance from a Swedish diplomat who worked in Tokyo in the 1980s. Emperor Hirohito (1901-1989), posthumously Emperor Showa, reigned as Emperor of Japan from 1926 to 1989. Empress Kojun (1903-2000), born Princess Nagako Kuni, was his consort and Empress of Japan.