勅ちょく額がく

noun

imperial scroll; imperially inscribed plaque

A plaque or scroll bearing calligraphy by an emperor, often displayed at temples or shrines. Historical and domain-specific term.

• その寺てらの門かどには、天皇てんのう直じき筆ひつの勅ちょく額がくが掲かかげられている。

  An imperial scroll handwritten by the emperor is displayed at the gate of that temple.