The Takamikura and other objects were newly made for the ceremonies although they used same ceremonial objects as predecessor Emperor Komei at the Sokui no rei of Meiji, which was held shortly after the establishment of new government.
新政府設立後間もない時の明治の即位の礼では儀式に用いる物は先代孝明天皇の時に使用した物を使っていたが、高御座等が新調された。