According to the Imperial Accession Law (1909 Imperial Household law No.1), which was abolished after World War II, the divine sword and jewel were to be 'served' and 'transferred' by a chamberlain in the ceremony, while the Great seal and Imperial seal were to be held by a secretary of the Minister of the Palace and placed on a table in front of the Emperor.
戦後廃止された登極令（明治42年（1909年）皇室令第1号）によれば、侍従が「奉仕」して「渡御」する剣と璽及び、内大臣秘書官が捧持する国璽と御璽を内大臣が天皇の前にある机の上に置くことが行われる。