Treasures of Shosoin | Taiyo Special Edition

An authoritative visual catalogue for exploring in depth the artistic treasures born of the Tempyo culture of Nara and the Silk Road. Using high-quality photographs and detailed commentary by experts, the book vividly depicts masterpieces of textiles, furniture, musical instruments, metalwork and more that rest in the Shosoin, a thousand-year-old treasure house, and it contains many precious treasures, including the world-famous five-stringed biwa of red sandalwood with mother-of-pearl inlay. This special preservation edition not only captures the pinnacle of East Asian craft in the 8th century but also vividly records the traces of cultural exchange across the Eurasian continent, making it an essential classic resource, combining historical depth and visual impact, for craft researchers and readers passionate about ancient Eastern art.

Publisher: Heibonsha
Publication year: 1981
Pages: 168
Dimensions: 310 × 250 mm

Shosoin Treasures / Japanese Craft / Japanese Art