Two volumes of illustrated incense containers and explanatory texts

This book was written by Kato Giichiro and bound in a traditional Japanese style binding. The book is divided into two parts, an illustrated edition and an explanatory edition, which provide a detailed introduction to the various designs of katabutsu incense containers and their cultural background. The book contains many illustrations, which show different types of incense containers and their artistic value. This book is an important reference for the study of traditional Japanese crafts and culture.

Publisher: Nationwide Bookstore

Published: 1949

Size: 270 x 220 mm