Shosoin. Treasury of the 8th century in Japan

by S. Okajima, S. Ogawa

$30 · Offered by Rulon-Miller Books

Tokyo, Osaka: Meiwa Shoin, 1947. First English edition, after the Japanese Shosoin no Kenkyu, 12mo, pp. 74, 4 ; frontispiece and 8 plates; printed paper wrappers; fine. The Shosoin contains some of the most precious treasures of Japan. It served as the private collection and archive of the Imperial family, and access was restricted to those with direct Imperial permission. The short articles in this collection address both the structure and management of the

• Binding: Wrappers

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