A early classic of tea culture & a catalogue of a groundbreaking exhibition at the Japan House Gallery in New York. Contains a foreword by legendary Daisosho, Sen Sōshitsu XV (currently 98 years old!) and a preface by Gotō Noboru. 100’s of catalogued items illustrated in b&w; 32 of the items illustrated again in beautiful color plates. Paintings, writings, flower containers, incense and charcoal containers, kettles and braziers, tea containers, tea scoops, water jars, teabowls, serving bowls all on display. Also features essays by well known tea ceremony legends.
189 pages.
Softcover in cardboard slipcase. First printing. 1979. Published by Japan Society. 11.6” x 8.5” x 0.8”.
Condition notes:
- Very Good, almost pristine, condition. Clean cover and very good dust jacket. Lower inside corner of jacket creased.
- General, minor shelf wear.
- Clean, unmarked pages.
We also have a beautiful copy of Sen Sōshitsu XV’s classic “Tea Life, Tea Mind” for purchase here.