"Shosoin Exhibition" 40-volume set ● 1983 (Showa 58) - 2022 (Reiwa 4)

"Shosoin Exhibition 40-Volume Set"
From 1983 (Showa 58) to 2022 (Reiwa 4)
The Buddhist Art Association

◆◆Details◆◆
An exhibition catalog for a large-scale exhibition held annually at the Nara National Museum every autumn, coinciding with the inspection of treasures related to Emperor Shomu and Todai-ji Temple, housed in the Shosoin Repository in Nara, which typically attracts 200,000 visitors each year.

【40-volume set, consecutive from 1983 (Showa 58) to 2022 (Reiwa 4)】

The set includes treasures related to Emperor Shomu and Empress Komyo, internationally diverse artworks from China and Persia, items used in the Buddhist ceremonies of Todai-ji Temple, and ancient documents, all of which are usually not open to the public.

As there are approximately 9,000 treasures in the Shosoin Repository, this is a valuable collection allowing for the appreciation of numerous masterpieces from the Nara and Tang dynasties of China in a comprehensive format.

◆◆Specifications◆◆
Buddhist Art, Chinese Art, Chinese Ceramics, Lacquerware
Ancient Mirrors, Shosoin Textiles, Antiques
Catalog, Photo Album, Collection of Works
Softcover
25.7 × 18.3 cm
29.7 × 21 cm

◆◆Condition◆◆
Slight wear and light discoloration on the covers due to aging.
Catalogs from the Showa era show slight wear on the edges due to aging, but are generally in good condition for their age.

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