『Shosoin no Mokkou』Wood Work Objects In The Shosoin, 1978

A great book to help you learn about traditional Japanese woodworking. Although it is mostly in Japanese, but it contains a large number of pictures and some actual size drawings.

For more information about Shosoin, please visit this website：https://shosoin.kunaicho.go.jp/en-US/

This book is out of print. Please understand that the book is not in mint condition.

Weight（Includes outer protective case）: about 4.5kg

Includes outer protective case size (length, width, thickness): 388mm, 268mm, 55mm

Catalog:

Image Section
· Original color images 
· Monochrome images
· Microscope images 

Text section (Part 1)
· Overview
· Introduction to each work
· Dimensions of some works

Text section (research)
· Characteristics of Shosoin woodwork (from the perspective of materials and techniques)
· Techniques of wood painting and Bachiru
· Species of trees used in works
· Storage cabinets in Shosoin
· Joint techniques in Shosoin works
· Image section Page 13 No. 68 Study of furniture colors

· Explanation of specialized terminology

· English instructions