NNB140 Goto Shiro: SHOSO-IN NO REKISHI. (The History of the Shoso-in). Nihon no Bijutsu 140. Tokyo, 1978. 86 pp. 112 plates, 23 in colour. 23x19 cm. Paper. GBP 30.00 The history of the Shoso-in Repository which dates back to the 8th century, first housing the belongings of Emperor Shomu. Manuscripts, paintings, ceramics, glass, lacquer, textiles, musical instruments etc., including some imports from China. Well illustrated. Japanese only. Subjects: Art Available, as of: 01/09/2008 Was item 128 in printed List 145. Record produced by Hanshan Tang Books, www.hanshan.com.