An encyclopedia providing detailed information on the tea ceremony. - Title: Tea Ceremony Famous Numbers Encyclopedia - Supervisor: Yoneji Oda - Author: Shiku Moriya - Publisher: Hobunkan "Ichiraku, Nihagi, San...?" "What is the spirit of the tea ceremony, 'Shiki Shichisoku'?" "Who are the 'Rikyu Shichitetsu'?" In performing arts and cultures with rules and forms, there are many "famous numbers" used as a mnemonic device. This book collects over 1270 items of famous numbers related to the tea ceremony and tea ceremony culture, explaining their origins and meanings. It's a "tea ceremony knowledge encyclopedia" that you can enjoy while learning, with over 150 illustrations. Although there are some scratches and signs of aging, the hardcover binding is sturdy, and there are no problems with reading it.