Chado: The Japanese Way of Tea

USA: Weatherhill/Tankosha, 1979. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. 186 pages. Glossary. Index. Profusely illustrated with photography in color and black and white. Author was Grand Master XV, Urasenke School of Tea. "... Sets forth the way of tea, which was founded by Sen Rikyu's great-grandson... Sets forth the way of tea as it has developed over the centuries and is practiced today. The reader is introduced to the setting, utensils, and refreshments used for tea, and is then guided through a tea gathering from the time the invitations are sent, through the serving and drinking of the tea, to the final bows of the host as the guests depart through the garden." - from dust jacket. Book clean, bright and unmarked. Light wear to dust jacket which bears closed two-inch opening to upper edge of front panel. A quality copy of this wonderful work..