Chen Jing’s Incense Manual: A Late-Song Synthesis

Compiler

The Chen Shi Xiang Pu was edited by Chen Jing at the close of the Song dynasty, who assembled the essence of earlier incense manuals.

Features

Four volumes collect the works of Hong Chu, Shen Li, Su Shi and others, plus famous scents, recipes and anecdotes, organised by category for easy reference.

Value

Together with Hong’s manual it forms a twin pillar of Song incense literature, preserving many lost formulas.