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136 KIOTO POTTERY.
No. 263.
The impressed mark of Taizan, one of the most extensive
manufacturers of faience in Awata. The mark given above
is taken from a Hibatchi of choice workmanship and some age.
No 264.
Another example of the same mark, taken from a Hibatchi
of choice quality.
No. 265.
Another example of the same mark, taken from a Hibatchi
of considerable age.
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No. 266. No. 267. No. 268.
Examples of the same mark, taken from modern faience
of common quality.
No. 269.
Impressed upon a Hibatchi of faience, of choice quality.
The upper characters are Awa-ta, and the lower ones Tai-zan;
the name of the maker, and the district in which he resides.