Page 246 - Chinese Art, Vol II By Stephen W. Bushell

70 CHINESE ART.

monochrome porcelain vases of dull dark cobalt, alternating with
turquoise of inferior hue, has been actually observed on a Peking
dealer's shelf that had, it was confessed, just been carved with
similar scrolls at the jade cutters, so that it behoves one always to be
cautious, even though scepticism may be uncalled-for on the present
occasion. The Chinese dealer is second to none in misplaced in-
genuity when moved with intent to deceive.