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THE CATALOGUE

^^95- Haisen. L. 6J in. Moulded. Thick and heavy. Fine fawn clay, light gray under-
glaze, thick green overglaze running over inside. Clouds in high
relief. Yusetsu (imp.). 1835
Iig6. Bottle. H. 5J in. Moulded. With four looped handles.
Light reddish clay, white underglaze, dark brown overglaze forming
golden-brown areas. Circular panels, stars, fret, etc., in high relief.
Nihon Yusetsu (imp.). 1840
1197. Beaker. D. i\ in, 1840
Zig8. Wine-cup. D. 4} in. Fine chocolate-brown clay, unglazed. Inside, mythological
turtle in green enamel. Outside, bamboo and plum blossom in pink,
white, green, and yellow enamels. Yusetsu (imp.). 1845
A beautiful piece of work.
1201. Incense-burner. H. 6J in. Supported on three legs in form
of Chinese boys. Around body three animal's heads holding loose
rings. Cover with mythological lion for knob. Walls exceedingly
thin. All parts moulded. Fine light gray clay, thin light yellow glaze stained with black.
Nihon Yusetsu (imp.). 1850
1202. Same as last. Banko and Nihon YHsetsu (imp.). 1850
X203> Flower-holder. H. 6| in. Coarse basket-work carved in high relief. Cicada
modeled in high relief and applied. Light reddish-fawn clay and glaze with
greenish areas. Banko and Nihon Yusetsu (imp.). 1850
1204*. Group of figures, with low jar. L. 4^ in. Similar to last in clay and
glaze. Unsigned. 1850
Gift of W. S. Bigelow.
1205. Tea-jar. H. 2|in. Light fawn clay, thick yellow glaze. Fwi-rfjw (imp.).
1850
1203
1206. Covered jar. H. i\ in. Deep reddish clay, thick gray glaze, closely
covered with vertical interrupted bead-like lines in white Mishima. YHsetsu (imp.). 1850
1207. Beaker. D. 4J in. Reddish-brown clay, thin gray glaze. Band of stars and
vertical scallop lines in white Mishima. Banko and YHsetsu (imp.). 1850
1208. Deep bowl. D. 5I in. Light reddish-brown clay, thick light olive-
brown glaze, dull lustre. Below, band of circles in relief inclosing Chinese
characters for happiness and longevity. On sides, vertical and horizontal
lines cut. YOsetsu (imp.). 1850
A notable piece.
1207 1208
1209. I2I0. Cake-dishes.
121 1. Fire-bowl. H. 3 J in. Light yellowish-white clay, bright green glaze On one
side imperial badge of Japan in white enamel.
Banko Yusetsu (imp.). i860
1212. Tea-pot, moulded in form of lotus leaf. D. 2f in. ^
Fine light fawn clay, thin greenish glaze above. Characters
in white enamel. Sosho and Nihon YOsetsu (imp.). i860