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I2I3- Teacloth-holder. H. 2| in. Light yellowish clay, Outside, rich pink glaze with
dragon outlined in darker pink. Rim, brown glaze. Inside,
light green glaze. All Chinese colors. Yitsetsu {vcw^^ i860
1214. Incense-burner. H. yf in. Fine fawn clay,
light yellow glaze minutely crackled. Decoration moulded
and applied, also impressed and perforated.
Keien set in (imp.) i860
1213 1214 121S
1215. Plate. D. 4J in. Banko Senshu (imp.).

FUEKI BANKO (Case 11 and Plate VI. 1221)
This name was used as a mark on pottery by a brother of Yusetsu, whose com-
mon name was Yohei, but who adopted the name Fueki for his work. Ninagawa
says that the mark Banko Fueki was one of those used by Numanami. With one
doubtful exception, however, I have never seen this mark on pottery of sufficient age
to warrant the statement. If such should prove to be the fact, then it is possible that
a potter by the name of Sato, of Nagashima, made the pieces signed Banko Fueki.
Records show that in 185 1 Takagawa Chikusai (see Isaw a) presented the original
marks of Numanami to Sato, who began to make what he supposed were imitations of
Numanami's work. He furthermore assumed to be in the direct line of Numanami.
Among these marks supposed to have been used by Numanami was the round mark
of Banko. In Part V. of his work Ninagawa figures a piece (see this Catalogue, 1 1 34)
said to have been made by Yusetsu, yet bearing this round mark. It is all very
confusing.
I216. Flower-vase. H. 9 in. Coarse gray clay containing large white granules which
roughen the surface, thin transparent glaze. Banko Fueki (imp.). 1830
I2I7> Cake-dish. D. 5J in. Rim very uneven. Light fawn clay, large splashes of
rich green overglaze. Outside, diaper work in brown and a nelumbium in white and
brown. Inside, crest in white and brown. Strong cloth-mark impression.
Banko Fueki (imp.). 1840
I218. Large water-vessel, in form of tea-pot. H. 6J in. Bail handle
made of willow. Thin walls strongly turned. Inside, semicircular marks im-
pressed. Fine brown clay, light brown underglaze, glistening brown overglaze.
1217
Banko Fueki (imp.). 1840
I2ig. Water-jar, one side sliced and lapped. H. 5I in. Fine light gray clay, cold
light gray glaze. Clouds, bands, etc., in white slip. Banko Fueki (imp.). 1840
1220. Incense-box. D. 2^ in. Moulded. Light cream-colored clay, light robin's-egg blue
glaze. Banko Fueki (imp.). 1840
I22I. Incense-box. D. 2| in. Moulded. Light pinkish clay, dull purple
glaze. Rosette and three ribs in high relief glazed a rich lustrous yellow.
Inside, rich white glaze. Basal ring scalloped. Banko Fueki (imp.). 1840
A remarkable piece.