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i66 THE CATALOGUE

^955- Flower-vase, on three leg^ modeled in form of animals' heads. H. 9J in. Coarse
dull brown clay, thick grayish-white glaze with streams of dark brown running from neck.
1780
1956. Hanging flower-holder (fish). L. 9^ in. Fine chocolate clay, thick grayish-
violet glaze. . 1780
^957- Jar. H. 5^ in. Similar to 1950. 1780
195°' Water-jar. H. 6f in. Upper portion flattened on four sides, forming lozenge
shaped mouth. Brown clay, gray glaze strongly crackled. Decoration of grass, birds, etc., in
black. On bottom concentric circles. 1780
1959- Bottle, double gourd-shaped. H. 12 J in. Upper bulb with cross-lines incised,
lower bulb with leaf design incised, and three depressed areas. Light brown clay and glaze,
thick cream-white overglaze running to bottom in streams of greenish-yellow fiecked with blue.
A remarkable example. 1800
i960. Cylindrical jar, slightly flaring. H. 7I in. 1800
I961. Water-jar. H. 6J in. Twisted handles. Rim lozenge-shaped. Drab clay, yellow-
ish-fawn glaze, light olive and brown overglaze. 1800
1962*. Globular jar. H. sf in. Thick and heavy. 1800

1963. Leaf-shaped dish. L. 7I in.
1964. Oil-bottle. D. sJ in. Light fawn clay, very light brown glaze resembling copper.
1800
1965. Bowl, irregular in outline. D. 5 in. Thick and heavy. Cross-lines cut on side.
Coarse brick-red clay, olive-brown glaze, splash of thick white overglaze covering half the
bowl inside and out. Basal ring notched.
X966. Oil-bottle. D. fs\ in. Dark reddish-brown clay, thick rich mottled fawn glaze,
running, with large areas of mottled white with small deepest brown areas, iridescent. Rough
base. 1800
1967. Incense-burner. H. t,\ in. Round body, gracefully blending into three legs. Fine
light brown clay, light brown glaze resembling copper, dashes of grayish-white overglaze.
Cover perforated, with mythological lion on top moulded. Band of scrolls impressed about
shoulder. 1800
A unique example.
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1968. Water-holder for ink-stone.
1969. Bowl, with bail.
1970
1970' Dish, in form of Haliotis. D. lof in. Maru-kAt (imp.).
I971. Tea-bowl. D. 4I in. Fine dark brown clay, thick warm gray glaze. Clouds and
cranes in white Mishima. 1820
A rare form.
1972-1978. Various forms. 1830-1850
1979- Traveler's flask, canteen-shaped with looped handles. H. 4I in. Exceedingly
light and thin. Fine drab clay, yellowish-drab glaze. Bamboo in brown. Cloth-mark
impression on surface. 1850