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THE CATALOGUE
ICHIGO (Case 26)
A box bearing the mark Ichigo indicates the work of a skilful modeler in clay.
The piece was identified by Ninagawa as Seto, though nothing was known as to the
history of the potter or the date of baking.
2961. Incense -BOX, round. D. 3f in. Figure modeled in relief in depressed ,»
circular area on cover. Coarse gray clay, seal-brown Raku glaze. Clothing of figure ^O
Inside cover, decoration of bamboo skilfully left ^
colored red on unglazed surface.
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unglazed. Ichigo (imp.). 1800
HAGIYAMA (Case 26 and Plate XIX. 2966)
A peculiar form of Raku pottery, bearing the impressed mark of Hagiyama yaki,
is said to have been made in Nagoya in the early years of this century. The work
continued until 1 840, but no information is at hand regarding the potter. The pieces
though somewhat pecuhar have no special merit.
2962. Tea - BOWL. D. 4I in. Gray - drab clay, thick reddish-gray Raku glaze coarsely
crackled. Tokugawa crest in black and white.
Hagiyama yaki (imp.). 1830
2963. Jar. H. 7J in. Fawn clay, thick bright green
underglaze clouded ; thick dark lead - blue overglaze run-
ning. Hagiyama yaki (imp.). 1830
2964. Haisen. D. 7 in. Crenulated edge. Light fawn
2962 2963 2964
clay, strongly clouded grayish glaze with whitish areas.
On bottom, inside, turtle moulded, glazed green and brown, Hagiyama yaki (not figured)
and p] (imp.). 1830
2965- Tea-bowl. D. 4 in. Light terra-cotta clay
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transparent underglaze, splashes of dull yellowish »*
overglaze. Tokugawa crest in deep brown.
Hagiyama yaki (imp.). Kinjo-raku. Tempo haru Sen-
shotei saku [inc.]. (Also has been read Tempo Haru-
kawa Shotei saku.) 1830
2966. Tea-bowl. D. 4| in. Light yellow clay,
transparent underglaze, splash of deep brown and
dark greenish overglaze. Hagiyama yaki (ynvp.). 1830

SUISETSU (Case 26)
Pottery signed Suisetsu is said to have been
made in Nagoya in the early part of this century.
It is more probably the work of a Kyoto potter.
The work indicates some ingenuity of design.
2967. Hanging flower-holder, in shape of fan.
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W. 8J in. Fine light drab clay, bright yellow under-
glaze, thick green overglaze running. Inside, nearly
white glaze. Suisetsu (imp.). i860
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