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PROVINCE OF MUSASHI 301

4102. Bowl. D. 5, J in. Yellowish-fawn clay and glaze, Flowers and leaves vigorously
drawn in white, dark brown, dull red, and green.
Sumidagawa (imp.). Sangen (name of painter written). 1847
4103 . Incense-box. L. 3I in. Sumidagawa (imp.)
4104. Square incense-box.
W. 2 in. Light buff clay, trans-
parent underglaze, white over-
glaze. Over - decoration of
grasses in light purple. Splash
of light green glaze on corner.
4103 410S 4106 4102
Sumidagawa (imp.). 1870
4105*, 4^0^*' Incense-boxes, bird-shape. Sumidagawa (imp.). 1870

SANRAKUYEN (Case 35)
A number of attempts were made from time to time to establish ovens in Yedo for
the production of pottery known as Kochi. One of these efforts is seen in the pottery
bearing the mark of Sanrakuyen sei. Midsuno, Duke of Tosa, built an oven in his
garden, known as Sanrakuyen, and potters from Kii were invited to reproduce, if
possible, the beautiful blue and purple glazes of Kairakuyen, but after a few years of
unsuccessful effort the venture was abandoned. The only apology that can be made
for the pottery is that it came nearer the original type than that of Tosenyen and other
imitators.
4107. Plate. D. 6| in. Moulded, crenulated rim. Hard white stone clay, purple glaze,
touch of light blue. Inside surface, leaf in relief. Sanrakuyen sei (imp.). 1848
4108. Plate. D. 6J in. Moulded. Hard white stone clay, light blue glaze. Inside sur-
face consisting of two butterflies in high relief. Sanrakuyen sei (imp.). 1848
4109. Plate. D. 6J in. Moulded. Light buff clay, dark yellow glaze. Petals in high
relief inside. Sanrakuyen sei (imp.). 1848
4110. Plate. D. s| in. Moulded. Hard white clay, light blue glaze. Inside, chrysan-
themum and leaf design in relief. Sanrakuyen sei (imp.). 1848

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4109 41 10 4111 4112

41 1 1. Plate. D. 6| in. Moulded. Hard stone clay, light blue glaze inside. Outside,
light yellow glaze with formal leaves, flowers, and scrolls in light blue, dark pink, and white
outlined in black. Inside, butterflies in relief, as in No. 4108. Sanrakuyen sei (imp.). 1848
4112. Hexagonal box, with flying crane moulded in high relief on cover. D. 2| in. Hard
white stone clay, deep purple glaze. Crane, light blue glaze. Sanrakuyen sei (written). 1848