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MONOCHROMATIC GLAZES

which it has always been held by Japanese virtuosi,

who, imagining it to be of Korean origin, give it the
Aname of E-gorai, or " Painted Korean."
few speci-

mens, in the forms of geese, ducks, or Dogs of Fo,

intended for use as censers, show clever modelling,

but on the whole the Tsu-chou-yao has little interest

for Western collectors. In very rare instances vitrifi-

able enamels were sparsely employed for surface deco-

ration, the colours being confined to green and red.

Large quantities of the ware are now produced in

the shape of coarse utensils for household use.