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MONOCHROMATIC WARES

It differs from the "Jujube Red " in having a com-

paratively lustreless surface, usually granulated

though in many of the choicest specimens the granu-

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a monchrome

rice cups with

covers, shallow bowls, and small plates. There are

many tones, but the chief type is well described by

comparison to the bright vermilion patches on the

cheeks of a Chinese belle. In conjunction with

enamelled decoration it plays a part not less impor-
" the " Im-
tant than the Jujube Red," especially in

perial Porcelains," where it is preferred by some

connoisseurs on account of its peculiar softness and

harmonious effect. It is this red that is found on

some of the best " Medallion Bowls," so well known

to Western collectors, where it covers the spaces be-

tween the medallions.

" Coral Red," called in China Shan-hu-hung, also

belongs to the family of couleurs de moujfle. It is

applied in a much thicker coat than either of the

above reds typical specimens look exactly as though
;

they were made of highly polished coral. It does

not rank with the choicest monochromes, but when

combined with blue under the glaze a very rare

combination the effect is rich and beautiful.

In addition to the above there are, of course, spe-

cial tones of red to which special names are given.

These made their first appearance on the palette of

the Famille Rose decorators, at the close of the Kang-

hsi era. Being in great part the outcome of foreign

intercourse, they received the distinctive appellation
" Western "
of (Si-yang), as is seen in the ideographs
" crimson," " "
for and pink," the " Rose du
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