Dick, Stewart · Edinburgh, London : T. N. Foulis · leaf 168
e is close as pipeclayand almost as firm and hard as porcelain. Thechalky, porous nature of the newer work at onceproclaims its late date. The old glaze is soft,lustrous, and mellow, with an exceedingly finecrackle. The decoration is simple, chiefly diapersand floral subjects in comparatively few… … VASE IN FORM OF LOTUS, SATSUMA FAIENCE (i8tH CKNTURY) {From tJte Collection of Mr M. Tonikinsoii) KERAMICS and other designs, are all of later date belongingto the period of forgeries which set in withthe great increase of European trade after1868. Of imitations there are many varieties. Butfirst…
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