Blacker, J. F · New York, F. A. Stokes company · leaf 411
KISHU PORCELAIN AND POTTERY 381 The second class, also imitated in Europe, as at Derby, for example, had the chrysanthemum and peony decoration ; the ornaments are in compart¬ ments or panels, enclosing mythical animals. Speci¬ mens before me are decorated with a deep blue and gold. The other… … and a bright black and green. The kiri or kiku flower, with seventeen blossoms and three leaves, is frequently used. It is the Imperial badge. The covers of the vases and jars have figures in Japanese dress or Korean lions on the top. Most of the beautifully decorated specimens were made for ex-
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