   Satsuma faience: tray Oblong Tray, of the finest quality of the middle period ware, of warm buff pate with crackled waxy glaze. This very beautiful specimen of Satsuma faience is in itself a perfect illustration of the treatment of flowers, birds, and conventional designs adopted by the Japanese artists in decorative art works. The colouring throughout is rich and harmonious; and, in combination with the gold outline and dot work forms a study well worthy of the European porcelain painter's and decorative artist's careful attention. A tasteful and appropriate fringe border, in quiet colours, ornaments the outside of the raised rim. Length: 15½ inches; width: 12½ inches. Lithograph, by Langlois, published 1875.
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