   Awagi faience: vase Flower vase, of fine cream coloured faience, covered with a thin varnish, minutely crackled. The most striking feature of this interesting piece is the deep fringe-work which hangs from the rim of the mouth. This is formed of numerous rings, lozenge-shaped links, and pendants, which are all of faience, placed in position while in the plastic state, and burnt along with the vase. The difficulty of keeping all portions of the fringe detached and free to move has been skilfully overcome. The decoration throughout is of the most elaborate character, and, with the exception of the medallions containing figures, is entirely of a conventional nature. The pair of vases to which this one belongs are executed in all respects with almost faultless accuracy, and every ornament being in bright enamels and gold an effect of the greatest richness is produced. Height: 16½ inches. Lithograph, by Bauer, published 1875.
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