(15) Awata. Kinkôzan's mark stamped.
(16) Seal character, "Prosperity."
(17) Seal character, "Gold."
(18) Seal character, "Felicity."
(19) Shigen, a maker's name, probably Kyoto.
(20) Seal character, "Happiness."
(21) Seal character, "Precious."
(22) Inscribed mark, "An eternal spring of riches and honours."
(A) Crest of Shimadzou, Prince of Satsuma.
(B) Crest of Ikeda, Prince of Bizen.
Other blasons of Japanese princes.
The sale prices of "Old Japanese" will, for a little, vary the subject under consideration. The demand is great, the supply limited; so prices will rise higher yet.
Old Imari dish, painted with vase of flowers, having shaped panels on dark blue and gold ground, £7 7s.
Set of three octagonal vases—old Imari—similar decoration, with festoons and tassels on the shoulders, £36 5s.
A pair octagonal vases—old Imari—similar decoration, £65 2s.
Another dish, old Imari, vase of flowers in centre, Ho-Ho birds round the border, with flowers. Colours: red, blue, and gold. £12 12s.
From the Hayashi Collection.—Hirado cat, life-size, couching. £20 8s.
(Note.—Hirado, Hirato, or Harito are used indifferently.)
At the same sale.—Two Arita porcelain cups, £5; two scent or incense burners, £4 4s.