[67] Bk. v., fol. 4 recto.

[68] See T´ao shuo, bk. ii., fol. 5 verso.

[69] For further reference to this important passage, see p. [54].

[70] See ch. vi.

[71] Bk. vii., fol. 13 recto.

[72] T´ang kuo shih pu, quoted in the T´ao shuo; see Bushell's translation (Chinese Pottery and Porcelain), p. [36]. It is worthy of note that Hsing Chou was in the same district as Tz´ŭ Chou, which has long been celebrated for its pottery. See p. [101].

[73] As stated in Yo fu tsa lu, a tenth–century work on music, quoted in the T´ao shuo, bk. ii., fol. 4 recto. Twelve cups were used, and they were sometimes marked with numerals.

[74] Not to be confused with the more celebrated Ting Chou

in Chihli.