   Owari porcelain: plaque Large oblong plaque of Owari Porcelain elaborately painted in blue. The scene represented is taken from one of the Japanese high dramas, and is termed the 'Pine Wind'. The artist has most skilfully conveyed the leading idea by the vigorous action he has imparted to the pine trees, and by depicting a strong breezy ripple on the water. The figures introduced are, on the one hand, enjoying the health-giving wind from the sea, and, on the other hand, are engaged collecting water for the purpose of making salt, which is to be evaporated by the 'Pine Wind'. The drawing and general execution, considering the nature of the material used, are remarkably good, and much force has been imparted by the adoption of many shades and gradations of stain. It is most unusual to meet with plaques of porcelain anything approaching the dimensions or perfection of this specimen. It is of of modern manufacture, and bears an inscription in blue on a sunk panel behind, stating that it is Japanese porcelain, manufactured by Kawamota Shokichi. It is perfect in colour throughout, and without flaw or crack in its material. Length: 2 feet 7½ inches; width: 1 foot 10 inches. Chromolithograph, by Durin, published 1875.
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