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HALL 33. 
CERAfllC INDUSTRIES. 
The introduction of the most primitive of ceramic arts in any 
part of the globe is regarded as a first step in the beginning of 
civilization, and many objects made by the ancient peoples are to 
be found in the halls devoted to archeology. While the fabrica- 
tion of Chinese and Japanese porcelain has been carried on for 
centuries, the manufacture in Europe began only about two hun- 
dred years ago. There the masters of the art for years enjoyed 
the patronage of the kings and princes. 
Upwards of seventy-five years ago the first hand porcelains 
made in America came from the Tucker works near Philadelphia, 
but the industry languished after 1838. Several pieces of fine 
“ Tucker ’’ ware are in the collection. 
The development of the art in America in late years is most 
encouraging. 
Case 1 . — Porcelain plate. Arita ware ; diameter 24 inches ; 
depth at center 2 % inches ; decorated in imitation of the work 
of Kakiyemon, the distinguished Hizen potter. 
Porcelain statue of Bellman, the greatest lyrical poet of 
Sweden. 
Porcelain statue of Gustavus III. 
Porcelain plate, hand-painted by Thorne, Stockholm, Sweden. 
Porcelain plate, blue and gold border, Stockholm, Sweden. 
Porcelain plate, chrysanthemums and fighting cocks ; imita- 
tion of Japanese. 
A decorated earthen jar, Jamaica. 
Case 2. — Porcelain vase, decorated in birds of bright plum- 
age, made by pupils of School of Technology, Tokio, Japan, for 
Exposition at Chicago. 
An exceedingly fine old Satsuma tray, representing a festival 
scene. 
Five platters of Japanese (Seto) ware. 
A cloisonne incense burner. 
Cloisonne flowers in black lacquer. 
A cloisonne bon-bon box. 
