KERAMIC STUDIO 
accomplished their purpose. It was therefore through the 
genius of Yusetsu that the Ise ware attained its widespread 
popularity. Some of his best pieces were ornamented with 
storks, dragons, etc. in relief, while on others were represented 
arabesques in colored slips on a green or rich ground. 
In the province of Setsu there was a notable factory for 
the manufacture of ceramics, named Sanda. It was estab- 
lished about 1690 by order of Kuki, the lord of the district. 
In early years only pottery was made here, but towards the 
end of the eighteenth century two of the workmen became 
acquainted with the porcelain methods practiced at Arita. 
Their chief aim was to copy Chinese celadon, and with the 
assistance of some advanced pupils from Kioto, they succeeded 
in producing imitations of the highly esteemed "sea green " 
ware. The number of pieces manufactured was very large, 
which probably was at least one of the causes of its promi- 
nence, for in quality it did not equal the celadon produced more 
than half a century earlier at the Hizen factories under the 
patronage of Nabeshima, lord of that province. In color, the 
Sanda ware is a bright green. It is said, however, to lack the 
warmth of the Chinese Schichi and the delicacy of the Nabe- 
shima ware. 
While no attempt is here made to discuss the modern 
methods and productions, it has seemed fitting to give an illus- 
tration, which may be of general interest, representing a num- 
ber of Japanese of the present day engaged in decorating 
pieces of porcelain. 
The illustrations in this article are from specimens of old Japanese 
wares in the National Museum. 
LARCH-C BABCOCK 
PROMINENT bunch of cones : Yellow Brown, with touch of 
Auburn Brown in lightest parts, add to this Deep Red 
Brown for middle tones and use Auburn Brown for darkest 
parts; a little Brown Green in reflected lights on dark side; 
wipe out highest lights on little curled over edges. 
Needles: Lightest part, Apple Green with a little Jonquil 
Yellow; middle tones, Moss Green with a little Yellow Brown 
and Brown Green; deepest tones, Shading Green, Dark Green 
and a little black; for other cones and leaves use about same 
colors but cooler and more grey, melting into background. 
Make background warm and sunny, Yellow, Yellow Brown, 
warm greys running into purplish blue at top of design. 
