Morning journal and courier., 1883-01-06
Gossip About Brtc-n-Brac. IFrom the New York Timaa.l

O5eSf the rsrsst specimens of Asmbi porcelain in the city is tiny vase the form and design of which are alike unique.
 A beautiful group executed in bronze rep resents Hercules bearing Proserpina in his arms as he is conducted by Cerberus from the internal regions.
 A novelty in Worcester ware is an apple dish, which consists of two oval plates, the edges richly gilt, and on either side 8 cream pitcher and tiny sugar bowl.
 The best specimens of terra cotta ware come directly from Dieppe, and are carved by some of the ablest artists of the day. Scenes from the life of the fishing popula- tion are realistically reproduced, and the carving when completed is mounted in deep border of rich velvet, either black or crim- son.
 A handsome card-receiver is in the purest alabaster in the centre is a medallion of Leonardo da Venci surrounded by smaller ones of Raphael, Gallio, Ariosto and Tasso
 A most perfect specimen of native Japan ese art is seen in pair of porcelain vases expressly made for the exhibition at Tolio. Buddah and the goddess Benten are repre- scented surrounded by poets, philosophers and historians, few nymphs attired in robes and mantles of gold and blue attending upon the deities. As usual in Japanese work of this kind every detail is carried out, and, although the faces are small, each has per feet individuality of expression. Both Budd- ha and his goddess are surrounded by him. bus.
 A sword which played it's part in the Sat suma rebellion in Japan has handle of curi- ously wrought iron-work. The hilt repre- sents dragon, the scabbard is of Iacquered red wood, and upon the handle the sacred mountain Fusyama is carved in silver.
 In newly imported specimen of eastern carved ivory theatrical group is represented, consisting of actors and musicians. The face of the principal actor is covered by mask surmounted by the mythical dragon. One musician plays a flute, the other is energeti- cally beating drum and the figures are all full of life and expression.
 Very small square sandal wood boxes are richly carved in representation of mythologi- cal scenes, and are finished of with border ing half an inch in width in inlaid silver and ivory.
 Old Italian oak is of the darkest and richest brown, and is very rare. A masterpiece of antique carving in this material is conspicu- ous upon she lid of a coffer, which is SUD- ported upon the shoulders of griffns with glaring eyes and fangs. Upon the front sea piece with Neptune riding his sea horses and triumphant over sea monsters, is wonder fully reproduced in carving.
 A circular mirror from the Constantine palace in Rome is framed in dark Italian oak, exquisitely carved. Figures of sporting cupids peep ont from rich, full foliage, and in their midst Jupiter's head appears as if crowned with the falling leaves.
 Japanese silver-work is among the most beautiful of all, not only for the minute at tention paid to detail, but because many metals are often used in combination with great effect. A moonlight scene, for example, is thus represented, the effect of varying light and shade upon hanging blossoms upon cherry tree being conveyed in the varying tones of different metals. The background of fine Scena is Shihouikchi metal the fnoon in gold, and the blossoms in paler shade of the same precious metal.
 A very raey curio, made in bronze, richly worked and mounted on lockwood, is Chi nese incense burner. Upon 8 cover of the same material representation of the dog Foo is beautifully carved in ivory.
 Rests for carving knives are taking novel shape. Between pair of silver horses bar of the same metal supports the knives.
 Cabinets for bric a-brac are found in every reception-ro and can be very readily or namented at home. Very often they simply consist of framework and shelves of the most ordinary wood, simply carved in low relief and ebonized at home.
 The bright yellow tint of many Japanese vases has never been successfully initiated by European artisans. It's popularity in Japan is no doubt owing to the fact that from time immemorial saffron tint has been considered lucky.
 The grotesque would appear always to go hand in hand with the beautiful and SO we find side by side with the most exquisite terra cotta carvings grinning skeleton carried out in the same material. To add to the ghastly effect sleeping infant Is in it's arms.
 A novelty in porcelain ink stands takes the form of shapely hand. The palm affords receptacle for the bottle, while between the thumb and finger is an aperture for the pen holder.