Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-10-22
From Far Away Japan

OH N our new Japanese Shop,
Hi which is connected with the
~ China Department, has been
arranged charming exhibit
ton OF ceramics from the Flowery
Kingdom, and this fascinating
phase of Japanese art work is par
tlcularly interesting, inasmuch as
the quantity decorated pieces of
pottery are for practical uses and
not only for decorative purposes.
The japanese Shop is daintily decorated In a soft
shade of lotus green. while a gay red fricze Cow
cred with colored sterks softly tinted chry
shelves and brackets hold beautiful jars of curious
shapes and designs. and the partitions. fitted with
tiny panes of beveled glass. simulate the sliding
screens which the peculiaritles II Jap
aEese interiors Pretty little bamboo tables are
spread with bewitching tea sets. and many
profitable lesson might be learned about serving
tea from the rigid etiquette OF the japanese .ea
ceremonies. These little sets of five pieces IN
ciude sugar bowl. which. of course is a conces-
sion of the potter to American tastes All around
everywhere hang the musical dinner goRgs triple
most inviting call to the dining room.
Flower Jars in blue and white are offered in the
oldest shapes and many sizes. and one especially
unique hanging flower holder with the lotus flower
-eH IL replica OF a famous piece OF ancient
pottery owned 10y collector OF Japanese ceramics.
1t Is customary for Japanese flower be
50 that they VIII not detract from the beauty Of
the flowers which only the def slim Japanese In
gers can arrange in way inimitable art
One new effect In japanese dishes which com
prises an infinite variety Of shapes is decorated
In a new shade of deep red. 1.-THE evening burning
a Literal name for sunset. An exquisite Iris design
with the foliage In delicate greens makes this
the most effective If not the most beautiful the
collection.
Another entire set of Imnri is of the pattern of
the wise men of COnfucius - which Is the oldest
perception for china decoration imaginable. The
hundreds Of tiny figures hand painted and
perfect in every detail The soft blues reds and
greens representative of the chry san hemum,
the plum and the bamboo. which OF the
famous characteristics of this design which Is SO
extensively used In the odd native dishes. Among
TIE many useful dishes 10 be found In this collec
1n Are fes ss ot ns pots and tall slender cups
salad dishes and dainty mayonnaise bowls with
dishes. fruit bowls and dozens of desirable table
dishes ..-
The design of a magnificent dragon jar is wrought
In green and gold, while the dragon. in iridescent
colors. writhes around the jar and twines itself
into superb decoration.
A beautiful art jar is decorated with n wonder
full chrysanthemum design which stands out
startlingly against background Of intermingled
brcWns. blues ana greens IN marveons grhhatlons
of color Another jar is delightfully."- characteristic
OF JapaHese ART eHetAs, Tor against uaGk Dafk-
ground cluster of yellow cherries seem to hang.
while realistic looking birds pick them. The
hover part of the jar is white. which is scat
tered fine sprays of the fearhery flame shrub.
These works of ceramic. art make superb wedding
gifts, they add rich spots of celor TO any room,
besides their intrinsic value as specimens of
unique handiwork.
Cherry blossom tea cups tinted the most
delicate shade Of green which scattered
the faint pink blossoms beloved of the Japanese.
" no always speak of the silvery, rosy flowers as
cherry blossoms In a mist"
Beautiful bowls for salad dressing embody the
most artistic and effective designs I'm reds and
blues. and the quaint figures pagodas. water scenes
ana odd Japanese devices and symbols add greatly
to the interest Of the china. These pretty dishes
attractive for the childrens morning porridge
or oatmeal. and each child might have fayorite
bowl OF some especial design
Superb fruit bowls with the richest Of gold and
green decorations painted in mcdallions, in
which roses. plum flowers, peach blossoms ana
conventional designs enhance the beauty Of the
exquisite Furnishing.
a cracked-ice dish. with, perforated bottom,
stands in n curved plate dantily decorated In
green and gold in the oldest kind of way
Gorgeous jars of AIoriage ware faunt dragons.
whose brilliant hines shine with "a wonderful lns-
ter. one especially handsome jar shows dragon
twisting effectively around white cloud. which
to be the sllvery trail of a falling star
The cover of a hot-cake plate is daintily painted
with the rosicst of roses while the background
anG border Of heavy gliding. The top OF the
cover is perforated to prevent the steaInhg GRID
die cakes from becoming soggy. Scotch and Eng
lish people also these dishes for scenes and
toasted crumpets-
4 clover pattern cake plate is ornamcnted with
clover leaves an unusual oriental design, but
which is marvelousy pretty. 1t Is said 10 be The
ancient device of old noble family in Tokyo.
The dafntiest of blue and white hand painted tea
cups are 5 fragile and thin the most fastidious
drinker could wish. These cups and sancers
are covered with the quaintrst dragons and sim
leaves and the prettiesf of conventional designs
Large ornamental plaques and rlattefs Dear lhe
strangest NEUROLOGICAL devices, symbols OF Budda,
scenes of domestic life, glimpses of landscapes,
with the sacred Fugyama reArlng lfs "htey
shining peak above. Sturdy pine trees Sprinkle
their needles side by side with the hlassoming
plum trees which called the eldest hrothers
of n fundred flowers" because they the mist
spring blossoms. Marvellous blendings Of colors:
l,les and shades original Ideas of both potter ana
artist may be found in the wonderful array OF
dishes each one Of which bears the nam" OF me
decorator or the skilled potter whose wheel gave
The