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 green, yellow, or reddish brown colour. In this species of Awaji-yaki there is little or no crackle. The second sort closely resembles Awata faience. It has delicate yellowish or cream-white glaze, covered with a network of fine or bold crackle. The glazing material of this species is of similar composition to that of Satsuma or Kyōtō. On both of the above varieties designs are painted in strong black outlines, or in enamels more or less transparent.

An analysis of the Awaji-ware mass by Mr. Korschelt showed the following composition:—

Mimpei himself did not much affect the use of enamel decoration, though he used it occasionally with great success, as might be anticipated from his intimate association with Shūhei, of Kyōtō. The present artists of Awaji resort more freely to this style. Some of their pieces, covered with cream-white crackle glaze and having decoration in enamel colours, are at once rich and solid. The Awaji glazes are peculiarly wax-like and smooth to the touch. They are generally made of an easily fusible mixture