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of Japanese boat vase the form & the ture with massive glaze reminds Korin at once it has Korin's seal signature and was certified by [[obscured]](about 1780) as true pottery work by Korin. The box was made by Yei raku & has his own handwriting about being Korin. Just side of the box another certificate written by famous Chajin Rice Bei (Japanese characters) at his age of 79. If any rate your next wish will be very much appreciated. Will write you again. By the by Ikeda's potters will also be here in 5 or 6 days which I will hold for you to see also I have one wonderful Josa Satsuma & few other important ones. Business is picking up here & have good small retail sale. Your faithfully B. Matsuki