Minsons have it A touch of oriental splendour Vi * J Anita fine china ware In 157 A.D. namely some 350 years ago, the war-lord Toyotomi Hideshi invited a pottery manufacturing expert from Korea to introduce exclusive china vases and plates of superb quality and beautiful designs to Japan. After extensive searching the expert Ri Sampei discovered stones at Arita which were far superior to anywhere else. He commenced his art, therefore, in the area of Arita which now carries his name. a Arita in many original designs and pieces, all coloured by hand to create a work of art in every P iece ' are r <ctMy persuasive with its traditional c °l° urs an d brilliant touch of gold, a touch that appeals. Minsons) * See the Arita collection on display at the City Store only. j
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Press, Volume CXIV, Issue 33493, 26 March 1974, Page 2
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