Read has pointed out a curious feature in the construction of the enamelled beakers.
The collar is formed of alternate gold seraphim and blue enamelled patriarchal crosses.
The enamelled Saracenic glasses take the form of flasks, vases, goblets, beakers and mosque lamps.
Most of the finest pieces of enamelled faience were the work of artists at the Tadeno factory, while the best specimens of other kinds were by the artists of Tatsumonji.
He took for his models the raku faience of KiOto, the masterpieces of Ninsei and Kenzan, the rococc wares of Korea, the enamelled porcelain of China, and the blue-andwhite ware of Delft.