[Ads-l] ? Meaning of "Japan" below?

[Peter Morris]

http://tinyurl.com/hb56w6m

Here's a reference about the various wonders housed at 
Fonthill Abbey


A Rich and HIGHLY ORNAMENTED CASKET of the 
very rare old Japan, completely covered with figures

And if you scroll up, you can also see:
- Six Japan heron-pattern embossed dishes
- Two butter-pots on feet and a bason, cover and stand of Japan
- A very rare specimen of the basket-work Japan
- Two very rare Japan cups
- Two matchless Japan dishes


So it would seem to be porcelain.

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