Editor's note

The Editor's Note accompanying the letter headed Chinese Vases Likely From 18th Century, which appeared yesterday, should have read thus: "The China Cultural Centre has clarified (December 1) that the figure mentioned in the article was in fact based...

The Editor's Note accompanying the letter headed Chinese Vases Likely From 18th Century, which appeared yesterday, should have read thus: "The China Cultural Centre has clarified (December 1) that the figure mentioned in the article was in fact based on much earlier vases from an official kiln of the imperial court." The error is regretted.

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