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JOINT FILING AGREEMENT
This will confirm the agreement by and among all of the undersigned
that the Schedule 13D filed on or about this date with respect to the beneficial
ownership of the undersigned of Common Stock of Mikasa Inc. is being, and any
and all amendments to such Schedule may be, filed on behalf of each of the
undersigned. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of
which will be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one
and the same instrument.
Dated: September 21, 2000
J.G. DURAND INDUSTRIES, S.A.
By: /s/ Philippe Durand
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Name: Philippe Durand
Title: President
MOUNTAIN ACQUISITION CORP.
By: /s/ Philippe Durand
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Name: Philippe Durand
Title: Authorized Representative
/s/ Amy Tunis
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Amy Tunis on Behalf of
ALFRED J. BLAKE Pursuant
to the Attached Power of Attorney
/s/ Amy Tunis
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Amy Tunis on Behalf of
RAYMOND B. DINGMAN Pursuant
to the Attached Power of Attorney
/s/ Amy Tunis
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Amy Tunis on Behalf of
ANTHONY F. SANTARELLI Pursuant
to the Attached Power of Attorney
/s/ Amy Tunis
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Amy Tunis on Behalf of
GEORGE T. ARATANI Pursuant
to the Attached Power of Attorney
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