Satsuma tapering vase with insect in flight amongst — Bonhams, 2026, lot 280

Satsuma tapering vase with insect in flight amongst — Bonhams, 2026, lot 280
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Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A SATSUMA TAPERING VASE Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji period”. Offered at Bonhams, London, Knightsbridge, on 2026-05-12 (sale 32016, lot 280). It realised GBP 3,584 including buyer’s premium.

Catalogue description (as published): A SATSUMA TAPERING VASE Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji period Finely enamelled and gilt with an insect in flight amongst leafy, flowering chrysanthemum stems, signed in gilt to the base Yabu Meizan . 18cm (7 1/8in) high.

Seal / signature description

Signed in gilt to the base Yabu Meizan

©2026 Yabu Meizan.