Satsuma tea caddy and cover with river landscape — Bonhams, 2026, lot 282

Satsuma tea caddy and cover with river landscape — Bonhams, 2026, lot 282
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Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A SATSUMA TEA CADDY AND COVER Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji period (2)”. Offered at Bonhams, London, Knightsbridge, on 2026-05-12 (sale 32016, lot 282). It realised GBP 2,432 including buyer’s premium.

Catalogue description (as published): A SATSUMA TEA CADDY AND COVER Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji period Finely decorated around the body with a continous river landscape scene, the collar and foot bordered by geometric and floral bands, the cover painted with a millefleurs design, signed on the underside in gilt Yabu Meizan . 7cm (2 3/4in) high. (2).

Seal / signature description

Signed on the underside in gilt Yabu Meizan