Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A small Satsuma kogo (incense box) and cover By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century (2)”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2021-11-04 (sale 26791, lot 205). It realised GBP 2,295 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): A small Satsuma kogo (incense box) and cover By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Decorated on the exterior with a profusion of flowers, the cover with boys at play, the interior cover and bowl decorated with a design of butterflies; signed on the base Yabu Meizan . 5cm (2in) diameter. (2).
