Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A Satsuma ‘coal-scuttle’-shaped handled vessel By Meizan, Meiji Period”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2013-05-16 (sale 21101, lot 492). It realised GBP 1,000 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): A Satsuma ‘coal-scuttle’-shaped handled vessel By Meizan, Meiji Period Finely painted in enamels and gilt with animate scenes of groups of karako engaged in leisurely, scholarly or musical pursuits separated by swirling assorted brocade, floral and geometric motifs, signed Meizan . 7.6cm x 8.7cm (3in x 3 3/8in).
Attribution note: Catalogued as ‘Meizan’ (no ‘Yabu’); Satsuma earthenware — attribution as catalogued.
