Small Satsuma vase — Bonhams, 2010, lot 248

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Small Satsuma vase — Bonhams, 2010, lot 248
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Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A small Satsuma vase By Meizan, Meiji Period”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2010-11-11 (sale 17858, lot 248). It realised GBP 600 including buyer’s premium.

Catalogue description (as published): A small Satsuma vase By Meizan, Meiji Period Decorated in enamels and gilt with two elaborate panels enclosing rakan and karako between geometric motifs on a stylised chrysanthemum ground, the foot with a band of foliate motifs, signed Meizan . 16cm (6¼in) high.

Attribution note: Catalogued as ‘Meizan’ (no ‘Yabu’); Satsuma earthenware — attribution as catalogued.

Seal / signature description

Signed Meizan