Satsuma okimono figure of an Oharame (female brushwood gatherer) — Bonhams, 2020, lot 231

Satsuma okimono figure of an Oharame (female brushwood gatherer) — Bonhams, 2020, lot 231
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Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A rare and fine Satsuma okimono figure of an Oharame (female brushwood gatherer) By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century (2)”. Attribution as catalogued: Yabu Meizan (as catalogued). Offered at Bonhams on 2020-11-05 as lot 231; it realised GBP 18,812.50, including buyer’s premium, against an estimate of GBP 15,000–20,000.

Seal / signature description

Signed on the front just behind her legs with a gilt seal Yabu Meizan

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