Vase with frogs at play — Bonhams, 2014

Vase with frogs at play — Bonhams, 2014
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A compressed vase with frogs engaged in human pastimes, in the spirit of the Chōjū Jinbutsu Giga animal scrolls, catalogued by Bonhams as the work of Yabu Meizan. Mark as recorded in the catalogue: signed Yabu Meizan. Offered at Bonhams, New York in September 2014 as lot 2267. It realised US$93,750 including buyer’s premium, against an estimate of US$10,000–15,000.

Seal / signature description

Signed Yabu Meizan

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