Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A fine Satsuma bowl By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2021-11-04 (sale 26791, lot 204). It realised GBP 34,000 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): A fine Satsuma bowl By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Finely decorated in enamels and gilt, the exterior with a gathering of a profusion of women and children engaged in leisure pursuits, including koto practice, shamisen playing, dancing and calligraphy; the interior depicting a design of hanging wisteria; signed on the base Yabu Meizan within a gilt seal. 12.5cm (5in) diameter.
