Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A fine Satsuma vase By Yabu Meizan, Meiji Period”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2010-11-11 (sale 17858, lot 254). It realised GBP 20,400 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): A fine Satsuma vase By Yabu Meizan, Meiji Period The body of exaggerated ovoid form, with flared foot and square neck, the upper section decorated with four lobed panels, each depicting a different scene including a coastline view, birds perched on stems of bamboo, butterflies hovering above peony and children indoors playing karuta and go , painting and writing; all reserved on a ground of simulated cloth embellished with mille-fleurs and cherry blossoms; the upper shoulder with manji diaper, the foot and lower section decorated with butterflies above stems of violets, signed on a gilt seal Yabu Meizan . 11.5cm (4½in) high.