Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A Satsuma moonflask By Yabu Meizan, Meiji Period”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2013-05-16 (sale 21101, lot 503). It realised GBP 20,000 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): A Satsuma moonflask By Yabu Meizan, Meiji Period Finely painted in enamels and gilt, the body of circular section, one side with a cloud of minute butterflies hovering within a floral border, the other showing figures gathered around stalls, admiring the chrysanthemums on display during the kiku matsuri , the sides decorated with sparrows in flight amidst trailing purple and white wisteria, the neck with two bands of geometric motifs, the flared foot painted with florals sprays; signed with gilt seal Yabu Meizan . 12.5cm (4 7/8in) high.