Catalogued by Bonhams as: “Yabu Meizan (1853-1934) A fine Satsuma bowlMeiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century”. Offered at Bonhams, New York, on 2020-09-24 (sale 26088, lot 899). It realised USD 26,325 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): Property of Various Owners Yabu Meizan (1853-1934) A fine Satsuma bowl Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century Decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt, the exterior painted with two continuous friezes of a procession of samurai above blossoming chrysanthemums, the interior with a central roundel of revelers enjoying evening cherry blossom viewing surrounded by samurai from the popular play Chushingura (The Treasury of Loyal Retainers), the interior rim decorated with an assortment of insects and frogs engaged in a variety of human activities, the exterior rim and foot painted with geometric bands, signed on the underside in gilt Yabu Meizan 5in (12.7cm) diameter