Small Satsuma vase with simple refined decoration of a flock of sparrows — Bonhams, 2014, lot 2272

Small Satsuma vase with simple refined decoration of a flock of sparrows — Bonhams, 2014, lot 2272
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Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A small Satsuma vase By Yabu Meizan, Meiji period (late 19th century)”. Offered at Bonhams, New York, on 2014-09-16 (sale 21786, lot 2272). It realised USD 16,250 including buyer’s premium.

Catalogue description (as published): A small Satsuma vase By Yabu Meizan, Meiji period (late 19th century) The pear-form bottle decorated with a simple refined decoration of a flock of sparrows above flowers blooming in a marsh in polychrome enamels and gilt on a clear crackle glaze, the rim and foot with geometric bands, signed in gilt Yabu Meizan 5 1/8in (13.1cm) high

Seal / signature description

Signed in gilt Yabu Meizan