Catalogued by Bonhams as: “Yabu Meizan (1853-1934) A fine Satsuma incense burnerMeiji era (1868-1912), circa 1900”. Offered at Bonhams, New York, on 2020-09-24 (sale 26088, lot 897). It realised USD 12,575 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): Property of Various Owners Yabu Meizan (1853-1934) A fine Satsuma incense burner Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1900 Globular, set on tripod feet and painted in colored enamels and gilt with three shaped panels containing a landscape with a fishing village and distant sailing vessels, a pair of birds in blossoming cherry trees, and children playing games associated with the New Year celebrations, the surrounding areas and pierced cover painted with chrysanthemum blossoms and the feet with floral scroll, the finial formed as a seated shishi with a raised paw, signed on the underside in gilt Yabu Meizan 4 1/4in (10.7cm) high