Satsuma vase — Bonhams, 2015, lot 3118

Satsuma vase — Bonhams, 2015, lot 3118
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Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A Satsuma vase By Yabu Meizan, Meiji era (early 20th century)”. Offered at Bonhams, New York, on 2015-03-18 (sale 22380, lot 3118). It realised USD 12,500 including buyer’s premium.

Catalogue description (as published): A Satsuma vase By Yabu Meizan, Meiji era (early 20th century) Of baluster form with an elongated neck and slightly everted mouth, painted in polychrome enamels and gilt on a clear crackled glaze with an elegant design of a cockatoo perched on a blossoming magnolia branch, the mouth and foot bordered with gilt bands; signed on the underside in gilt Yabu Meizan 5 1/2in (14cm) high

Seal / signature description

Signed on the underside in gilt Yabu Meizan