Catalogued by Bonhams as: “Yabu Meizan (1853-1934) A fine Satsuma bowl Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1890”. Offered at Bonhams, New York, on 2019-03-20 (sale 25415, lot 337). It realised USD 11,950 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): Yabu Meizan (1853-1934) A fine Satsuma bowl Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1890 Earthenware decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt with a profusion of chrysanthemums on the exterior, the interior delicately painted with a variety of butterflies, the foot decorated with a lozenge band and the rim with an interior and exterior border of fretwork, signed in gilt Yabu Meizan 4 1/4in (10.8cm) diameter