Catalogued by Bonhams as: “YABU MEIZAN (1853-1934) OF OSAKA A Satsuma Miniature Slender Vase Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2022-05-12 (sale 27708, lot 169). It realised GBP 8,925 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): YABU MEIZAN (1853-1934) OF OSAKA A Satsuma Miniature Slender Vase Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Finely decorated in enamels and gilt with four rectangular rounded panels, each enclosing a different flower-and-bird scene comprising: (1) Children celebrating the moon festival; (2) A sparrow descending towards a branch of magnolia; (3) An extensive lakescape during the hanami (cherry-blossom-viewing) season; (4) An egret perched on a branch of trailing willow; the remainder of the body with millefleurs; signed on the base Yabu Meizan within a gilt seal. 10.2cm (4in) high.