Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A Satsuma square vessel By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2021-11-04 (sale 26791, lot 228). It realised GBP 5,737.50 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): A Satsuma square vessel By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Finely decorated in enamels and gilt, each face depicting a different scene, (1) A gathering of children engaged in various activities including karuta , suguroku , playing with spinning tops, hanetsuki and temari celebrating the New Year, (2) An uguisu (bush warbler) perched on flowering plum branches, (3) Adult men at scholarly pursuits of calligraphy, painting and appreciating paintings and the tea ceremony, (4) A sparrow perched on stems of bamboo, the rim embellished with densely-clustered chrysanthemums; signed on the base with a gilt seal Yabu Meizan . 7.6cm x 7cm (3in x 2¾in).