Satsuma vase with group of men and boys — Bonhams, 2023, lot 732

Satsuma vase with group of men and boys — Bonhams, 2023, lot 732
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Catalogued by Bonhams as: “YABU MEIZAN (1853-1934) A Fine Satsuma Vase Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1900”. Offered at Bonhams, New York, on 2023-09-20 (sale 28415, lot 732). It realised USD 7,040 including buyer’s premium.

Catalogue description (as published): Property of Various Owners YABU MEIZAN (1853-1934) A Fine Satsuma Vase Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1900 The conical vase tapering to the foot and painted in polychrome enamels and gilt with a group of men and boys about to pull a large festival float, the shoulder decorated with a collar of chrysanthemum blossoms and the foot with a band of geometric lozenges, signed in gilt Yabu Meizan 6 1/4in (15.8cm) high

Seal / signature description

Signed in gilt Yabu Meizan