Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A Satsuma cylindrical small round box and cover By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century (2)”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2021-11-04 (sale 26791, lot 203). It realised GBP 3,825 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): A Satsuma cylindrical small round box and cover By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Finely decorated in enamels and gilt, the cover depicting children celebrating a festival at an Inari shrine, two groups carrying banners inscribed Shoichi Inari Daimyojin whilst others beat drums, the body covered with a profusion of densely clustered chrysanthemum blooms, the interior with minute butterflies; signed on the base with gilt seal Yabu Meizan . 3cm x 5cm (1¼in x 2in). (2).