Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A Satsuma bowl By Meizan, Meiji era (1868-1912)”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2017-05-11 (sale 24151, lot 212). It realised GBP 4,000 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): A Satsuma bowl By Meizan, Meiji era (1868-1912) Decorated in enamels and gilt and supported on a square foot, the interior depicting an elegantly clad court lady accompanied by two female attendants on the veranda of a palatial mansion, the exterior with rabbits leaping over a stream between assorted shaped panels enclosing different bird-and-flower scenes alternating with banners, vessels and military fans; signed on the base with gilt seal Meizan sei . 5.5cm x 12.5cm (2 1/8in x 4 7/8in).
Attribution note: Catalogued as ‘Meizan’ (no ‘Yabu’); Satsuma earthenware — attribution as catalogued.
