Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A miniature Satsuma slender baluster vase By Yabu Meizan, Meiji Period”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2014-05-15 (sale 21861, lot 434). It realised GBP 6,875 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): SATSUMA A private collection (Lots 412-453) A miniature Satsuma slender baluster vase By Yabu Meizan, Meiji Period Finely painted in enamels and gilt, decorated with three horizontal bands, the upper section with seasonal flowers and grasses, the central panel depicting numerous children playing hide-and-seek, the lower panel with an extensive view over a lake, thatched buildings on the shore, fishermen on the water and sailing boats and mountains in the distance, the neck with rodents chasing jewels, all between formal borders, signed with gilt seal Yabu Meizan . 11.5cm (4½in) high.