Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A pair of unusual Satsuma vases By Yabu Meizan, Meiji period (late 19th century)”. Offered at Bonhams, New York, on 2014-09-16 (sale 21786, lot 2261). It realised USD 21,250 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): A pair of unusual Satsuma vases By Yabu Meizan, Meiji period (late 19th century) Both with a tapered conical foot and hexagonal body in the manner of a Buddhist prayer wheel, each side of the body painted with landscapes, birds and flowers and children in various activities, the feet decorated with flower stands and butterflies, the edges decorated with key-fret patterns and stylized flower heads, the neck with a geometric lappet collar, signed Yabu Meizan in gilt 6 1/2in (16.5cm) high