Satsuma baluster vase with rural scene showing fishermen among thatched buildings — Bonhams, 2010, lot 266

Satsuma baluster vase with rural scene showing fishermen among thatched buildings — Bonhams, 2010, lot 266
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Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A Satsuma baluster vase By Yabu Meizan, Meiji Period”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2010-11-11 (sale 17858, lot 266). It realised GBP 7,800 including buyer’s premium.

Catalogue description (as published): A Satsuma baluster vase By Yabu Meizan, Meiji Period Finely decorated with a continous rural scene showing fishermen among thatched buildings repairing and drying out their nets on the bank, an extensive view over a lake in the background with sailing boats and small ferry-boats and mountains rising in the distance, the shoulder with a band of mille-fleurs; signed on a gilt seal Yabu Meizan . 18.5cm (7¼in) high.

Seal / signature description

Signed on a gilt seal Yabu Meizan