Satsuma baluster vase with rural scene showing fishermen among thatched buildings — Bonhams, 2021, lot 200

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Satsuma baluster vase with rural scene showing fishermen among thatched buildings — Bonhams, 2021, lot 200
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Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A Satsuma baluster vase By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2021-11-04 (sale 26791, lot 200). It realised GBP 8,287.50 including buyer’s premium.

Catalogue description (as published): A Satsuma baluster vase By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Finely decorated with a continuous 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 millefleurs; signed Yabu Meizan . 18.5cm (7¼in) high.

Attribution note: Probable resale of bonhams-17858-266 (identical catalogue description and height) — linked as a second event on one object.

Seal / signature description

Signed Yabu Meizan