Satsuma cylindrical kōro (incense burner) and en-suite cover with an unusual subject — Bonhams, 2020, lot 225

Satsuma cylindrical kōro (incense burner) and en-suite cover with an unusual subject — Bonhams, 2020, lot 225
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Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A Satsuma cylindrical koro (incense burner) and en-suite cover with an unusual subject By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century (2)”. Attribution as catalogued: Yabu Meizan (as catalogued). Offered at Bonhams on 2020-11-05 as lot 225; it realised GBP 6,062.50, including buyer’s premium, against an estimate of GBP 3,000–5,000.

Seal / signature description

Signed on the base Yabu Meizan within a gilt seal

Provenance history

A private collection, acquired in the 1930s, thence by descent.

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