Catalogued by Bonhams as: “Yabu Meizan (1853-1934) A fine Satsuma dishMeiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century”. Offered at Bonhams, New York, on 2017-09-13 (sale 24293, lot 1288). It realised USD 16,250 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): Yabu Meizan (1853-1934) A fine Satsuma dish Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th century The hexagonal earthenware dish with a wide rim, set on a ring foot and painted in polychrome enamels and gilt on a clear crackled ground with an elaborate festival float and children, the rim painted with chrysanthemum heads and scrolling vines, the underside with chrysanthemum and vines, signed in gilt Yabu Meizan 7in (18cm) diameter