Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A Satsuma ewer and en-suite cover By Meizan, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century (2)”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2018-05-17 (sale 24680, lot 423). It realised GBP 1,250 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): A Satsuma ewer and en-suite cover By Meizan, Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Decorated in enamels and gilt, the body with two elaborate panels enclosing an assembly of rakan and their respective attributes in one and a group of sennin accompanied by karako (Chinese boys) in the other, the lower foreground with Seiobo and attendants standing before a basket of peaches resting on a table and a procession of Chinese boys on the other side blowing fanfare, carrying paraphernalia and pulling a large noshi , the cover decorated with a band of brocade encircling the knop finial; signed on the base in gilt Meizan sei within a rectangular reserve. 22.3cm (8¾in) high. (2).
Attribution note: Catalogued as ‘Meizan’ (no ‘Yabu’); Satsuma earthenware — attribution as catalogued.