Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A Satsuma squat circular vessel and cover By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century (2)”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2019-11-07 (sale 25429, lot 139). It realised GBP 8,187.50 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): A Satsuma squat circular vessel and cover By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Finely decorated in enamels and gilt, the flattened circular body raised on a circular foot with five petal form panels, each enclosing a different scene including a coastline view with fishermen in the foreground, a finch perched on a flowering branch and children at play separated by repeated millefleurs, the cover with a mass of chrysanthemum blossoms moulded in low relief; signed on the base with a gilt seal Yabu Meizan . 6.3cm (2½in) high. (2).