Satsuma vase — Bonhams, 2008, lot 481

Satsuma vase — Bonhams, 2008, lot 481
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Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A Satsuma vase By Yabu Meizan, Meiji Period”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2008-11-12 (sale 16023, lot 481). It realised GBP 4,800 including buyer’s premium.

Catalogue description (as published): Various properties A Satsuma vase By Yabu Meizan, Meiji Period The ovoid body with two shaped panels, one enclosing a group of small children engaged in a variety of pastimes and games including ikebana and playing musical instruments, the other of a sparrow perched on a cherry tree, separated by shrubs of peonies, beneath a neck of trailing purple and white wisteria, signed on a gold seal Yabu Meizan . 13.4cm (5¼in) high. (2).

Seal / signature description

Signed on a gold seal Yabu Meizan