Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A small spherical Satsuma cha-ire (tea caddy) and cover By Yabu Meizan, Meiji era (late 19th century)”. Offered at Bonhams, New York, on 2015-03-18 (sale 22380, lot 3136). It realised USD 16,250 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): A small spherical Satsuma cha-ire (tea caddy) and cover By Yabu Meizan, Meiji era (late 19th century) Decorated on a clear crackled glaze in polychrome enamels and gilt with a scene of a flock of sparrows among trailing wisteria vines, the collar and foot bordered by geometric and floral bands, the cover painted with millefleur and a border of cherry blossoms on scrolling vines on a dark green ground; signed on the underside in gilt Yabu Meizan 2 3/4in (7cm) high