Catalogued by Bonhams as: “YABU MEIZAN (1853-1934) Petit vase SatsumaÈre Meiji (1868-1912), début du XXe siècle”. Offered at Bonhams, Paris, Avenue Hoche, on 2025-10-15 (sale 30765, lot 1). It realised EUR 3,840 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): YABU MEIZAN (1853-1934) Petit vase Satsuma Ère Meiji (1868-1912), début du XXe siècle YABU MEIZAN (1853-1934) A Small Satsuma Vase Meiji era (1868-1912), early 20th century The square baluster vase delicately painted in polychrome enamels and gilt with four scenes, one on each side: sparrows and autumn maple leaves; a lakeside scene with pavilions; two monkeys swinging in a willow tree; and karako (Chinese boys) at play; the neck with four smaller scenes; the other surfaces with rich floral and formal ornament; signed underneath in gilt seal script Yabu Meizan 12cm high