Catalogued by Bonhams as: “A tall Satsuma conical vase By Yabu Meizan, Meiji Period”. Offered at Bonhams, London, New Bond Street, on 2010-11-11 (sale 17858, lot 251). It realised GBP 22,800 including buyer’s premium.
Catalogue description (as published): A tall Satsuma conical vase By Yabu Meizan, Meiji Period Finely painted and gilt with an extensive view of Matsushima Island, depicting fishermen’s huts and rocky promontories in the foreground, their nets hanging out to dry; other thatched buildings nestled amongst pine trees on the shore; sailing and fishing boats on the lake and mountains rising in the distance, the neck with panels enclosing peonies, cherry-blossoms, wisteria and chrysanthemums beneath a geometric border, signed on a gilt seal Yabu Meizan . 32cm (12½in) high.