Vase with craftspeople at work (shokunin zukushi) — Bonhams, 2026

Vase with craftspeople at work (shokunin zukushi) — Bonhams, 2026
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A vase with a garlic-bud mouth and a continuous frieze of craftspeople at their trades, catalogued by Bonhams as the work of Yabu Meizan. Mark as recorded in the catalogue: signed in gilt ‘Yabu Meizan’. Offered at Bonhams, New York in September 2026 as lot 1069. It realised US$3,584 including buyer’s premium, against an estimate of US$3,000–4,000.

Seal / signature description

Signed in gilt 'Yabu Meizan'

©2026 Yabu Meizan.