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OTHER SATSUMA EARTHENWARE
Various Properties
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A SMALL SATSUMA OVOID ELONGATED VASE
By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Finely decorated in enamels and gilt with three horizontal bands, each
enclosing a different design, the upper section with trailing fronds of
purple and white wisteria, the central band depicting children pursuing
a variety of pastimes including calligraphy, painting appreciation, tea
ceremony and ikebana, the lower section painted with a profusion of
assorted chrysanthemums in bloom, the foot and rim with a narrow
band enclosing geometric and foliate motifs; signed on the base with
a gilt seal Yabu Meizan.
12.7cm (5in) high.
£3,000 - 4,000
JPY440,000 - 590,000
US$4,000 - 5,300
Provenance
An English private collection; a gift from William Lygon (1903-1979)
eighth Earl of Beauchamp to the current owner’s grandfather, the
former head gardener at Madresfield Court, Worcestershire.
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164 | BONHAMS For details of the charges payable in addition to the final Hammer Price of each Lot
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