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A FINE SATSUMA BOWL
By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912),
late 19th/early 20th century
Finely decorated in enamels and gilt, the exterior with a gathering of a
profusion of women and children engaged in leisure pursuits, including
koto practice, shamisen playing, dancing and calligraphy; the interior
depicting a design of hanging wisteria; signed on the base
Yabu Meizan within a gilt seal. 12.5cm (5in) diameter.
£6,000 - 8,000
JPY910,000 - 1,200,000
US$8,200 - 11,000

For a similar interior design from the Yabu Meizan Workshop, compare
Oliver Impey and Malcolm Fairley, The Nasser D. Khalili Collection of
Japanese Art, Vol.V, Ceramics Part II, London, Kibo Foundation, 1995,
cat.no.57. The Khalili example is thought to date from circa 1900-1910.

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