YABU MEIZAN: A VERY FINE SATSUMA VASE WITH BIRDS IN AUTUMN

YABU MEIZAN: A VERY FINE SATSUMA VASE WITH BIRDS IN AUTUMN
By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), signed Yabu Meizan
Japan, late 19th to early 20th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)
The baluster-shaped body with broad shoulders rising from a recessed foot to an everted flat rim, finely enameled and gilt to the sides and around the neck with a flock of birds flying around and perched on a trailing branch in autumn. The image stands out beautifully against the pure ivory-white crackled ground. Signed to the base YABU MEIZAN within a gilt seal.
HEIGHT 16.5 cm
Condition: Excellent condition with only minor wear to gilt.
Auction comparison:
Compare a related vase by Yabu Meizan with bird and autumn design, 23.6 cm high, at Zacke, Asian Art Discoveries - Japanese Art, 1 September 2022, Vienna, lot 55 (
sold for 8,216 EUR
).