A Satsuma cylindrical brushpot
A Satsuma cylindrical brushpot
By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Finely decorated in enamels and gilt with a continuous scene of a winding koshi-ire (bridal procession) depicting a high-ranking lady being carried in a palanquin in the foreground with an accompanying retinue of ladies-in-waiting holding lanterns walking alongside, servants bearing other paraphernalia following behind, the rim and foot with geometric borders; signed on the base Yabu Meizan within a gilt square seal. 12.6cm (5in) high.
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A Satsuma cylindrical brushpot
By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century
Finely decorated in enamels and gilt with a continuous scene of a winding koshi-ire (bridal procession) depicting a high-ranking lady being carried in a palanquin in the foreground with an accompanying retinue of ladies-in-waiting holding lanterns walking alongside, servants bearing other paraphernalia following behind, the rim and foot with geometric borders; signed on the base Yabu Meizan within a gilt square seal. 12.6cm (5in) high.