Satsuma Ware Vase by Yabu Meizan

This elegant Satsuma vase was created by the celebrated Meiji master Yabu Meizan [1853-1934], one of the most accomplished ceramic painters of the late nineteenth century. Rather than employing his familiar narrative figural scenes, Meizan chose the quiet beauty of autumn maples, creating a composition of remarkable refinement and poetic simplicity.The gracefully proportioned baluster-form vase is covered in a soft ivory Satsuma glaze with a finely gilded rim. Delicately painted maple branches descend naturally across the vessel, their leaves rendered in subtle gradations from pale green to brilliant crimson. Fine gilt outlines enhance the foliage, while the generous use of negative space creates a tranquil atmosphere characteristic of Japanese aesthetics.Yabu Meizan achieved international acclaim through his participation in major international expositions during the Meiji period. His works are represented in leading museum collections worldwide, including the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and are widely regarded as masterpieces of Meiji Satsuma ware.Elegant in both conception and execution, this vase demonstrates Meizan's exceptional mastery of composition, colour, and brushwork. Its restrained decoration and lyrical autumn imagery make it an outstanding example of the artist's refined aesthetic and one of the most desirable forms of Meiji-period Satsuma ceramics. Height: 16.5cm Diameter: 8.1cm

Condition
Good condition, with minor gilt wear to the rim. [See images for details]

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