Yabu Meizan (1853-1934)


A Satsuma cup and saucerMeiji (1868-1912) or Taisho (1912-1926) era, late 19th/early 20th century Painted in polychrome enamels and gilt, the cup decorated with two shaped reserves containing scenes of women and children playing karuta (cards), and people watching a trained monkey perform, all against a ground of chrysanthemum heads, the rim with a chevron band, signed Yabu Meizan, the saucer decorated to match with a ground of chrysanthemum heads, signed Yabu Meizan 3 1/2in (8.9cm) diameter, the cup; 5 1/4in (13.3cm) diameter, the saucer