Yabu Meizan (1853-1934)


A fine Satsuma incense burnerMeiji era (1868-1912), circa 1900The compressed ovoid vessel set on tripod bracket feet and fitted with a dome cover pierced with cherry-blossom florets and painted with spirals of chrysanthemum or iris blossoms, the body decorated with eight lappet-shaped panels containing scenes of figures at play or engaged in elegant pastimes, birds and flowers, and landscapes with Mount Fuji, the lower body banded by stands of iris, the feet painted with cherry blossoms, signed in gilt Yabu Meizan 5in (12.7cm) diameter; 2 5/8in (6.6cm) high