Two Yabu Meizan Satsuma Vases, Meiji Period
Artist: Yabu Meizan (1853–1934)
Title: Two Satsuma vases
Date: Late 19th century (Meiji)
Size: approx. (H) 6.4 x (W) 1.9 cm
Condition: Good for age.
Original Japanese antique.
Yabu Meizan
Yabu Meizan was considered to be one of the greatest ceramic artists of Japan during the 19th-20th century. He was born in Osaka in 1853 and studied painting techniques on ceramics in Tokyo. He returned to Osaka and established his workshop in 1880. He created a new form of intricate artwork characterised by detailed landscapes and decorative motifs. The early artworks were so detailed that one would need the aide of a magnification glass to appreciate the fine miniature paintwork. During the 20th century, he adapted his work to appeal to a wider audience through simplification of designs in keeping with the fashion of the period, maintaining the attention to detail throughout.
| Artist | Yabu Meizan |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | approx. (H) 6.4 x (W) 1.9 cm |
| Condition Report | Good for age. |
| Subject | Male & Female, Landscapes |
| Product Date | Late 19th century (Meiji) |
