Yabu Meizan (1853-1934)A fine Satsuma cup and saucer
Meiji era (1868-1912), circa 1900
thinly potted and decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt on a clear, crackled glaze with borders of flower blossoms, the cup painted with a continuous scene of children at calligraphy and other lessons, the saucer with gentlemen and children engaged in the elegant pastimes, each signed on the underside Yabu Meizan
Cup 2 3.8in (5.9cm) high, saucer 5 1/4in (13.2cm) diameter