Not currently on display at the V&A

Bowl

1905-1910 (made)
Artist/Maker
Yabu Meizan Workshop (maker)
Place of origin
Osaka (made)

The exquisite decoration seen on this bowl is characteristic of the work of the Yabu Meizan workshop, established in Osaka in 1880 by Yabu Meizan (1853-1934). Meizan was a regular participant in international exhibitions and frequently a prize-winner. The bowl was bought by their donor at the Japan-British Exhibition held in London in 1910.

Object details

Categories
Ceramics
Earthenware
Object type
Bowl
Materials and techniques
Earthenware with crackled cream glaze decorated in overglaze enamels and gold
Earthenware
Painted
Glazed
Gilt
Brief description
Bowl, earthenware with crackled cream glaze decorated in overglaze enamels and gold; made by Yabu Meizan workshop, Osaka, Japan, Meiji period, 1905-1910
Physical description
Painted with views of the countryside
Dimensions
  • Height: 14.9cm
  • Diameter: 15.6cm
Dimensions as per original Register Description
Style
Meiji
Marks and inscriptions
'Yabu Meizan' in a square gilt panel (Maker's mark on base)
Gallery label
  • Bowl 1905–10 The finely executed decoration on this bowl is characteristic of the workshop established by Yabu Meizan in Osaka in 1880. He was a regular participant in international exhibitions and a frequent prize-winner. The vase was bought at the Japan-British Exhibition held in London in 1910. It was given to the V&A later that year. Marked ‘Yabu Meizan’ for the Yabu Meizan workshop Osaka Glazed earthenware painted in overglaze enamels and gold Dingwall Gift through the Art Fund Museum no. C.252-1910 (04/11/2015)
  • Vase Earthenware decorated in overglaze enamels and gilt Mark Yabu Meizan on base Osaka, Yabu Meizan workshop JAPANESE; c.1900-1910 C.252-1910 Dingwall Gift This vase was shown at the Japan-British Exhibition at White City, London, in 1910.(as at 2005)
Credit line
Presented by Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Dingwall DSO with Art Fund support
Object history
Given by Lieutenant-Colonel Kenneth Dingwall DSO with Art Fund support, accessioned in 1910. This acquisition information reflects that found in the Asia Department registers, as part of a 2022 provenance research project.
Summary
The exquisite decoration seen on this bowl is characteristic of the work of the Yabu Meizan workshop, established in Osaka in 1880 by Yabu Meizan (1853-1934). Meizan was a regular participant in international exhibitions and frequently a prize-winner. The bowl was bought by their donor at the Japan-British Exhibition held in London in 1910.
Collection
East Asia Collection
Accession number
C.252-1910

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Record createdOctober 30, 2008
Record URL
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