Yabu Meizan

In this Japanese name, the surname is Yabu.
Yabu Meizan
Born
Yabu Masashichi

(1853-01-20)January 20, 1853
Nagahori, Osaka
Died1934 (aged 80–81)
NationalityJapanese
Known forSatsuma ware

Yabu Meizan (Japanese: 藪 明山, birth name Yabu Masashichi (藪 政七),[1] January 20, 1853 – 1934) was a Japanese artist and workshop owner known for painting on porcelain. His studio produced high-end Satsuma ware, primarily for the export market. That term was originally coined for artistic painted porcelain from the Satsuma Province. Eventually it expanded to include low-quality porcelain that was mass-produced for export, whereas Meizan was one of the artists who continued the tradition of high artistic quality while also successfully exporting.[2][3] He is regarded as the "prince" of this medium[3][4] and today his works are sought after by collectors.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference loc was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Checkland, Olive (2003). Japan and Britain after 1859 : creating cultural bridges. Routledge Curzon. p. 45. ISBN 9781135786199. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "Gilding The Green Houses: A short history of Satsuma ware". www.bonhams.com. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  4. ^ "Yabu Meizan (1853-1934) A large and highly important Satsuma presentation vase Meiji era (1868-1912), early 20th century". www.bonhams.com. September 13, 2017. Retrieved April 28, 2020.