A rare pair of Satsuma dishes By Yabu Meizan (1853-1934), Meiji era (1868-1912), late 19th/early 20th century Each decorated in enamels and gilt, one dish depicting a girl playing the koto beside other girls hanging calligraphy on a kimono stand; the other dish with a design of men drinking soup beside a large tai (sea bream); each signed on the base Yabu Meizan. Each dish: 15cm (6in) diam. (2).