Satsuma ware is a type of pottery that originated in the Satsuma province of Japan, which is now known as Kagoshima prefecture. Satsuma ware is known for its distinctive designs, which often feature intricate patterns and detailed images.

The history of Satsuma ware dates back to the late 16th century, when the first kilns were established in the region. At that time, Satsuma ware was mostly produced for local use, and the designs were simple and utilitarian. However, in the late 17th century, the Satsuma domain was ruled by the Shimazu family, who encouraged the production of high-quality ceramics as a way to boost the local economy.

Under the Shimazu family's patronage, Satsuma ware began to evolve into a more refined art form. The potters began to experiment with new techniques and designs, and the kilns produced a range of ceramics, from tea bowls and sake cups to more...

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A Japanese Satsuma Meiji period table lamp. Painted with birds…

A Japanese Satsuma Meiji period table lamp. Painted with birds nesting in flowering trees intersected by panels with a diaper pattern flower design. Raised on a fitted wooden stand. 55 cm height (including shade)

Satsuma Japanese pottery table lamp with French ormolu mounts,…

Satsuma Japanese Pottery Table Lamp with Ormolu Mounts, Meiji Period

Satsuma Japanese pottery table lamp with French ormolu mounts, Meiji period, early 20th century, 74 cm high overall

A Satsuma table lamp, Satsuma Yaki mark, mid to late 20th…

Satsuma Yaki Quail Landscape Table Lamp

A Satsuma table lamp, Satsuma Yaki mark, mid to late 20th century, the lobed ceramic vase hand painted and gilded with quails in continuous landscape with floral sprays and reeds, in muted green and purple tones against a cream crackle glazed ground, with…

A fine Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, by Toyama, ovoid…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Alpine River Landscape and Monkeys

A fine Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, by Toyama, ovoid shape, with four panels painted with and alpine river landscape; birds beneath wisteria; women reading beside a lamp and monkeys playing in a blossom tree, framed by various gild and enamel diaper…

An antique Satsuma earthenware vase converted into a table lamp,…

Satsuma Earthenware Table Lamp, 19th Century

An antique Satsuma earthenware vase converted into a table lamp, 19th century, the vase 43 cm high, 60 cm overall

A Japanese Satsuma double gourd table lamp featuring birds and…

Japanese Satsuma Double Gourd Table Lamp with Birds and Flowers

A Japanese Satsuma double gourd table lamp featuring birds and flowers on a crackle glazed ground, height 52 cm Pass tag from electrical tester dated 29/06/2022 on lead

Japanese Satsuma figural electric lamp base on a timber stand,…

Japanese Satsuma Figural Lamp on Timber Stand

Japanese Satsuma figural electric lamp base on a timber stand, height 49 cm

A Japanese Satsuma style table lamp; the ovoid body decorated…

Satsuma Pheasant Table Lamp

A Japanese Satsuma style table lamp; the ovoid body decorated with pheasants amongst flowers. Height 62 cm

Antique Japanese Satsuma pottery vase converted to an electric…

Japanese Satsuma Pottery Electric Lamp

Antique Japanese Satsuma pottery vase converted to an electric lamp, vase height 30.5 cm, total 59 cm

Japanese ceramic electric table lamp hand painted traditional…

Hand-painted Japanese Ceramic Table Lamp, 32cm Height

Japanese ceramic electric table lamp hand painted traditional decoration, shade unavailable, height 32 cm

Early Japanese Satsuma Guan Yin lamp base height 38 cm, loss to…

Japanese Satsuma Guan Yin Lamp Base with Base Loss

Early Japanese Satsuma Guan Yin lamp base height 38 cm, loss to base

A painted porcelain dragon lamp, Japanese, circa 1900 with gilt…

Japanese Porcelain Dragon Lamp with Gilt Mounts

A painted porcelain dragon lamp, Japanese, circa 1900 with gilt mounts and an ivory silk shade 67 cm high

A Japanese Kyo-Yaki vase converted to lamp, late Meiji period,…

Kyo-Yaki Floral Relief Vase Lamp

A Japanese Kyo-Yaki vase converted to lamp, late Meiji period, circa 1900, featuring floral motifs in Uki-Bori (relief work) and traditional scenes amongst circular cartouches. With pleated and fringed silk shade, approximately 85 cm high,

A Japanese glazed pottery lamp base and shade 82 cm high, 50 cm…

Japanese Pottery Lamp with Shade

A Japanese glazed pottery lamp base and shade 82 cm high, 50 cm diameter (with shade)

A large Japanese blue and white vase Meiji period converted in…

Meiji Vase Lamp Conversion - Japanese Blue and White

A large Japanese blue and white vase Meiji period converted in lamp. Height 48 cm

A Japanese Satsuma table lamp, of cylindrical shape with…

Japanese Satsuma Table Lamp with Pagoda Shade

A Japanese Satsuma table lamp, of cylindrical shape with pierced and painted decoration, with a pagoda shade. Height 62 cm

Large Japanese Satsuma vase mounted as a lamp with gilt and…

Japanese Satsuma Village Scene Lamp

Large Japanese Satsuma vase mounted as a lamp with gilt and fine detail depicting Japanese gentleman, ladies and children, in a village scene on a crackle glaze underlay, with gilt metal base and top., height 72 cm

Antique Japanese export vase, converted into a lamp

Japanese Export Vase Lamp

Antique Japanese export vase, converted into a lamp

Early 20th century Satsuma lamp base modelled as a goddess on…

Satsuma Goddess Elephant Lamp Base

Early 20th century Satsuma lamp base modelled as a goddess on elephant, heavy enamel decorations, 35 cm height

A pair of antique Satsuma lamp bases, mounted on French bronze…

Antique Satsuma Lamp Bases on French Bronze Bases

A pair of antique Satsuma lamp bases, mounted on French bronze bases, circa 1880. Total height 61 cm

Mashiko, lamp base, unmarked, 47 cm height

Unmarked Mashiko Lamp Base - 47cm Height

Mashiko, lamp base, unmarked, 47 cm height

A tall pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Meiji period [1868-1912],…

Satsuma Samurai Vases with Enamel & Gilt Detailing

A tall pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Meiji period [1868-1912], painted in fine detail with raised enamel & gilt of samurai warriors, children at play & landscape within shaped cartouche between bands of brocade designs, condition: Restoration to one rim…

Antique Japanese Imari vase converted to lamp, with French…

Japanese Imari Vase Lamp with French Mounts

Antique Japanese Imari vase converted to lamp, with French mounts, 30 cm high

A Japanese Satsuma lamp base with shade Meiji period 1868 -…

Meiji Satsuma Lamp with Shade

A Japanese Satsuma lamp base with shade Meiji period 1868 - 1912. Height (with shade)

A 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase converted to a kerosene…

Satsuma Karako Children Kerosene Lamp

A 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase converted to a kerosene lamp, baluster, decorated with karako children, mounted on a brass column, surmounted by a flattened ovoid vaseline glass font, 61 cm high

19th century Japanese floor vase converted with kerosene light…

Japanese Geisha Floor Vase with Kerosene Lamp Fitting

19th century Japanese floor vase converted with kerosene light fitting, ovoid body, panel painted with geisha, exotic birds & florals with an iron red palette, 42 cm high including lamp fitting

A Japanese satsuma vase lamp with shade

Japanese Satsuma Vase Lamp with Shade

A Japanese satsuma vase lamp with shade

A Japanese bird and floral decorated porcelain table lamp…

Japanese Porcelain Table Lamp with Bird and Floral Design

A Japanese bird and floral decorated porcelain table lamp supported on a pierced ormolu base. 47 cm high

Satsuma lamp decorated with a scene of ducks on a lake under a…

Satsuma Duck and Cherry Blossom Lamp

Satsuma lamp decorated with a scene of ducks on a lake under a cherry blossom tree. Condition good, minor crazing throughout height 40.5 cm

An unusual Japanese Kutani vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912 in the…

Japanese Kutani Hanging Lamp Vase, Meiji Period

An unusual Japanese Kutani vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912 in the form of a hanging lamp, very finely decorated in gilt and enamels

An Imari gilt vase lamp, Japanese, 18th/19th century, with…

Imari Gilt Vase Lamp with French Mounts

An Imari gilt vase lamp, Japanese, 18th/19th century, with French mounts. 31 cm high

Satsuma pair of vases, one converted to a lamp, approx 38 cm…

Satsuma Vases with Lamp Conversion (Pair)

Satsuma pair of vases, one converted to a lamp, approx 38 cm high (2)

Satsuma moon flask vase converted to a lamp, with two Japanese…

Satsuma Moon Flask Vase Lamp with Foo Dog Handles

Satsuma moon flask vase converted to a lamp, with two Japanese Foo dog handles, fine single hair brush gilded paint work throughout, both sides with all over floral design & two panels of pagoda scenes. Height 42.5 cm

An early 20th century Japanese Satsuma ceramic lamp base,…

Japanese Satsuma Ceramic Lamp Base, Thousand Flower Design

An early 20th century Japanese Satsuma ceramic lamp base, signed, embellished in the thousand flower design 34.5 cm high (not inc shade)

An early 20th century Japanese ceramic lamp base, embellished…

Japanese Fan Design Ceramic Lamp Base

An early 20th century Japanese ceramic lamp base, embellished in fan design, 34 cm high (not inc shade)

A Japanese Imari lamp base with coordinating pleated shade…

Japanese Imari Porcelain Lamp with Coordinating Shade

A Japanese Imari lamp base with coordinating pleated shade porcelain with iron red, blue, gilt

Top quality antique Japanese porcelain perfume lamp with gilded…

Antique Japanese Porcelain Perfume Lamp with Ormolu Mounts

Top quality antique Japanese porcelain perfume lamp with gilded bronze ormolu mounts, wired for electricity, and decorated with a green dragon and phoenix on a bright yellow ground. Early 20th century. Good condition. Needs new bulb plus internal clean…