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 fine quality Meiji period Satsuma vase, of square tapering…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Floral and Geometric Decor

A fine quality Meiji period Satsuma vase, of square tapering form, decorated with florals on all sides, gilded and coloured geometric forms to top, the base marked with the Shimazu mon, artist's signature and Hodada (Tokyo Studio) mark. Height 15 cm

A Japanese Imari vase, bottle form, decorated with florals and…

Imari Floral Moth Vase

A Japanese Imari vase, bottle form, decorated with florals and moths in traditional colours. Height 26 cm

Satsuma vase finely decorated with elders and a dragon, with…

Signed Satsuma Vase with Elder and Dragon Decoration

Satsuma vase finely decorated with elders and a dragon, with signature panel to base. Height 44 cm

Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases

Japanese Satsuma Vase Pair

Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases

Pair of miniature Satsuma vases

Mini Satsuma Vases Pair

Pair of miniature Satsuma vases

A contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, signed, together with a…

Japanese Porcelain Vase and Bamboo Bowl Set

A contemporary Japanese porcelain vase, signed, together with a Japanese bamboo painted bowl (2) 7 cm high and 21 cm diam

Vintage Japanese Satsuma miniature vase on stand

Japanese Satsuma Miniature Vase on Stand

Vintage Japanese Satsuma miniature vase on stand

A fine pair of very large floor vases with wooden covers,…

Large Japanese Floor Vases with Wooden Covers

A fine pair of very large floor vases with wooden covers, Japanese,19th century. 62.5 cm high approx., 34 cm diameter

A good pair of Imari covered vases, Japanese, Meiji period…

Imari Covered Vases, Meiji Period, Japanese (35 cm)

A good pair of Imari covered vases, Japanese, Meiji period (1868-1912). 35 cm high

A pair of Satsuma ovoid vases each decorated with figures of…

Satsuma Landscape Vases with Figures

A pair of Satsuma ovoid vases each decorated with figures of woman and children in extensive landscapes with a pagoda, temple and lake, each painted in mirror format, each signed under the base. Height 24 cm

A vintage Japanese Sumida pottery vase of barrel form, the open…

Sumida Pottery Monkey Vase with Dribbled Glaze

A vintage Japanese Sumida pottery vase of barrel form, the open mouth top with heavy a dribbled glaze in black, red, green and pale tones, the front with three applied sculpted relief monkeys perched upon rocky edges, one holding an egg, Ban-ni signature…

A large Japanese 19th century baluster shaped Imari Porcelelain…

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase

A large Japanese 19th century baluster shaped Imari Porcelelain vase with a complicated pattern of birds, trees, flowers, fans and symbols in the tradtional palette. Height 47 cm

A good 19th century Japanese Meiji Imari porcelain bottle vase…

Meiji Imari Dragon Vase with Kinko Carp Panels

A good 19th century Japanese Meiji Imari porcelain bottle vase decorated with relief dragons entwined in a field of fans, mons symbols and flowers around two painted panels of Kinko riding his carp. Traditional palette, wooden stand. Height 56 cm

Large Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese imari vase, enamelled…

Meiji Imari Vase with Birds and Pines

Large Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese imari vase, enamelled and gilt with panels of birds and pines surrounded by stylised floral design. Height 76.5 cm

Large Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese imari vase and cover,…

Meiji Imari Vase with Birds and Flowers

Large Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese imari vase and cover, painted with panels of birds and flowers, the cover with a shishi lion finial. Height 55 cm

Large Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese imari trumpet vase,…

Meiji Imari Floral Trumpet Vase

Large Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese imari trumpet vase, with flaring foliate rims, decorated with dense floral design. Height 39 cm

Japanese or Chinese crackle glaze vase with fu dog handles.…

Crackle Glaze Vase with Fu Dog Handles - Asian Beauty

Japanese or Chinese crackle glaze vase with fu dog handles. Height 37 cm

Japanese Satsuma specimen vase with two panels depicting…

Japanese Satsuma Village Scene Vase

Japanese Satsuma specimen vase with two panels depicting village scenes. Height 14 cm

Satsuma vase decorated with various figures in a rural setting

Rural Satsuma Vase with Figurative Decor

Satsuma vase decorated with various figures in a rural setting

Japanese pottery spherical vase, seal mark to base

Japanese Spherical Pottery Vase with Seal Mark

Japanese pottery spherical vase, seal mark to base

Vintage Japanese Imperial Satsuma vase, character mark to base

Japanese Imperial Satsuma Vase with Character Mark

Vintage Japanese Imperial Satsuma vase, character mark to base

Pair of small Satsuma vases

Small Satsuma Vase Pair

Pair of small Satsuma vases

Pair of antique Satsuma baluster form vases, bands of painted…

Antique Satsuma Baluster Vases with Painted Faces

Pair of antique Satsuma baluster form vases, bands of painted faces, 12.5 cm (2)

Sumida Gawa vase- signed in lozenge

Signed Sumida Gawa Lozenge Vase

Sumida Gawa vase- signed in lozenge

Sumida Gawa vase

Sumida Gawa Ceramic Vase

Sumida Gawa vase

Sumida Gawa small vase

Sumida Gawa Mini Vase

Sumida Gawa small vase

A Japanese Sumida Gawa vase, square form with pinched neck,…

Sumida Gawa Vase with Boy and Elderly Man Relief

A Japanese Sumida Gawa vase, square form with pinched neck, decorated with a young boy and an elderly man in relief, traditional red ground with heavy blue trickle glaze to top. Signature plaque to back. 12 x 31 cm

A small fine quality Meiji period Satsuma vase of baluster form,…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Children and Insects

A small fine quality Meiji period Satsuma vase of baluster form, flaring rim, decorated with two panels of children, insects and florals in traditional colours. Height 9 cm

Satsuma pair of vases with a bisque panel, decorated with a…

Satsuma Vases with Bisque Panel and Village Scene

Satsuma pair of vases with a bisque panel, decorated with a village scene and mount Fuji, signed to base. Height 20 cm

Fine pair of antique Satsuma pottery vases, each painted with…

Antique Satsuma Pottery Deer Vases (Pair)

Fine pair of antique Satsuma pottery vases, each painted with deer in landscape, and decorated to the rim, signed to base, 25 cm high (2)

A Japanese blue and white vase 29.5 cm high

Japanese Blue & White Vase - 29.5 cm

A Japanese blue and white vase 29.5 cm high

Squat form Japanese vase

Japanese Squat Vase Form

Squat form Japanese vase

A small Satsuma vase Meiji period / signed delicate geisha…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Geisha Scene and Raised Details

A small Satsuma vase Meiji period / signed delicate geisha scene with raised paste details, harlequin shaped diaper inclusions black and gilt signature to base 12 cm high

A Japanese vase Meiji period / signed Kawaguri Zo Tranquil…

Meiji Period Japanese Vase with Pagoda Scene and Geisha

A Japanese vase Meiji period / signed Kawaguri Zo Tranquil pagoda scene cartouche, to verso geisha performing musical entertainment gilt signature to base 18.5 cm high

A pair of Japanese Imari vases Meiji period decorated in iron…

Japanese Imari Vases - Meiji Period

A pair of Japanese Imari vases Meiji period decorated in iron red, cobalt blue and gilt tapestry patterns 40 cm high

Satsuma vase painted with processional march, signed to base.…

Processional Satsuma Vase

Satsuma vase painted with processional march, signed to base. Height 15.5 cm

Pair of Japanese celadon glazed sectional vases, with raised…

Japanese Celadon Sectional Vases with Molded Decoration

Pair of Japanese celadon glazed sectional vases, with raised molded decoration, (2) 31 cm high

A Japanese Satsuma ware vase Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Bamboo and Mountains

A Japanese Satsuma ware vase Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting bamboo and mountainous landscape scenes, signed seal mark to base. Height 25 cm

A Satsuma bowl and vase, Meiji/Taisho period (early 20th…

Meiji/Taisho Satsuma Bowl and Vase

A Satsuma bowl and vase, Meiji/Taisho period (early 20th century), of lobed form, exquisitely painted in enamel and gold with ribbons of waves and flowers, further panels of flowers and butterflies inside bowl with dragon in a landscape to centre, maker's…

A Japanese vase, late Meiji period (early 20th century),…

Meiji Water Garden Vase

A Japanese vase, late Meiji period (early 20th century), baluster shaped with a patterned panel collar depicting a water garden scene with geisha, pagodas and pavilions, blossoms and wisteria upon a finely crackled ground. Height 32.5 cm. Diameter 14 cm

Japanese pierced gallery underglazed blue square vase. 11 cm…

Japanese Blue Square Pierced Vase

Japanese pierced gallery underglazed blue square vase. 11 cm high

Fine Satsuma urn shaped vase, with gilded dog mask handles and…

Satsuma Gilded Urn Vase with Figures

Fine Satsuma urn shaped vase, with gilded dog mask handles and profusely gilt decorated with figures. Signed to the base. 12.5 cm high

Fine Satsuma hexagonal signed vase, profusely decorated with…

Gilded Satsuma Warrior and Courtesan Vase

Fine Satsuma hexagonal signed vase, profusely decorated with gilded warrior and courtesan figures. 11.5 cm high

Fine pair Japanese miniature Satsuma gilded figured panel vases,…

Gilded Satsuma Miniature Vases with Japanese Figured Panels

Fine pair Japanese miniature Satsuma gilded figured panel vases, signed to the base. 7.5 cm high

Pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases 38 cm high approx

Antique Japanese Satsuma Vases (38 cm)

Pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases 38 cm high approx

Fine pair of Satsuma ovoid form vases, suberbly painted with…

Satsuma Vases with Superb Paintings (or) Fine Satsuma Ovoid Vases with Seal Mark

Fine pair of Satsuma ovoid form vases, suberbly painted with seal mark to base, each standing 18.5 cm high (2)

A large pair of Satsuma earthenware vases, Meiji period each of…

Meiji Satsuma Earthenware Vases with Battle Scenes and Flowers

A large pair of Satsuma earthenware vases, Meiji period each of slender ovoid form surmounted by a short waisted mouth, the sides richly decorated in colours and gilding with two large panels depicting different scenes of warriors in battle, and…

A Japanese stoneware Ikebana vase in the form of a water jar.…

Japanese Stoneware Ikebana Water Jar Vase

A Japanese stoneware Ikebana vase in the form of a water jar. 29 cm high

A large octagonal Imari vase and cover, Japanese, Edo Period…

Imari Octagonal Vase with Silver Finial

A large octagonal Imari vase and cover, Japanese, Edo Period 17/18th century, with silver plated finial. 64 cm high

Japanese bud vase featuring teal ground, decorated with birds…

Teal Bud Vase with Birds and Flowers

Japanese bud vase featuring teal ground, decorated with birds in flight & flowers & a signature panel to base. Height 9 cm

Satsuma bud vase heavily decorated with elders & geisha in a…

Japanese Satsuma Courting Scene Bud Vase

Satsuma bud vase heavily decorated with elders & geisha in a courting scene, with a signature panel to base. Height 16 cm

Satsuma double handled vase featuring gilt double handles…

Satsuma Double Handled Vase with Courting Scenes and Gilt Handles

Satsuma double handled vase featuring gilt double handles modelled as bamoboo, two panels of courting scenes with heavily decorated floral body & a signature panel to base height 31 cm

Japanese Bizen vase, together with a bowl by Kayoto Sakakibara,…

Japanese Bizen Vase and Kayoto Sakakibara Bowl Set

Japanese Bizen vase, together with a bowl by Kayoto Sakakibara, boxed. Height 240

Japanese Bizen pottery handled vase, with white, green and…

Bizen Pottery Handled Vase with Colorful Glaze Splashes

Japanese Bizen pottery handled vase, with white, green and purple glaze splashes. Height 27.5 cm

Large Japanese tenmoku glazed vase of oval form. Height 42 cm

Japanese Tenmoku Glazed Oval Vase (or Tenmoku Oval Vase)

Large Japanese tenmoku glazed vase of oval form. Height 42 cm

A Japanese Imari lidded vase of baluster shape, decorated in…

Japanese Imari Baluster Vase with Animal Decoration

A Japanese Imari lidded vase of baluster shape, decorated in the traditional Imari colours of underglaze blue, and overglaze iron red and gilding. A panelled border surrounds the decoration of birds and animals. The vase top surmounted by a large finial.…

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, ovoid shape, each decorated…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Samurai and Geisha Scenes

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, ovoid shape, each decorated with two panels depicting samurai in a landscape before Mt Fuji, and figures including geisha in a garden scene, both panels on a blue background decorated with scattered gilt mons and tendrils…

A group of Japanese porcelain, plate, part tea set, vases, box…

Japanese Porcelain Tea Set and Vases

A group of Japanese porcelain, plate, part tea set, vases, box and cover

A Japanese Satsuma vase 20th century 25.5 cm high

Japanese Satsuma Vase, 20th Century - 25.5cm High

A Japanese Satsuma vase 20th century 25.5 cm high

A Japanese Satsuma vase early 20th century 8.5 cm high

Early 20th Century Japanese Satsuma Vase, 8.5cm High

A Japanese Satsuma vase early 20th century 8.5 cm high

Two Japanese Imari vases both Meiji period, 18 cm &, 13 cm high

Pair of Meiji Imari Vases: 18cm & 13cm

Two Japanese Imari vases both Meiji period, 18 cm &, 13 cm high

A Japanese Satsuma bowl and dish and an exportware vase (3)…

Japanese Satsuma Bowl, Dish, and Exportware Vase (20th Century)

A Japanese Satsuma bowl and dish and an exportware vase (3) 20th century

A contemporary Japanese celadon glaze vase, signed, 22 cm high

Japanese Celadon Glaze Vase, Signed - 22cm

A contemporary Japanese celadon glaze vase, signed, 22 cm high

An interesting Japanese pottery vase in the manner of Sohji…

Japanese Pottery Vase in Sohji Hamada Style

An interesting Japanese pottery vase in the manner of Sohji Hamada, signed with character mark 12.5 cm high

A large Japanese Satsuma two handled vase, 20th century painted…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Dancing Couples and Dragon Handles

A large Japanese Satsuma two handled vase, 20th century painted with panels of dancing couples, and mothers playing with children, large gilt scrolling dragon handles, 56 cm(22') high

Satsuma small bud vase

Mini Satsuma Bud Vase

Satsuma small bud vase

Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases with moriage decorations

Japanese Satsuma Moriage Vases

Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases with moriage decorations

Satsuma one-thousand faces pair of vases with scenes of elders…

Satsuma Elder Dragon Vases

Satsuma one-thousand faces pair of vases with scenes of elders & dragons, signed to base. Height 18.5 cm

Satsuma slender vase decorated with butterflies, signed to base.…

Butterfly Satsuma Vase Signed 24cm

Satsuma slender vase decorated with butterflies, signed to base. Height 24 cm

Satsuma one-thousand faces pair of vases with raised dragon…

Satsuma Dragon Vases: Pair of Thousand-Faced Treasures

Satsuma one-thousand faces pair of vases with raised dragon motifs. Height 22.5 cm

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, late Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Geometric and Figural Designs

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, late Meiji period (1868-1912), of baluster form with a flared and impressed rim, applied faux handles with pendant tassels to the sides, decorated overall with painted geometric patterns and figural scenes in the typical…

A pair of a Japanese Imari plates, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Japanese Imari Plates, Meiji Period, Floral Bouquets

A pair of a Japanese Imari plates, Meiji period (1868-1912), with central roundels each with floral bouquets in vases, reserves to the borders with flora and patterns, all with a cobalt and iron red palette and gilt highlights. Diameter 21.5 cm

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese b. 1946, lived in Australia 1975-1978),…

Sorgi Vase by Shunichi Inoue

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese b. 1946, lived in Australia 1975-1978), Sorgi, vase, c. 1976, glazed ceramic, artist's signature and Japanese symbol incised to base. Height 34.5 cm

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese b. 1946, lived in Australia 1975-1978),…

Spring Storm Vase

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese b. 1946, lived in Australia 1975-1978), spring storm, vase, c. 1976, glazed stoneware. Height 46 cm

Tall Japanese earthenware export vase

Japanese Export Earthenware Vase

Tall Japanese earthenware export vase

Japanese Satsuma vase with gilded floral detail. Height 12 cm

Gilded Floral Satsuma Vase - 12cm

Japanese Satsuma vase with gilded floral detail. Height 12 cm

A large Satsuma vase, mid 20th century, an hexagonal mallet…

Satsuma Figural Vase with Courtly Scenes

A large Satsuma vase, mid 20th century, an hexagonal mallet vase with applied figurines to the shoulder holding pendant tassels, the whole with reserves of figural groups in courtly settings interspersed with painted and applied patterns all in iron red,…

A Japanese Sumida vase, mark of Inoue Ryosai, late Meiji/Taisho…

Sumida Vase with Boys Playing, Inoue Ryosai Mark

A Japanese Sumida vase, mark of Inoue Ryosai, late Meiji/Taisho period (early 20th century), the everted rim and short waisted neck above a slightly-waisted body swollen towards the base, with a dark and coloured glaze falling from the rim over a red…

A pair of Satsuma octagonal vases, Japanese circa 1900. 41 cm…

Satsuma Octagonal Vases, Japanese 1900

A pair of Satsuma octagonal vases, Japanese circa 1900. 41 cm high

A Japanese Satsuma ovoid vase, circa 1900 signed. 25 cm high

Japanese Satsuma Vase, Circa 1900, Signed

A Japanese Satsuma ovoid vase, circa 1900 signed. 25 cm high

A Japanese Imari plate, Edo Period, 18th century in underglaze…

Edo Imari Plate with Floral Vase (8 words)

A Japanese Imari plate, Edo Period, 18th century in underglaze blue, iron red and gilt with a central vase of flowers. 30 cm diameter

An overglaze enamel gilt decorated ceramic gourd vase, Japanese,…

Japanese Gilt Ceramic Gourd Vase, Meiji Period

An overglaze enamel gilt decorated ceramic gourd vase, Japanese, Meiji Period (1868-1912). 41 cm high

Japanese blue & white cylinder vase, approx. height 30 cm

Japanese Blue & White Cylinder Vase - 30cm Height

Japanese blue & white cylinder vase, approx. height 30 cm

Japanese Satsuma pottery vase. 25 cm high

Satsuma Pottery Vase - Japanese Craftsmanship at Its Finest

Japanese Satsuma pottery vase. 25 cm high

Antique Japanese porcelain Fukagawa vase. 31.5 cm high

Antique Fukagawa Porcelain Vase - 31.5 cm

Antique Japanese porcelain Fukagawa vase. 31.5 cm high

Vintage Japanese vase

Antique Japanese Vase

Vintage Japanese vase

A large Japanese Satsuma earthenware baluster vase painted with…

Gilded Satsuma Vase with Japanese Landscape

A large Japanese Satsuma earthenware baluster vase painted with figures in a landscape and richly gilded. Height 32 cm

A pair of large and impressive 19th century Japanese Satsuma…

Gilded Satsuma Dragon Vases

A pair of large and impressive 19th century Japanese Satsuma earthenware vases, of rouleau shape, each painted and with raised and gilded decoration of entwining dragons, along with decoration of numerous immortals and attendants painted in enamels and…

A small Satsuma ovoid vase painted with figures of the court,…

Satsuma Court Figure Vase

A small Satsuma ovoid vase painted with figures of the court, cobalt blue and gilt ground. Height 8.5 cm.

A pair of Japanese porcelain cylindrical vases, decorated…

Japanese Porcelain Prunus Blossom Cylindrical Vases (9 words)

A pair of Japanese porcelain cylindrical vases, decorated prunus blossom on a pastel ground. Height 25 cm.

A Satsuma pottery covered vase with temple dog finial, the body…

Satsuma Temple Dog Vase with Gilt Foliage

A Satsuma pottery covered vase with temple dog finial, the body painted and gilt foliage. Height 25 cm.

A pair of Satsuma signed vases. Meiji period (1868-1911), each…

Meiji Satsuma Vases with Maidens and Birds

A pair of Satsuma signed vases. Meiji period (1868-1911), each of bulbous form decorated in enamels and gilt with reserves of maidens in landscape, flanked vignettes of birds floral ground below borders of shaped brocade.

A pair of Japanese Arita ware vases, circa 1900, ovoid shaped…

Japanese Arita Ware Vases with Hand-Painted Florals and Figures

A pair of Japanese Arita ware vases, circa 1900, ovoid shaped rising to slender necks with wide flared and frilled rims, and hand painted florals and insects in an autumnal palette and with traditionally attired figures in reserves; painted marks…

A Japanese Sumida vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), mark of…

Sumida Vase with Figures, Meiji Period

A Japanese Sumida vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), mark of Ryozan, of squat shape bulging below the rim, horizontally-ribbed, cream, brown, green, and speckled blue glazes falling unevenly from the rim over the red ground, two figures applied in relief to…

Two pieces of Japanese Satsuma porcelain and a porcelain basket,…

Satsuma Porcelain Set with Continental Basket

Two pieces of Japanese Satsuma porcelain and a porcelain basket, mid 20th century, a baluster shaped vase and a quatrefoil footed bowl with a pierced lid decorated with oriental figures and patterns in colours and high relief enamel and gilt; the…