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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Pair of Japanese Imari vases. Height 25 cm

Japanese Imari Vases (Pair)

Pair of Japanese Imari vases. Height 25 cm

Japanese Satsuma small vase, mark to base. Height 11 cm

Japanese Satsuma Vase - 11cm

Japanese Satsuma small vase, mark to base. Height 11 cm

Japanese Satsuma small vase, mark to base. Height 8.5 cm

Japanese Satsuma Vase, 8.5 cm height

Japanese Satsuma small vase, mark to base. Height 8.5 cm

Japanese Satsuma small vase, mark to base. Height 12 cm

Japanese Satsuma Vase, 12cm Height, Marked

Japanese Satsuma small vase, mark to base. Height 12 cm

Japanese Satsuma small vase, signed to base. Height 9 cm

Signed Japanese Satsuma Vase, 9cm Height

Japanese Satsuma small vase, signed to base. Height 9 cm

A large Chinese Satsuma egg, early 20th century, with Royal…

Chinese Satsuma Egg with Figural Narrative Scenes

A large Chinese Satsuma egg, early 20th century, with Royal Satsuma mark, painted to two shaped reserves with identical figural narrative scenes set in landscapes, in rich colours with textured highlights in gold and enamels and united by bright floral…

A Satsuma vase, Taisho period 1912-1926, marked Satsuma with…

Satsuma Peacock Vase

A Satsuma vase, Taisho period 1912-1926, marked Satsuma with Shimazu family crest, the vase of baluster form with a small waisted neck and raised on a slightly spreading foot, decorated with peacocks and chrysanthemums in enamel colours with fine gilt…

A pair of Satsuma vases, Edo period, 1850-60s, unsigned, the…

Edo Satsuma Vases with Exquisite Pastel Decorations

A pair of Satsuma vases, Edo period, 1850-60s, unsigned, the tapering oviform vases with waisted necks exquisitely decorated to scalloped reserves with birds, figures, flowers, insects and fruits in subtle pastel tones with gilt enhancements upon a richly…

A pair of small flower shaped Satsuma dishes, Meiji period,…

Meiji Satsuma Flower Dishes

A pair of small flower shaped Satsuma dishes, Meiji period, later 19th century, signed to both, the deep sided small dishes, one with a lotus crimped edge and depicting a pheasant amidst flowers and autumnal maple leaves, the other with a lobed rim…

An opposite pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji to Taisho periods,…

Opposite Pair Satsuma Vases, Meiji-Taisho, 1910-1920

An opposite pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji to Taisho periods, 1910-1920, and signed Satsuma, the high shouldered baluster vases with small waisted necks tapering to spreading bases, well decorated in a soft pink, coral, iron red and sage palette with female…

A pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji period, late 19th to early 20th…

Satsuma Vases with Autumnal Blooms & Gilt Highlights

A pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji period, late 19th to early 20th century, signed Gyokuzan with Shimazu family crest, richly decorated throughout with chrysanthemums, peonies and other blooms in an autumnal palette with touches of pink, mauve and aqua with…

A Satsuma vase, Meiji period, late 19th century, with Hododa…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Courtly Ladies Decoration

A Satsuma vase, Meiji period, late 19th century, with Hododa maker's mark and Shimazu family crest, the small baluster vase with a waisted neck raised on a circular foot, having pierced chilong lug handles, decorated all over with two panels of courtly…

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases marks to base 16 cm high

Japanese Satsuma Vases, Pair, 16cm

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases marks to base 16 cm high

Japanese Imari vase, approx 30 cm high

30cm Japanese Imari Vase

Japanese Imari vase, approx 30 cm high

Japanese blue & white washer along with another Imari example…

Japanese Blue & White Imari Washers (2)

Japanese blue & white washer along with another Imari example (2)

Satsuma vase. Blossom decoration. Red character mark to base.…

Satsuma Blossom Vase with Red Mark

Satsuma vase. Blossom decoration. Red character mark to base. Height 19 cm

8 various decanter labels, including pair Hallmarked sterling…

Assorted Decanter Labels: Sterling Silver, Porcelain, and Silver Plated

8 various decanter labels, including pair Hallmarked sterling silver, both whisky; three silver plated; one Coalport porcelain; & two other Japanese porcelain.

Large Japanese Satsuma vase, decorated all around with village…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Village Scene

Large Japanese Satsuma vase, decorated all around with village scene, 34 cm high approx

Vintage Japanese Satsuma porcelain lidded pot, decorated with…

Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Lidded Pot with Bird and Flower Decoration

Vintage Japanese Satsuma porcelain lidded pot, decorated with scene of birds amongst flowering plants, 18.5 cm high approx

A rare Satsuma vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 the cylindrical…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Reticulated Net and Chrysanthemums

A rare Satsuma vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 the cylindrical body within a reticulated net the silvered neck and base embossed with a stylised chrysanthemum two character mark. 17 cm high

A large Japanese quatrefoil Satsuma vase, Meiji Period,…

Satsuma Samurai Vase with Gilt and Enamel Decoration

A large Japanese quatrefoil Satsuma vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated with samurai and immortals in gilt and enamels, some raised in four panels, the flat shoulder with a floral gilt design four character Kinkozan mark, impressed mark and original…

A Satsuma quatrefoil vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated…

Meiji Period Satsuma Vase with Figures and Landscape

A Satsuma quatrefoil vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 decorated with figures and landscape, three character mark. 24.5 cm high

A Satsuma doubled-gourd slender vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912…

Meiji Satsuma Wisteria Vase by Shuzan

A Satsuma doubled-gourd slender vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912 finely decorated with wisteria in white enamel and gilt, seal mark of Shuzan. 24.2 cm high

A large and unusual Japanese Satsuma group, Meiji Period, late…

Japanese Satsuma Immortal and Toad Group

A large and unusual Japanese Satsuma group, Meiji Period, late 19th century, of an immortal standing beside a large toad in gilt and enamels, gold mon and eight character inscription to base. 37 cm high. Provenance: The Phillips Collection, Queensland

A large Japanese hand-painted bottle vase, 20th century. 40 cm…

Japanese Hand-Painted Vase, 20th Century (40cm)

A large Japanese hand-painted bottle vase, 20th century. 40 cm high

A large Japanese hand-painted circular ceramic box, 20th…

Japanese Hand-Painted Ceramic Box, Signed, 20th Century

A large Japanese hand-painted circular ceramic box, 20th century, signed to the base. 9 cm high, 35 cm diameter

A Japanese green glazed bottle vase, 20th century. 24 cm high

Green Glazed Japanese Vase, 20th Century

A Japanese green glazed bottle vase, 20th century. 24 cm high

A Japanese Sumidajaya vase with applied figures and animals,…

Sumidajaya Vase with Applied Figures and Animals

A Japanese Sumidajaya vase with applied figures and animals, 20th century. 46.5 cm high

A Noritake model of a rooster. Height 28 cm

Noritake Rooster Figurine (or Noritake Rooster Statue)

A Noritake model of a rooster. Height 28 cm

Pair of Taisho Japanese Satsuma vases, signed Shozan. Original…

Taisho Satsuma Vases with Shozan Signature and Stands

Pair of Taisho Japanese Satsuma vases, signed Shozan. Original wooden stands, 25 cm high (excluding stands).

A fine and very large Edo Japanese Satsuma Saki pot, decorated…

Large Satsuma Saki Pot with Gosu Blue Enamelling

A fine and very large Edo Japanese Satsuma Saki pot, decorated with geometric and floral patterns in Gosu blue enamelling, with the original woven wisteria vine handle, signed Satsuma Yaki below a Shimazu Family crest. 17 cm in diameter. Provenance:…

A rare Meiji / Taisho Japanese vase finely decorated with 5…

Meiji/Taisho Japanese vase with flying geese decoration

A rare Meiji / Taisho Japanese vase finely decorated with 5 flying geese, 24.5 cm high.

Satsuma vase decorated with twin panels depicting Samurai on…

Samurai and Village Landscape Satsuma Vase

Satsuma vase decorated with twin panels depicting Samurai on horseback and a village landscape. Meiji period, 15 cm high.

Meiji Japanese Satsuma-style Studio-Ware bird figure group,…

Meiji Satsuma-style Bird Figure Group by Ito Tozan

Meiji Japanese Satsuma-style Studio-Ware bird figure group, impressed Ito Tozan mark to base. 10 cm.

A pair of Imari octagonal covered vases.

Imari Octagonal Vases with Covers

A pair of Imari octagonal covered vases.

Meiji Japanese Satsuma vase with a hand painted scene of geese.…

Kinkozan Kyoto Sei Satsuma Vase with Geese Scene

Meiji Japanese Satsuma vase with a hand painted scene of geese. Signed Kinkozan Kyoto Sei, original Tomobako case. 35.5 cm.

Meiji Japanese Satsuma figurine of Kannon holding a fan, early…

Meiji Satsuma Kannon Figurine with Gilt Patterning

Meiji Japanese Satsuma figurine of Kannon holding a fan, early 20th century, covered in floral and geometric inspired gilt patterning. Detail closely resembles the works of the Kinkozan studios. 36 cm.

A pair of Meiji Japanese Koransha Fukagawa Studio ware vases of…

Japanese Koransha Fukagawa Vases with Wisteria Design

A pair of Meiji Japanese Koransha Fukagawa Studio ware vases of hexagonal form, featuring abstract wisteria design in coloured enamels. 19 cm high.

Satsuma Meiji period incense burner with lid. 10 cm

Meiji Satsuma Incense Burner with Lid (10cm)

Satsuma Meiji period incense burner with lid. 10 cm

A large Satsuma vase, Meiji period, later 19th century,…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Warrior and Courtly Narratives

A large Satsuma vase, Meiji period, later 19th century, unsigned, the oviform vase with a broad trumpet neck and sea creature handles, decorated to the main reserves with warrior and courtly narratives between floral reserves and brocaded patterns, in a…

Pair of Satsuma Japanese lidded Urns late 19th century, with

Satsuma Japanese Lidded Urns (19th Century)

Pair of Satsuma Japanese lidded Urns late 19th century, with

Large Satsuma vase with bird & tree decoration, with timber…

Satsuma Vase with Bird and Tree Decoration on Stand

Large Satsuma vase with bird & tree decoration, with timber stand, 31 cm high approx

Pair of early Japanese porcelain vases with bird and floral…

Japanese porcelain vases with bird and floral decoration

Pair of early Japanese porcelain vases with bird and floral decoration, height 38 cm approx. (as inspected)

A Japanese Satsuma ware lidded box Meiji period (1868 ? 1912).…

Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Ware Lidded Box

A Japanese Satsuma ware lidded box Meiji period (1868 ? 1912). The box is finely decorated depicting a variety of painted panels including narrative figurative scenes; geisha girls seated; flowers and foliage; mountainous landscape and river scenes.…

Japanese Imari fluted dish

Japanese Imari Fluted Dish

Japanese Imari fluted dish

Antique Japanese Satsuma vase 18 cm high

18cm Antique Japanese Satsuma Vase

Antique Japanese Satsuma vase 18 cm high

Two Japanese Satsuma miniature vases 9.5 cm (tallest) small…

Japanese Satsuma Miniature Vases with Chip

Two Japanese Satsuma miniature vases 9.5 cm (tallest) small chip to one.

Satsuma one thousand face vase with two handles, signature…

Satsuma Two-Handled Vase with Signature Panel, 30.5 cm

Satsuma one thousand face vase with two handles, signature panel to the base. Height 30.5 cm

Satsuma pair of figural gilded elephant based vases with one…

Gilded Satsuma Elephant Vases with Thousand Face Decoration

Satsuma pair of figural gilded elephant based vases with one thousand face decoration to the vases. Height 31 cm

Pair of oriental artworks to depict Kyoto Castle and it's…

Kyoto Castle: Inhabitants and Architecture

Pair of oriental artworks to depict Kyoto Castle and it's inhabitants, each approx 49 cm x 21 cm (2)

Don Bradman Toby Jug, with cap in green, made by Marutomo Ware,…

Don Bradman Toby Jug, with cap in green, made by Marutomo Ware, 1934, 15 cm high.

Late 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase

Late 19th Century Satsuma Japanese Vase

Late 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase

Late 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase

Late 19th Century Satsuma Japanese Vase

Late 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase

Japanese Imari fluted vase, height 21 cm

Japanese Imari Fluted Vase - 21cm Height

Japanese Imari fluted vase, height 21 cm

Japanese Kakiemon pattern dish

Japanese Kakiemon Dish

Japanese Kakiemon pattern dish

Meiji Satsuma pair of vases on a blue ground decorated with…

Meiji Satsuma Bijin Vases on Blue Ground (8 words)

Meiji Satsuma pair of vases on a blue ground decorated with Bijin. Stamped to the base. Height 24 cm

Satsuma pair of 'One Thousand Flowers' vases with stamped…

Satsuma 'One Thousand Flowers' Vases with Signature Panels

Satsuma pair of 'One Thousand Flowers' vases with stamped signature panels to the base. Height 22 cm

Pair of Satsuma vases, each approx 31 cm high (2)

Pair of 31cm Satsuma Vases

Pair of Satsuma vases, each approx 31 cm high (2)

Pair of Noritake twin handled vases decorated with flowers and…

Noritake twin handled vases with floral and bird decoration

Pair of Noritake twin handled vases decorated with flowers and birds, each approx 24 cm high (AF) (2)

Large Japanese Imari vase, approx 30 cm high, 15 cm dia

Japanese Imari Vase, 30cm Height

Large Japanese Imari vase, approx 30 cm high, 15 cm dia

Pair of small Satsuma vases, approx 9.5 cm high (2)

Small Satsuma Vases (Set of 2)

Pair of small Satsuma vases, approx 9.5 cm high (2)

Japanese Imari shaped bottle vase. Meiji period. Height 19 cm

Meiji Imari Bottle Vase, 19cm Height

Japanese Imari shaped bottle vase. Meiji period. Height 19 cm

Japanese woodblock pair of prints. Folio of 1950 and contempory…

Japanese Woodblock Prints Folio and Book Collection

Japanese woodblock pair of prints. Folio of 1950 and contempory prints. From Uchida of Kyoto; and Abunae bound book of Ukiyoe prints c.1956.

An opposite pair of Satsuma vases. Taisho period, probably…

Autumn Landscapes: Opposite Satsuma Vases

An opposite pair of Satsuma vases. Taisho period, probably 1920s, signed and with Shimazu family crest, the baluster shaped vases both with house and watermill scenes within sublime landscapes framed by maple leaves in autumn tonings between a red and…

A Satsuma vase. Meiji period, 1868-1912, with signature for…

Satsuma Vase with Bird and Flower Motif

A Satsuma vase. Meiji period, 1868-1912, with signature for Shuzan. A slender faceted baluster vase with continuous decoration of birds flowing over an abundant flower garden in green, red and pastel hues, with a floral brocade collar; a gold signature…

A signed Japanese Satsuma vase. Taisho period, circa 1920s, The…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Red Crested Cranes and Peonies

A signed Japanese Satsuma vase. Taisho period, circa 1920s, The baluster earthenware vase with a short broad neck, having shaped reserves enclosing red crested cranes in peony gardens, painted in enamels in a predominantly rose, purple and emerald palette…

Pair of vintage Satsuma vases, cobalt blue and gilt decorated…

Vintage Satsuma Vases with Lady and Floral Scenes

Pair of vintage Satsuma vases, cobalt blue and gilt decorated with lady and floral scenes, height 21 cm approx

Vintage Japanese vase, with dragon design, 24 cm high

Dragon Design Japanese Vase - 24 cm

Vintage Japanese vase, with dragon design, 24 cm high

Hayashi Hachizaemon: Japanese enamel vase, with morning glory…

Japanese Enamel Vase with Morning Glory Relief

Hayashi Hachizaemon: Japanese enamel vase, with morning glory in raised relief on a stippled ground, stamped base, height 18 cm approx. Provenance: The Ivan Ban Collection, lot 201

Two early Japanese imari porcelain dishes, with hand painted…

Hand-painted Japanese Imari Porcelain Dishes - Pair

Two early Japanese imari porcelain dishes, with hand painted decoration, 21 cm & 19 cm wide

Decorative Satsuma buckles (2)

Satsuma Buckle Set

Decorative Satsuma buckles (2)

Noritake pair of crane figures one of a standing crane stamped…

Noritake Crane Figures Pair

Noritake pair of crane figures one of a standing crane stamped 'Noritake bone china Japan' to the base, the other of a crane and her young stamped 'Noritake bone china Nippon Joki Kaisha Japan', condition good, some very slight age related wear to the…

Good Japanese Studio Pottery vase, gilded and painted with…

Gilded Cherry Blossom Vase by Japanese Studio Potter

Good Japanese Studio Pottery vase, gilded and painted with cherry blossom tree on brown ground, signed to base with inscribed wooden box, measures 22.5 cm high

Large Satsuma ovoid gilded porcelain vase, signed, well painted…

Gilded Satsuma porcelain vase with procession scene

Large Satsuma ovoid gilded porcelain vase, signed, well painted with procession of figures in landscape Taisho period, measures 29.5 cm high

Framed & glazed 19th century Japanese silk scroll painted with…

19th Century Japanese Samurai Silk Scroll

Framed & glazed 19th century Japanese silk scroll painted with Samurai sword risng sun and calligraphy with two red seal marks measures 1.35m x 47.2 cm

Good Japanese red patinated ovoid bronze vase, signed to base…

Japanese Red Bronze Vase with Signature - 16.5cm

Good Japanese red patinated ovoid bronze vase, signed to base with inscribed wood box, measures 16.5 cm high

Vintage Satsuma wisteria birds vase signed 18 cm high

Signed Satsuma Wisteria Birds Vase - 18cm Height

Vintage Satsuma wisteria birds vase signed 18 cm high

Large vintage Satsuma wisteria birds vase 25 cm high signed to…

Vintage Satsuma Wisteria Birds Vase (25cm) Signed

Large vintage Satsuma wisteria birds vase 25 cm high signed to base

Japanese Satsuma inverted baluster shaped vase with two scenes…

Satsuma Vase with Dual Scenes and Blue Ground

Japanese Satsuma inverted baluster shaped vase with two scenes with blue ground (small chip to base)

Satsuma vase, with paper work, (Original paperwork in the…

Satsuma Vase with Original Paperwork - 62cm High

Satsuma vase, with paper work, (Original paperwork in the office) approx 62 cm high

Antique Japanese imari pattern jardiniere mounted with later…

Japanese Imari Jardiniere with French Mounts

Antique Japanese imari pattern jardiniere mounted with later French mounts, approx 14 cm high, 22 cm wide, 11 cm deep

A Japanese Imari dish circular, with floral panels on trellis…

Japanese Imari Floral Dish with Trellis Borders

A Japanese Imari dish circular, with floral panels on trellis borders, 39.5 cm diameter

A Japanese Imari vase with a flared rim above a fluted baluster…

Japanese Imari Vase with Floral Cartouches and Stand

A Japanese Imari vase with a flared rim above a fluted baluster body, with floral cartouches on a foliate background, together with a hardwood stand, 42 cm high

A large Japanese Imari vase with a flared rim above a baluster…

Japanese Imari Vase with Foliate Panels and Stand

A large Japanese Imari vase with a flared rim above a baluster body, with foliate panels on a leafy ground, together with a hardwood stand, 46.5 cm high

A Japanese pair of tall Imari vases and covers. With the…

Tall Imari Vases with Lion Finials and Bold Decoration

A Japanese pair of tall Imari vases and covers. With the matching pair of Buddhist lion finials atop the helmet-shaped covers, the bold decoration in underglaze blue and red, with gilding, 68 cm high

Pair of Satsuma vases by Kinkozan Meiji period, 19th century,…

Kinkozan Satsuma Vases with Women and Children

Pair of Satsuma vases by Kinkozan Meiji period, 19th century, double handled bulbous shape vases, decorated with two panels depicting women and children, bordered by flowers and scrolling vines on maroon ground, stamped and signed in gilt 'Kinkozan zo',…

Fukagawa Japanese vase, c. 1920 of baluster form, with blue…

Fukagawa Japanese Peony Vase

Fukagawa Japanese vase, c. 1920 of baluster form, with blue peonies on red ground, painted Fukagawa mark to base. Height 32 cm

Pair of Satsuma vases late Meiji period ovoid form, decorated…

Meiji Satsuma Relief Vases (Pair)

Pair of Satsuma vases late Meiji period ovoid form, decorated with figures in relief (2). Height 22 cm

Satsuma brocade vase Meiji period, 19th century, of square…

Meiji Satsuma Brocade Vase with Outdoor Scenes

Satsuma brocade vase Meiji period, 19th century, of square baluster form, painted in enamels and gilt, each face painted with a different outdoor scene of mountainous landscape, ducks, samurai and group of noblewomen and their attendants. Height 16 cm

Pair of Japanese blue and white Hibachi decorated with cranes…

Blue and White Crane Hibachi Pair

Pair of Japanese blue and white Hibachi decorated with cranes amongst trees. Height 36 cm diameter 53 cm

Antique Noritake centrepiece gilded and handpainted with ship…

Noritake Ship Centrepiece on Gilded Tri-footed Stand

Antique Noritake centrepiece gilded and handpainted with ship decoration, on a tri-footed stand, 18 cm high

A pair of signed Satsuma butterfly and floral vases Meiji…

Signed Satsuma Butterfly and Floral Vases

A pair of signed Satsuma butterfly and floral vases Meiji period, circa 1900, unidentified maker, the slender baluster vases richly embellished with alternating ribs of thousand butterflies and chrysanthemum patterns in iron red, aqua, mauve and gold,…

A Satsuma dish, early 20th century, decorated throughout with…

Satsuma Dish with Male Figures and Pavilion Decoration

A Satsuma dish, early 20th century, decorated throughout with male figures in a pavilion beside a lake, in a muted predominantly autumnal palette with gilding and tube lining and an asymmetric patterned border; unmarked. Height 6.5 cm. Diameter 31.5 cm

A Satsuma vase Meiji period, circa 1860s-80, Shimazu family…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Raised Enamels and Shimazu Crest

A Satsuma vase Meiji period, circa 1860s-80, Shimazu family crest, mark of possibly Tomozan, the hexagonal straight sided vase with a waisted neck and a small foot, decorated in raised enamels in iron red, mint green, gosu blue and gold with flowers,…

A Japanese exportware blue and white vase, baluster shape.…

Japanese Blue and White Baluster Vase (17.5 cm)

A Japanese exportware blue and white vase, baluster shape. Height 17.5 cm

A Japanese blue & white sectional dish; square. Height 25 cm

Japanese Blue & White Square Sectional Dish (9 words)

A Japanese blue & white sectional dish; square. Height 25 cm