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 small Satsuma porcelain vase decorated with butterflies

Butterfly-adorned Satsuma porcelain vase

A small Satsuma porcelain vase decorated with butterflies

Japanese Satsuma vase, decorated with figural groups in a…

Figural Satsuma Vase - Traditional Japanese Scene

Japanese Satsuma vase, decorated with figural groups in a traditional scene, height 21.5 cm

Antique Japanese Satsuma vase, with three temple lion feet &…

Satsuma Vase with Temple Lion Feet & Handles (Repaired)

Antique Japanese Satsuma vase, with three temple lion feet & dual side handles, 31.5 cm high approx, repaired

Two similar Japanese Satsuma miniature censers, both floral…

Pair of Satsuma Miniature Censers with Floral Decoration

Two similar Japanese Satsuma miniature censers, both floral decorated on cobalt blue ground, pierced covers, and character marks to bases. Height 6 cm and 7 cm

Japanese Satsuma vase, hand painted with scenes of men in…

Hand-painted Satsuma vase with traditional dress scenes

Japanese Satsuma vase, hand painted with scenes of men in traditional dress, 18 cm high approx.

Japanese Satsuma mantle vase, decorated with hand painted…

Hand-painted Satsuma Mantle Vase with Traditional Figures and Bamboo

Japanese Satsuma mantle vase, decorated with hand painted scenes of figures in traditional dress amongst bamboo and flowering plants, 32 cm high

A small fine quality Japanese Satsuma circular dish, with…

Japanese Satsuma Gilded Flower Dish

A small fine quality Japanese Satsuma circular dish, with shaped rim and richly gilded flower and butterfly decoration. Seal mark. Diameter 12 cm

A Chinese Foshan ceramic Japanese lady statue, height 27 cm

Foshan Ceramic Japanese Lady Statue - 27cm Height

A Chinese Foshan ceramic Japanese lady statue, height 27 cm

A Japanese white porcelain dish, modelled as a flowerhead.…

Japanese Porcelain Flowerhead Dish

A Japanese white porcelain dish, modelled as a flowerhead. Diameter 11.5 cm.

Mashiko, lamp base, unmarked, 47 cm height

Unmarked Mashiko Lamp Base - 47cm Height

Mashiko, lamp base, unmarked, 47 cm height

Late 19th century Satsuma twin vase elongated oval forms with…

Satsuma Twin Vase with Enamel Decorations

Late 19th century Satsuma twin vase elongated oval forms with enamel decorations, 26 cm high

Three Japanese Satsuma vases, approx 26 cm high and 2 x 15.5 cm

Set of Three Satsuma Vases, 26 cm and 15.5 cm

Three Japanese Satsuma vases, approx 26 cm high and 2 x 15.5 cm

Japanese Kyoto ware vase by Kinkozan

Kyoto Kinkozan Vase: Elegant Japanese Ceramic Art

Japanese Kyoto ware vase by Kinkozan

Early Japanese Bizen ware water dropper in the form of a cat

Bizen Cat Water Dropper

Early Japanese Bizen ware water dropper in the form of a cat

Large Satsuma vase, the ovoid body finely painted with floral…

Satsuma Floral Vase with Reticulated Neck

Large Satsuma vase, the ovoid body finely painted with floral vases, emblems, reticulated neck with all over crazing, 30 cm height

A Japanese white porcelain dish, modelled as a flowerhead, five…

Japanese Porcelain Flower Dish

A Japanese white porcelain dish, modelled as a flowerhead, five stilt marks under the base. Diameter 11.5 cm.

A Japanese Satsuma meiji period vase with blue butterflies and…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Blue Butterflies and Florals

A Japanese Satsuma meiji period vase with blue butterflies and florals on a cream ground. Enamel gilt borders. Height 18 cm

A Japanese blue and white porcelain vase, 20th century. 46 cm…

Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Vase, 20th Century

A Japanese blue and white porcelain vase, 20th century. 46 cm high

Japanese crystalline glaze vase, with spreading lip, slender…

Japanese Crystalline Glaze Vase with Blue and White Tones

Japanese crystalline glaze vase, with spreading lip, slender neck and baluster body, in tones of white and blue, height 28 cm Provenance: The Estate of Dr T. F. Yeung

Satsuma box and cover, of shaped form, decorated with a scene…

Geisha Scene Satsuma Box and Cover

Satsuma box and cover, of shaped form, decorated with a scene of geishas, in tones of blue, orange and green and accented in gilt, mark verso, length 7 cm

Mashiko Pottery, shoulder vase, stoneware with poured nuka over…

Geometric Shoulder Vase from Mashiko Pottery

Mashiko Pottery, shoulder vase, stoneware with poured nuka over tenmoku glazes and geometrical design to the shoulder, height 23.5 cm. Provenance: Private collection

Mashiko Pottery, large baluster vase, stoneware with poured…

Mashiko Baluster Vase with Nuka and Tenmoku Glazes

Mashiko Pottery, large baluster vase, stoneware with poured thick nuka and tenmoku glazes over kaki, height 26.5 cm. Provenance: Private collection

Two Satsuma dishes, of circular form, decorated with reserves…

Pair of Satsuma dishes with immortal reserves

Two Satsuma dishes, of circular form, decorated with reserves of immortals, surrounded by brocade ground, diameter 14 cm and 15 cm (2)

A pair of Royal Satsuma floral design lamps with shades, height…

Royal Satsuma Floral Lamps with Shades - 73cm Height

A pair of Royal Satsuma floral design lamps with shades, height 73 cm

Japanese enamel vase, of ovoid form, decorated with floral…

Japanese Enamel Vase with Floral Motifs

Japanese enamel vase, of ovoid form, decorated with floral motifs in tones of purple, green and red on a black ground, height 13 cm

19th century Japanese raku vase. With good form and drip glaze,…

19th Century Raku Drip Glaze Vase with Artist's Signature

19th century Japanese raku vase. With good form and drip glaze, artist's sign to base, height 34 cm

Japanese Imari porcelain inkwell and stand, set with two…

Japanese Imari Porcelain Inkwell Set with Removable Inkwells

Japanese Imari porcelain inkwell and stand, set with two removable inkwells, covers and dishes, a/f, length 20 cm

A Japanese Hirado porcelain bottle vase and one other, Meiji…

Hirado and Oriental Vases with Floral Motifs

A Japanese Hirado porcelain bottle vase and one other, Meiji period, 19th to 20th century, a Hirado vase delicately and freely decorated with bamboo, rushes and other flowers between concentric blue lines to the rim and base, the other oriental vase of…

Large Satsuma vase, of baluster form, flanked by handles,…

Brocade Satsuma Vase with Figures and Handles

Large Satsuma vase, of baluster form, flanked by handles, decorated with figures surrounded by a brocade border, a/f, height 39 cm

Pair of hand painted Noritake vases in the form of Grecian urns,…

Hand painted Noritake Grecian urn vases (set of 2)

Pair of hand painted Noritake vases in the form of Grecian urns, each approx 20 cm high (2)

Satsuma square form vase, with hand painted and gilt decoration,…

Satsuma Gilt Vase, Hand-Painted, Signed, 8cm Height

Satsuma square form vase, with hand painted and gilt decoration, raised on stepped feet, signed, height 8 cm

A Japanese Studio twin-handled globular vase, Mon to base, 20th…

Japanese Twin-Handled Vase

A Japanese Studio twin-handled globular vase, Mon to base, 20th century, the handles protrude from the body of the vase in a wave shape. Height 17 cm

A cased Noritake 'Okura' hand decorated pot with stand. Height…

Noritake 'Okura' Hand-Decorated Pot with Stand (25 cm)

A cased Noritake 'Okura' hand decorated pot with stand. Height 25 cm

Teacup & saucer. Early 20th century Japanese egg shell…

Japanese Egg Shell Porcelain Teacup & Saucer

Teacup & saucer. Early 20th century Japanese egg shell porcelain red, black & gold

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

Satsuma lidded twin handled pot, signed to base. Approx 18 cm…

Signed Satsuma Twin Handled Lidded Pot - 18cm

Satsuma lidded twin handled pot, signed to base. Approx 18 cm high

Japanese blue and white dish, painted with a carp. Diameter 19.…

Blue and White Carp Dish

Japanese blue and white dish, painted with a carp. Diameter 19.5 cm

A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma fluted ovoid vase, painted with…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Court Scene and Flowers

A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma fluted ovoid vase, painted with a panel of a dignitary & attendants holding court, the reverse with figures overlooking a lake, on a pale grey ground richly painted with coloured flowers and gilt scrolling, seal mark,…

Two Kinkozan Satsuma trios delicately potted and decorated,…

Kinkozan Satsuma Trio Sets, Early 20th Century

Two Kinkozan Satsuma trios delicately potted and decorated, seal marks to bases, early 20th century

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

An antique Japanese porcelain vase with hand-painted floral…

Japanese Hand-Painted Floral Porcelain Vase, Green Factory Mark, 18cm

An antique Japanese porcelain vase with hand-painted floral decoration, green factory mark to base, 18 cm high

Amphora antique Austrian porcelain vase, a German bisque…

Antique Porcelain Vases: Austrian, German, Japanese (Set of 3)

Amphora antique Austrian porcelain vase, a German bisque figural porcelain vase, and an antique Japanese export ware floral porcelain vase, 19th/20th century, (3 items), the largest 20 cm high

A vintage Italian pottery statue of a peasant woodcutter,…

Italian Pottery and Ceramic Novelty Statues

A vintage Italian pottery statue of a peasant woodcutter, Charlie Chaplin figural Japanese vase, and an Italian ceramic novelty statue, mid to late 20th century, (3 items), the largest 28 cm high

Italian pottery statue, Swedish pottery vase, two Japanese…

Mixed Pottery and Porcelain Collection

Italian pottery statue, Swedish pottery vase, two Japanese porcelain bird jugs, a Japanese porcelain mouse statue and a European porcelain statue of a woman, 20th century, (6 items), the vase 21.5 cm high

A Japanese pottery vase with glazed enamel cartouche, character…

Japanese Enamel Cartouche Pottery Vase, 20th Century

A Japanese pottery vase with glazed enamel cartouche, character mark to base, 20th century, 16 cm high

Antique Japanese decorative ceramic vase on four feet with bird…

Japanese Ceramic Vase with Bird and Floral Decoration

Antique Japanese decorative ceramic vase on four feet with bird and floral decoration, height 29.5 cm

Japanese Imari pattern table vase painted Imari blossom…

Japanese Imari Blossom Table Vase - 22cm

Japanese Imari pattern table vase painted Imari blossom decoration, marked to base, height 22 cm.

Japanese blue & white decorated ceramic dish painted bridge and…

Japanese Blue & White Bridge Dish

Japanese blue & white decorated ceramic dish painted bridge and lake scene, signed to base, diameter 12 cm.

Two ceramic jugs with kookaburra decorated handles made in…

Two ceramic jugs with kookaburra decorated handles made in Japan, handles poorly joined, 11 cm high tallest

Small Satsuma twin handle posy vase with figural decoration,…

Cracked Satsuma Twin Handle Vase with Figural Decoration

Small Satsuma twin handle posy vase with figural decoration, height 9.5 cm, crack to top rim

Three various Japanese ceramic dishes including: Imari pattern,…

Japanese Ceramic Dishes: Imari and Stork Patterns

Three various Japanese ceramic dishes including: Imari pattern, marked to base, diameter 16 cm, Imari pattern circular dish, diameter 16 cm, and stork decorated circular dish, diameter 15.5 cm

Antique Satsuma Japan hand painted vase blossom decorated,…

Hand-painted Satsuma Blossom Vase, 46cm Height

Antique Satsuma Japan hand painted vase blossom decorated, height 46 cm

Two various Japanese Satsuma vases one with figural decoration,…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Figural and Bird Decorations

Two various Japanese Satsuma vases one with figural decoration, the other with bird and floral decoration, height 15 cm

Japanese Satsuma table vase hand painted bird and blossom…

Hand-painted Satsuma Vase with Bird and Blossom Decoration

Japanese Satsuma table vase hand painted bird and blossom decoration, on cobalt blue ground, height 16 cm.

Two Satsuma Japan ceramic pieces including vase, height 15 cm…

Satsuma Wisteria Ceramic Vase and Dish Set

Two Satsuma Japan ceramic pieces including vase, height 15 cm approx; and small dish, diameter 12 cm approx; each with Wisteria decoration, and with character marks to base.

Japanese Satsuma ceramic vase Samurai hand painted decoration,…

Hand-Painted Satsuma Samurai Vase, 31cm

Japanese Satsuma ceramic vase Samurai hand painted decoration, marked to base, height 31 cm.

Pair of old Japanese porcelain vases 22 cm high

Vintage Japanese Porcelain Vases - 22cm

Pair of old Japanese porcelain vases 22 cm high

Large Japanese porcelain vase, 30 cm high approx

Japanese Porcelain Vase - 30cm Height

Large Japanese porcelain vase, 30 cm high approx

A pair of Chrysanthemum Satsuma vases, with gilt detailing.…

Gilt Chrysanthemum Satsuma Vases (40cm)

A pair of Chrysanthemum Satsuma vases, with gilt detailing. Height 40 cm

Japanese porcelain Saki bottle. Caligraphy decoration on white…

Japanese Calligraphy Sake Bottle

Japanese porcelain Saki bottle. Caligraphy decoration on white porcelain. Small glaze losses to rim. Height 26 cm

Satsuma lidded vase. Red character mark to base. Small rim chip.…

Satsuma lidded vase with red character mark

Satsuma lidded vase. Red character mark to base. Small rim chip. Height 18 cm

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

Two miniature Japanese Satsuma vessels, both signed Kinkozan,…

Pair of Kinkozan Satsuma Vessels

Two miniature Japanese Satsuma vessels, both signed Kinkozan, Meiji period (1868-1912), comprising a lidded handled urn and a vase. Height 13 cm

Vase late 19th century, Japanese pottery exportware, Satsuma…

Satsuma Court Figure Vase, Late 19th Century

Vase late 19th century, Japanese pottery exportware, Satsuma decoration with court figures, diameter 30 cm, (a/f hairline 6 cm crack), (unmarked)

Japanese Sumida Gawa vase

Sumida Gawa Japanese Vase

Japanese Sumida Gawa vase

Japanese pierced vase, decorated with irises, 30 cm high

Japanese Iris Pierced Vase, 30cm Height

Japanese pierced vase, decorated with irises, 30 cm high

Royal Satsuma hand painted vase, 30 cm high approx

Hand-painted Royal Satsuma Vase - 30cm High

Royal Satsuma hand painted vase, 30 cm high approx

Six Satsuma dishes, 9 cm diameter approx.

Set of Six Satsuma Dishes, 9cm Diameter

Six Satsuma dishes, 9 cm diameter approx.

Japanese Satsuma 2 handle vase, with hand painted decoration,…

Japanese Satsuma Hand Painted Vase with 2 Handles

Japanese Satsuma 2 handle vase, with hand painted decoration, 11.7 cm high

Vintage Japanese round Satsuma buckle

Japanese Satsuma Round Buckle - Vintage

Vintage Japanese round Satsuma buckle

Round Satsuma buckle with chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum Satsuma Buckle

Round Satsuma buckle with chrysanthemum

Small Satsuma porcelain vase, with chrysanthemum and floral…

Chrysanthemum Satsuma Vase - Floral Decoration - 12cm

Small Satsuma porcelain vase, with chrysanthemum and floral decoration 12 cm high

Large Japanese vase with raised blossom decoration on a black…

Japanese Blossom Vase

Large Japanese vase with raised blossom decoration on a black ground, factory mark to base, 32 cm high approx.

Japanese Imari vase 21 cm high

21cm Japanese Imari Vase

Japanese Imari vase 21 cm high

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

Vintage Japanese vase, with dragon design, 24 cm high

Dragon Design Japanese Vase - 24 cm

Vintage Japanese vase, with dragon design, 24 cm high

A fine quality 'Kakiemon' type reticulated porcelain circular…

A fine quality 'Kakiemon' type reticulated porcelain circular dish, Japanese 19th century, 17.5 cm diameter

A Noritake ceramic figure of a crane, height 28 cm

Noritake Ceramic Crane Figure (28cm)

A Noritake ceramic figure of a crane, height 28 cm

Satsuma gilt and floral decorated dish

Gilt Floral Satsuma Dish

Satsuma gilt and floral decorated dish

Late 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase

Late 19th Century Satsuma Japanese Vase

Late 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase

Japanese Satsuma small vase, flowers, mark to base

Japanese Satsuma Flower Vase with Mark

Japanese Satsuma small vase, flowers, mark to base

Japanese Imari pot (no lid)

Imari Pot (No Lid)

Japanese Imari pot (no lid)

Satsuma small bud vase

Mini Satsuma Bud Vase

Satsuma small bud vase

Noritake twin handle comport, approx 31 cm diameter

Twin Handle Comport by Noritake - 31cm Diameter

Noritake twin handle comport, approx 31 cm diameter

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

A Matador bull Fighter and red bull Japanese ceramic figures.…

Bullfighter and Red Bull Ceramic Figures, 1960

A Matador bull Fighter and red bull Japanese ceramic figures. Circa 1960. Height 16.5 cm and 23 cm.

Mashiko pottery stoneware yunomi, kaki glaze and resist panels…

Mashiko Stoneware Yunomi with Kaki Glaze and Brushwork Decoration

Mashiko pottery stoneware yunomi, kaki glaze and resist panels with brushwork decoration, height 8.5 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

A Satsuma mantel vase, early 20th century. 29.5 cm

Early 20th Century Satsuma Mantel Vase (9 words)

A Satsuma mantel vase, early 20th century. 29.5 cm

A Japanese stoneware flower-pot in the form of a water barrel.…

Japanese Stoneware Water Barrel Flower-Pot

A Japanese stoneware flower-pot in the form of a water barrel. 21 cm high

Sumida Gawa small dish- signed in lozenge

Signed Sumida Gawa Lozenge Dish

Sumida Gawa small dish- signed in lozenge

Japanese Tokoname 'Dragon' bottle vase. Gilt decorated dragon…

Japanese Tokoname 'Dragon' bottle vase. Gilt decorated dragon to neck. Impressed signature seal to base. Height 18 cm

Satsuma ceramic beaker, of tapering cylindrical form, decorated…

Satsuma Blossom Ceramic Beaker

Satsuma ceramic beaker, of tapering cylindrical form, decorated with blossom, in tones of pink and gilt, height 10 cm

Noritake hand painted porcelain vase. Ovoid vase painted with…

Hand-painted Noritake porcelain landscape vase

Noritake hand painted porcelain vase. Ovoid vase painted with landscape, signed 'S.Kimura.' height 17 cm

A Majolica gourd shaped pot, early 20th century, possibly a…

Emerald Majolica Gourd-Shaped Pot with Tendrils and Leaves

A Majolica gourd shaped pot, early 20th century, possibly a Japanese studio pottery piece, the emerald green ovoid gourd with, twig finial and embellished throughout with trailing tube lined tendrils and leaves, unmarked, height 10.5 cm