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 pair of Satsuma 'Hundred Flowers' dishes, Showa period, post…

Satsuma 'Hundred Flowers' Dishes with Chrysanthemums

A pair of Satsuma 'Hundred Flowers' dishes, Showa period, post 1945 era, bearing name of Koshida in English, profusely decorated throughout with auspicious chrysanthemum and other blooms, on a gold stippled ground, gold backstamp underside, diameter 12 cm

A Satsuma baluster vase, early 20th century, with mark in…

Satsuma Baluster Vase with Figural Reserves and Hiragana Mark

A Satsuma baluster vase, early 20th century, with mark in hiragana characters, the cobalt vase with two figural reserves, a bijin in purple kimono beneath, bamboo, and the same bijin with attendants beneath a flowering prunus, red, character marks…

Japanese studio pottery vase. Of good form with a light cream…

Cream-glazed Japanese studio pottery vase, 26.5 cm

Japanese studio pottery vase. Of good form with a light cream glaze, height 26.5 cm

A Japanese enamelled vase, signed to base, circa 1950. 22 cm…

Japanese Enamelled Vase, Circa 1950, Signed

A Japanese enamelled vase, signed to base, circa 1950. 22 cm high

A Japanese studio pottery vase, the palette of Ko-Kutani, 20th…

Japanese Studio Pottery Vase with Ko-Kutani Palette

A Japanese studio pottery vase, the palette of Ko-Kutani, 20th century, a speckled yellow ground with large flowers, four character maker's mark to base, height 31 cm

Pair of vintage hexagonal shape Satsuma vases, each approx 27…

Vintage Satsuma Hexagonal Vases, 27cm (Pair)

Pair of vintage hexagonal shape Satsuma vases, each approx 27 cm high, (2)

A Japanese Studio ceramic Ikebana dish, 10 x 38 x 14 cm

Japanese Studio Ceramic Ikebana Dish

A Japanese Studio ceramic Ikebana dish, 10 x 38 x 14 cm

A Chinese porcelain dish, decorated in the style of Satsuma,…

Chinese Satsuma-style Porcelain Dish with Chrysanthemums

A Chinese porcelain dish, decorated in the style of Satsuma, made for the Japanese market with a brocade border & central design of chrysanthemums. Diameter 31 cm

A Japanese Sumida pottery vase, circa 1920s, the tapering vase…

Sumida Pottery Vase with Male Figure and Mottled Glaze

A Japanese Sumida pottery vase, circa 1920s, the tapering vase with applied ring handles and a seated male figure to the ribbed body, the upper body and sides with a thick black brown to blue and white mottled glaze; unmarked. Height 20.5 cm.

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

A pair of Japanese exportware Shishi Fiercely modelled with…

Japanese Exportware Shishi Pair, Early 20th Century

A pair of Japanese exportware Shishi Fiercely modelled with raised enamels, early 20th century, restorations, 20 cm long

A small Japanese porcelain dish of square form, decorated with…

Imari Porcelain Square Dish with Gilt Decoration

A small Japanese porcelain dish of square form, decorated with flowers and scrolling foliage with gilt detailing within the Imari pallete. Having the Fukagawa Mt, Fuji mark et.al. Length 14 cm;Width: 14 cm

A set of five Noritake porcelain dishes, with kookaburra and…

Noritake Kookaburra and Wattle Porcelain Dishes Set

A set of five Noritake porcelain dishes, with kookaburra and wattle motif. Circa 1960. Diameter 14 cm.

A ceramic jug, in the form of a kookaburra. Made in Japan.…

A ceramic jug, in the form of a kookaburra. Made in Japan. Height 16 cm

Japanese Satsuma vase. Ladies in garden decoration. Red mark to…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Garden Ladies Decoration

Japanese Satsuma vase. Ladies in garden decoration. Red mark to base.

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…

Japanese blue & white porcelain vase. Height 26 cm

Japanese Blue & White Porcelain Vase - 26cm

Japanese blue & white porcelain vase. Height 26 cm

Three Japanese Hirado porcelain items. 2 hexagonal brush pots,…

Japanese Hirado Porcelain Set: Brush Pots and Vase

Three Japanese Hirado porcelain items. 2 hexagonal brush pots, pierced design; and cylindrical vase. All blue and white dec. Height 17 cm (Tallest)

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…

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

Satsuma hexagonal shaped lidded box, 13.5 cm dia

Satsuma Hexagonal Lidded Box - 13.5 cm Diameter

Satsuma hexagonal shaped lidded box, 13.5 cm dia

Japanese Satsuma tri footed pot pouri pot decorated with a…

Satsuma Pot Pourri with Figural Scene and Foo Dog Finial

Japanese Satsuma tri footed pot pouri pot decorated with a traditional figural scene, nd a foo dog finial to lid, height 12 cm

Japanese hand painted Imari vase 15.5 cm high

Hand-painted Japanese Imari Vase - 15.5cm

Japanese hand painted Imari vase 15.5 cm high

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 Japanese Satsuma vase, baluster shape, decorated with samurai…

Samurai Archer Satsuma Vase - 28cm Height

A Japanese Satsuma vase, baluster shape, decorated with samurai archers at target practice. Crack to rim. Height 28 cm

Pair Japanese ceramic mantle vases, decorated with cranes in a…

Japanese Crane Landscape Mantle Vases (Pair)

Pair Japanese ceramic mantle vases, decorated with cranes in a landscape, marked to bases. Height 25 cm (each)

An early 20th century Japanese Satsuma small ovoid vase,…

Japanese Satsuma Floral Vase

An early 20th century Japanese Satsuma small ovoid vase, entirely decorated with fine polychrome florals, gilt enrichments, mark to base. Height 12.7 cm

Satsuma vase compressed circular body with panel and relief…

Dragon Relief Satsuma Vase

Satsuma vase compressed circular body with panel and relief dragon decorations on rust red ground, 17.5 cm high

Japanese Meiji period stoneware bottle, with tenmoku…

Meiji Stoneware Bottle with Tenmoku Script

Japanese Meiji period stoneware bottle, with tenmoku calligraphic script. Height 26 cm

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

Antique Japanese Satsuma vase on stand, measures 26 cm high

Antique Satsuma Vase on Stand - 26cm High

Antique Japanese Satsuma vase on stand, measures 26 cm high

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 imari mantle vase, decorated with figures in…

Japanese Imari Mantle Vase with Figure Cartouche Decoration

Vintage Japanese imari mantle vase, decorated with figures in cartouche, on floral decorated ground. Height 25 cm.

Japanese Sumida Gawa ceramic vase, decorated with applied…

Sumida Gawa Ceramic Fisherman Vase

Japanese Sumida Gawa ceramic vase, decorated with applied figure of a fisherman, on red ground. Height 21.5 cm

19th century lidded Satsuma box, hand painted of birds & bamboo,…

Hand-painted Satsuma Box with Birds & Bamboo

19th century lidded Satsuma box, hand painted of birds & bamboo, signed to base, height 5 cm, diameter 10 cm

Satsuma vase, Japanese, hand painted with wisteria decorations,…

Hand-painted Satsuma Wisteria Vase, Signed, 15cm

Satsuma vase, Japanese, hand painted with wisteria decorations, signed to base, height 15 cm

Japanese Satsuma thousand faces vase, hand painted with scenes…

Hand-painted Satsuma Thousand Faces Vase

Japanese Satsuma thousand faces vase, hand painted with scenes of men in traditional dress, 12.5 cm high

Japanese Satsuma hand painted vase, with gilt floral decoration,…

Japanese Satsuma Gilt Floral Vase - 9.5 cm

Japanese Satsuma hand painted vase, with gilt floral decoration, 9.5 cm high

Hand painted Japanese ceramic vase, decorated with flowering…

Japanese Butterfly Ceramic Vase

Hand painted Japanese ceramic vase, decorated with flowering plants and butterflies, 14.9 cm high

Antique Japanese terracotta baluster vase 24 cm high

Antique Japanese Terracotta Baluster Vase (24 cm)

Antique Japanese terracotta baluster vase 24 cm high

Four various Japanese Satsuma cups & saucers

Assorted Satsuma Cup and Saucer Set

Four various Japanese Satsuma cups & saucers

Japnese Satsuma vase, 25 cm tall

25cm Japanese Satsuma Vase

Japnese Satsuma vase, 25 cm tall

A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma cup and saucer decorated with…

Meiji Satsuma Cup and Saucer with Immortals and Gilding

A Japanese Meiji period Satsuma cup and saucer decorated with the immortals in traditional colours and lavish gilding. See front cover

Vase. 'Satsuma' Japanese exportware. Height 38 cm (a/f: minor)

Japanese Satsuma Vase, 38cm Height

Vase. 'Satsuma' Japanese exportware. Height 38 cm (a/f: minor)

Japanese Satsuma earthenware basket

Satsuma Earthenware Basket from Japan

Japanese Satsuma earthenware basket

Group of Japanese Arita small dishes

Japanese Arita Small Dish Set

Group of Japanese Arita small dishes

Japanese blue and white hibachi, painted with a mountainous…

Mountain Landscape Hibachi Stool

Japanese blue and white hibachi, painted with a mountainous landscape, converted to be used as a stool. Diameter 46 cm

A Japanese mug, with white applied glaze over rough ceramic.…

Japanese Ceramic Mug with White Glaze and Maker's Mark

A Japanese mug, with white applied glaze over rough ceramic. Impressed maker's mark to the base. Height 93 mm, diameter 96 mm

Pair of Mashiko pottery stoneware yunomi, black glaze and wax…

Mashiko Stoneware Yunomi Pair with Wax Resist Brushwork

Pair of Mashiko pottery stoneware yunomi, black glaze and wax resist brushwork, height 9 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

A pair of Japanese bulbous vases with ginger plant detail,…

Japanese Koransha Export Vases with Ginger Plant Detail

A pair of Japanese bulbous vases with ginger plant detail, underglaze blue Scented Orchid, Showa period, the symbol of Koransha the export ware of Fukagawa, height 9.5 cm

Vintage Japanese Satsuma buckle

Japanese Satsuma Buckle: Vintage Beauty

Vintage Japanese Satsuma buckle

A Noritake hand painted vase with iris decoration, signed by S…

Hand-painted Noritake vase with Iris by S. Kimura

A Noritake hand painted vase with iris decoration, signed by S Kimura. Height 33 cm

A Japanese satsuma vase height 9 cm

9 cm Japanese Satsuma Vase

A Japanese satsuma vase height 9 cm

Japanese studio pottery slab form blossom branch vase with…

Japanese Blossom Branch Vase

Japanese studio pottery slab form blossom branch vase with glaze, approx 16 cm high, 20 cm long

A Japanese Satsuma vase

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase

A Japanese Satsuma vase

A Japanese lidded ceramic dish with seaweed handle, made from…

Seaweed-handled Japanese ceramic lidded dish

A Japanese lidded ceramic dish with seaweed handle, made from earthernware with grey glaze and a brown glaze swirl at the lid. With a dried seaweed handle, height 7.5 cm, diameter 20.5 cm

Noritake service for six with pepper and salt, approx 24 pieces…

Noritake 24-piece Service for Six with Salt and Pepper

Noritake service for six with pepper and salt, approx 24 pieces in all

Pair Japanese Kookaburra ceramic salt & peppers each marked to…

Japanese Kookaburra Ceramic Salt & Pepper Set

Pair Japanese Kookaburra ceramic salt & peppers each marked to base, height 8.5 cm each.

Framed Japanese porcelain plaque with in relief chrysanthemum…

Japanese Porcelain Plaque with Chrysanthemum Relief Decoration

Framed Japanese porcelain plaque with in relief chrysanthemum decoration, character marks to bottom left, 61.5 cm x 53 cm

Porcelain Japanese doll in a elm display case dressed in a…

Japanese Doll in Traditional Costume and Display Case

Porcelain Japanese doll in a elm display case dressed in a traditional costume, width 33 x depth 28 x height 55 cm

Vintage Japanese Hemp summer blue jyoufu kimono

Vintage Blue Hemp Kimono

Vintage Japanese Hemp summer blue jyoufu kimono

Japanese porcelain figure lady & two small figures

Japanese Lady and Small Figures Porcelain Set

Japanese porcelain figure lady & two small figures

Two bottle vases, possibly Japanese stoneware, The larger,…

Japanese Stoneware Bottle Vases - Pair

Two bottle vases, possibly Japanese stoneware, The larger, height 19.5 cm

Pair of twin handle vintage Satsuma vases, reign mark to base,…

Vintage Satsuma Twin Handle Vases with Reign Mark

Pair of twin handle vintage Satsuma vases, reign mark to base, 18 cm high

Framed porcelain Japanese plaque with bird decoration, signed…

Japanese Bird Porcelain Plaque

Framed porcelain Japanese plaque with bird decoration, signed by artist to back, 24 cm x 24 cm (frame) approx.

Japanese studio Pottery bottle vase, stoneware with salt glaze…

Japanese Pottery Vase with Gestural Decoration

Japanese studio Pottery bottle vase, stoneware with salt glaze and painted gestural decoration, impressed unidentified potter's mark near the foot, height 29 cm. Provenance: Private collection

Murata Gen (Mashiko Pottery), faceted vase, stoneware with iron…

Faceted Stoneware Vase by Murata Gen

Murata Gen (Mashiko Pottery), faceted vase, stoneware with iron brushwork over nuka glaze, potter's mark to the base, height 19.5 cm. Provenance: Private collection

Japanese studio Pottery, spotted and ribbed vase attributed to…

Spotted Stoneware Vase by Fujimoto Yoshimichi

Japanese studio Pottery, spotted and ribbed vase attributed to Fujimoto Yoshimichi, stoneware, painted signature to the base, height 24 cm. Provenance: Private collection

Sumida Gawa small vase

Sumida Gawa Mini Vase

Sumida Gawa small vase

Noritake Kookas 1930s Japanese Noritake porcelain cup and…

Happy Kookaburra Porcelain Cup and Saucer

Noritake Kookas 1930s Japanese Noritake porcelain cup and saucer featuring a couple of happy kookaburras. Neat

A pair of ceramic koala cream jugs, 20th century, stamped…

A pair of ceramic koala cream jugs, 20th century, stamped Marutomo Ware Japan, 10.5 cm high

A Japanese dragon decorated vase, early 20th century. 44 cm

Japanese Dragon Vase, Early 20th Century

A Japanese dragon decorated vase, early 20th century. 44 cm

Japanese Te-Oh china vase, baluster form twin handled vase,…

Japanese Te-Oh China Vase: Baluster Form with Floral Decoration

Japanese Te-Oh china vase, baluster form twin handled vase, orange ground with reserve panels of hand painted floral decoration, height 42 cm

Japanese petit Arita Ware vase, with waisted neck and ovoid…

Arita Ware Figure Vase

Japanese petit Arita Ware vase, with waisted neck and ovoid body, decorated with a series of figures, in tones of red, orange and gilt, character mark to base, height 9.5 cm

Japanese metal vase, of ovoid form with a flared mouth,…

Japanese Metal Vase with Butterfly and Flower Decoration

Japanese metal vase, of ovoid form with a flared mouth, decorated in relief with inlaid butterfly and flowers, height 15 cm

Fine Japanese Imari pattern dish, marks to base, 15 cm diameter

Japanese Imari Pattern Dish, 15cm Diameter

Fine Japanese Imari pattern dish, marks to base, 15 cm diameter

Satsuma hexagonal form vase, flower and bird decorated panels,…

Satsuma vase with bird and flower decoration

Satsuma hexagonal form vase, flower and bird decorated panels, gilt decoration on a dark blue ground, signed to base, approx 15 cm high

A Japanese porcelain vase, mid to later 20th century, the…

Japanese Porcelain Vase with White Cranes and Mt. Fuji Mark

A Japanese porcelain vase, mid to later 20th century, the slender baluster vase decorated with white cranes upon a cobalt ground; with mark similar to Fukagawa, pictorial mark of Mt Fuji with stream and characters. Height 28 cm.

A Japanese covered earthenware vase. Showa period, mid 20th…

Japanese Moriage Enamel Vase with Temple Dog Finial

A Japanese covered earthenware vase. Showa period, mid 20th century, the ovoid pot with a broad neck and ruffled rim, raised on three scrolling feet, with bracket handles with ribbon motifs and a domed lid with temple dog finial, decorated in deep bottle…

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)

Noritake part service of blue and gilt design

Blue and Gilt Noritake Service Parts

Noritake part service of blue and gilt design

Japanese Awaji pottery handled vase, circa 1920-30s, with a…

Awaji Pottery Floral Vase

Japanese Awaji pottery handled vase, circa 1920-30s, with a multi-coloured floral design on a black background, impressed marks. Height 15.5 cm. Provenance: Gary Winther Collection

A Japanese C1970's red painted ceramic bull 31 cm long

Red Ceramic Japanese Bull - 1970s

A Japanese C1970's red painted ceramic bull 31 cm long

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

Noritake pair of vintage Japanese porcelain vases with…

Vintage Noritake Porcelain Vases with Hand-Painted Rural Scenes

Noritake pair of vintage Japanese porcelain vases with hand-painted rural scenes and green finished handles, early 20th century, 16 cm high

Noritake pair of vintage Japanese porcelain vases with…

Vintage Noritake Porcelain Vases with Hand-Painted Rural Scenes

Noritake pair of vintage Japanese porcelain vases with hand-painted rural scenes and black finished handles, early 20th century, 13 cm high

A Japanese pottery jug, kookaburra motif to handle. Circa 1950.…

Kookaburra Pottery Jug

A Japanese pottery jug, kookaburra motif to handle. Circa 1950. Height 12 cm.

Two various Spanish ceramic figures including: Miguel Dequenet…

Spanish Ceramic Figures: Dequenet & Nao Swan

Two various Spanish ceramic figures including: Miguel Dequenet standing Japanese woman with fan, height 23 cm approx, and Nao flying swan figure, height 20 cm approx, each marked to base.

Japanese bronzed decorative vase with embossed figural…

Bronzed Japanese Vase with Elephant Head Handles and Figural Decoration

Japanese bronzed decorative vase with embossed figural decoration, dual elephant head handles, character mark to base, height 13 cm.

Two vintage Japanese painted ceramic mantle vases, including:…

Vintage Japanese Ceramic Mantle Vases with Painted Decorations

Two vintage Japanese painted ceramic mantle vases, including: painted lakeside decoration, dual handles, marked to base, height 32 cm and painted butterfly decoration, dual handles, height 31 cm

Japanese hand decorated ceramic vase cobalt blue floral…

Blue Floral Ceramic Vase, 21 cm Height

Japanese hand decorated ceramic vase cobalt blue floral decoration, height 21 cm.

Collection Satsuma cups & mugs including: set of 5 matching…

Satsuma Blossom Cups and Mugs Set

Collection Satsuma cups & mugs including: set of 5 matching cups, and 2 matching mugs, each blossom decorated, character marks to bases.

Pair Koransha Japan ceramic sake flasks signed to base,…

Pair Koransha Japan ceramic sake flasks signed to base, including pink flask, and green flask, in original packaging, height 10 cm each.

Japanese Satsuma teacup & saucer traditional figure decoration,…

Satsuma Teacup & Saucer with Traditional Figure Decoration

Japanese Satsuma teacup & saucer traditional figure decoration, on cobalt blue ground, each with red character mark to base, diameter13 cm, saucer.

Japanese Satsuma pot pouri basket 22 cm high approx.

Japanese Satsuma Potpourri Basket - 22cm Height

Japanese Satsuma pot pouri basket 22 cm high approx.

Pair of Sumida Gawa Japanese pottery vases with embossed…

Sumida Gawa Pottery Vases with Figural Embossment, 18cm Height

Pair of Sumida Gawa Japanese pottery vases with embossed figural decoration, character marks to base, height 18 cm