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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Good Japanese Kutani plate, with scalloped edge, decorated with…

Japanese Kutani Scalloped Plate with Phoenix and Flowers

Good Japanese Kutani plate, with scalloped edge, decorated with central vase of flowers, surrounded by phoenix in flight in rich tones of cobalt, red and white, four character mark to base, diameter 21.5m

Two Oriental porcelain plates and a charger, 20th century, two…

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An antique Japanese Arita blue and white square plate, Aoki…

An antique Japanese Arita blue and white square plate, Aoki Kyodai-Shokai (Aoki Brothers Company), late Meiji period, the square plate with canted corners, pie crust edge and raised on a ring foot, hand painted with blue on white floral spray surrounded…

A Japanese Imari porcelain plate

Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate

A Japanese Imari porcelain plate

Japanese Arita charger, diameter 30 cm

30cm Arita Charger from Japan

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A Japanese tea service. Meiji period, with a tea pot, a waste…

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Antique Japanese Imari scalloped edge charger, approx 31.5 cm…

Antique Japanese Imari Scalloped Charger - 31.5cm Diameter

Antique Japanese Imari scalloped edge charger, approx 31.5 cm diameter

Japanese Kutani plate with foliate rim, marked to base

Kutani Plate with Foliate Rim and Marked Base

Japanese Kutani plate with foliate rim, marked to base

Japanese Kutani plate in the Satsuma style

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Japanese Kutani plate in the Satsuma style

Japanese Arita blue and white small charger

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Japanese Arita blue and white small charger

Antique Japanese Imari plate. Red Copper ground with blue green…

Imari Plate with Copper Ground and Gilt Decoration

Antique Japanese Imari plate. Red Copper ground with blue green and gilt decoration

A pair of Japanese Meiji period Imari cabinet Plates

Meiji Imari Cabinet Plates from Japan

A pair of Japanese Meiji period Imari cabinet Plates

Two various Japanese Imari pattern plates each with painted…

Imari Blossom Pattern Plates

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Japanese Imari pattern ceramic plate traditional painted Imari…

Japanese Imari Ceramic Plate with Blossom Decoration

Japanese Imari pattern ceramic plate traditional painted Imari pattern blossom decoration, diameter 21.5 cm.

Japanese Arita large ceramic charger blue and white scene…

Blue and White Arita Charger - 46cm Diameter

Japanese Arita large ceramic charger blue and white scene decorated, diameter 46 cm.

Noritake floral painted plate rose decoration to centre and to…

Noritake Floral Rose Plate, 19 cm

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A Japanese Kutani twenty one piece tea service, mid 20th…

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Large 19th century Japanese Imari charger. With fine hand…

19th Century Japanese Imari Charger with Geisha Figures

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Large 19th century Japanese Imari charger. With inban printed…

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A Noritake Primastone dinner set for eight, comprising eight…

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A Noritake 'Mansfield' dinner set for eight, comprising 8 bowls,…

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A part Noritake 'Sonia' dinner set for eight comprising plates,…

Noritake 'Sonia' Dinner Set for Eight

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Japanese Satsuma plate, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated…

Meiji Satsuma Plate, River Landscape, Signed

Japanese Satsuma plate, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with a river landscape, signed. Diameter 21.5 cm

A collection of Japanese Bizen pottery, plate, two bowls, two…

Bizen Pottery Collection: Plates, Bowls, Tea and Sake Cups

A collection of Japanese Bizen pottery, plate, two bowls, two tea-bowls and two sake cups

Japanese Imari pattern charger

Japanese Imari Pattern Charger Plate

Japanese Imari pattern charger

Japanese blue and white charger

Japanese Blue & White Charger

Japanese blue and white charger

Japanese Imari plate

Antique Japanese Imari Plate

Japanese Imari plate

Japanese Imari plate, mark to back

Japanese Imari Plate with Back Mark

Japanese Imari plate, mark to back

Quality Noritake six person tea service with hand gilt…

Noritake Gilt Tea Set for Six with Extras

Quality Noritake six person tea service with hand gilt decoration comprising of six trios, sandwich plate, milk and sugar (A/F to one cup)

Japanese blue & white Imari serving platter, 30 cm diameter

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Japanese blue & white Imari serving platter, 30 cm diameter

Early Japanese ceramic charger, decorated with swimming fish,…

Japanese Fish Charger

Early Japanese ceramic charger, decorated with swimming fish, 34 cm diameter approx

Good Japanese Satsuma cup, saucer, and plate decorated with…

Japanese Satsuma Geisha Cup Set

Good Japanese Satsuma cup, saucer, and plate decorated with geisha girls, stamped to base

Japanese Imari wall plate, with factory mark to base & early…

Japanese Imari Wall Plate, Factory Marked, 31cm Diameter

Japanese Imari wall plate, with factory mark to base & early metal hanging wire attached, 31 cm diameter approx

Japanese blue & white decorated plate bird and blossom…

Japanese Blue & White Plate with Bird and Blossom Decoration

Japanese blue & white decorated plate bird and blossom decoration, diameter 31 cm.

Two Japanese Imari pattern serving plates each with traditional…

Pair of Imari Patterned Japanese Serving Plates

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Vintage Japanese Imari plate traditional iron red and cobalt…

Japanese Imari Plate, Iron Red & Cobalt Blue Pattern

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Five various vintage Japanese imari plates, diameter 24.5 cm…

Set of 5 Vintage Imari Plates, 24.5 cm Diameter

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A Japanese Seiji Kaisha Imari porcelain charger 19th century…

19th Century Imari Porcelain Charger with Foliate Design

A Japanese Seiji Kaisha Imari porcelain charger 19th century decorated in underglaze orange, blue and green with foliate. Seiji Kaisha mark to underside. Diameter: 30 cm

Two various Satsuma type porcelain items, including vase, stork…

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Antique English porcelain cheese covers, porcelain bowls and…

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Two Japanese plates, Meiji period 19th century, two porcelain…

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Satsuma stoneware plate, of circular form, beautifully…

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Set of three graduated Satsuma plates, with shaped pinched lips,…

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A set of four Satsuma bird plates, 20th century, with signature,…

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Large 19th century Japanese Imari charger. Finely painted with…

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Twelve Japanese Kutani porcelain plates, Showa period, with…

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A Satsuma floral and bird decorated plate. 24 cm diameter.

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A Satsuma floral and bird decorated plate. 24 cm diameter.

A Japanese polychrome plate, 19th / 20th century, featuring…

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A pair of Japanese Kutani earthenware plates, both decorated…

Japanese Kutani Earthenware Plates with Exotic Birds and Flowers

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Two Complementing Ikebana platters, Japanese c. 1970, shallow…

Ikebana Platters: Complementing Japanese Porcelain, c. 1970

Two Complementing Ikebana platters, Japanese c. 1970, shallow oval white porcelain platters in graduated sizes (2). Width 29 cm, width 36 cm. Provenance: Private Collection

German floral platter and Noritake bowl

Floral Platter and Noritake Bowl Set

German floral platter and Noritake bowl

Japanese Imari oval plate, decorated with flowers, large leaves…

Japanese Imari Oval Plate with Floral Decoration

Japanese Imari oval plate, decorated with flowers, large leaves and vertical panels in traditional iron red, blue green and gilt, 29 cm wide

An old Japanese Imari charger, traditional decoration. Diameter…

Traditional Japanese Imari Charger, 30.8cm Diameter

An old Japanese Imari charger, traditional decoration. Diameter 30.8 cm

A Japanese Arita porcelain charger, decorated in underglaze…

Japanese Arita Porcelain Charger with Underglaze Blue Landscape

A Japanese Arita porcelain charger, decorated in underglaze blue with a landscape with buildings. Diameter 39.5 cm

A large Japanese Arita charger, decorated in underglaze blue…

Japanese Arita Charger with Blue Bird and Flowers

A large Japanese Arita charger, decorated in underglaze blue with a bird amongst flowers. Diameter 47 cm

Japanese Mashiko pottery plate, with gestural tenmoku glaze…

Mashiko Pottery Plate with Aubergines and Blue Border

Japanese Mashiko pottery plate, with gestural tenmoku glaze depicting aubergines to the well with a blue banded border. Diameter 30 cm

Japanese Mashiko pottery plate, with cream nuka glaze over…

Mashiko Pottery Plate with Nuka Glaze, 30 cm Diameter

Japanese Mashiko pottery plate, with cream nuka glaze over tenmoku. Diameter 30 cm

Japanese Meiji period Imari charger, hand painted in panels…

Meiji Imari Charger with Bird & Floral Panels

Japanese Meiji period Imari charger, hand painted in panels with bird and floral decoration, 39 cm diameter

Japanese Kutani plate, marked to base

Kutani Plate with Mark

Japanese Kutani plate, marked to base

Japanese Imari large charger decorated with gods, underglaze…

Japanese Imari Charger with Gods Decoration

Japanese Imari large charger decorated with gods, underglaze blue, seal mark

Japanese porcelain plate decorated with flowers

Floral Japanese Porcelain Plate

Japanese porcelain plate decorated with flowers

Two Japanese Imari plates 21 cm diameter approx.

Pair of 21cm Imari Plates from Japan

Two Japanese Imari plates 21 cm diameter approx.

Antique Japanese Imari plate, approximately 24.5 cm. Circa 1900

Antique Japanese Imari Plate, Circa 1900

Antique Japanese Imari plate, approximately 24.5 cm. Circa 1900

Signed Satsuma plate

Authentic Signed Satsuma Plate

Signed Satsuma plate

Antique Japanese Imari porcelain charger 37 cm diameter.

Japanese Imari Porcelain Charger - Antique 37cm Diameter

Antique Japanese Imari porcelain charger 37 cm diameter.

Set Japanese Imari porcelain plates and dishes 4 pieces,…

Japanese Imari Porcelain Plates and Dishes Set - 4 Pieces

Set Japanese Imari porcelain plates and dishes 4 pieces, including: pair circular plates, diameter 18.5 cm, each; and graduated pair rectangular serving dishes, diameter 22 cm, larger dish.

Japanese Imari pattern ceramic plate traditional painted Imari…

Japanese Imari Pattern Ceramic Plate - 22cm Diameter

Japanese Imari pattern ceramic plate traditional painted Imari pattern decoration, diameter 22 cm.

Set four Japanese Imari pattern serving plates traditional…

Japanese Imari Pattern Serving Plates - Set of 4

Set four Japanese Imari pattern serving plates traditional Imari decoration, diameter 18 cm each.

Large Japanese blue & white charger with floral decoration,…

Japanese Floral Charger, 40cm Diameter

Large Japanese blue & white charger with floral decoration, diameter 40 cm

Japanese Imari charger. Diameter 30 cm

Japanese Imari Charger - 30cm Diameter

Japanese Imari charger. Diameter 30 cm

Large 19th century Japanese Imari charger. Finely painted with…

19th Century Japanese Imari Charger with Dragon and Lion

Large 19th century Japanese Imari charger. Finely painted with dragon and lion in centre of the plate and with birds, flowers and mountains in blue, red, yellow and green, diameter 47 cm

A Japanese Satsuma plate, painted in spring with wisteria in…

Spring Wisteria Satsuma Plate

A Japanese Satsuma plate, painted in spring with wisteria in bloom, a watermill with cascading water, late Meiji period. Provenance: Rose Private Collection, Choson Antiques diameter 25 cm

An early Noritake tea set for ten, comprising ten cups, eleven…

Noritake Tea Set for Ten

An early Noritake tea set for ten, comprising ten cups, eleven saucers, twelve plates, two cream jugs, two sugars and two serving plates.

A Japanese Imari porcelain charger, possibly Showa period, mid…

Japanese Imari Charger with Peony Motif

A Japanese Imari porcelain charger, possibly Showa period, mid 20th century onwards, Typically decorated in underglaze navy with iron red, gilt and aqua highlights, having boldly shaped reserves to the rim in red and navy with floral sprays, centred with…

Good Japanese Satsuma charger signed to base finely painted…

Japanese Satsuma Charger with Birds and Flowers

Good Japanese Satsuma charger signed to base finely painted with birds flowers in a garden, measures 31.5 cm diameter

A Japanese Imari porcelain wall charger late 19th century…

Late 19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Wall Charger

A Japanese Imari porcelain wall charger late 19th century decorated with painted blue and iron red enamels diameter 39.5 cm

Large Japanese Imari charger, 36 cm diameter approx

Japanese Imari Charger, 36cm Diameter

Large Japanese Imari charger, 36 cm diameter approx

Large Japanese blue & gilt charger with boat & river scene, 44…

Japanese Blue & Gilt Charger with Boat & River Scene

Large Japanese blue & gilt charger with boat & river scene, 44 cm diameter approx.

Antique Japanese Imari cheese plate & cover, 15 cm high approx.

Japanese Imari Cheese Plate with Cover

Antique Japanese Imari cheese plate & cover, 15 cm high approx.

A Japanese Kutani ware porcelain wall plate. Late Meiji period…

Meiji Kutani Porcelain Plate with Gilded Border

A Japanese Kutani ware porcelain wall plate. Late Meiji period (1868 - 1912) depicting figures in a courtyard with finely gilded outer edge border, with character marks verso. Diameter 21 cm

Early Japanese Arita ceramic charger traditional blue and white…

Arita Charger with Blue and White Lake Scene Decoration

Early Japanese Arita ceramic charger traditional blue and white lake scene decoration, igezara decorated rim, circa 1890s, diameter 31 cm.

Satsuma Japan tea set hand painted Mount Fuji and Temple…

Hand-painted Satsuma Tea Set with Mount Fuji Decoration

Satsuma Japan tea set hand painted Mount Fuji and Temple decorated, including 6 each cups, saucers, and side plates, with lidded sugar bowl and milk jug, and teapot, red character mark to bases.

Large Japanese Arita ware charger blue and white decoration,…

Japanese Arita Ware Charger with Blue and White Decoration

Large Japanese Arita ware charger blue and white decoration, character mark to base,diameter 39 cm

Japanese Fukagawa porcelain biscuit barrel with silver plate…

Fukagawa Porcelain Biscuit Barrel with Silver Handle and Lid

Japanese Fukagawa porcelain biscuit barrel with silver plate handle and lid, height 25 cm

A Japanese Imari porcelain plate decorated in blue, iron red…

Japanese Imari Porcelain Plate with Floral Motif

A Japanese Imari porcelain plate decorated in blue, iron red and gilt with flowers and foliage. With mark to base. Diameter 24.8 cm

Four Japanese Art Nouveau porcelain plates. Painted enamel lily…

Japanese Art Nouveau Lily Porcelain Plates

Four Japanese Art Nouveau porcelain plates. Painted enamel lily flowers, leaves & pods, 1 with red painted characters to underside. Diameter 18.5 cm

A 53 piece Noritake harlequin tea and coffee sets. 13 teacups…

Noritake Harlequin Tea and Coffee Set - 53 Pieces

A 53 piece Noritake harlequin tea and coffee sets. 13 teacups and saucers, 11 matching plates; and 8 coffee cups and saucers.

Japanese Kawato porcelain platter. Village, lake and figure…

Japanese Kawato Porcelain Platter with Village Scene

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Two Arita ware plates, Japanese, late 18th century, 22.5 cm…

18th Century Japanese Arita Ware Plates, 22.5 cm Diameter

Two Arita ware plates, Japanese, late 18th century, 22.5 cm diameter

Japanese stoneware square platter. Checkered design with…

Japanese stoneware square platter. Checkered design with central pictogram 'Truth'. Copper over flambe glaze, gilt borders with temmoku and mica. Raised seals to base. Width 30.5 cm

A Japanese blue and white Arita charger, Aoki Brothers Company,…

Japanese Blue and White Arita Charger, Meiji Period

A Japanese blue and white Arita charger, Aoki Brothers Company, Meiji period, the scallop edged charger underglaze decorated with successive lattice diaper and scroll pattern borders interspersed with bold floral reserves, enclosing a circular arrangement…

20th century Japanese Mashiko stoneware charger. Tenmoku glaze,…

Japanese Mashiko Stoneware Charger with Tenmoku Glaze

20th century Japanese Mashiko stoneware charger. Tenmoku glaze, with central brushed resist stems & flowers. (Dia 31 cm

Japanese blue and white porcelain plate, of circular form,…

Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Plate

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Large 19th century Japanese Imari charger plate. With finely…

19th Century Japanese Imari Charger Plate

Large 19th century Japanese Imari charger plate. With finely painted floral and birds in an outdoors setting in blue, red and gold, diameter 40 cm

Large 19th century Japanese Imari charger. With finely painted…

19th Century Japanese Imari Charger, Floral Design, 41cm Diameter

Large 19th century Japanese Imari charger. With finely painted floral designs with good colours in red, blue, yellow and green, diameter 41 cm