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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Japanese Satsuma Kinkozan Coffee Set for 12 (1 Cup Missing)

Japanese Satsuma Kinkozan coffee service for 12 in fitted case, lacking one cup.

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Meiji Kyo-Satsuma Chrysanthemum Coffee Set with 6 Cups and Saucers

Japanese Meiji period Kyo-Satsuma coffee set, decorated with chrysanthemums, comprising, coffee pot, lidded milk jug and two handled sugar bowl, 6 cups and 6 saucers, signed with gilt makers mark on red.

Good Japanese Satsuma coffee set including: coffee pot, lidded…

Satsuma Coffee Set with Temple & Mount Fuji Decoration

Good Japanese Satsuma coffee set including: coffee pot, lidded cream jug and sugar bowl, and 6 coffee cups and saucers, temple and Mount Fuji decoration, red mark to bases.

Franco Pozzi four coffee cups &, saucers for Makio Hasuike,…

Franco Pozzi four coffee cups &, saucers for Makio Hasuike, glazed orange ceramic, stamped to base., Italy / Japan, c 1970s, cups: 10 cm high, 7.5 cm deep, saucers: 1.5 cm high, 12 cm deep

Small collection of Japanese Satsuma Ware comprising, a…

Japanese Satsuma Ware Collection

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Good early Satsuma Japan coffee set hand painted decoration to…

Hand-Painted Satsuma Coffee Set with Character Marks

Good early Satsuma Japan coffee set hand painted decoration to all pieces, character marks to bases, including 6 coffee cups and saucers, lidded cream jug, lidded sugar bowl, and coffee pot.

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Japanese Satsuma Figural Coffee Set

Part Japanese Satsuma coffee set with traditional figural decoration comprising 9 coffee cups & saucers, coffee pot, lidded sugar and creamer

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Arita Porcelain Coffee Set with Ming Dynasty Mark

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Japanese Satsuma Kinkozan style coffee set c.1920's, seal mark…

Satsuma Kinkozan Style Coffee Set c.1920's

Japanese Satsuma Kinkozan style coffee set c.1920's, seal mark to base, height 17.2 cm coffeepot

Early 19th century Noritake part dessert set hand painted with…

Noritake Hand-Painted Arabian Scene Dessert Set

Early 19th century Noritake part dessert set hand painted with Arabian scenes, tray, coffee pot, cream jug, tazza, six dessert dishes and others

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Japanese Cherry Blossom Tea Set

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Noritake Blue & Gilt Coffee Service with Tea Pot

Early Noritake blue groud & gilt coffee service with tea pot, milk and sugar

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Japanese Satsuma Coffee Pot with Gilt Floral Decoration

Vintage Japanese Satsuma ceramic coffee pot, gilt floral decoration, character marks to side. Height 14 cm approx.

A Japanese stoneware tea set for five, 5 saucers, 5 coffee cups,…

Japanese Stoneware Tea Set for Five with Teapot

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Hand-painted Noritake Coffee Service for Six

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

Noritake 'Mansfield' Dinner Set for Eight

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Vintage Noritake coffee service 21 pieces

Noritake 21-Piece Vintage Coffee Set

Vintage Noritake coffee service 21 pieces

Japanese porcelain coffee set, the mat black body with gilt…

Black and Gold Japanese Porcelain Coffee Set

Japanese porcelain coffee set, the mat black body with gilt highlights comprising a coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl and 4 cups with 4 saucers.

Satsuma coffee set for six persons comprising a lidded coffee…

Satsuma Bijin Coffee Set

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Vintage Satsuma coffee set comprising of coffee pot, milk jug,…

Satsuma Coffee Set with 6 Cups & Saucers

Vintage Satsuma coffee set comprising of coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl and 6 cups with saucers

Early Satsuma coffee set dragon head spurt to coffee pot,…

Dragon Satsuma Coffee Set with 12 Cups and Saucers

Early Satsuma coffee set dragon head spurt to coffee pot, together with lidded sugar and creamer, 12 cups and saucers

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Noritake coffee set, consisting of 12 coffee cups and saucers, coffee pot, sugar and creamer 'Gold King' pattern

Early Satsuma coffee set, to include coffee pot, sugar and…

Satsuma Coffee Set with 6 Cups and 1 Chipped Saucer

Early Satsuma coffee set, to include coffee pot, sugar and creamer, and six coffee cups and saucers (one saucer chipped)

Japanese porcelain coffee service for six

Japanese Porcelain Coffee Set for Six

Japanese porcelain coffee service for six

A Japanese Meiji Satsuma coffee set consisting six cups and…

Meiji Satsuma Coffee Set: 6 Cups, 6 Saucers, 3 Faulted

A Japanese Meiji Satsuma coffee set consisting six cups and saucers, three faulted

Noritake coffee set, comprising of coffee pot, milk jug, sugar…

Noritake Coffee Set with 5 Cups and 6 Saucers

Noritake coffee set, comprising of coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl, 5 cups & 6 saucers

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.

Noritake gold lustre coffee set comprising of a coffee pot,…

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Noritake gold lustre coffee set comprising of a coffee pot, milk jug, sugar bowl, round tray and six cup/saucers

Noritake hand painted Art Deco coffee set comprising coffee pot,…

Noritake Art Deco Coffee Set with 15 Pieces

Noritake hand painted Art Deco coffee set comprising coffee pot, cream, sugar, tray and six each cups and saucers

A Japanese Satsuma coffee service Meiji/Taisho period (early…

Japanese Satsuma Coffee Service with Pheasant and Bamboo Design

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