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 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 Japanese baluster vase, hand painted with birds, peacocks and…

Japanese Baluster Vase with Birds and Peacocks

A Japanese baluster vase, hand painted with birds, peacocks and flowers, signed to base., height 34 cm

A large Japanese Imari vase, Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947)…

Imari Vase with Chiparus Figural Group and Goats

A large Japanese Imari vase, Demetre H. Chiparus (1886-1947) circa 1930, the fine figural group of a reclining young woman in a flowing green dress and a modish cloche, accompanied by two goats nibbling at grapes, raised on a long veined black marble base…

An Imari covered vase, Meiji period, early 20th century, an…

Meiji Imari Covered Vase with Lion Dog and Peonies

An Imari covered vase, Meiji period, early 20th century, an octagonal baluster vase with a conforming domed lid, with a lion dog and floral collar above peony flora in the typical ink blue, gold and iron red palette, character mark to lid, height 42 cm

Pair of Satsuma vases, of ovoid form, decorated with scenes of…

Satsuma Immortal Dragon Vases (or) Dragon Immortal Satsuma Vases

Pair of Satsuma vases, of ovoid form, decorated with scenes of the immortals, surrounded by dragons, in rich tones of gold, black, orange and blue, three character mark to base, height 22 cm (2)

A pair of Japanese Imperial bird and floral decorated Satsuma…

Japanese Imperial Satsuma Vases with Bird and Floral Decor

A pair of Japanese Imperial bird and floral decorated Satsuma vases. 16 cm high.

Three Ikebana Vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa…

Japanese Ikebana Vases, Showa Era Pottery

Three Ikebana Vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, stoneware and porcelain, cream, beige and blush ivory glaze, artist's stamps impressed to undersides (3), height 41 cm, 39 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM.…

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Ikebana Vase with Incised Decoration and Artist Stamp

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, partly unglazed, accented with black glaze and incised decoration, artist's stamp impressed to underside, height 37.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection…

A Japanese Shigaraki vase, with fantastic drip glaze & good…

Shigaraki Vase with Drip Glaze and Artist Mark

A Japanese Shigaraki vase, with fantastic drip glaze & good atmosphere, with artist mark & original signed wood storage box. Provenance: Todd Barlin collection. Height 31.5 cm

Three Japanese Satsuma vases, Meiji period, 19th/20th century,…

Meiji Satsuma Trio: 19th/20th Century Japanese Vases

Three Japanese Satsuma vases, Meiji period, 19th/20th century, the tallest 15 cm

A pair of Japanese Meiji period vases in the 'Thousand Faces'…

Japanese Meiji Period Thousand Faces Dragon Vases

A pair of Japanese Meiji period vases in the 'Thousand Faces' pattern, hexagonal baluster form with dragon handles, gilt enrichments, a sinuous dragon highlighted amongst the multiple figures, painted and gilded large character mark to the base. Height 24…

A Japanese Satsuma vase Meiji period 1868-1912. Decorated with…

Japanese Satsuma Geisha Vase

A Japanese Satsuma vase Meiji period 1868-1912. Decorated with scenes of geishas groups of figures, with signed marker's mark on the base. Height15 cm

A Japanese cylindrical vase with geisha & monkey by Shimuzi…

Meiji Era Geisha and Monkey Vase

A Japanese cylindrical vase with geisha & monkey by Shimuzi Shirube Meiji period 1868 - 1912, height 22 cm

An opposite pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji period, circa 1910,…

Opposite Satsuma Vases, Meiji Period

An opposite pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji period, circa 1910, signed, the baluster vases with figural lug handles and faux rings with pendant drapery, well decorated with pairs of opposite images, both figural narrative scenes in subtle tones with gilt…

Japanese cloisonne yellow ground vase in canary yellow and…

Canary Yellow Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Chrysanthemums

Japanese cloisonne yellow ground vase in canary yellow and featuring an enamelled chrysanthemum and other flowers to centre, height 24 cm

Japanese Satsuma interesting vase hand decorated and gilt, with…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Gilt Decoration and Character Mark

Japanese Satsuma interesting vase hand decorated and gilt, with embossed character mark to base

Good large Japanese 'Imari' porcelain vase, height 30 cm approx

Large Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase (30cm)

Good large Japanese 'Imari' porcelain vase, height 30 cm approx

A fine Satsuma baluster vase, probably Meiji period, later 19th…

Meiji Satsuma Baluster Vase with Figural Narratives

A fine Satsuma baluster vase, probably Meiji period, later 19th century, decorated with figural narratives to oval reserves, one in a garden pavilion setting, the other with officials and a wagon, between beautifully patterned and moriage gilded lappet…

A signed Satsuma vase, Meiji period, later 19th century, with…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Kannon and Sages

A signed Satsuma vase, Meiji period, later 19th century, with maker's mark for Hododa, the baluster vase with a trumpet neck, waisted foot and lion's head gilt handles, decorated in a predominantly black, ox blood and gilt palette with Kannon and…

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

A large Japanese Imari porcelain vase, tapering cylindrical…

Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase with Crane Motif

A large Japanese Imari porcelain vase, tapering cylindrical shape with short trumpet mouth, decorated in iron red, underglaze blue and gilt with cranes in flight amongst a profusion of scattered diaper patterns and various stylised flower-head motifs.…

Fine Satsuma vase, with a spreading lip and waisted neck above…

Satsuma vase with travelling figures and brocade design

Fine Satsuma vase, with a spreading lip and waisted neck above a tapering bdy, the shoulders finely painted with brocade and fret work above a continuous scene of travelling figures with fine dot work surround, seal mark to base, height 15 cm

Satsuma porcelain vase, of facetted ovoid form, decorated with…

Satsuma Immortals Porcelain Vase

Satsuma porcelain vase, of facetted ovoid form, decorated with immortals on a cobalt ground, accented with gilt, signed to base, height 9 cm

A pair of Japanese Imari vases, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Japanese Imari Relief Moulded Brocade Vases, Meiji Period

A pair of Japanese Imari vases, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with relief moulded figures in cloud lappet shaped reserves all against intricate brocade pattern ground, 30 cm high, 17 cm at widest point

Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases with moriage decorations

Japanese Satsuma Moriage Vases

Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases with moriage decorations

A Satsuma earthenware vase and cover, ovoid shape, raised on…

Satsuma Elephant Feet Vase with Shishi Finial

A Satsuma earthenware vase and cover, ovoid shape, raised on three elephant head feet, the cover surmounted by a shishi finial, the body decorated with three fan shaped panels painted with flowers, figures and landscapes, on a brocade patterned ground…

A large blue and white ceramic vase, Japanese, Meiji period…

Meiji Period Japanese Blue and White Ceramic Vase

A large blue and white ceramic vase, Japanese, Meiji period 19th century, 56 cm, high

Large Japanese blue & white porcelain vase 61 cm high

Japanese Blue & White Porcelain Vase - 61cm Height

Large Japanese blue & white porcelain vase 61 cm high

A pair of Japanese Satsuma pottery vases, Taisho period with…

Japanese Satsuma Pheasant Vases

A pair of Japanese Satsuma pottery vases, Taisho period with painted design of pheasants in a woodland scene with bamboo and peonies, signed. Height 22 cm.

A Japanese Seto Kawamoto studio vase, Kawamoto Masukichi I…

Seto Kawamoto Studio Vase with Seven Sages Decoration

A Japanese Seto Kawamoto studio vase, Kawamoto Masukichi I (1831-1907), Meiji period, circa 1880-1900, the porcelain vase of cylindrical bamboo sectional form, decorated with the seven sages of the bamboo Grove in underglaze blue, overglaze enamels and…

A Japanese vase, signed Satsuma Kasen, 20th century, ovoid…

Satsuma Kasen Japanese Vase with Crane and Chrysanthemum Design

A Japanese vase, signed Satsuma Kasen, 20th century, ovoid shape with charming design of cranes, chrysanthemums and maple leaves in polychrome enamels on a white base, 30.5 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales

Satsuma vase, Japanese Meigi period tall ceramic vase with hand…

Japanese Meigi Period Satsuma Vase with Bird and Flower Decorations

Satsuma vase, Japanese Meigi period tall ceramic vase with hand painted flowers and bird decorations with gilding. Seal mark to base, height 25 cm

Mashiko Pottery, short square section bottle vase, stoneware…

Cream and Olive Stoneware Vase from Mashiko Pottery

Mashiko Pottery, short square section bottle vase, stoneware with cream glaze and olive brushwork, height 18 cm. Provenance: Private collection

A 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase converted to a kerosene…

Satsuma Karako Children Kerosene Lamp

A 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase converted to a kerosene lamp, baluster, decorated with karako children, mounted on a brass column, surmounted by a flattened ovoid vaseline glass font, 61 cm high

A Satsuma porcelain vase, tapered cylindrical, millefiore…

Gilt-Enhanced Satsuma Millefiore Vase - 21cm Height

A Satsuma porcelain vase, tapered cylindrical, millefiore decoration heightened in gilt. Height 21 cm

Kenzo, Japanese, Art Deco vase, of spherical form, multi-tonal…

Kenzo, Japanese, Art Deco vase, of spherical form, multi-tonal shades of brown spherical motifs, signed 'Kenzo' to underside, approx. Height 35 cm. Provenance: Private Collection, Melbourne

Satsuma Japanese ceramic vase with millefiori design, late…

Satsuma Millefiori Vase, Late Meiji/Showa Period

Satsuma Japanese ceramic vase with millefiori design, late Meiji/Showa period, seal mark to base, 12 cm high, 14 cm wide

A large Ginbari Japanese vase featuring birds in a cherry…

Ginbari Japanese Vase with Cherry Blossom and Birds

A large Ginbari Japanese vase featuring birds in a cherry blossom, height 28 cm

Kamei Osaka vase, 25 cm high, 15 cm deep

Kamei Osaka 25cm Vase

Kamei Osaka vase, 25 cm high, 15 cm deep

A Late-17th century to early-18th century Japanese flask vase,…

Edo Period Japanese Flask Vase, 23 cm

A Late-17th century to early-18th century Japanese flask vase, good condition, Edo period, height 23 cm, depth 17 cm

A pair of Kyoto ware baluster vases with raised polychrome…

Kyoto Ware Court Scene Vases (or Kyoto Court Scene Vases)

A pair of Kyoto ware baluster vases with raised polychrome decoration depicting a court scene. Signed to base. Height 49 cm

A 19th century Meiji period miniature Satsuma butterfly vase,…

Meiji Satsuma Butterfly Vase

A 19th century Meiji period miniature Satsuma butterfly vase, depicting 16 coloured butterflies and stylised gilt bamboo rim. Signature to base. Height 12 cm.

A Japanese ovoid vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with…

Meiji Bamboo Vase with Gilt and Blue Decoration

A Japanese ovoid vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), decorated with bamboo, in a gilt and underglaze blue, 'Fukagawa Sei' Mark, 18.5 cm high

A Japanese Mashiko Mingei studio Pottery vase, Sakuma Totaro…

Japanese Mingei Pottery Vase by Sakuma Totaro

A Japanese Mashiko Mingei studio Pottery vase, Sakuma Totaro (1900-1976), Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1950S, a generously potted stoneware vase featuring an ame-yu (caramel) glaze ground with tetsu-yu (iron) and kaki-yu (persimmon) gestural designs…

Antique 19th century Japanese Imari lidded vase, approx 45 cm…

19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase (45cm)

Antique 19th century Japanese Imari lidded vase, approx 45 cm high

Japanese celadon crackle glaze pair of vases painted with a…

Japanese Celadon Cherry Blossom Vases with Goat & Stalk

Japanese celadon crackle glaze pair of vases painted with a cherry blossom tree, to one side with a playful goat & stalk to the other. Condition: good, minor wear to the base, height 33.5 cm

Good Japanese Satsuma Vase cobalt blue with heavy figural…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Samurai and Geisha Panels

Good Japanese Satsuma Vase cobalt blue with heavy figural samurai and geisha gilt panels,stamped to base, height 26.5 cm approx

Pair of Satsuma vases, of unusual form, all over decorated with…

Satsuma Vases with Bird and Blossom Tree Decoration

Pair of Satsuma vases, of unusual form, all over decorated with image of birds perched in blossom trees, in tones of pink and gilt, with enamel borders, raised on circulr foot, height 25 cm (2)

Japanese Imari charger, in the form of a bird, decorated with a…

Japanese Imari Charger with Bird and Floral Design

Japanese Imari charger, in the form of a bird, decorated with a image of a vase and flowers, in tones of blue, green, orange and gilt, length 39 cm

Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain vases, 22 cm high (2)

Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases, Pair - 22cm

Pair of Japanese Imari porcelain vases, 22 cm high (2)

Pair of Japanese Meiji period Imari vases and and covers, set…

Meiji Imari Vases with Kylin Finials and Brocade Work

Pair of Japanese Meiji period Imari vases and and covers, set with kylin finials above lobed tapering bodies, decorated with flowers and brocade work, with early original lot label inside, a/f, height 34 cm

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa…

Japanese Studio Pottery Vase, Showa Period

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa period, wood fired stoneware, of organic shape, brown glaze, artist's seal impressed to side (A/F), height 39 cm length 47 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private…

A 19th century Japanese Imari vase and cover, of bulbous form…

Imari Chrysanthemum Vase & Cover

A 19th century Japanese Imari vase and cover, of bulbous form with bright orange and blue chrysanthemums and landscapes. 33 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 pair of Japanese satsuma vases on stands, fu dog handles…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Fu Dog Handles and Court Scenes

A pair of Japanese satsuma vases on stands, fu dog handles decorated with various court scenes. Length 14 cm (including Stands)

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 Japanese Koransha studio vase, Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Gilded Peonies Koransha Vase, Meiji Period

A Japanese Koransha studio vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1890s, the baluster form vase decorated all over with finely gilded scrolling tree peonies, against an iron-red ground, with a finely enamelled border just above the footrim of lappets in…

A black and gold Satsuma vase, early Showa period, circa…

Black and Gold Satsuma Vase, Early Showa Period

A black and gold Satsuma vase, early Showa period, circa 1920s-30s, the baluster vase with a waisted neck and rolled rim, richly decorated with a continuous traditional landscape and pavilion scene in gold upon matte black and between patterned borders;…

Large Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese imari trumpet vase,…

Meiji Imari Floral Trumpet Vase

Large Meiji period (1868-1912), Japanese imari trumpet vase, with flaring foliate rims, decorated with dense floral design. Height 39 cm

Japanese Imari lidded vase, 47 cm high

Japanese Imari Lidded Vase (47cm)

Japanese Imari lidded vase, 47 cm high

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

Ikebana vase, of coarse textured wabi sabi spherical form, with…

Copper Red Ikebana Vase

Ikebana vase, of coarse textured wabi sabi spherical form, with copper red salt glaze. Height 16 cm. Provenance: Private Collection

Satsuma Japanese ceramic baluster shaped vase, Meiji period,…

Meiji Satsuma Hododa Seal Mark Vase - 16.5 cm

Satsuma Japanese ceramic baluster shaped vase, Meiji period, Hododa seal mark, 16.5 cm high

A finely painted Japanese Satsuma vase, the base modelled as a…

Satsuma Foo Dog Vase with Geisha and Landscape

A finely painted Japanese Satsuma vase, the base modelled as a foo dog with an ovoid vase raised upon its back, painted with geisha in a veranda setting with distant coastal landscape, richly gilded. Marked under the base with the Shimazu family crest and…

Pair of Japanese vases, antique gold, late 19th century…

Antique Japanese Gold Vases, Late 19th Century (Hairline Damage)

Pair of Japanese vases, antique gold, late 19th century (hairline to lip of one vase)

Japanese earthenware Studio vase c.1910, decorated with painted…

Japanese Crane Vase

Japanese earthenware Studio vase c.1910, decorated with painted enamels depicting, groups of cranes gathering among landscapes. Diameter 18 cm. Height 14.5 cm

A Satsuma potpourri vase and cover, hexagonal urn shape raised…

Satsuma Potpourri Vase with Immortals and Dragon

A Satsuma potpourri vase and cover, hexagonal urn shape raised on three feet, two handles issue from the side, the flat lid with simple piercing. Painted in enamels with portraits of immortals and a dragon on a rich gilded ground. Signature under the base…

A pair of uncommon Satsuma vases, of exaggerated inverse…

Satsuma Samurai Vases

A pair of uncommon Satsuma vases, of exaggerated inverse baluster form decorated with figures of embattled samurai on a cloudy blue-grey background. Moriage and gilt diaper patterns encircle the shoulder and foot. Raised on wooden bases. Height 41 cm.…

Satsuma pair of geisha vases painted with mirrored scenes of…

Mirrored Geisha Vases with Leisure Scenes

Satsuma pair of geisha vases painted with mirrored scenes of people at leisure & geometric panels. Signed to the base, height 15.2 cm

Satsuma vase having two panels of geisha at leisure, with two…

Satsuma Geisha Vase with Elephant Handles

Satsuma vase having two panels of geisha at leisure, with two elephant form handles on a tri-footed base with a three character stamp. Condition good, some expected crazing. Height 21 cm

Satsuma stem vase adorned with pheasants at rest within grape…

Pheasant and Grapevine Satsuma Vase

Satsuma stem vase adorned with pheasants at rest within grape vines over a flower bed, with a signature panel to the base. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 18.2 cm

Satsuma vase heavily gilded and decorated with nine panels of…

Gilded Satsuma Vase with Samurai and Geisha Panels

Satsuma vase heavily gilded and decorated with nine panels of Samurai and Geishas. Signature stamp to base. Height 15 cm

Pair antique Japanese Imari vases each with traditional iron…

Antique Japanese Imari Vases with Iron Red and Blue Decoration

Pair antique Japanese Imari vases each with traditional iron red and cobalt blue decoration, crack to top rim of 1, height 25 cm each.

Japanese Satsuma vase with bird and floral decoration in a…

Satsuma Bird and Floral Vase

Japanese Satsuma vase with bird and floral decoration in a traditional scene, height 32 cm

Tall Japanese Satsuma vase with blue ground, Meiji period…

Meiji Satsuma Blue Vase

Tall Japanese Satsuma vase with blue ground, Meiji period 1868-1912

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

A large Japanese satsuma baluster vase decorated and gilt with…

Japanese Satsuma Baluster Vase with Deities, 20th Century

A large Japanese satsuma baluster vase decorated and gilt with deities, signed, early 20th century, 45.5 cm high

Small fine quality Meiji period Satsuma cylindrical spill vase…

Meiji Satsuma Frog March Spill Vase

Small fine quality Meiji period Satsuma cylindrical spill vase decorated with a central band of marching frogs, signature to the base, 9.5 cm height

A Japanese Bizen studio pottery vase, anagama glaze effects…

Bizen Studio Pottery Vase with Anagama Glaze Effects

A Japanese Bizen studio pottery vase, anagama glaze effects showing heavy firing with glaze dribbles and unglazed sections, bulbous top. Height 27 cm.

A pair of c.1900 Japanese Satsuma baluster vases, painted with…

Satsuma Baluster Vases with Figures and Gilt Enrichments

A pair of c.1900 Japanese Satsuma baluster vases, painted with multiple figures, religious seated gents to one panel, standing woman to the other, ornate gilt enrichments, elephant's head handles, frilled top rims, gilt painted marks to base on black…

Pair Japanese Satsuma ovoid vases Meiji period, each decorated…

Meiji Satsuma Vases with Figures and Flowers

Pair Japanese Satsuma ovoid vases Meiji period, each decorated with alternating panels of figures and flowers with rich gilt embellishments on hardwood stands, 17 cm height

A Japanese porcelain double gourd vase, decorated in two…

Japanese Porcelain Double Gourd Vase with Polychrome Enamels

A Japanese porcelain double gourd vase, decorated in two registers with three panels, the panels variously depict figures, landscapes and birds in flowering boughs, the panels reserved on a mille-fleur ground in polychrome enamels. Four character maker's…

Pair of 19th century Japanese Satsuma ceramic vases decorated…

Satsuma Samurai Vases with Gilding

Pair of 19th century Japanese Satsuma ceramic vases decorated with hand painted Samurai figures and gilding

Early Japanese Satsuma vase with Wisteria & rooster decoration,…

Early Satsuma Wisteria & Rooster Vase

Early Japanese Satsuma vase with Wisteria & rooster decoration, 20 cm high approx.

A tall pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Meiji period [1868-1912],…

Satsuma Samurai Vases with Enamel & Gilt Detailing

A tall pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Meiji period [1868-1912], painted in fine detail with raised enamel & gilt of samurai warriors, children at play & landscape within shaped cartouche between bands of brocade designs, condition: Restoration to one rim…

A pair of Japanese, Meiji period Satsuma vases, signed on the…

Meiji Satsuma Courtier Vases

A pair of Japanese, Meiji period Satsuma vases, signed on the base, painted with courtiers.

Japanese ceramic vase in original cypress box, late 20th…

Japanese Cypress Boxed Ceramic Vase, Late 20th Century

Japanese ceramic vase in original cypress box, late 20th century. 24 cm

Collection of Japanese Satsuma miniature teapots and vases,…

Japanese Satsuma Miniature Teapot and Vase Collection

Collection of Japanese Satsuma miniature teapots and vases, Meiji period and later, comprising two teapots (A/F), two vases, seven tea cups, seven saucers, two square dishes and two small plates (15), approx. Height 10 cm. Provenance: Private Collection,…

Good quality antique Satsuma vase, approx 45 cm high

Antique Satsuma Vase - 45cm Height

Good quality antique Satsuma vase, approx 45 cm high

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

Signed Satsuma Vase with Women in Tea Ceremony

A signed Satsuma vase. Meiji period, 1868-1912; with signature and shimazu family crest. In a subdued palette with gilded enrichments, two panels with women engaged in a tea ceremony beside a pavilion, the other with women holding fans, with panels 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…

Pair of Japanese Imari lidded vases, approx 32 cm high

Japanese Imari Lidded Vases (Pair)

Pair of Japanese Imari lidded vases, approx 32 cm high

Oribe Ikebana vase, Japanese c. 1960, tall cylindrical form…

1960 Japanese Oribe Ikebana Vase with Cascading Glaze

Oribe Ikebana vase, Japanese c. 1960, tall cylindrical form with two handles and removable bamboo interior support, green and copper cascading glaze. Height 48 cm. Provenance: Private Collection

Fukagawa Japanese porcelain vase with koi decoration, Taisho…

Taisho Porcelain Vase with Koi Decoration and Mountain Mark

Fukagawa Japanese porcelain vase with koi decoration, Taisho period, pictorial mountain mark, 21 cm high.

A pair of fine quality Japanese Satsuma baluster vases, with…

Gilded Satsuma Figural Vases with Seal Marks

A pair of fine quality Japanese Satsuma baluster vases, with figural handles and figure decoration, richly gilded. Seal marks on base, with wood stands. Height 17 cm

A pair of Satsuma earthenware vases, ovoid shape decorated with…

Satsuma Gilt Vases with Immortal and Dragon Portraits

A pair of Satsuma earthenware vases, ovoid shape decorated with numerous portraits of immortals and dragons on a gilt ground, signed and marked 'Satsuma-Yaki' on painted tablet under bases. Height 17.5 cm