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 Kakiemon Japan painted ceramic table vase painted bird and…

Kakiemon Japan Ceramic Vase: Bird & Blossom Decoration (26cm)

Good Kakiemon Japan painted ceramic table vase painted bird and blossom decoration, marked to base, height 26 cm.

Antique Japanese blue & white ceramic vase blue and white bird…

Blue & White Japanese Ceramic Vase with Bird & Blossom

Antique Japanese blue & white ceramic vase blue and white bird and blossom decoration, height 46 cm.

A signed Satsuma vase, Meiji period, circa 1900, with signature…

Signed Satsuma Vase with Figural Narrative Scenes

A signed Satsuma vase, Meiji period, circa 1900, with signature of Seizan, the hexagonal baluster vase with a flattened collar, embellished with figural narrative scenes within cherry blossom and wisteria landscapes in colours and textured gilding,…

Satsuma bowl, vase, pot, all finely painted in the traditional…

Exquisite Satsuma Pottery: Traditional Figures and Florals

Satsuma bowl, vase, pot, all finely painted in the traditional manner of figures, florals

A pair of very fine quality Imari and gilt bottle vases with…

Imari and Gilt Bottle Vases with French Silver Mounts

A pair of very fine quality Imari and gilt bottle vases with French silver mounts, Japanese, Meiji period. 16.5 cm

A fine quality Meiji period Satsuma vase, of square tapering…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Floral and Geometric Decor

A fine quality Meiji period Satsuma vase, of square tapering form, decorated with florals on all sides, gilded and coloured geometric forms to top, the base marked with the Shimazu mon, artist's signature and Hodada (Tokyo Studio) mark. Height 15 cm

A large Japanese Imari porcelain vase, decorated with two…

Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase with Songbirds and Flowers

A large Japanese Imari porcelain vase, decorated with two panels on songbirds perched in blossom trees, on a ground profusely patterned with flowers and floral rosettes. On well carved wooden stand. Overall height 51 cm

Three Japanese studio Pottery vases, one by Shofu Katei…

Japanese Pottery Vases, Shofu Katei, Iris, Hydrangeas

Three Japanese studio Pottery vases, one by Shofu Katei (1870-1928), the first a lotus flower emerging amongst lush leaves on a green base, signed Shofu to base. The second with iris flowers in bloom on a green base, signed Cho / Naga to base. The third…

A Japanese Hirado vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), small high…

Meiji Hirado Vase with Irises Decoration

A Japanese Hirado vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), small high shouldered vase with sometsuke and attractive decoration of Irises. Unsigned. 14.5 cm high, 8 cm wide

A Japanese carved Tozan studio vase, Miyanaga Tozan II, Showa…

Tozan Studio Vase with Peony Relief Carving and Blue Glaze

A Japanese carved Tozan studio vase, Miyanaga Tozan II, Showa period (1926-1989), circa 1960s, the large baluster porcelain vase with relief carved decoration to the surface of stylised scrolling peonies between two lappet borders, the whole covered in an…

Pair of twin handled 'Satsuma' mantle vases, height 47 cm

Twin handled 'Satsuma' mantle vases (47cm)

Pair of twin handled 'Satsuma' mantle vases, height 47 cm

Pair of Satsuma vases early 20th century, temple design, height…

Temple Satsuma Vases, Early 20th Century, 22cm Height

Pair of Satsuma vases early 20th century, temple design, height 22 cm

Pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases, decorated with male…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Male Figures and Mountain Background

Pair of antique Japanese Satsuma vases, decorated with male figures and a mountain background, 26 cm high

Satsuma Millefleur vase painted with 'A thousand flowers'…

Satsuma Millefleur Vase with Gilt Detail

Satsuma Millefleur vase painted with 'A thousand flowers' pattern & gilt detail. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 30.5 cm

Satsuma pair of miniature vases decorated with scenes of boys a…

Satsuma Miniature Vases with Boys at Leisure Scenes

Satsuma pair of miniature vases decorated with scenes of boys a leisure, signed to the base, on carved timber stands. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height of vases 6.4 cm

Meiji Satsuma pair of vases on a blue ground decorated with…

Meiji Satsuma Bijin Vases on Blue Ground (8 words)

Meiji Satsuma pair of vases on a blue ground decorated with Bijin. Stamped to the base. Height 24 cm

Satsuma Japanese lidded vase, circa 1930s. 24 cm

1930s Satsuma Japanese Lidded Vase - 24 cm

Satsuma Japanese lidded vase, circa 1930s. 24 cm

Two pieces of Japanese Art pottery, both heavily glazed in blue,…

Japanese Glazed Pottery Set

Two pieces of Japanese Art pottery, both heavily glazed in blue, grey and brick red hues. The bowl with a circular foot supported by the drip glaze. The vase of baluster shape. Both with impressed artist's marks. Height vase 18 cm, height bowl 12 cm

A pair of Japanese porcelain export vases, late 19th century,…

Dragon Imari Porcelain Vases, Late 19th Century

A pair of Japanese porcelain export vases, late 19th century, each decorated in the Imari palette with dragon chasing pearl motifs. Old staple repairs. 44 cm high

A Japanese Seto Kato Gosuke blue and white vase, Kato Gosuke IV…

Seto Kato Gosuke Blue and White Phoenix Vase

A Japanese Seto Kato Gosuke blue and white vase, Kato Gosuke IV (1839-1905), Meiji period (1868-1912), late 19th century, moulded porcelain in the form of a ribbed gourd above three feet, decorated all over with phoenix interspersed with chrysanthemum and…

A Japanese Arita Ko Imari charger, Edo period (1603-1868), late…

Japanese Imari Charger, 17th Century

A Japanese Arita Ko Imari charger, Edo period (1603-1868), late 17th century, decorated in underglaze blue, iron red and gilding, with vases with flowers to the centre, surrounded by shaped reserves to the cavetto with flowers against alternating blue and…

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio celadon vase, Gyokudo Tezuka I, Showa…

Kyoyaki Celadon Vase with Crane Design

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio celadon vase, Gyokudo Tezuka I, Showa period (1926-1989), the tall slender ovoid porcelain vase covered in an even 'Kinuta' green celadon glaze, the front decorated with inlaid and carved white slip with underglaze black and pink…

A two tone glazed long necked blossom bottle vase by Inoue…

Two-Tone Blossom Vase by Inoue Shunichi, 1978

A two tone glazed long necked blossom bottle vase by Inoue Shunichi (Japanese, Lived in Australia 1975-1978), signed 1978 in a celadon and blush glaze, 22 cm high. Provenance: Purchased from Victor Mace Gallery, Dec 1978

An opposite pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji to Taisho periods,…

Opposite Pair Satsuma Vases, Meiji-Taisho, 1910-1920

An opposite pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji to Taisho periods, 1910-1920, and signed Satsuma, the high shouldered baluster vases with small waisted necks tapering to spreading bases, well decorated in a soft pink, coral, iron red and sage palette with female…

Large Satsuma vase, of tapered form with a wide cylindrical…

Satsuma Court Scene Vase

Large Satsuma vase, of tapered form with a wide cylindrical neck, decorated with two reserves depicting court scenes, on a brocade ground, base unmarked, height 36 cm

Satsuma vase, in the form of a water bucket, decorated with…

Satsuma Water Bucket Vase with Floral Design

Satsuma vase, in the form of a water bucket, decorated with flower heads, in rich tones accented with gilt, mark to base, height 16 cm

A pair of large Japanese Satsuma vases early to mid 20th…

Japanese Satsuma Gilt Enamel Vases, Early 20th Century

A pair of large Japanese Satsuma vases early to mid 20th century relief-moulded and decorated in gilt and enamels. Height 36.3 cm

Wonderful Satsuma vase, of cylindrical form, decorated with th…

Satsuma Dragon Immortal Vase

Wonderful Satsuma vase, of cylindrical form, decorated with th eight immortals with dragon, in rich tones of gilt, white and place, makers marks verso, a/f, height 15 cm

Large Japanese Arita twin handled vase, with cylindrical neck,…

Arita Twin Handled Vase with Bird and Floral Motifs

Large Japanese Arita twin handled vase, with cylindrical neck, flanked by loop handles and ovoid body, decorated with swallows and quails amongst floral scene, raised on circular base, height 61 cm

A fine Japanese Satsuma vase, painted with an eagle Landing on…

Satsuma Eagle Vase, Touhaku Kiln, Showa Period

A fine Japanese Satsuma vase, painted with an eagle Landing on a pine branch, signed, Touhaku kiln, Satsuma, Showa period, exceptionally fine detail, two characters to side and base. Provenance: Rose Private Collection, Choson Antiques, height 29 cm

A pair of fine Satsuma figure and landscape decorated vases,…

Satsuma Landscape Decorated Vases, Signed, 15 cm High

A pair of fine Satsuma figure and landscape decorated vases, signed to base, 15 cm high

An opposite pair of Satsuma vases. Taisho to Showa period,…

Moriage Satsuma Deity Vases

An opposite pair of Satsuma vases. Taisho to Showa period, first half 20th century. The baluster vases with carinate shaped collars, embellished throughout in high relief with deity figures, including one riding an elephant, in moriage enamels and gilt,…

A Moriage Satsuma pedestal with jardiniere. Meiji period, late…

Moriage Satsuma Pedestal with Jardiniere

A Moriage Satsuma pedestal with jardiniere. Meiji period, late 19th century, the pedestal of beaker vase shape surmounted by an ovoid jardiniere, profusely decorated throughout with figural scenes and patterns in enamels in a predominantly muted green and…

Pair of Satsuma vases. Painted panels with winter scenes, on a…

Satsuma Winter Scene Vases (2)

Pair of Satsuma vases. Painted panels with winter scenes, on a blue ground with gilt decoration (2). Height 32 cm

Two Satsuma bottle vases 20th century featuring two opposing…

Opposing Landscape Satsuma Bottle Vases - 20th Century

Two Satsuma bottle vases 20th century featuring two opposing landscape scenes, 33.5 cm high

Sumida Gawa Japanese pottery vase, 38 cm high

38cm Sumida Gawa Japanese Pottery Vase

Sumida Gawa Japanese pottery vase, 38 cm high

A pair of Japanese Satsuma export ware vases with stands, Meiji…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Stands, Meiji Period

A pair of Japanese Satsuma export ware vases with stands, Meiji period, circa 1895, 48 cm high

Pair of antique Satsuma baluster form vases, bands of painted…

Antique Satsuma Baluster Vases with Painted Faces

Pair of antique Satsuma baluster form vases, bands of painted faces, 12.5 cm (2)

A Satsuma shoulder vase decorated with figures visiting temples…

Satsuma Shoulder Vase with Temple and Floral Decorations

A Satsuma shoulder vase decorated with figures visiting temples and pagoda, millefiori floral decoration to the shoulder. Calligraphic mark under the base and Shimazu motif, height 30 cm.

A Japanese Satsuma vase depicting maple leaves and pheasants…

Satsuma Vase with Maple Leaves and Pheasants

A Japanese Satsuma vase depicting maple leaves and pheasants signed to the base with satsuma mon, height 18.5 cm

Large Satsuma vase, signed to base, 35.5 cm

Signed Satsuma Vase, 35.5 cm

Large Satsuma vase, signed to base, 35.5 cm

Rare trio Japanese Imari vases each of gourd shape, with…

Japanese Imari Trio: Rare Gourd-Shaped Vases

Rare trio Japanese Imari vases each of gourd shape, with traditional iron red and cobalt blue, blossom decoration. (Height 26 cm approx, each).

Miniature Japanese Satsuma gourd shaped vase with fine figural,…

Japanese Satsuma Gourd Vase with Figural Decoration

Miniature Japanese Satsuma gourd shaped vase with fine figural, floral & gilt decoration, 11.5 cm high

Large Satsuma ovoid gilded porcelain vase, signed, well painted…

Gilded Satsuma porcelain vase with procession scene

Large Satsuma ovoid gilded porcelain vase, signed, well painted with procession of figures in landscape Taisho period, measures 29.5 cm high

Ikebana planter vase by Toyo, C1960s Japan, yellow glaze with,…

Ikebana planter vase by Toyo, C1960s Japan, yellow glaze with, Ripple design, height 19.5 cm, length 27.5 cm

Small twin handled Japanese Satsuma vase, decorated with a…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Mountain and Lakeside Scene

Small twin handled Japanese Satsuma vase, decorated with a continuous mountain and lakeside scene, Japanese character marks to base

A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase early 20th century…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Dragon Figures

A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase early 20th century decorated with gold gilding and painted enamels depicting figures with dragon signed with seal mark to base. Height 21.5 cm

A Japanese Satsuma ware vase Meiji period (1868-1912),…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Bamboo and Mountains

A Japanese Satsuma ware vase Meiji period (1868-1912), depicting bamboo and mountainous landscape scenes, signed seal mark to base. Height 25 cm

A pair of Japanese Imari vases, Meiji period, late 19th century…

Meiji Period Japanese Imari Vases with Bird and Foliage Design

A pair of Japanese Imari vases, Meiji period, late 19th century the ovoid form vases with wide necks, each decorated in traditional Imari palette with underglaze mottled blue trailing foliage and overglaze birds in flight, with profuse iron red fruit, a…

Japanese Satsuma bottle vase decorated with a continuous panel…

Satsuma Vase with Landscape Panel and Figures

Japanese Satsuma bottle vase decorated with a continuous panel of figures in a landscape, signed, 26 cm height.

Satsuma panelled vase decorated with several panels of families…

Satsuma Vase with Family and Floral Panels

Satsuma panelled vase decorated with several panels of families in landscape with other panels painted with spring flowers & butterflies. Condition good, wear to the base, minor flea bite to the rim, expected crazing. Height 18 cm

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

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Figural Narratives

A fine Satsuma vase, Meiji period, later 19th century; with maker's mark for possibly Gyokuzan, the well decorated bottle vase with figural narratives to shaped reserves on a brocade decorated ground between patterned borders, the neck having floral…

A Japanese Arita porcelain large vase, inverse ovoid form with…

Arita Porcelain Dragon Vase - 43cm Height

A Japanese Arita porcelain large vase, inverse ovoid form with a wide encircling band of five clawed dragons amongst scattered florals, lappet panelled borders, height 43 cm

Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases with geisha decorations

Geisha-adorned Satsuma Vases

Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases with geisha decorations

A fine pair of Satsuma vases 19 cm high, wisteria pattern…

Signed Satsuma Wisteria Vases, 19cm

A fine pair of Satsuma vases 19 cm high, wisteria pattern signed to base

Satsuma Moriage porcelain vase, of ovoid form with a short neck…

Moriage Vase with Pagoda and Wisteria Design

Satsuma Moriage porcelain vase, of ovoid form with a short neck and flared rim, decorated with large panel displaying pagoda scene, with large panel of wisteria verso, below large Shimazu crest, in cobalt and gilt, height 24.5 cm

Pair of Satsuma vases, of tapering form with twin ring handles,…

Satsuma vases with children and brocade accents

Pair of Satsuma vases, of tapering form with twin ring handles, decorated with scenes of children in an outdoor scene, accented with brocade panels, height 15 cm (2)

A signed Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, with mark of…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Figural Scenes

A signed Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912, with mark of Hodota below the shimazu family crest, a baluster vase decorated with two figural narrative scenes, one depicting ladies in a garden pavilion, the other with samurai in typical attire, in muted…

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

Japanese Ikebana Vase with Pale Pink and Grey Glaze

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa period, pale pink and grey glaze, artist's seal impressed near base, height 23.5 cm. Provenance: collection of the late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private collection, Sydney

Large Satsuma vase, Meiji period, with applied shishi head…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Samurai and Mythical Beast Decoration

Large Satsuma vase, Meiji period, with applied shishi head handles, profusely decorated with floral decoration and two centre panels depicting a samurai defeating a mythical beast on one side and a man on a raft on the reverse, signed Gyokuzan, height 52…

Three Japanese Studio white porcelain Ikebana vases. Length 24…

Japanese Studio Porcelain Ikebana Vases Set

Three Japanese Studio white porcelain Ikebana vases. Length 24 - 40 cm

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Taisho period. Well potted…

Taisho Satsuma Vases with Floral and Lady Decorations

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Taisho period. Well potted with profusely decorated gilt floral decoration on blue borders, with matched central panels depicting ladies in the garden in ornate robes, signiature to base, one with hairline crack, each…

A signed Japanese Satsuma vase. Taisho period, circa 1920s, The…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Red Crested Cranes and Peonies

A signed Japanese Satsuma vase. Taisho period, circa 1920s, The baluster earthenware vase with a short broad neck, having shaped reserves enclosing red crested cranes in peony gardens, painted in enamels in a predominantly rose, purple and emerald palette…

Satsuma impressive Japanese ceramic vase with applied elephant…

Meiji Satsuma Ceramic Vase with Elephant and Figures

Satsuma impressive Japanese ceramic vase with applied elephant and figures, Meiji period, early 20th century, 48 cm high

An antique Satsuma earthenware vase converted into a table lamp,…

Satsuma Earthenware Table Lamp, 19th Century

An antique Satsuma earthenware vase converted into a table lamp, 19th century, the vase 43 cm high, 60 cm overall

A Satsuma vase, Meiji period, late 19th century, with Hododa…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Courtly Ladies Decoration

A Satsuma vase, Meiji period, late 19th century, with Hododa maker's mark and Shimazu family crest, the small baluster vase with a waisted neck raised on a circular foot, having pierced chilong lug handles, decorated all over with two panels of courtly…

A pair of Japanese early 20th century Satsuma vases, finely…

Japanese Satsuma Geisha Vases

A pair of Japanese early 20th century Satsuma vases, finely painted and gilded with scenes of geisha within a coastal village setting, wisteria highlights, two gilt character marks on black tablet painted to base. Height 22 cm

Pair Satsuma Japan ceramic mantle vases each with traditional…

Hand-painted Satsuma Japan Ceramic Mantle Vases (Pair)

Pair Satsuma Japan ceramic mantle vases each with traditional hand painted figural decoration, height 40 cm each.

Antique Japanese Satsuma pottery vase converted to an electric…

Japanese Satsuma Pottery Electric Lamp

Antique Japanese Satsuma pottery vase converted to an electric lamp, vase height 30.5 cm, total 59 cm

Pair early 20th century Satsuma specimen vases, continuously…

Satsuma Picnic and Mountain Vases

Pair early 20th century Satsuma specimen vases, continuously painted with picnic scenes and mountain landscape, 19 cm height

Pair antique Japanese Imari mantle vases embossed decoration,…

Antique Japanese Imari Mantle Vases with Embossed Decoration

Pair antique Japanese Imari mantle vases embossed decoration, with traditional iron red and cobalt blue blossoms, height 25 cm approx, each.

Good Japanese red patinated ovoid bronze vase, signed to base…

Japanese Red Bronze Vase with Signature - 16.5cm

Good Japanese red patinated ovoid bronze vase, signed to base with inscribed wood box, measures 16.5 cm high

A Japanese studio pottery vase of cube shape, decorated with…

Japanese Tenmoku Vase with Kanjiro Kawai-style Foliage Decoration

A Japanese studio pottery vase of cube shape, decorated with gestural foliage in the manner of Kanjiro Kawai in panels on a tenmoku ground. Height 16 cm

A pair of Japanese Imari bottle vases, traditional patterns and…

Japanese Imari Bottle Vases - Traditional Patterns, 31cm Height

A pair of Japanese Imari bottle vases, traditional patterns and colourway. Height 31 cm.

Japanese vases pair of Imari with panelled decoration,…

Imari Floral Panelled Vase Set

Japanese vases pair of Imari with panelled decoration, surrounded by floral motif, height 25 & 25.5 cm

Two large vintage Satsuma vases, with gilt dragon decoration,…

Gilt Dragon Satsuma Vases - Vintage Pair (25cm)

Two large vintage Satsuma vases, with gilt dragon decoration, 25 cm high

Good Japanese Satsuma oblong shape vase decorated with geisha…

Satsuma Geisha Vase, 15.5 cm

Good Japanese Satsuma oblong shape vase decorated with geisha girls, black stamp to base, height 15.5 cm approx

A large Japanese ginbari vase featuring fans, height 30.5 cm

A large Japanese ginbari vase featuring fans, height 30.5 cm

Satsuma Soko china hand painted pair of vases featuring a lake…

Hand-painted Satsuma Soko duck vases with gilding

Satsuma Soko china hand painted pair of vases featuring a lake scene with ducks & detailed gilding. Height 25.5 cm

A large Japanese Satsuma earthenware baluster vase painted with…

Gilded Satsuma Vase with Japanese Landscape

A large Japanese Satsuma earthenware baluster vase painted with figures in a landscape and richly gilded. Height 32 cm

An early 20th century Japanese large Satsuma vase, painted and…

Large Satsuma Vase with Processional Women and Cherry Blossoms

An early 20th century Japanese large Satsuma vase, painted and gilded with an encircling band of processional women, florals including cherry blossoms encircle the rims. Painted marks to the base, height 45 cm.

A Satsuma vase, 19th/20th century, the pear-shaped body painted…

A Satsuma vase, 19th/20th century, the pear-shaped body painted with figure scene panels bordered with phoenix plumes on a ground of Mandarin ducks, below formal borders, 23.5 cm high

A large Japanese Imari porcelain vase, ovoid shape with flaring…

Japanese Imari Porcelain Vase with Figures and Brocade Patterns

A large Japanese Imari porcelain vase, ovoid shape with flaring neck, decorated with panels of figures in landscapes and a ground of brocade and sand patterns in typical colours, height 48.5 cm.

Japanese Satsuma bottle vase with stopper

Satsuma Bottle Vase with Stopper

Japanese Satsuma bottle vase with stopper

Fine pair of Satsuma petite vases, of slender meiping form,…

Satsuma Samurai and Geisha Vases

Fine pair of Satsuma petite vases, of slender meiping form, decorated with reserves featuring samurai and geishas, surrounded by a cobalt ground, accented with gilt flowers, seal mark to base, a/f, height 12 cm (2)

Good pair of Japanese blue and white porcelain vases, of…

Japanese Facetted Blue and White Porcelain Vases

Good pair of Japanese blue and white porcelain vases, of facetted form, decorated with a scene of a fisherman in boat with tree, single character mark to base, height 30 cm. Provenance: The Ivan Ban collection

Contemporary Japanese stoneware vase, of ribbed cylindrical…

Japanese Stoneware Vase with Foliage Design

Contemporary Japanese stoneware vase, of ribbed cylindrical form with a tapering rim, with incised foliage design, raised on an unglazed circular foot, the whole in a light brown glaze with dark brown accents, potters mark to side of foot, height 16 cm

A Satsuma vase, the ovoid body decorated in polychrome enamels…

Showa Satsuma Vase with Polychrome Enamels & Gilt Decoration

A Satsuma vase, the ovoid body decorated in polychrome enamels & gilt, signature to base, Japan, Showa period, 20th century. Height 24 cm, width 14 cm

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vase, with silver glaze over the…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Silver Glaze, Meiji Period

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vase, with silver glaze over the earthenware body, Meiji period 1868-1912, height 31 cm

Pair of Japanese porcelain bottle vases, of facetted form, with…

Japanese porcelain vases with mythical creature decoration

Pair of Japanese porcelain bottle vases, of facetted form, with waisted shaped necks, decorated with panels displaying mythical creatures, carp, dragons and figures, in strong tones of red, blue and gilt,a/f, height 20.5 cm, 18.5 cm

A large Satsuma vase, decorated with two 'brocade' framed…

Satsuma vase with brocade panels and samurai scene

A large Satsuma vase, decorated with two 'brocade' framed panels, one depicting three boys playing with daimyos' signalling batons (saihai) and fan (gunpai): the other with a vanquished samurai and victor bearing a naginata pole arm. The vase of ovoid…

Satsuma pair of Japanese earthenware spherical vases, Meiji…

Japanese Satsuma Spherical Vases, Meiji Period

Satsuma pair of Japanese earthenware spherical vases, Meiji period, 20th century, 11 cm high

A pair of Japanese Meiji period miniature fine Satsuma vases,…

Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vases with Geisha and Samurai Figures

A pair of Japanese Meiji period miniature fine Satsuma vases, hexagonal baluster form, decorated with geisha and samurai figures within extensive landscape panels, finely gilded, each signed. Heights 9 cm

Antique Japanese ovoid form vase. 18.5 cm high

Antique Japanese ovoid vase, 18.5 cm high

Antique Japanese ovoid form vase. 18.5 cm high

Japanese bright powder blue ground tapering vase with bird on…

Japanese Blue Bird Vase

Japanese bright powder blue ground tapering vase with bird on blossoming branch. 18.5 cm high

A Japanese Meiji Rinpa Satsuma vase, Meiji period, circa 1900,…

Meiji Rinpa Satsuma Vase with Chrysanthemum Waves

A Japanese Meiji Rinpa Satsuma vase, Meiji period, circa 1900, of typical Kiyomizu stoneware covered in a buff glaze with even small crackle, decorated in overglaze Kyoto enamels, gilding and silvered in Rinpa style with highly stylised chrysanthemum…