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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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

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

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.

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 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

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…

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 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.…

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 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…

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…

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 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

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 Japanese contemporary vase with blossom design, signed, Showa…

Japanese Plum Blossom Vase with Tomobako

A Japanese contemporary vase with blossom design, signed, Showa period, with black tone on tone plum blossom design, with signed accompanying Tomobako (presentation box), 24 cm high. Provenance: The collection of a Curator & Collector, New South Wales

A large Japanese Imari charger, Meiji period, finely painted…

Japanese Imari Charger with Phoenix and Vase, Meiji Period

A large Japanese Imari charger, Meiji period, finely painted with central vase surrounded by phoenix, 52 cm diameter

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…

Near pair of early Japanese Imari vases and covers circa 1720

Pair of Japanese Imari Vases, 1720

Near pair of early Japanese Imari vases and covers circa 1720

Samida Gawa Japanese pottery vase, early 20th century. 46 cm

Early 20th Century Samida Gawa Japanese Pottery Vase

Samida Gawa Japanese pottery vase, early 20th century. 46 cm

A Satsuma long-necked vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, decorated…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Floral Motifs

A Satsuma long-necked vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, decorated with floral motifs, signed Tozan?, 16 cm high

Fine Satsuma urn shaped vase, with gilded dog mask handles and…

Satsuma Gilded Urn Vase with Figures

Fine Satsuma urn shaped vase, with gilded dog mask handles and profusely gilt decorated with figures. Signed to the base. 12.5 cm high

An opposite pair of signed Satsuma vases, Meiji period,…

Signed Satsuma Vases with Male and Female Deities

An opposite pair of signed Satsuma vases, Meiji period, 1868-1912, the baluster vases with tapering shoulders and a waisted neck, well decorated in a predominantly gold and muted palette with male deities to one reserve and female figures to the other in…

An unusual Japanese pottery vase featuring relief man and…

An unusual Japanese pottery vase featuring relief man and foliage, height 28 cm

A large antique Satsuma vase, height 61 cm

Antique Satsuma Vase - 61 cm Height

A large antique Satsuma vase, height 61 cm

A Japanese Fukagawa koi vase, Taisho (1912-1926) or early Showa…

Fukagawa Koi Vase with Swimming Fish Design

A Japanese Fukagawa koi vase, Taisho (1912-1926) or early Showa (1926-1989) period, the globular porcelain vase standing on a splayed foot, decorated in underglaze pigments with a pair of swimming koi. Marked 'Fukagawa Zo' to the base beneath the mount…

Mistuo Shoji bulbous vase featuring fish, signed to base,…

Mitsuo Shoji Fish Vase

Mistuo Shoji bulbous vase featuring fish, signed to base, height 29 cm, diameter 22 cm

Satsuma melon shaped vase of elongated form, decorated with a…

Satsuma vase with family scene and chrysanthemums

Satsuma melon shaped vase of elongated form, decorated with a traditional family scene, painted with chrysanthenums to the neck. Signature panel stamp to the base. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 16.4 cm

Kinkozoan Satsuma square form vase on a blue ground with four…

Kinkozoan Satsuma Square Vase with Bijin and Roosters

Kinkozoan Satsuma square form vase on a blue ground with four sided panels depicting, bijin, a mountain scene & wild roosters, signed to the base. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 10 cm

Japanese green enamelled vase having subtle floral detail.…

Green Enamelled Floral Vase, 24.5 cm Height

Japanese green enamelled vase having subtle floral detail. Condition excellent to good, as new condition. Height 24.5 cm

Small Satsuma vase height 12 cm

Mini Satsuma Vase - 12cm

Small Satsuma vase height 12 cm

Good hand painted Satsuma Japan vase hand painted figural…

Gilt-highlighted Satsuma Japan Vase with Figural Decoration

Good hand painted Satsuma Japan vase hand painted figural decoration with extensive gilt highlights, good maker's character marks to base, height 24 cm.

A pair of Meiji period Japanese porcelain biscuit and…

Meiji Japanese Porcelain Ape Baluster Vases

A pair of Meiji period Japanese porcelain biscuit and semi-glazed vases, baluster form, painted apes and foliage; signed. Height 46 cm

A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, modelled as a foo dog…

Satsuma Foo Dog Vase with Arhat and Samurai Panels

A Japanese Satsuma earthenware vase, modelled as a foo dog supporting an ovoid vase raised upon its back, painted and gilded with panels depicting arhats, samurai, geisha and children on a 'brocade ground. Marked with the Shimazu crest, Satsuma and…

A pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelain vases, Meiji period,…

19th Century Japanese Imari Porcelain Vases, Meiji Period, 19cm

A pair of antique Japanese Imari porcelain vases, Meiji period, 19th century, red seal mark to bases, 19 cm high

A Japanese Seto studio vase, by Kawamoto Rekitei (1894-1975),…

Seto Studio Vase by Kawamoto Rekitei, 1940s

A Japanese Seto studio vase, by Kawamoto Rekitei (1894-1975), circa 1940S, decorated with blue and slip work, with bamboo and kirimon, signed to base, together with its tomobako, 22 cm high, 18 cm diameter.

A pair of Noritake porcelain covered vases, baluster vases in…

Noritake Porcelain Covered Vases with Floral Cartouches

A pair of Noritake porcelain covered vases, baluster vases in the European manner with moulded flying handles, domed covers and square bases, decorated with floral cartouches, panels and borders in a predominantly mint green, pink and cream palette picked…

A Meiji period Satsuma vase. Squat ovoid shape. Painted with…

A Meiji period Satsuma vase. Squat ovoid shape. Painted with profusion of flowers in a continuous band. Height 16 cm

A fine celadon glazed vase inlaid with a leaping koi, impressed…

Celadon Vase with Koi Inlay by Gyokudo, Kyoto, 1940

A fine celadon glazed vase inlaid with a leaping koi, impressed oval seal of Gyokudo, Kyoto, Japan, early Showa period, circa 1940, note: master potter, Tezuka Gyokudo [1896-1977] used coloured slip to create birds and fish on a plain ground, he…

An exquisitely painted Satsuma vase, the ovoid shape with a…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Bijin and Children in Garden

An exquisitely painted Satsuma vase, the ovoid shape with a short neck and rolled lip, signed, Japan, Meiji period 1868-1912, a cartouche of bijin and males with children in terraced garden, painted on the front and reverse, gilt and enamel butterflies…

A Japanese blue and white Seto vase, Meiji period, ovoid form…

Meiji Seto Vase with Pheasant Design

A Japanese blue and white Seto vase, Meiji period, ovoid form vase with underglaze blue design of two pheasants amongst trees and shrubs, 30 cm high, 23 cm diameter,

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese, Born 1946), a pale celadon glazed…

Pale Celadon Glazed Studio Pottery Vase by S. Inoue

Shunichi Inoue (Japanese, Born 1946), a pale celadon glazed studio pottery vase, signed to base: S. Inoue, incised with Japanese calligraphy mark, 30 cm high

A Satsuma potpourri vase & cover, Meiji period. 10 cm high, 14…

Meiji Satsuma Potpourri Vase with Cover

A Satsuma potpourri vase & cover, Meiji period. 10 cm high, 14 cm wide, 10.5 cm deep

A Japanese Ginbari pigeon blood vase, Meiji or Taisho period,…

Japanese Pigeon Blood Vase with Bamboo Design

A Japanese Ginbari pigeon blood vase, Meiji or Taisho period, circa early 20th century, the globular vase decorated with bamboo under a transparent pigeon blood-coloured enamel, 12 cm high, 11.5 cm diameter

A good quality blue ground cloissone vase, Japanese Meiji…

Meiji Period Cloisonne Vase, Blue Ground, 24.5 cm Tall

A good quality blue ground cloissone vase, Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912), 24.5 cm tall

A possibly Meiji Satsuma beaker vase decorated with dragon and…

Meiji Satsuma Dragon Beaker Vase with Immortals

A possibly Meiji Satsuma beaker vase decorated with dragon and immortals, height 24.5 cm

Satsuma moon shaped vase with two shishi lion handles, painted…

Satsuma Vase with Shishi Lion Handles and Autumn Lake Scenes

Satsuma moon shaped vase with two shishi lion handles, painted to both sides with with autumn lake scenes, standing on a floral painted pedestal. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 18.9 cm

Two Satsuma vases, one of squat baluster form finely painted…

Pair of Signed Satsuma Cherry Blossom Vases

Two Satsuma vases, one of squat baluster form finely painted with cherry blossom, the other similarly painted, both signed. Height 13.5 and 13 cm. (2)

Satsuma vase with gilt detail. Height 36 cm

Gilded Satsuma Vase - 36cm Height

Satsuma vase with gilt detail. Height 36 cm

Satsuma twin handled vase, of ovoid form, decorated with a…

Satsuma Twin Handled Immortal Vase

Satsuma twin handled vase, of ovoid form, decorated with a border of immortals and dragoon flanked by kylin mask handles, raised on three feet, in rich tones, character marks to base, height 17 cm

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

Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Duck Vases (Pair)

Large pair of Japanese blue and white porcelain vases, of bottle form, decorated with ducks, with inscription verso, mark to base, height 66 cm (2)

Large unusual Satsuma vase, with cylindrical neck above a…

Dragon Satsuma Vase

Large unusual Satsuma vase, with cylindrical neck above a baluster body, decorated with a raised dragon chasing a flaming pearl, in tones of white and gilt on a smoky ground of brown, pink and blue, accented with bands of brocade ground, height 47 cm

Pair of Japanese Imari Meiji period vase and cover set with…

Japanese Imari Meiji Vase Set with Kylin Finials

Pair of Japanese Imari Meiji period vase and cover set with kylin finials, domed covers above lobed ovoid bodies, decorated with floral and garden scenes in tones of gilt, orange, blue and red, a/f, height 33 cm

Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period,…

Japanese Ikebana Vases from Showa Period

Two Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, stoneware, partly unglazed, one vase with artist's seal impressed to underside (2), height 21 cm, length 54 cm, height 13 cm, length 47.5 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman…

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

Japanese Ikebana Vase, Showa Period Stoneware Pottery

Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, woodfired stoneware, of squat spherical form, height 14 cm, diameter. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection, Sydney

A Japanese Imari lidded vase Meiji period (1866-1912) decorated…

Meiji Imari Vase with Foo Dog Finial

A Japanese Imari lidded vase Meiji period (1866-1912) decorated with cobalt blue and iron red enamels with foo dog finial. Height 39 cm

Satsuma vase, early 20th century, decorated with two panels…

Polychrome Satsuma Samurai and Ladies Vase

Satsuma vase, early 20th century, decorated with two panels depicting samurais and ladies in a garden setting in polychrome enamels and gilt, the surrounding areas decorated with scrolling vines and brocade motifs on a cobalt ground, signed, height 22 cm

A Japanese Sumida Gawa vase, of typical style and decoration,…

Japanese Sumida Gawa Vase, 24 cm

A Japanese Sumida Gawa vase, of typical style and decoration, 24 cm high,

A Japanese stoneware vase, 20th century, painted with an…

Japanese Stoneware Vase with Floral Design, Signed

A Japanese stoneware vase, 20th century, painted with an abstract floral design, signed Anzan or Yasuyuma, 17 cm high

Satsuma pair of Japanese ceramic vases with 'Thousand…

Meiji Satsuma Butterfly Vases - Pair

Satsuma pair of Japanese ceramic vases with 'Thousand Butterflies' design, Meiji period, late 19th century, seal mark to base, 15 cm high

A pair of Satsuma octagonal vases, Japanese circa 1900. 41 cm…

Satsuma Octagonal Vases, Japanese 1900

A pair of Satsuma octagonal vases, Japanese circa 1900. 41 cm high

Japanese porcelain vase, tall baluster shape vase featuring…

Japanese Porcelain Vase with Catfish and Plant Decorations

Japanese porcelain vase, tall baluster shape vase featuring catfish and plant life decorations, six character mark to base, height 38 cm

Satsuma pair of pedestal vases surround to the body with geisha,…

Satsuma Geisha Pedestal Vases

Satsuma pair of pedestal vases surround to the body with geisha, gilded chrysanthenem to the top & flowers to the base. Signed to the base. Condition good, minor age related ware. Height 14.8 cm

Pair of Satsuma pottery vases, finely worked in various panels,…

Pair of Satsuma Pottery Vases with Wooden Stands

Pair of Satsuma pottery vases, finely worked in various panels, of baluster shape, wooden stands, signed to base, approx 20.5 cm high (2)

Satsuma moon flask vase converted to a lamp, with two Japanese…

Satsuma Moon Flask Vase Lamp with Foo Dog Handles

Satsuma moon flask vase converted to a lamp, with two Japanese Foo dog handles, fine single hair brush gilded paint work throughout, both sides with all over floral design & two panels of pagoda scenes. Height 42.5 cm

Large and impressive Japanese pottery vase, yellow ground with…

Japanese Relief Pottery Vase, 19th Century

Large and impressive Japanese pottery vase, yellow ground with scenes in relief, 19th century, ht 71.5 cm

Meiji period Satsuma x 2 a two-panel squat vase with handles…

Meiji Satsuma Vases with Geisha Scenes

Meiji period Satsuma x 2 a two-panel squat vase with handles and a tall vase having decoration of geisha scenes. Both late Meiji period. The tall vase 25 cm.

Satsuma one-thousand faces pair of vases with scenes of elders…

Satsuma Elder Dragon Vases

Satsuma one-thousand faces pair of vases with scenes of elders & dragons, signed to base. Height 18.5 cm

Good Japanese Satsuma 'Geisha' vase on timber stand, brown…

Japanese Satsuma Geisha Vase on Timber Stand

Good Japanese Satsuma 'Geisha' vase on timber stand, brown stamp to base, height 17 cm approx

A Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vase, 20th century, the bulbous,…

Fukagawa Porcelain Vase with Hydrangeas and Plovers

A Japanese Fukagawa porcelain vase, 20th century, the bulbous, ovoid form is very finely decorated in underglaze blue & pink hydrangeas, plovers resting on branches, four character underglaze blue mark to base. Height 31.5 cm

A pair of Satsuma vases, later Meiji period (1868-1912), the…

Satsuma Jewelled Vases

A pair of Satsuma vases, later Meiji period (1868-1912), the baluster shaped vases with waisted necks richly decorated throughout with applied and jewelled figures and deities in high relief, with textured enamels and gilding in a deep red, green and…

Fukagawa Japanese vase, c. 1920 of baluster form, with blue…

Fukagawa Japanese Peony Vase

Fukagawa Japanese vase, c. 1920 of baluster form, with blue peonies on red ground, painted Fukagawa mark to base. Height 32 cm

A Japanese Satsuma vase of baluster form with landscape and…

Japanese Satsuma Wisteria Landscape Vase

A Japanese Satsuma vase of baluster form with landscape and wisteria. 16 cm high

A large Japanese Imari vase, the fluted ovoid body with trumpet…

Floral Imari Vase - 46.5 cm

A large Japanese Imari vase, the fluted ovoid body with trumpet mouth, decorated with a profusion of floral and brocade designs. Height 46.5 cm

A pair of antique Japanese shippo vases featuring enamelled…

Enamelled Ho-Ho Birds and Butterflies: Antique Japanese Shippo Vases

A pair of antique Japanese shippo vases featuring enamelled ho-ho birds and butterflies on a tree bark effect ceramic ground, height 24 cm

Satsuma vase decorated with twin panels depicting Samurai on…

Samurai and Village Landscape Satsuma Vase

Satsuma vase decorated with twin panels depicting Samurai on horseback and a village landscape. Meiji period, 15 cm high.

A finely decorated Japanese Satsuma vase by Koyamo Nanpo…

Gilt-edged Satsuma vase with garden and ladies decoration

A finely decorated Japanese Satsuma vase by Koyamo Nanpo decorated with panels of garden and ladies in an outdoor setting. The borders, rim and base decorated in gilt, with mon for Koyamo Nanpo to base. Height 16 cm

A Japanese celadon vase, squat ovoid, decorated in underglaze…

Japanese Celadon Fish Vase

A Japanese celadon vase, squat ovoid, decorated in underglaze blue and iron red enamel with three fish. Four character mark around a square fret symbol. Height 21.5 cm.

Japanese Satsuma vase, probably Meiji to Taisho period.…

Japanese Satsuma Dragon Vase with Gilt Highlights

Japanese Satsuma vase, probably Meiji to Taisho period. Traditional decoration of figures & dragon. Gilt highlights. Incised mark to base. Height 24 cm