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 'Thousand faces' vase, signed base, 15.5 cm high approx.

Signed Satsuma Vase with Intricate Thousand Faces Design

Satsuma 'Thousand faces' vase, signed base, 15.5 cm high approx.

Japanese Satsuma vase, with bird & floral decoration, 18.5 cm…

Satsuma Bird & Floral Vase

Japanese Satsuma vase, with bird & floral decoration, 18.5 cm high approx.

A Japanese bottle vase with a crackle celadon glaze & gilt rim,…

Crackle Celadon Vase with Gilt Rim

A Japanese bottle vase with a crackle celadon glaze & gilt rim, the bulbous body below an elegant long neck. Height 17.5 cm

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 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…

Satsuma trumpet shaped pair of vases each decorated with two…

Satsuma Peacock and Crane Vases

Satsuma trumpet shaped pair of vases each decorated with two panels of peacocks under a cherry blossom & cranes amongst bamboo, on a blue gilt ground, standing on three bamboo form feet. Signed to the base. Condition: good, minor paint wear. Height 22 cm

A Japanese cloisonne enamel silver rim vase, Showa period,…

Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Plum Blossom Vase

A Japanese cloisonne enamel silver rim vase, Showa period, decorated with plum blossoms against a red ground, signed 'Japan' and 'M' mark to the base. Height 18 cm

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…

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 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 Satsuma vase with bird and floral decoration, stamped…

Satsuma Bird and Floral Vase

Japanese Satsuma vase with bird and floral decoration, stamped to base, height 20 cm approx

A superb Satsuma floral design vase. 10 cm high.

Exquisite Satsuma Floral Vase - 10cm

A superb Satsuma floral design vase. 10 cm high.

Satsuma hexagonal form vase, flower and bird decorated panels,…

Satsuma vase with bird and flower decoration

Satsuma hexagonal form vase, flower and bird decorated panels, gilt decoration on a dark blue ground, signed to base, approx 15 cm high

A Japanese Imari 19th century vase of baluster form with orange…

Imari Dog of FO Vase, 19th Century

A Japanese Imari 19th century vase of baluster form with orange and blue decoration with Dog of FO handles. 37 cm high

Japanese Satsuma bottle vase with stopper

Satsuma Bottle Vase with Stopper

Japanese Satsuma bottle vase with stopper

Large Satsuma vase

Grand Satsuma Vase

Large Satsuma vase

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

Vintage Satsuma vase, approx 13 cm high

Vintage Satsuma Vase - 13 cm Height

Vintage Satsuma vase, approx 13 cm high

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 pair of signed Satsuma vases, late Meiji to Taisho period,…

Signed Satsuma Vases with Thousand Flower Design

A pair of signed Satsuma vases, late Meiji to Taisho period, early 20th century, the small ovoid form vases with waisted necks and footrims, decorated throughout with a 'Thousand Flower' design in bright red, white, puce, blue and apple green colours with…

A signed Satsuma vase, early 20th century, the ovoid vase with…

Moriage Satsuma Vase with Dragon and Figures

A signed Satsuma vase, early 20th century, the ovoid vase with a wide waisted neck, having an applied trailing moriage enamel dragon and decorated throughout with myriad figures engaged in narratives in a landscape setting, in red brown colours with green…

A Japanese porcelain vase, mid to later 20th century, the…

Japanese Porcelain Vase with White Cranes and Mt. Fuji Mark

A Japanese porcelain vase, mid to later 20th century, the slender baluster vase decorated with white cranes upon a cobalt ground; with mark similar to Fukagawa, pictorial mark of Mt Fuji with stream and characters. Height 28 cm.

A Japanese Sumida pottery vase, circa 1920s, the tapering vase…

Sumida Pottery Vase with Male Figure and Mottled Glaze

A Japanese Sumida pottery vase, circa 1920s, the tapering vase with applied ring handles and a seated male figure to the ribbed body, the upper body and sides with a thick black brown to blue and white mottled glaze; unmarked. Height 20.5 cm.

A pair plus one other antique Satsuma vases, Meiji period,…

Meiji Satsuma Vases with Figural Narratives

A pair plus one other antique Satsuma vases, Meiji period, 1865-1912, the baluster earthenware vases, each with waisted necks and decorated in pale salmon, lemon, green and grey blue colours with iron red and gilt highlights, with asymmetric patterned…

Satsuma Samurai vase decorated with samurai scenes to each side,…

Satsuma Samurai Vase with Gilt Detail

Satsuma Samurai vase decorated with samurai scenes to each side, on a ground with finely decorated repeating motifs with gilt detail. Condition good, some expected crazing throughout. Height 30.5 cm

A pair of Satsuma vases, clear gilt mark to base, each panel of…

Satsuma Mirror Pair Vases, Gilt Mark, 13cm Height

A pair of Satsuma vases, clear gilt mark to base, each panel of the mirror pair are finely painted on blue ground, condition: two small chips, one to mouth rim the other to shoulder., height 13 cm

An unusual pair of narrow-waisted Imari vases, Meiji period, 19…

Narrow-waisted Imari Vases, Meiji Period

An unusual pair of narrow-waisted Imari vases, Meiji period, 19 th century. Each one with various shaped panels in underglaze blue, enamels and gilt, 39.5 cm x 14 cm

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

Meiji Satsuma Dragon Vases

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, Meiji period, late 19th century. Each decorated with painted flowers, the middle section painted in gold with two dragons chasing flaming pearl, signed 'Dainihon Taizen sei' to the base., 39 cm high

Large antique Japanese vase, 47 cm high approx., as inspected

Antique Japanese Vase - 47 cm

Large antique Japanese vase, 47 cm high approx., as inspected

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 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 Meiji period vases, signed Ryozan. Handpainted in…

Meiji Ryozan Signed Garden Scene Vases

A pair of Meiji period vases, signed Ryozan. Handpainted in gold & enamel with a garden scene. Height 18 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 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 Japanese dragon decorated vase, early 20th century. 44 cm

Japanese Dragon Vase, Early 20th Century

A Japanese dragon decorated vase, early 20th century. 44 cm

A Noritake hand painted vase with iris decoration, signed by S…

Hand-painted Noritake vase with Iris by S. Kimura

A Noritake hand painted vase with iris decoration, signed by S Kimura. Height 33 cm

Large Japanese vase with raised blossom decoration on a black…

Japanese Blossom Vase

Large Japanese vase with raised blossom decoration on a black ground, factory mark to base, 32 cm high approx.

Pair of good Japanese Satsuma vases cobalt blue with bird and…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Bird and Floral Decorations

Pair of good Japanese Satsuma vases cobalt blue with bird and floral decoration, on 3 bamboo feet, brown stamp to base, height 22 cm approx

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

Pair of good Japanese Satsuma vases, stamped to base, height 15…

Japanese Satsuma Vases - Pair, Stamped, 15cm Height

Pair of good Japanese Satsuma vases, stamped to base, height 15 cm approx

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

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

Japanese Satsuma 'bridge scene' vase on carved timber stand,…

Japanese Satsuma Bridge Vase on Carved Stand

Japanese Satsuma 'bridge scene' vase on carved timber stand, black seal to base, height 28.5 cm approx

Satsuma pair of cylindrical vases of fine detail, depicting…

Satsuma Geisha and Western-Inspired Vases

Satsuma pair of cylindrical vases of fine detail, depicting geisha, military & gentlemen of Western influence, unsigned. Condition good to fair, restoration to one base, minor paint wear. Height 11 cm

A Japanese yellow ground porcelain slender vase, 25 cm high

Japanese Yellow Porcelain Vase (25cm)

A Japanese yellow ground porcelain slender vase, 25 cm high

A Japanese Imari bottle vase and cover, 19th century, 35 cm high

19th Century Japanese Imari Bottle Vase and Cover

A Japanese Imari bottle vase and cover, 19th century, 35 cm high

A Japanese Imari bottle vase, 19th century, 46 cm high

19th Century Japanese Imari Bottle Vase (46cm)

A Japanese Imari bottle vase, 19th century, 46 cm high

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

A Japanese metal vase, Meiji period. With a chrysanthemum and…

Meiji Metal Vase with Chrysanthemum and Plover Design

A Japanese metal vase, Meiji period. With a chrysanthemum and plover, two character signiature. Height 24 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 Ogurisu vase having finely painted gilt floral detail…

Satsuma Ogurisu Vase with Gilt Floral Detail and Panels

Satsuma Ogurisu vase having finely painted gilt floral detail to the neck & two panels to the body, one of geisha at leisure, the other of a landscape pagoda scene. Both panels flanked by Japanese wisteria trees, with the tapered base painted with flowers…

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 Kizan vase decorated with figures of geisha, with…

Satsuma Geisha Vase with Floral Banding

Satsuma Kizan vase decorated with figures of geisha, with floral banding to the top, signed to the base. Condition good, expected crazing & age related wear to the base. Height 24.5 cm

Large Japanese white porcelain vase 47 cm high approx.

Japanese White Porcelain Vase - 47cm Height

Large Japanese white porcelain vase 47 cm high approx.

Japanese Satsuma vase 15 cm high approx, repair to rim

Repaired Satsuma Vase

Japanese Satsuma vase 15 cm high approx, repair to rim

Japanese Imari vase 21 cm high

21cm Japanese Imari Vase

Japanese Imari vase 21 cm high

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.

Vintage Japanese Satsuma vase on matching stand, 14 cm high…

Japanese Satsuma Vase on Matching Stand

Vintage Japanese Satsuma vase on matching stand, 14 cm high including stand approx.

Satsuma vase in the form of a pail

Satsuma Pail Vase

Satsuma vase in the form of a pail

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

Two Satsuma lidded vases, one decorated with chrysanthemum and…

Satsuma Vases: Chrysanthemum & Wisteria Design (Set of 2)

Two Satsuma lidded vases, one decorated with chrysanthemum and the smaller one with wisteria, approx 25 cm high & shorter (2)

Pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji Period, 1868-1911 Baluster form…

Meiji Satsuma Warrior Vases

Pair of Satsuma vases, Meiji Period, 1868-1911 Baluster form with flared form painted with warriors. 65 cm high

Japanese oversized pair of export ware floor vases in two…

Japanese Export Floor Vases with Timber Stands

Japanese oversized pair of export ware floor vases in two sections, with timber stands. Condition good, firing cracks to base, loss to the underside of one

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

Satsuma four sided vase painted with a court scene. Condition…

Satsuma Court Scene Vase, 32cm

Satsuma four sided vase painted with a court scene. Condition good, minor paint losses to the gilding, expected crazing. Height 32 cm

Satsuma Autumn bud vase decorated with pheasants. Condition…

Satsuma Pheasant Bud Vase

Satsuma Autumn bud vase decorated with pheasants. Condition good, wear to the base, expected crazing. Height 15 cm

Vase. 'Satsuma' Japanese exportware. Height 38 cm (a/f: minor)

Japanese Satsuma Vase, 38cm Height

Vase. 'Satsuma' Japanese exportware. Height 38 cm (a/f: minor)

Vase. Mid 20th century Japanese porcelain Mt. Fuji ware. Height…

Mt. Fuji Porcelain Vase

Vase. Mid 20th century Japanese porcelain Mt. Fuji ware. Height 22 cm

Large Japanese vase with yellow ground

Yellow Japanese Vase

Large Japanese vase with yellow ground

Japanese vase with gilt wash, temple dog, signed

Gilt Temple Dog Vase by Signed Japanese Artist

Japanese vase with gilt wash, temple dog, signed

Five various small china & porcelain items. 3 Royal Doulton…

Assorted China and Porcelain Collection

Five various small china & porcelain items. 3 Royal Doulton Series ware Dutch figures; faience jug; & Satsuma specimen vase. Height 8.5 cm (jug)

Pair early Satsuma vases. Signed to bases. Height 25 cm

Signed Pair of Satsuma Vases - 25cm Height

Pair early Satsuma vases. Signed to bases. Height 25 cm

Early Japanese Satsuma blue vase. Scenes of figures in a…

Satsuma Blue Vase with Figures and Birds

Early Japanese Satsuma blue vase. Scenes of figures in a landscape, & birds & blossoms. Some wear to the gilt. Includes plinth. Height 15.5 cm (vase)

Two early Satsuma items. Vase, & footed bowl (no lid to same).…

Early Satsuma Vase and Footed Bowl Set

Two early Satsuma items. Vase, & footed bowl (no lid to same). Height 21 cm (vase) & 12 cm (bowl)

Satsuma Bizan vase ofg tapered form & painted with all over…

Satsuma Chrysanthemum Vase

Satsuma Bizan vase ofg tapered form & painted with all over chrysanthenum motifs, signed to the base. Condition good, minor wear to the base. Height 21.5 cm

Satsuma vase, approx 8 cm high

Small Satsuma Vase

Satsuma vase, approx 8 cm high

A 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase on stand, Meiji period…

Meiji Satsuma Vase on Stand, 19th Century Japan

A 19th century Japanese Satsuma vase on stand, Meiji period (1868-1912), C. 1890, the brocade decoration formed and painted, redolant of material, housed on wooden stand, 25.7 cm high, stand not measured

A substantial Japanese Satsuma vase and cover, Meiji period, C.…

Meiji Period Satsuma Vase with Buddhist Arhats and Shishi Finial

A substantial Japanese Satsuma vase and cover, Meiji period, C.1890, the main design of Buddhist arhats with side adornments of porcelain modelled ties in gilt gold and the base decorated with roundels, the lid decorated with a Shishi (Fo-dog) finial,…

A Japanese covered earthenware vase. Showa period, mid 20th…

Japanese Moriage Enamel Vase with Temple Dog Finial

A Japanese covered earthenware vase. Showa period, mid 20th century, the ovoid pot with a broad neck and ruffled rim, raised on three scrolling feet, with bracket handles with ribbon motifs and a domed lid with temple dog finial, decorated in deep bottle…

Antique Japanese Imari vase, mounted with later French handles…

Japanese Imari Vase with French Mounts

Antique Japanese Imari vase, mounted with later French handles & base mounts, approx 23 cm high, 20 cm wide

A Japanese Satsuma meiji period vase with blue butterflies and…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Blue Butterflies and Florals

A Japanese Satsuma meiji period vase with blue butterflies and florals on a cream ground. Enamel gilt borders. Height 18 cm

Japanese Imari vase & bowl

Japanese Imari Vase and Bowl Set

Japanese Imari vase & bowl

Satsuma vase on a blue ground decorated with peacocks amongst…

Satsuma Peacock Vase with Cherry Blossom Landscape

Satsuma vase on a blue ground decorated with peacocks amongst cherry blossom & chrysanthemum landscape band, character signature to the base. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 15.5 cm

Satsuma pair of vases on a deep blue ground, painted with gilt…

Satsuma Pagoda Vases with Gilt Highlights

Satsuma pair of vases on a deep blue ground, painted with gilt highlights depicting a landscape pagoda scene. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 15.5 cm

Satsuma pair of vases on a blue ground with a landscape pagonda…

Satsuma Landscape Pagoda Vases

Satsuma pair of vases on a blue ground with a landscape pagonda scene band, character signature to the base. Condition good, minor age related wear. Height 18.5 cm

A Japanese contemporary vase, porcelain with glaze, with base,…

Japanese Porcelain Vase with Glaze (33cm)

A Japanese contemporary vase, porcelain with glaze, with base, height 33 cm

A pair of Chrysanthemum Satsuma vases, with gilt detailing.…

Gilt Chrysanthemum Satsuma Vases (40cm)

A pair of Chrysanthemum Satsuma vases, with gilt detailing. Height 40 cm

A Satsuma vase, diamond shaped with lid. Height 7 cm

Satsuma Diamond Vase with Lid - 7cm

A Satsuma vase, diamond shaped with lid. Height 7 cm

A pair of Satsuma vases, baluster shaped body decorated with a…

Satsuma Vases with Mountain Village and Bamboo Design

A pair of Satsuma vases, baluster shaped body decorated with a village among the mountains and giant bamboo to the reverse. Height 19.7 cm

A Satsuma mantel vase, early 20th century. 29.5 cm

Early 20th Century Satsuma Mantel Vase (9 words)

A Satsuma mantel vase, early 20th century. 29.5 cm

A Satsuma vase, Japanese, Meiji period. 15 cm

Meiji Satsuma Vase: Japanese Ceramic Art

A Satsuma vase, Japanese, Meiji period. 15 cm

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 satsuma vase lamp with shade

Japanese Satsuma Vase Lamp with Shade

A Japanese satsuma vase lamp with shade

A Japanese porcelain vase, 20th century. 46 cm high

Japanese Porcelain Vase, 20th Century, 46 cm

A Japanese porcelain vase, 20th century. 46 cm high

A Japanese blue and white porcelain vase, 20th century. 46 cm…

Japanese Blue and White Porcelain Vase, 20th Century

A Japanese blue and white porcelain vase, 20th century. 46 cm high