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...

2,099 items found, 1249-1344 shown:

These items have been sold, and the description, image and price are for reference purposes only.

If you are seeking to purchase similar items CLICK HERE to view 1 similar items being offered for sale by dealers at our AntiquesPlus site.

You can reduce the number of items displayed by entering a keyword that must be included in the description of the item.

OR

You can restrict the number of items to those sold in recent years. Select which years:

Four Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa…

Japanese Ikebana Vases from Showa Period

Four Ikebana vases, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, porcelaneous stoneware, black and red glaze, artist's stamps impressed to undersides (4), approx. height 42 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection,…

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa…

Japanese Ikebana Vase with Drip Glaze, Showa Period

Large Ikebana vase, Japanese studio pottery school, Showa Period, hand built vase of rectangular shape with matte grey and turquoise drip glaze (A/F), height 32 cm, length 43 cm. Provenance: Collection of the Late Norman Sparnon OAM. Private Collection,…

Satsuma squat form lidded pot decorated with panels of geisha,…

Satsuma Geisha Lidded Pot with Bamboo Handle

Satsuma squat form lidded pot decorated with panels of geisha, signed to the base, with a bamboo swing handle. Condition fair, general crazing, restored spout. Diameter 15 cm

Satsuma cherry blossom squat vase by Koshida on a cobalt ground,…

Satsuma Cherry Blossom Vase with Gilt Highlights

Satsuma cherry blossom squat vase by Koshida on a cobalt ground, with an ivory coloured central band, painted with gilt highlights. Signed to the base. Condition good, expected crazing. Height 12 cm

Satsuma Autumn landscape vase by Koshida on a cobalt ground,…

Koshida Satsuma Autumn Landscape Vase

Satsuma Autumn landscape vase by Koshida on a cobalt ground, with an ivory coloured central band, painted with gilt highlights. Signed to the base. Condition good, expected crazing. Height 18.2 cm

Noritake, a porcelain figure of a kangaroo and joey, 20th…

Noritake Kangaroo and Joey Porcelain Figure

Noritake, a porcelain figure of a kangaroo and joey, 20th century, stamped: Noritake Studio Collection, 19 cm high

Pair of Japanese Imperial Satsuma Thousand Flower vases, reign…

Japanese Imperial Satsuma Thousand Flower Vases with Provenance

Pair of Japanese Imperial Satsuma Thousand Flower vases, reign marks to base, 21 cm high. Provenance: the Japanese government presented these vases to General McArthur who gave them to the Australian Colonel Mullely, who was his Chief of Staff, in…

Japanese Imari vase, 14 cm high

Japanese Imari Vase: 14cm of Elegant Beauty

Japanese Imari vase, 14 cm high

Japanese Imari vase, 20.5 cm high

Imari Vase: Japanese Ceramic Art, 20.5 cm High

Japanese Imari vase, 20.5 cm high

Large superb Japanese Satsuma vase, decorated with figural…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Figural Scene

Large superb Japanese Satsuma vase, decorated with figural groups in traditional scene, on cobalt blue with gilt overlay background, 51.5 cm high, on rosewood stand

Antique Japanese Imari vase converted to lamp, with French…

Japanese Imari Vase Lamp with French Mounts

Antique Japanese Imari vase converted to lamp, with French mounts, 30 cm high

Pair of old Satsuma vases converted into lamps, each approx 42…

Satsuma Vase Lamps - Vintage Pair, 42cm High

Pair of old Satsuma vases converted into lamps, each approx 42 cm high, (2)

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

Six Satsuma dishes, 9 cm diameter approx.

Set of Six Satsuma Dishes, 9cm Diameter

Six Satsuma dishes, 9 cm diameter approx.

Large Satsuma Buddha on a timber stand, 29 cm high, as inspected

Satsuma Buddha on Timber Stand - 29cm

Large Satsuma Buddha on a timber stand, 29 cm high, as inspected

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

Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases with geisha decorations

Geisha-adorned Satsuma Vases

Pair of Japanese Satsuma vases with geisha decorations

A pair of Japanese porcelain vases, 20th century, 31 cm high

Japanese porcelain vases, 20th century, 31 cm high

A pair of Japanese porcelain vases, 20th century, 31 cm high

Japanese Satsuma cup and saucer, with hand painted gilded…

Gilded Satsuma Cup and Saucer with Butterfly Design

Japanese Satsuma cup and saucer, with hand painted gilded butterflies, floral and foliage decoration, 5 cm high & 11.8 cm diameter

Japanese Satsuma 2 handle vase, with hand painted decoration,…

Japanese Satsuma Hand Painted Vase with 2 Handles

Japanese Satsuma 2 handle vase, with hand painted decoration, 11.7 cm high

Japanese Satsuma thousand faces vase, hand painted with scenes…

Hand-painted Satsuma Thousand Faces Vase

Japanese Satsuma thousand faces vase, hand painted with scenes of men in traditional dress, 12.5 cm high

Japanese Satsuma hand painted vase, with gilt floral decoration,…

Japanese Satsuma Gilt Floral Vase - 9.5 cm

Japanese Satsuma hand painted vase, with gilt floral decoration, 9.5 cm high

Pair of Japanese Satsuma 1000 faces vases, 31 cm high

Japanese Satsuma 1000 Faces Vases, 31 cm High Pair

Pair of Japanese Satsuma 1000 faces vases, 31 cm high

Japanese Tamba ware pottery vase, of ribbed ovoid form, approx…

Tamba Ware Ribbed Vase - 47cm

Japanese Tamba ware pottery vase, of ribbed ovoid form, approx 47 cm high

A Japanese Imari bottle vase with cover, Meiji period, late…

Meiji Imari Bottle Vase with Cover

A Japanese Imari bottle vase with cover, Meiji period, late 19th century, the vase with prunus blossom branches and flowers to the body below a scalloped collar with alternate blue and iron red panels, floral decoration to the neck, with a flat topped…

A Japanese Bizen pottery group figure, with typical glaze,…

Bizen Pottery Figure: Seated Man with Boy

A Japanese Bizen pottery group figure, with typical glaze, depicting a seated man with boy figure over hi shoulder, 19 cm high

A Japanese Indigo blue cotton Kimono, circa 1960, the ankle…

Ikat Japanese Indigo Kimono, 1960

A Japanese Indigo blue cotton Kimono, circa 1960, the ankle length robe is made in the ikat tradition

A Japanese octagonal shaped porcelain dish with transfer print.…

Japanese Octagonal Porcelain Dish with Transfer Print

A Japanese octagonal shaped porcelain dish with transfer print. Provenance: The private collection of an Eastern suburbs gentleman. Length 33 cm. Width 28 cm

A Japanese Studio ceramic Ikebana dish, 10 x 38 x 14 cm

Japanese Studio Ceramic Ikebana Dish

A Japanese Studio ceramic Ikebana dish, 10 x 38 x 14 cm

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

Japanese Koshida Satsuma specimen vase, hand painted with…

Hand-painted Koshida Satsuma vase with floral gilt decoration

Japanese Koshida Satsuma specimen vase, hand painted with floral gilt decoration, 8.9 cm high

Large Japanese Soko Satsuma vase, with bird & tree decoration,…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Bird and Tree Design

Large Japanese Soko Satsuma vase, with bird & tree decoration, 30.5 cm high

Japanese Satsuma mantle vase, decorated with hand painted…

Hand-painted Satsuma Mantle Vase with Traditional Figures and Bamboo

Japanese Satsuma mantle vase, decorated with hand painted scenes of figures in traditional dress amongst bamboo and flowering plants, 32 cm high

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

Miniature Japanese Satsuma vase, with stamp to base, height 12.…

Japanese Satsuma Miniature Vase with Stamp, 12.5 cm

Miniature Japanese Satsuma vase, with stamp to base, height 12.5 cm approx

Hand painted Japanese ceramic vase, decorated with flowering…

Japanese Butterfly Ceramic Vase

Hand painted Japanese ceramic vase, decorated with flowering plants and butterflies, 14.9 cm high

Pair of antique Japanese ceramic specimen vases, with hand…

Antique Japanese Hand-Painted Ceramic Specimen Vases

Pair of antique Japanese ceramic specimen vases, with hand painted decoration, 14.5 cm high

Antique Japanese pottery vase, decorated on both sides with…

Japanese Pottery Vase with Traditional Dress Figures

Antique Japanese pottery vase, decorated on both sides with figures in traditional dress, 16.5 cm high

Vintage Satsuma fan shape panel, depicting family outing, 12 cm…

Satsuma Family Outing Fan Panel

Vintage Satsuma fan shape panel, depicting family outing, 12 cm long approx

Pair of twin handle vintage Satsuma vases, reign mark to base,…

Vintage Satsuma Twin Handle Vases with Reign Mark

Pair of twin handle vintage Satsuma vases, reign mark to base, 18 cm high

Large Satsuma vase, signed to base, 35.5 cm

Signed Satsuma Vase, 35.5 cm

Large Satsuma vase, signed to base, 35.5 cm

Hiroe Swen vase, slip cast ceramic with bird motif, Japanese /…

Bird Motif Ceramic Vase by Hiroe Swen

Hiroe Swen vase, slip cast ceramic with bird motif, Japanese / Australian, 20 cm high, 27 cm wide, 15 cm deep

A pair of Japanese blue and white square vases with covers,…

Japanese Blue and White Square Vases with Covers

A pair of Japanese blue and white square vases with covers, 18th-19th century, 30.5 cm high

A Kinkozan satsuma beaker vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912),…

Kinkozan Satsuma Vase with Genre Scenes

A Kinkozan satsuma beaker vase, Meiji Period (1868-1912), decorated with ladies and children in the landscape, impressed seal to base, together with a small ovoid satsuma vase with genre scene, gilt seal mark, 30 cm high

Satsuma Tubelined pair of vases each having two panels of…

Satsuma Tubelined Geisha Vases (Pair)

Satsuma Tubelined pair of vases each having two panels of geisha, signed to the base. Condition: good, minor wear to the base. Height 28 cm

Tall Japanese Satsuma vase, height 31 cm

Japanese Satsuma Vase, 31cm Height

Tall Japanese Satsuma vase, height 31 cm

Pair of Japanese Satsuma alter vases mounted on temple shi shi

Japanese Satsuma Vases on Temple Shi Shi Mounts

Pair of Japanese Satsuma alter vases mounted on temple shi shi

19th century milk glass mantel vase with fine Japanese…

Japanese Decorated Milk Glass Mantel Vase

19th century milk glass mantel vase with fine Japanese decoration

Miniature Japanese Satsuma vase. Court scenes in two cartouches,…

Satsuma Court Scene Vase with Gilt Highlights

Miniature Japanese Satsuma vase. Court scenes in two cartouches, gilt highlights. Red mark to base.

Japanese ceramic vase. Blue glazed. Embossed dragon decoration.…

Blue Dragon Ceramic Vase

Japanese ceramic vase. Blue glazed. Embossed dragon decoration. Marked to base.

Japanese Satsuma vase. Ladies in garden decoration. Red mark to…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Garden Ladies Decoration

Japanese Satsuma vase. Ladies in garden decoration. Red mark to base.

Takekoshi, Kenzo (Japanese 1888-1981) (2) etc'A Chinese Doorway.…

Etchings by Takekoshi Kenzo: Chinese Doorway, Urbino, Untitled

Takekoshi, Kenzo (Japanese 1888-1981) (2) etc'A Chinese Doorway.' (25.50 x 12.50 cm) ; 'Urbino' (24 x 26.5 cm) ; & 1 other untitled & unsigned (30 x 20 cm) . Etching (3)

A pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases, circa 1920's, the baluster vases…

Kyoto Satsuma Moriage Enamel Vases

A pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases, circa 1920's, the baluster vases with trumpet necks and lug handles, freely decorated in muted tones with a figural scene and flora, with moriage enamel decoration in white and gilt; typical two character mark underside.…

Large blue and white Japanese vase, height 30 cm approx

Blue and White Japanese Vase - 30 cm Height

Large blue and white Japanese vase, height 30 cm approx

Vintage Japanese round Satsuma buckle

Japanese Satsuma Round Buckle - Vintage

Vintage Japanese round Satsuma buckle

Vintage Japanese signed Satsuma buckle

Signed Satsuma Buckle from Vintage Japan

Vintage Japanese signed Satsuma buckle

Two similar Chinese Kraak ware dishes, 32 cm diameter

Pair of 32cm Kraak Ware Chinese Dishes

Two similar Chinese Kraak ware dishes, 32 cm diameter

A fine pair of Japanese floor vases, Taisho period, signed…

Japanese Floor Vases, Taisho Period, Signed Komura, Noritake Ware

A fine pair of Japanese floor vases, Taisho period, signed Komura, possibly early Noritake ware, profusely painted with cartouche of birds and blossoms in pale blue and grey on a geometric patterned ground, marked to base, 78 cm high (2)

A pair of Japanese Arita dishes, late 18th century, each with…

18th Century Japanese Arita Landscape Dishes

A pair of Japanese Arita dishes, late 18th century, each with landscape scene and geometric border, well potted on straight foot with shaped rim, diameter 15 cm

A Japanese Arita dish, late 17th century, underglaze blue…

17th Century Arita Dish with Blue Floral Design

A Japanese Arita dish, late 17th century, underglaze blue floral scene to interior, continuous sweet pea design to exterior, six character underglaze blue mark and ring to base, finely potted with gadrooned rim, 21 cm diameter

A Japanese bronze vase, late Meiji period, with dragon form…

Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon Handles and Blossom Relief

A Japanese bronze vase, late Meiji period, with dragon form handles, birds and blossom in low relief, 31 cm high

A fine early 20th century Japanese Satsuma vase, ovoid form,…

Early 20th Century Satsuma Wisteria Vase

A fine early 20th century Japanese Satsuma vase, ovoid form, restrained painted decoration of Wisteria vines highlighted with butterflies, various encircling bands, gilt enrichments, paint marks and Satsuma mon painted to the base. Height 31 cm

A small fine quality Japanese Satsuma circular dish, with…

Japanese Satsuma Gilded Flower Dish

A small fine quality Japanese Satsuma circular dish, with shaped rim and richly gilded flower and butterfly decoration. Seal mark. Diameter 12 cm

A pair of Japanese menuki, designed as two perching ravens.…

Japanese Raven Menuki Pair: Intricate Design, 27mm Length

A pair of Japanese menuki, designed as two perching ravens. Length 27 mm.

Tomimoto Kenkichi, Mashiko stoneware dish, with painted…

Abstract Stoneware Dish by Tomimoto Kenkichi

Tomimoto Kenkichi, Mashiko stoneware dish, with painted abstract decoration. Diameter 31 cm

Satsuma two panel vase on a blue ground with gilded highlights.…

Satsuma Vase with Geisha and Warriors, Gilded Highlights

Satsuma two panel vase on a blue ground with gilded highlights. One panel painted with geisha, the other with warriors. Signed to the base. Condition good, minor paint wear. Height 21.5 cm

Satsuma one-Thousand faces pair of vases with applied dragons &…

Satsuma Dragon Vases with Holy Figures

Satsuma one-Thousand faces pair of vases with applied dragons & hand painted holy men & women, signed to the base. Condition good, expected crazing. Height 22.5 cm

A Japanese Studio twin-handled globular vase, Mon to base, 20th…

Japanese Twin-Handled Vase

A Japanese Studio twin-handled globular vase, Mon to base, 20th century, the handles protrude from the body of the vase in a wave shape. Height 17 cm

A Japanese Jimbari Studio vase, a Pigeon red ground decorated…

Japanese Jimbari Studio Vase with Magnolia Decoration

A Japanese Jimbari Studio vase, a Pigeon red ground decorated with Magnolia, Taisho period, an Ando Jubei mon on the silver metal base rim. Height 22 cm

Japanese vase, signed to the base

Signed Japanese Vase

Japanese vase, signed to the base

A Japanese Satsuma lamp base with shade Meiji period 1868 -…

Meiji Satsuma Lamp with Shade

A Japanese Satsuma lamp base with shade Meiji period 1868 - 1912. Height (with shade)

Round Satsuma buckle with chrysanthemum

Chrysanthemum Satsuma Buckle

Round Satsuma buckle with chrysanthemum

Pair of satsuma buckles

Satsuma Buckle Pair

Pair of satsuma buckles

Pair of vintage Satsuma vases with figural decoration, height…

Vintage Satsuma Figural Vases, 18 cm Height

Pair of vintage Satsuma vases with figural decoration, height 18 cm approx

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

A quality large Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, ovoid form…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Deity and Samurai Decoration

A quality large Japanese Meiji period Satsuma vase, ovoid form with a wide band of encircling figure decoration including various noted deities, Geisha with a floral basket and Samurai Warrior figure, ornate gilt enrichments including an encircling band…

A Japanese Arita blue and white dish, Meiji period, painted and…

Arita Blue and White Dish with Lotus and Symbols

A Japanese Arita blue and white dish, Meiji period, painted and moulded with stylised lotus sides, the centre with auspicious symbols, diameter 20 cm

A large Japanese Imari dish, Meiji period, decorated with…

Meiji Imari Dish with Phoenix and Birds

A large Japanese Imari dish, Meiji period, decorated with panels of phoenix and long tailed birds on blossoming sprays, impressed mark to the base, diameter 30 cm

A large Japanese Arita blue and white dish, 19th century,…

Arita Blue and White Kraak Style Dish with Shishi Lion

A large Japanese Arita blue and white dish, 19th century, painted in Kraak style with a Shishi lion and cub to the centre, surrounded by panels of insects and flowers, diameter 30 cm

A large Japanese Arita blue and white dish, 19th century,…

Arita Blue and White Kraak Style Dish

A large Japanese Arita blue and white dish, 19th century, decorated in Kraak style with long tailed birds amongst peony, surrounded by panels with other flowers and auspicious symbols, diameter 31 cm

A large Japanese Arita blue and white dish, Edo period,…

Arita Blue and White Kraak Style Dish

A large Japanese Arita blue and white dish, Edo period, decorated in Kraak style, the centre with pomegranate and peony sprays issuing from a vase, the rim with alternating panels of peony, pomegranate, kiku and other flowers, diameter 42 cm

A large Japanese Arita blue and white dish, Edo period,…

Japanese Kraak-style Blue and White Dish, Edo Period

A large Japanese Arita blue and white dish, Edo period, decorated in Kraak style with pomegranate and finger citron branches to the centre surrounded by panels of peonies and auspicious symbols, diameter 42 cm

A Japanese Satsuma style porcelain vase, of baluster form…

Satsuma Style Scholar Vase with Cherry Blossom

A Japanese Satsuma style porcelain vase, of baluster form depicting a scholar under a cherry blossom tree. 19th century. Height 25 cm

Large antique Satsuma vase, 44 cm high

Antique Satsuma Vase - 44cm Height

Large antique Satsuma vase, 44 cm high

Large antique Satsuma vase, 47 cm high

Antique Satsuma Vase - 47 cm High

Large antique Satsuma vase, 47 cm high

Small Satsuma porcelain vase, with chrysanthemum and floral…

Chrysanthemum Satsuma Vase - Floral Decoration - 12cm

Small Satsuma porcelain vase, with chrysanthemum and floral decoration 12 cm high

Large Japanese Imari vase, as inspected, 36 cm high approx.

Japanese Imari Vase, 36 cm High

Large Japanese Imari vase, as inspected, 36 cm high approx.

Noritake seven piece fruit set with gilding

Noritake Gilded Fruit Set - 7 Pieces

Noritake seven piece fruit set with gilding

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.

A pair of impressive Japanese, Meiji period, circa 1890, blue…

Meiji Period Blue and White Peony Pots

A pair of impressive Japanese, Meiji period, circa 1890, blue and white hand blown pots, with painted peonies and a shaped lattice border, 93 cm high.

A Japanese porcelain seven piece hors d'oeuvres set, circa 1830,…

Japanese Porcelain Hors d'Oeuvres Set, 1830

A Japanese porcelain seven piece hors d'oeuvres set, circa 1830, iron red, cobalt blue, enameled green and gold decoration of 'Pronk' ship design in reserves in elaborate broad-scale trellis with floral reserves and European figures, six shaped, foiled…

Two Japanese Indigo blue Noren fabric door flaps, each with…

Japanese Indigo Noren Door Flaps with Auspicious Symbols

Two Japanese Indigo blue Noren fabric door flaps, each with mons & auspicious symbols, Meiji period [1868-1912], one with a vertical split from bottom to nearly the top, a red knot, in shades of blue, the other four panel noren with the splits hand…

A Japanese Satsuma vase, fine crackle & gilt glaze, Satsuma Mon…

Taisho Satsuma Vase with Arhats

A Japanese Satsuma vase, fine crackle & gilt glaze, Satsuma Mon to base, Taisho period, the globular shaped vase with a short neck, painted with the eighteen arhats. Height 19 cm

A Japanese Sumida pottery vase, Meiji period, circa 1900. the…

Sumida Pottery Vase with Animated Figures

A Japanese Sumida pottery vase, Meiji period, circa 1900. the ovoid pot with a broad neck and lug handles, with animated applied figures to the red unglazed cartouches, with mottled black blue and cream glaze to the upper body and sides; apparently…

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