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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Small Japanese stoneware flask vase, with leaf design. Height…

Japanese Stoneware Leaf Flask Vase

Small Japanese stoneware flask vase, with leaf design. Height 14 cm

Japanese tenmoku globular ribbed vase, with indented side,…

Japanese Tenmoku Ribbed Vase, Signed, 21.5 cm

Japanese tenmoku globular ribbed vase, with indented side, signed. Height 21.5 cm. Provenance: collection of John & Marguerite Scott.

Small Japanese porcelain vase, with splashed copper red glaze,…

Japanese Copper Red Porcelain Vase, Signed

Small Japanese porcelain vase, with splashed copper red glaze, signed. Height 16 cm. Provenance: collection of John & Marguerite Scott

Two matched Japanese blue and white pierced vases. Height 9 cm…

Matched Japanese Blue and White Vases with Pierced Design

Two matched Japanese blue and white pierced vases. Height 9 cm max

A Satsuma porcelain vase, tapered cylindrical, millefiore…

Gilt-Enhanced Satsuma Millefiore Vase - 21cm Height

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

Collection of antique porcelain lids, Satsuma vases & other…

Antique Porcelain & Satsuma Collection, 19 cm and under

Collection of antique porcelain lids, Satsuma vases & other pieces, 19 cm highand shorter

Taisho Satsuma vase with a colourful procession of Bijins,…

Taisho Satsuma Bijin Procession Vase

Taisho Satsuma vase with a colourful procession of Bijins, signed to base. Height 24.5 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

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

A Japanese Imari baluster vase. Height 25 cm. Diameter 16.5 cm

Japanese Imari Baluster Vase, 25cm

A Japanese Imari baluster vase. Height 25 cm. Diameter 16.5 cm

A good quality Japanese Satsuma vase signed to base. Height 24…

Signed Japanese Satsuma Vase - 24cm Height

A good quality Japanese Satsuma vase signed to base. Height 24 cm

Set of Japanese Imari graduated fish dishes with Koransha mark…

Japanese Imari Fish Dishes with Koransha Mark

Set of Japanese Imari graduated fish dishes with Koransha mark (smallest A/F)

Japanese Satsuma small dish

Mini Satsuma Dish

Japanese Satsuma small dish

Japanese Satsuma porcelain lidded urn, decorated with scene of…

Satsuma porcelain urn with peacock and birds decoration

Japanese Satsuma porcelain lidded urn, decorated with scene of a peacock and other birds amongst a flowering tree and other plants, 26 cm high approx

Two Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases, decorated all way around…

Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Vases with Lakeside Village Scene

Two Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases, decorated all way around with village by lake side scene, 21 cm high approx

Two Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases, decorated with scene of…

Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Vases with Bamboo and Gilding

Two Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases, decorated with scene of people and bamboo (all way around), and detailed gilding, 15 cm high approx

Japanese polychrome porcelain vase, 30 cm high approx.

Japanese Polychrome Porcelain Vase - 30cm Height

Japanese polychrome porcelain vase, 30 cm high approx.

Pair of antique decorative Japanese Imari vases, on gilt metal…

Antique Japanese Imari Vases on Gilt Stands (No Water)

Pair of antique decorative Japanese Imari vases, on gilt metal stands, 32 cm high approx. Suitable for lamb bases., NB. vases do not hold water

A good Japanese Satsuma porcelain vase, decorated all around…

Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Vase with Flowering Plants and Scenes

A good Japanese Satsuma porcelain vase, decorated all around with flowering plants and 2 other scenes, 12.5 cm high plus wooden base

Japanese porcelain vase, decorated with bamboo, 18.5 cm high…

Bamboo Decorated Japanese Porcelain Vase (18.5 cm)

Japanese porcelain vase, decorated with bamboo, 18.5 cm high approx

Noritake lidded urn, Fine decorated. Measures 30 cm tall

Fine Decorated Noritake Lidded Urn - 30cm Tall

Noritake lidded urn, Fine decorated. Measures 30 cm tall

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

Black and Gold Satsuma Vase, Early Showa Period

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

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 set of five Oriental Arita style dishes, the lobed dishes…

Oriental Arita Style Lobed Dishes Set

A set of five Oriental Arita style dishes, the lobed dishes each decorated with underglaze mons in various patterns on a near white ground, with tan glazed rims. Height 4.5 cm. Diameter 19 cm. (irregular)

A vintage Noritake 'Britannia' sugar and creamer and four cups…

Noritake Britannia Sugar & Creamer with Cups & Saucers

A vintage Noritake 'Britannia' sugar and creamer and four cups and saucers.

Japanese Satsuma vase with floral decoration

Floral Satsuma Vase

Japanese Satsuma vase with floral decoration

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

Three Japanese Satsuma vases, approx 26 cm high and 2 x 15.5 cm

Set of Three Satsuma Vases, 26 cm and 15.5 cm

Three Japanese Satsuma vases, approx 26 cm high and 2 x 15.5 cm

Japanese porcelain figure lady & two small figures

Japanese Lady and Small Figures Porcelain Set

Japanese porcelain figure lady & two small figures

Pair Satsuma black gilt vases marks to base measure 12 cm high

Satsuma Black Gilt Vases, 12cm, Base Marks

Pair Satsuma black gilt vases marks to base measure 12 cm high

Pair of Satsuma vases, approx 31 cm high each (2)

Satsuma Vase Pair, 31cm Height (Set of 2)

Pair of Satsuma vases, approx 31 cm high each (2)

Noritake twin handle comport, approx 31 cm diameter

Twin Handle Comport by Noritake - 31cm Diameter

Noritake twin handle comport, approx 31 cm diameter

Satsuma lidded twin handled pot, signed to base. Approx 18 cm…

Signed Satsuma Twin Handled Lidded Pot - 18cm

Satsuma lidded twin handled pot, signed to base. Approx 18 cm high

Japanese studio pottery slab form blossom branch vase with…

Japanese Blossom Branch Vase

Japanese studio pottery slab form blossom branch vase with glaze, approx 16 cm high, 20 cm long

Pair of Japanese Imari lidded vases, approx 32 cm high

Japanese Imari Lidded Vases (Pair)

Pair of Japanese Imari lidded vases, approx 32 cm high

A fine Satsuma vase of cylindrical form, deep orange ground…

Satsuma Vases with Figures and Landscape Panels

A fine Satsuma vase of cylindrical form, deep orange ground with gilt, painted with panels of figures and landscape. Together with a Satsuma vase of hexagonal form, painted with noblemen, and another a Satsuma vase of baluster form, each with some damage.…

A Satsuma vase of bulbous form with a flared neck and moulded…

Meiji Satsuma Warrior Vase

A Satsuma vase of bulbous form with a flared neck and moulded handles painted with warriors and landscape. Meiji period

A pair of Satsuma vases. Meiji period (1868-1911), each with…

Meiji Satsuma Vases with Figures and Blossoms

A pair of Satsuma vases. Meiji period (1868-1911), each with alternating panels of figures in landscapes and cherry blossoms, each signed on the base. 26.5 cm high

A bronzed pottery figure of a Japanese lady wearing a cloak.…

Bronzed Japanese Lady with Cloak on Square Base

A bronzed pottery figure of a Japanese lady wearing a cloak. Resting on a square base

Japanese porcelain Saki bottle. Caligraphy decoration on white…

Japanese Calligraphy Sake Bottle

Japanese porcelain Saki bottle. Caligraphy decoration on white porcelain. Small glaze losses to rim. Height 26 cm

Japanese pottery bottle. Signed to base. Height 19 cm

Signed Japanese Pottery Bottle - 19cm Height

Japanese pottery bottle. Signed to base. Height 19 cm

Two similar Japanese porcelain Jubakos, including three section;…

Japanese Porcelain Jubakos with Blue & White Decoration

Two similar Japanese porcelain Jubakos, including three section; and four sections. Blue & white pictorial decoration. Height 22 cm. & 27 cm

Japanese blue & white porcelain vase. Height 26 cm

Japanese Blue & White Porcelain Vase - 26cm

Japanese blue & white porcelain vase. Height 26 cm

Satsuma vase. Pavillion & wisteria decoration. Red mark to base.…

Satsuma Vase with Pavilion & Wisteria Decoration

Satsuma vase. Pavillion & wisteria decoration. Red mark to base. Height 16 cm

Pair Satsuma vases, each with pagoda & autumn leaf pattern. Red…

Satsuma Pagoda Vases with Autumn Leaves

Pair Satsuma vases, each with pagoda & autumn leaf pattern. Red stamp to bases. Height 22 cm. (each)

Japanese Satsuma hexagonal bottle vase decorated with enamelled…

Satsuma Hexagonal Vase with Chinese Enamel Panels, c1900

Japanese Satsuma hexagonal bottle vase decorated with enamelled traditional Chinese panels, gilding rubbed to lip, c1900, unsigned 39.5 cm high

Japanese Satsuma heavily gilded double gourded vase with…

Gilded Satsuma Vase with Samurai Scenes

Japanese Satsuma heavily gilded double gourded vase with decorative panels and samurai scenes, signed to base, chip to rim, 9 cm high

Japanese Satsuma baluster vase, heavily gilded with two…

Gilded Satsuma Vase with Geisha and Samurai Scenes

Japanese Satsuma baluster vase, heavily gilded with two opposing panels of geisha and samurai scenes, signed Kinkozan, restored lip, 9 cm tall

Japanese Satsuma vase with bottle neck, heavily gilded with…

Gilded Satsuma Vase with Decorative Panels and Signature

Japanese Satsuma vase with bottle neck, heavily gilded with various decorative panels, signed to base, 9.5 cm tall, some rubbing

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

Copper Red Ikebana Vase

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

Oribe Hibachi, Japanese pottery hand warmer, c. 1970 green…

Green Copper Oribe Hibachi Hand Warmer with Fan Motifs

Oribe Hibachi, Japanese pottery hand warmer, c. 1970 green copper glaze with painted fan motifs. Height 30 cm. Provenance: Private Collection

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

1960 Japanese Oribe Ikebana Vase with Cascading Glaze

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

A Satsuma vase by Hozan, Meiji period, of slender ovoid form,…

Hozan Satsuma Vase: Garden Scene and Warriors

A Satsuma vase by Hozan, Meiji period, of slender ovoid form, decorated in polychrome enamels and gilding with a garden scene of beauties and attendants, and a landscape panel of warriors, reserved on a gilt decorated blue ground, signed 'Hozan', 24 cm…

A Satsuma vase by Ryokuzan, Meiji period, the ovoid body…

Ryokuzan Satsuma Vase with Maidens and Ducks

A Satsuma vase by Ryokuzan, Meiji period, the ovoid body decorated in polychrome enamels and gilding with on one side maidens in a garden setting with distant view of Mt. Fuji, and the reverse with a twin duck-shaped panel enclosing a landscape and…

A Chantilly quatrefoil ecuelle, cover and stand, circa 1735,…

Chantilly Kakiemon-style Ecuelle, Cover, and Stand (1735)

A Chantilly quatrefoil ecuelle, cover and stand, circa 1735, decorated in the Kakiemon manner, having a three flower finial to the cover, decorated with beetles, flowering plants and scattered insects, the stand with brown rim, iron red hunting horn mark,…

Pair of Satsuma buckles, wisteria decoration

Wisteria Satsuma Buckles

Pair of Satsuma buckles, wisteria decoration

Japanese Imari vase, height 29 cm

Japanese Imari Vase - 29 cm Height

Japanese Imari vase, height 29 cm

4 various Japanese & Chinese prints framed

Oriental Art Collection: Prints in Elegant Frames

4 various Japanese & Chinese prints framed

Noritake Studio figure of a gold fish together with two similar…

Goldfish Trio Sculpture

Noritake Studio figure of a gold fish together with two similar smaller goldfish

A Japanese Satsuma vase

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase

A Japanese Satsuma vase

A Satsuma vase, circa 1920s, with the rubbed seal mark of…

1920s Satsuma vase with deity and male figure panels

A Satsuma vase, circa 1920s, with the rubbed seal mark of probably Kinkozan tsukuru, the baluster shaped cobalt and gilt patterned vase with large figural panels, one of a deity upon a white elephant with an attendant in mauve, apple green and red colours…

Japanese handpainted vase, with signed to base, 31 cm high…

Japanese Handpainted Vase with Signature - 31cm High

Japanese handpainted vase, with signed to base, 31 cm high approx

Japnese Satsuma vase, 25 cm tall

25cm Japanese Satsuma Vase

Japnese Satsuma vase, 25 cm tall

A Meiji period Japanese Imari lidded vase, with fluted body,…

Meiji Imari Fluted Lidded Vase, 35 cm

A Meiji period Japanese Imari lidded vase, with fluted body, 1868-1912. Minor wear and firing faults. Height 35 cm

A pair of Japanese satsuma vases on stands, fu dog handles…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Fu Dog Handles and Court Scenes

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

Satsuma lidded incense burner, approx 23 cm high

Satsuma Incense Burner with Lid (23cm)

Satsuma lidded incense burner, approx 23 cm high

Japanese studio pottery sleeve vase, signed to base & standing…

Japanese Studio Pottery Sleeve Vase - Signed, 50.5cm High

Japanese studio pottery sleeve vase, signed to base & standing approx 50.5 cm high

A pair of Kyoto ware baluster vases with raised polychrome…

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

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

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)

A fine pair of Meiji Satsuma miniature vases with river scene…

Meiji Satsuma Miniature Vases with River Scene & Figures

A fine pair of Meiji Satsuma miniature vases with river scene and processional figures, signed to base Height 7.5 cm.

A Meiji Satsuma miniature gourd shaped vase painted with Bijin…

Meiji Satsuma Bijin Landscape Miniature Vase

A Meiji Satsuma miniature gourd shaped vase painted with Bijin and landscape, signed to base. Height 8.5 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

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

Japanese sake pourer 16.5 cm high approx., together with a…

Japanese Sake Set with Vase and Jug

Japanese sake pourer 16.5 cm high approx., together with a Japanese vase & jug

Japanese Satsuma lidded box with karma sutra style image to…

Satsuma Karma Sutra Lidded Box

Japanese Satsuma lidded box with karma sutra style image to inner lid

A Japanese porcelain double gourd vase, decorated in two…

Japanese Porcelain Double Gourd Vase with Polychrome Enamels

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

A small Satsuma miniature spill vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912,…

Meiji Satsuma Miniature Spill Vase with Figures

A small Satsuma miniature spill vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, on three short feet, decorated with figures within three medallions, signed Kinkozan zo, 5.7 cm high, 2.7 cm diameter

A quatrefoil Satsuma vase, Meiji/Taisho Period, early 20th…

Satsuma Vase with Bird and Blossom Decoration

A quatrefoil Satsuma vase, Meiji/Taisho Period, early 20th century, decorated with birds on blossoming prunus branches in soft enamels over a black glaze, signed Kinkozan Zo, 28 cm high

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

A miniature Satsuma covered box, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, the…

Miniature Satsuma Box and Vases by Kinkozan, Meiji Period

A miniature Satsuma covered box, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, the cover decorated with a procession of figures, 4 cm diameter, together with two miniature Satsuma vases, all signed Kinkozan, 4.5 cm and 6.2 cm high

A small Satsuma spill vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, signed…

Meiji Satsuma spill vase, signed Kinkozan

A small Satsuma spill vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, signed Kinkozan, 9 cm high

A pair of Japanese Komai hexagonal vases, Meiji/Taisho Period,…

Japanese Gilt Komai Vases, Meiji/Taisho Period

A pair of Japanese Komai hexagonal vases, Meiji/Taisho Period, early 20th century, finely decorated in gilt with birds, dragon, flowers and pagodas, signed on the base, 8.5 cm high

A rare Satsuma tripod porcelain vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912,…

Rare Satsuma Tripod Porcelain Vase, Meiji Period

A rare Satsuma tripod porcelain vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, very finely decorated with figures in two shaped panels below an elaborate border, all set against a finely worked raised silver ground over a deep green glaze, signed Kinkozan Zo in black…

A pair of Satsuma dishes, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, each one…

Satsuma Meiji Period Dishes

A pair of Satsuma dishes, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, each one decorated on the cavetto with a procession of figures, impressed Kinkozan mark, with red seal 'Seiko', 19 cm diameter

A rare Satsuma tiered vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, well…

Meiji Satsuma Tiered Vase with Figures and Enamels

A rare Satsuma tiered vase, Meiji Period, 1868-1912, well decorated with numerous figures in silver, gilt and enamels, signed Kinkozan Zo, 11.5 cm high

A large pair of Japanese Satsuma quatrefoil vases, Meiji Period,…

Japanese Satsuma Quatrefoil Vases, Meiji Period

A large pair of Japanese Satsuma quatrefoil vases, Meiji Period, circa 1890, each one decorated with genre scenes in four large panels, in gilt and enamels against a gilt midnight blue ground, Kinkozan six character mark to base, 42 cm high. Provenance: R…

A Satsuma well bucket, late Meiji period, circa1890-1900, by…

Satsuma Bucket by Hattori, Late Meiji Period

A Satsuma well bucket, late Meiji period, circa1890-1900, by Hattori. Of typical bucket form with a shaped bar, and brocade decorated in bright colours and gilt to the body with peony blooms interspersed with shaped figural and narrative panels, signed in…

A fine pair of Satsuma vases, late Meiji period, circa…

Satsuma Vases with Figural Panels and Gilt Borders

A fine pair of Satsuma vases, late Meiji period, circa 1900-1910, with mark of Kinkozan, the opposite pair of baluster vases with fine gilt floral and patterned borders to the collar and vertical bands to the body on a cobalt ground with two fine figural…

Pair of Satsuma vases, signed to base with wooden stands,…

Signed Satsuma Vases with Stands

Pair of Satsuma vases, signed to base with wooden stands, approx 19 cm high

Noritake part service of blue and gilt design

Blue and Gilt Noritake Service Parts

Noritake part service of blue and gilt design

A Japanese porcelain vase by Fukagawa c.1910. Depicting bird…

Fukagawa Porcelain Vase with Bird and Foliage Design

A Japanese porcelain vase by Fukagawa c.1910. Depicting bird and foliage. Signed with mount Fuji mark to base. Height 23 cm

A porcelain Pug dog barrel together with a Japanese pottery cat…

Porcelain Pug and Japanese Cat Figurine Barrel

A porcelain Pug dog barrel together with a Japanese pottery cat figurine early 20th century and later the pug dog 18.5 cm high

A large Japanese Imari vase and cover Taisho period, circa 1912…

Japanese Imari Vase with Cover, Taisho Period

A large Japanese Imari vase and cover Taisho period, circa 1912 possible restoration to cover, 76 cm high

Japanese Moriage Satsuma vase

Moriage Satsuma Vase - Japanese Art Treasure

Japanese Moriage Satsuma vase