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

Tozan Studio Vase with Peony Relief Carving and Blue Glaze

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

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…

Pair Satsuma cobalt ground Pottery vases. Each decorated with 2…

Satsuma Cobalt Ground Pottery Vases with Japanese Garden Panels

Pair Satsuma cobalt ground Pottery vases. Each decorated with 2 panels depicting Japanese ladies and children in a garden. Satsuma mark to base. Height 22 cm

A pair of unusual Satsuma vases probably late Meiji period…

Unusual Satsuma Vases, Late Meiji Period, 22.5 cm

A pair of unusual Satsuma vases probably late Meiji period height 22.5 cm

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Japanese Imari Hexagonal Porcelain Vases (25 cm)

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Japanese pottery vase in the form of a stone, and a lidded jar…

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A large single export Satsuma vase, early 20th century, Meiji…

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Early Japanese Imari table vase traditional Imari blossom…

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Japanese blue and white floral vase 21 cm height

Japanese Blue & White Floral Vase - 21cm Height

Japanese blue and white floral vase 21 cm height

Contemporary Japanese stoneware vase, of ribbed cylindrical…

Japanese Stoneware Vase with Foliage Design

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Japanese Sumida Guwa pottery vase depicting playing children

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Pair of Japanese Sumida Guwa pottery vases depicting playing…

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Pair of Japanese Sumida Guwa pottery vases depicting playing children

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Japanese Satsuma bottle vase decorated with a continuous panel…

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Pair Japanese Imari vases fluted tapering shape in traditional…

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Japanese Satsuma ovoid vase Meiji period, richly gilded…

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Pair Japanese Satsuma ovoid vases Meiji period, each decorated…

Meiji Satsuma Vases with Figures and Flowers

Pair Japanese Satsuma ovoid vases Meiji period, each decorated with alternating panels of figures and flowers with rich gilt embellishments on hardwood stands, 17 cm height

Pair Satsuma Japan ceramic table vases each well decorated with…

Satsuma Japan Ceramic Table Vases with Traditional Scenes (8 words)

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Three Satsuma Japan ceramic pieces including posy vase, with…

Satsuma Japan Ceramic Trio

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Japanese studio ceramic vase, 20th century, of globular form…

Japanese Studio Ceramic Vase with Spiral Glaze (9 words)

Japanese studio ceramic vase, 20th century, of globular form supported on a narrow foot and with a flaring short neck, covered with moulded spiral body with dense flecked glaze, height 25 cm. Provenance: Thelma Clune, Bonhams, Melbourne, 16 June 2013, lot…

Pair of Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases with hand painted…

Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Vases with Geisha Scenes and Gilding

Pair of Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases with hand painted Geisha scenes and gilding, signed to base, height 10 cm

Pair of Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases with hand painted…

Nambe Signed Satsuma Geisha Vases (Pair)

Pair of Japanese Satsuma porcelain vases with hand painted Geisha scenes and gilding, signed by Nambe, height 18 cm

Japanese blue and white porcelain dragon decorated gourd vase…

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Japanese blue and white porcelain dragon decorated gourd vase with character marks to base and Oriental blue and white porcelain caddy no lid

Japanese salt glaze finish porcelain vase with crane decoration…

Japanese Crane Porcelain Vase with Character Marks

Japanese salt glaze finish porcelain vase with crane decoration and character marks to base

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

Mitsuo Shoji Fish Vase

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A fine Satsuma floral vase, height 25 cm, signed Shuzan

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

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

Impressive Satsuma vase decorated beautifully with warriors and…

Unzan Satsuma Vase with Warriors and River Scene

Impressive Satsuma vase decorated beautifully with warriors and a river scene, marked to base, Unzan, height 46.5 cm

Petite Satsuma vase, with waisted neck and ovoid body,…

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A Japanese circular Imari charger, decorated with a vase of…

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A Japanese circular Imari charger, decorated with a vase of flowers framed by madoe panels of landscapes and moths. Diameter 40.5 cm.

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

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A fine Japanese Satsuma koro (lid damaged), bird vase, Buddha…

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A fine Japanese Satsuma koro (lid damaged), bird vase, Buddha statue and miniature Satsuma vase, 19th and 20th century, the largest 18 cm high

A Japanese Samidagawa pottery vase, Meiji period, late 19th…

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A Japanese Samidagawa pottery vase, Meiji period, late 19th century, 19 cm high

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, circa 1920s, 15 cm high

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A Japanese Kyoyaki celadon vase by Seifu Yohei VI (1872-1946),…

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A Japanese Kyoyaki studio ceramic vase, Kiyomizu Rokubei V…

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A Japanese Art Deco modernist studio ceramic vase, Taisho…

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A pair of Japanese Imari vases, circa 1900, both fluted in form,…

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Two Japanese Satsuma posy vases including 1 with temple &…

Japanese Satsuma Posy Vases with Temple and Figure Decoration

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Pair Japanese Satsuma hand painted vases each with traditional…

Pair of Satsuma Vases with Traditional Garden Decoration

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Japanese Satsuma table vase hand painted bird and blossom…

Hand-painted Satsuma Vase with Bird and Blossom Decoration

Japanese Satsuma table vase hand painted bird and blossom decoration, on cobalt blue ground, height 16 cm.

Pair Japanese Satsuma hand painted posy vases each decorated…

Japanese Satsuma Hand-Painted Posy Vases with Traditional Figures

Pair Japanese Satsuma hand painted posy vases each decorated with hand painted traditional figures, with gilt highlights, character marks to bases, height 9.5 cm each.

Japanese Satsuma hand painted vase extensive hand painted…

Hand-painted Satsuma Vase with Court Scenes and Gilt Highlights

Japanese Satsuma hand painted vase extensive hand painted decoration of figures in court scenes, gilt highlights, restoration to rim of neck, black character marks to base, height 13 cm.

Two mid 20th century Japanese Satsuma style, vase and lidded…

Mid-century Japanese Satsuma Vase and Jar Set

Two mid 20th century Japanese Satsuma style, vase and lidded jar, height 12 cm & 13 cm

Japanese Art Deco glazed ceramic two handle vase c.1930's D. 24…

Japanese Art Deco Glazed Ceramic Vase with Handles

Japanese Art Deco glazed ceramic two handle vase c.1930's D. 24 cm

Three oriental items, includes Japanese Meiji small fine…

Oriental Treasures: Teapot, Vase, and Turtle Lock

Three oriental items, includes Japanese Meiji small fine cloisonne teapot, Japanese Meiji small Satsuma vase and a Chinese brass turtle form lock with jewelled sliding key

Japanese Meiji period satsuma vase decorated with handpainted…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Geishas and Gilding

Japanese Meiji period satsuma vase decorated with handpainted Geishas and gilding, three character marks to base, height 18.5 cm

Japanese Meigi period ceramic lidded vase with handpainted…

Meigi Period Ceramic Vase with Duck and Dog Finial

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Exceptional pair of Satsuma Meiji period vases, of handsome…

Meiji Satsuma Vases with Intricate Geometric Motifs

Exceptional pair of Satsuma Meiji period vases, of handsome proportions, of spherical form tapering to a wide cylindrical neck, the body decorated with central figures with rising suns behind, together with various figures in intricately decorated robes,…

Large Satsuma porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated…

Satsuma Geisha Garden Vase

Large Satsuma porcelain vase, of baluster form, decorated continuously with geishas in garden setting with mountains, river and pagodas, accented with brocade and borders, a/f, height 57 cm

Satsuma miniature vase and teapot, the vase with reserves of…

Satsuma Vase and Teapot with Floral Motifs

Satsuma miniature vase and teapot, the vase with reserves of flowers, surrounded by a cobalt ground, the teapot with brightly coloured flowers accented in gilt, a/f, (2)

Satsuma vase and Satsuma vase and cover, decorated with flower…

Satsuma Vase and Cover with Floral Gilt Decoration

Satsuma vase and Satsuma vase and cover, decorated with flower heads in rich tones of green, purple, white, blue and red on a gilt ground, marks to base, height 16 cm, 15 cm (2)

Satsuma porcelain vase, with short neck and ovoid body,…

Gilt Satsuma Porcelain Vase with Landscape Decoration

Satsuma porcelain vase, with short neck and ovoid body, decorated with gilt landscape, on a black ground, satsuma and artists signature verso, height 15 cm

Large pair of Satsuma Meiji period vases & covers, the cover…

Meiji Satsuma Vases with Warrior Panels and Brocade Accents

Large pair of Satsuma Meiji period vases & covers, the cover set with large tapering spherical finial, the body of robust form beneath a short cylindrical neck, decorated with panels of warriors in various landscapes, accented with brocade panels, a/f,…

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

Satsuma vases with children and brocade accents

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

A Japanese modernist studio vase, mid 20th century, of…

Mid-century Japanese Modernist Triangular Glazed Vase

A Japanese modernist studio vase, mid 20th century, of triangular form with glazing to the neck. Signature to side, 18.5 cm high, 17 cm diameter

A Japanese Mino studio vase by Momonosuke Ohashi (B.1981) late…

Mino studio vase with blue matte glaze

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A Japanese Kyoto studio vase by Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979),…

Kyoto Studio Vase by Koyo Yamazaki with Lotus Decoration

A Japanese Kyoto studio vase by Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979), circa 1960s, of globular form with lead green enamel decoration of stylised lotuses in historical Burmese style, together with tomobako, 20 cm high, 23 cm diameter

A Japanese studio celadon vase, 20th century, of globular form,…

Japanese Celadon Vase with Abstract Decoration

A Japanese studio celadon vase, 20th century, of globular form, with combed abstract decoration to the side, signed to base, 16.5 cm high, 21 cm diameter

A Japanese contemporary studio pottery vase, 20th century, of…

Japanese Burnt Orange Glazed Studio Pottery Vase with Handles

A Japanese contemporary studio pottery vase, 20th century, of ovoid form, with stylized handles, covered in a burnt orange glaze, signature to the side, 25 cm high, 26 cm wide

A Japanese modernist studio pottery vase, 20th century, of…

Japanese Modernist Camellia Vase

A Japanese modernist studio pottery vase, 20th century, of globular form, decorated with stylized camellias, signature to base, 33 cm high, 33 cm diameter

Five Japanese Bizen stoneware vessels, circa late 19th/Early…

Bizen Stoneware Vessels: 5 Pieces, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Five Japanese Bizen stoneware vessels, circa late 19th/Early 20th century, comprising a large ovoid vase, three tokkuri (sake flask) and one chaire (tea vessel). Each with splashes of goma glaze around the shoulders, approximately 2394 gms total weight…

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

Satsuma Studio Vase with Enamel and Gilding Decoration

A Japanese Kyoto Satsuma studio vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1880s, the ovoid stoneware vase covered in a crackled straw-coloured glaze, decorated with trees, flowers, birds and insects in overglaze enamels and gilding. Two ears/handles to the…

A Japanese studio Fukagawa Seiji Kaisha vase, Meiji period…

Imari-style Japanese Deer Vase, Meiji Period

A Japanese studio Fukagawa Seiji Kaisha vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), 1879-1897, the waisted porcelain vase decorated with a stylised deer in landscape in Imari colours. Painted mark for 'Seiji Kaisha' in iron red to the base, 13.5 cm high, 7.5 cm…

A Japanese Kyoyaki vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1880s,…

Kyoyaki Enamel Phoenix Vase, Meiji Period

A Japanese Kyoyaki vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), circa 1880s, the vase of squat baluster form with two ears at opposing sides of the neck, with piped slip decoration all over in the Chinese Fahua style, decorated with a phoenix in flight surrounded by…

A Japanese Kyoyaki Koyo studio flambe vase, Yamazaki Koyo…

Japanese Flambe Vase by Yamazaki Koyo

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A Japanese Koyo Yamazaki studio vase, Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979),…

Japanese Copper Glaze Studio Vase by Koyo Yamazaki

A Japanese Koyo Yamazaki studio vase, Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979), circa 1950s, the simple globular form vase covered in a deep copper reddish-purple glaze. Impressed two-character 'Koyo' mark to the base within the footrim, 22 cm high, 25 cm diameter,…

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio vase, Koyo Yamazaki (1890-1979),…

Kyoyaki Studio Vase by Koyo Yamazaki, Showa Period, Japan

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

Japanese Pigeon Blood Vase with Bamboo Design

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

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Rakans and Dragons

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A Japanese Satsuma squat vase with opposed finely decorated…

Japanese Satsuma Vase with Bird and Flowers

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A Satsuma earthenware vase, late Meiji period the tapering…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Cranes and Wave Motif

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Noritake hand painted porcelain vase. Ovoid vase painted with…

Hand-painted Noritake porcelain landscape vase

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Japanese Tokyo school porcelain vase. Decorated with a flower…

Tokyo School Porcelain Vase with Flower Cart Design

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Pair early 20th century Satsuma specimen vases, continuously…

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A Satsuma vase, ovoid, decorated with panels of figures in…

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A large and impressive Meiji period Satsuma vase, ovoid with…

Meiji Satsuma Vase with Geisha and Gardens

A large and impressive Meiji period Satsuma vase, ovoid with short trumpet mouth, hand painted in two large panels with geisha wearing extravagantly patterned kimono and attendants promenading in extensive lakeside gardens beneath flowering cherry blossom…

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

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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 Fukagawa blue and white vase height 8.5 cm

Fukagawa Blue & White Vase - 8.5cm Height

Japanese Fukagawa blue and white vase height 8.5 cm

Japanese metal vase, of ovoid form with a flared mouth,…

Japanese Metal Vase with Butterfly and Flower Decoration

Japanese metal vase, of ovoid form with a flared mouth, decorated in relief with inlaid butterfly and flowers, height 15 cm

Japanese Sumida Gawa ceramic vase with in relief figural…

Japanese Sumida Gawa Ceramic Vase with Figural Relief Decoration

Japanese Sumida Gawa ceramic vase with in relief figural decoration, height 13 cm approx chip to rim

Antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic vase measures 55 cm high.

55cm Satsuma Japanese Ceramic Vase

Antique Japanese Satsuma ceramic vase measures 55 cm high.

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

Dragon Imari Porcelain Vases, Late 19th Century

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

A Japanese Fukagawa vase, Taisho period, 1912-1936, decorated…

Fukagawa Taisho Period Vase with Bird and Fruit Branch

A Japanese Fukagawa vase, Taisho period, 1912-1936, decorated in underglazed blue and underglazed enamels with a bird on a fruiting branch. Mountain and stream mark in underglaze blue to base. 22 cm high, 12 cm diameter. Exhibited: 'The Japanese…

A Japanese Seto studio vase by Kawamoto Masukichi, Meiji period…

Seto Studio Vase by Kawamoto Masukichi, Meiji Period

A Japanese Seto studio vase by Kawamoto Masukichi, Meiji period (1868-1912), of baluster form, decorated in enamels and gilding with a quail amongst millet and other flowers, inscribed to the side with the painters signature, with a seven character mark…

A large Japanese Seto studio porcelain vase, Meiji period…

Japanese Seto Porcelain Vase with Fan Palm Decoration

A large Japanese Seto studio porcelain vase, Meiji period (1868-1912), the rouleau form vase with assymetrical decoration of fan palms in underglaze blue to one side of the vase, with attractive use of negative space. 38.5 cm high, 18 cm diameter.…

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

Meiji Rinpa Satsuma Vase with Chrysanthemum Waves

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

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases ovoid with a short waisted…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Ladies in Garden Decoration

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases ovoid with a short waisted neck, each with opposed large panels, each decorated with ladies in a garden, the cobalt blue borders with gilt detailing, with makers mark to base. Height: 19 cm

Japanese Satsuma vase and dish, of tapering ovoid form, heavily…

Satsuma Vase and Dish with Floral Gilt Decoration

Japanese Satsuma vase and dish, of tapering ovoid form, heavily decorated with a ground of flowers in rich tones of orange, white, pink and blue, accented in gilt, height 16 cm and diameter 18 cm (2). Provenance: Dr. Merna Marie Torrington collection

A tall elegant Japanese urn shaped vase with cherry blossom &…

Japanese Cherry Blossom Vase

A tall elegant Japanese urn shaped vase with cherry blossom & gilt butterfly detail, height 46 cm

A pair of large Satsuma vases feauturing butterflies and…

Satsuma Butterfly and Immortal Vases on Stands

A pair of large Satsuma vases feauturing butterflies and immortals, with ususual drip glazed effect midsection, on stands, height 56 cm

A large Satsuma vase with floral motif, height 41 cm marked…

Floral Satsuma Vase, 41 cm Height

A large Satsuma vase with floral motif, height 41 cm marked Satsuma to base

A Japanese contemporary pottery vase, metallic geometric design,…

Japanese Metallic Geometric Pottery Vase, Signed 'A H'

A Japanese contemporary pottery vase, metallic geometric design, signed on the side 'A H'. Height 21.5 cm