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 pair of Imari bottle vases, circa 1900. Height 46 cm

Imari Bottle Vases, Circa 1900, Height 46 cm

A pair of Imari bottle vases, circa 1900. Height 46 cm

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Japanese Sumida Gawa Vase with Relief Figures

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A Japanese Sumida Gawa pottery vase depicting children

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A Japanese Sumida Gawa pottery vase depicting children

A Japanese Sumida Gawa pottery vase depicting children

Sumida Gawa Pottery Vase with Playful Children

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Japanese Plique-a-Jour Enamel Vase with Stand

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A finely decorated Satsuma vase, Meiji period, 1868-1912,…

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A Japanese Seto Kawamoto studio vase, Kawamoto Masukichi I…

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A Japanese Kyoyaki studio vase by Gyokudo Tezuka I, Showa…

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A Japanese Shinkai Kanzan studio vase, Shinkai Kanzan (1912-),…

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A pair of Imari style or Arita ware lidded baluster vases, with…

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Two Satsuma wares a plate and a small vase, Meiji period, late…

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A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases Mejij period (1868-1912)…

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Vase late 19th century, Japanese pottery exportware, Satsuma…

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Early Japanese Satuma vase decorated with geisha girls in a…

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Japanese porcelain cobalt blue vase decorated with hand painted…

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Large Meiji period Satsuma vase decorated with chrysanthemum…

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Satsuma Japan ceramic bucket form vase traditional hand painted…

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Two various Satsuma Japan vases each with hand painted scenes…

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Satsuma Japanese reticulated pottery vase by Ryozan, Meiji…

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Japanese Satsuma export ware vase, English porcelain ginger jar…

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A Japanese Iga ware vase, decorated with two boys playing to…

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Tall Japanese pale blue celadon glazed vase, with a waisted…

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A fine pair of Japanese square Satsuma vases, painted with…

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A tall Japanese studio pottery bottle vase, with an unctuous…

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A Japanese Mashiko Mingei studio Pottery vase, Sakuma Totaro…

Japanese Mingei Pottery Vase by Sakuma Totaro

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A Japanese studio pottery vase, Hariki Kenma (1927-), Showa…

Hariki Kenma Copper Glaze Studio Pottery Vase

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A Japanese Seto Kato Gosuke blue and white vase, Kato Gosuke IV…

Seto Kato Gosuke Blue and White Phoenix Vase

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A Japanese Edo Arita Kinrande Ko Imari covered vase, Genroku…

Japanese Edo Arita Kinrande Ko Imari Covered Vase

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A Japanese Arita Ko Imari charger, Edo period (1603-1868), late…

Japanese Imari Charger, 17th Century

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A Japanese Kyoyaki studio celadon vase, Gyokudo Tezuka I, Showa…

Kyoyaki Celadon Vase with Crane Design

A Japanese Kyoyaki studio celadon vase, Gyokudo Tezuka I, Showa period (1926-1989), the tall slender ovoid porcelain vase covered in an even 'Kinuta' green celadon glaze, the front decorated with inlaid and carved white slip with underglaze black and pink…

Japanese Satsuma pottery vase. Cylindrical vase with very fine…

Fine Japanese Satsuma Landscape Vase

Japanese Satsuma pottery vase. Cylindrical vase with very fine painted continuous landscape. Impressed mark to base. Height 30 cm

A 19th century Meiji period miniature Satsuma butterfly vase,…

Meiji Satsuma Butterfly Vase

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A pair of Japanese vases and an Edwardian vase, early 20th…

Japanese and Edwardian Vases with Floral Motifs

A pair of Japanese vases and an Edwardian vase, early 20th century, 1912, large deep blue baluster vases with twin handles, decorated with bold flowers, one in relief, in polychrome colours and embellished with moriage enamels, character marks underside,…

A pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases, late Meiji period, circa 1900,…

Kyoto Satsuma Vases with Figural Panels and Gilding

A pair of Kyoto Satsuma vases, late Meiji period, circa 1900, baluster vases with carinate collars and broad necks, decorated with large, figural panels and patterned borders in a typical pale palette upon a cream, ground, with moriage decorations and…

Japanese cloisonne yellow ground vase in canary yellow and…

Canary Yellow Japanese Cloisonne Vase with Chrysanthemums

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A small Satsuma porcelain vase decorated with butterflies

Butterfly-adorned Satsuma porcelain vase

A small Satsuma porcelain vase decorated with butterflies

A Meiji period Japanese Imari lidded vase with lion on the top…

Meiji Imari Lion Lid Vase with Koransha Mark

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A Japanese Satsuma vase depicting maple leaves and pheasants…

Satsuma Vase with Maple Leaves and Pheasants

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A Japanese blue & white lidded vase decorated with painted…

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A large Imari porcelain vase, ovoid with trumpet mouth,…

Imari Porcelain Vase with Blossom and Birds

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Large Satsuma vase, the ovoid body finely painted with floral…

Satsuma Floral Vase with Reticulated Neck

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Satsuma bowl, vase, pot, all finely painted in the traditional…

Exquisite Satsuma Pottery: Traditional Figures and Florals

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Early 20th century Satsuma mantle vase, heavy gilt and enamel…

Gilt Satsuma Mantle Vase with Immortal Enamel Decoration

Early 20th century Satsuma mantle vase, heavy gilt and enamel decoration of immortals, 31 cm height

Five Japanese Satsuma vases with bird and floral detail, height…

Japanese Satsuma Vases with Bird and Floral Detail

Five Japanese Satsuma vases with bird and floral detail, height 12-36 cm

A Noritake vase with blue swallows in landscape, two smaller…

Noritake Blue Swallow Landscape Vase Set

A Noritake vase with blue swallows in landscape, two smaller vases, lidded pot and pitcher with handle, height 11 - 27 cm

Two Satsuma vases and three dishes, with various patterns,…

Satsuma Vases & Dishes, Showa Period, Various Patterns, 16cm Height

Two Satsuma vases and three dishes, with various patterns, Showa period, height 16 cm

A pair of Japanese bulbous vases with ginger plant detail,…

Japanese Koransha Export Vases with Ginger Plant Detail

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An Imari plate, a signed Satsuma vase, and a similar bowl,…

Imari Plate, Satsuma Vase, and Bowl Set

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Pair Japanese Noritake twin handled vases painted floral & gilt…

Noritake Floral & Gilt Twin Handled Vases (1920s)

Pair Japanese Noritake twin handled vases painted floral & gilt decoration, c.1920s, 29.5 cm high approx.

Good Japanese hand painted Imari mantle vase hand painted…

Hand-painted Imari Blossom Mantle Vase with 6-Character Mark

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Antique Japanese large ceramic vase hand painted cobalt blue…

Japanese Ceramic Vase with Floral Decoration and Wood Stand

Antique Japanese large ceramic vase hand painted cobalt blue and iron red floral decoration, on wood stand, restoration to base, height 33 cm approx.

Pair of antique Japanese imari posy vases height 10 cm approx,…

Antique Japanese Imari Posy Vases (Pair)

Pair of antique Japanese imari posy vases height 10 cm approx, each.

Japanese tall hand painted vase hand painted scene decoration…

Hand-painted Japanese Vase with Dual Handles

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A Satsuma vase, the ovoid body decorated in polychrome enamels…

Showa Satsuma Vase with Polychrome Enamels & Gilt Decoration

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A Japanese Meiji Inuyama Satsuma vase, circa 1900, with two…

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A Japanese Kyo-Yaki vase converted to lamp, late Meiji period,…

Kyo-Yaki Floral Relief Vase Lamp

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A Japanese Taisho Kyoyaki celadon vase, Kyoto, Taisho period,…

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A Japanese Keizan Kyoyaki studio vase, Showa period, circa…

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A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases

Japanese Satsuma Vases

A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases

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A Japanese pottery vase with glazed enamel cartouche, character…

Japanese Enamel Cartouche Pottery Vase, 20th Century

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Satsuma Japan ceramic vase decorated with a Mill and Stream,…

Satsuma Ceramic Vase with Mill and Stream Decoration

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

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An ovoid shaped porcelain vase painted with trailing Ginkgo…

Japanese Porcelain Vase with Ginkgo Leaves Design, Ovoid Shape

An ovoid shaped porcelain vase painted with trailing Ginkgo Leave, Japan, stamp to base, height 30 cm, width 13 cm

Satsuma porcelain vase, of ovoid form, beautifully decorated…

Peacock Garden Satsuma Porcelain Vase

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Wonderful Satsuma vase, of cylindrical form, decorated with th…

Satsuma Dragon Immortal Vase

Wonderful Satsuma vase, of cylindrical form, decorated with th eight immortals with dragon, in rich tones of gilt, white and place, makers marks verso, a/f, height 15 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

A pair of vintage Japanese Sumida figured small baluster vases,…

Vintage Japanese Sumida Figured Small Baluster Vases

A pair of vintage Japanese Sumida figured small baluster vases, traditional sculpted figure to each clambering upon a rocky outcrop, glazed top section. Height 12 cm.

A pair of large Japanese export Ko Imari vases, early Edo…

Pair of Edo Period Imari Vases with Kintsugi Repair

A pair of large Japanese export Ko Imari vases, early Edo period, Genroku (1688-1704), the large trumpet shaped vases decorated in kinrande style in underglaze blue, iron red and gilding, with bijin (beautiful women) amongst cherry blossom, and carp…

Large Japanese Imari vase 29.5 cm high

Japanese Imari Vase - 29.5cm

Large Japanese Imari vase 29.5 cm high

A Satsuma cylinder vase Meiji period 1868 - 1912 depicting…

Satsuma Meiji Cylinder Vase with Figurative and Landscape Scenes

A Satsuma cylinder vase Meiji period 1868 - 1912 depicting figurative and landscape scenes. Signed seal mark on the base. Height15.5 cm

A Japanese Koransha porcelain vase early 20th century. Koransha…

Japanese Koransha Porcelain Vase, Early 20th Century

A Japanese Koransha porcelain vase early 20th century. Koransha mark on the base. Height 19 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

Japanese earthenware vase, of baluster form, decorated with…

Japanese bird and flower vase

Japanese earthenware vase, of baluster form, decorated with bird and flowering branch, in tones of brown, green and white on a yellow ground, accented with brown borders, signed, height 30.5 cm

Satsuma squat vase, of globular form, finely painted with scene…

Satsuma Squat Vase with Ducks and Pheasants Scene

Satsuma squat vase, of globular form, finely painted with scene of ducks and pheasants in landscape, four character mark to base, height 7 cm

Satsuma twin handled vase, of ovoid form, with spreading neck,…

Satsuma Dragon Vase with Immortals (9 words)

Satsuma twin handled vase, of ovoid form, with spreading neck, flanked by a pair of dragon handles and decorated with the immortals, character mark to base, height 15 cm

A large Satsuma baluster vase, first half 20th century, red…

Satsuma Vase with Kannon and Sages Decoration

A large Satsuma baluster vase, first half 20th century, red characters in a diamond cartouche, shimazu crest, to collar, the vase with a waisted neck decorated in broad planes of colour in green, blue, dull red, chocolate, black and brilliant orange with…

A Kyoto type Satsuma vase, circa Taisho to Showa period,…

Kyoto Satsuma Vase with Figural Narrative Scenes

A Kyoto type Satsuma vase, circa Taisho to Showa period, 1920-30s, the baluster vase with ring, rope and tassel applied decorations to the shoulder and sides, a flaring neck, decorated in a red, salmon, buff and blue, grey palette with figural narrative…

A large Satsuma baluster vase, first half 20th century, partial…

Satsuma Vase with Kannon and Sages Decoration

A large Satsuma baluster vase, first half 20th century, partial characters and marked made in Japan, a carinate shouldered baluster vase with a waisted neck, decorated in broad, planes of colour in a muted tan, blue, green, brown and black palette with,…