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How do I date a Satsuma vase?

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How do I date a Satsuma vase?
To date a Satsuma vase, study its mark. Vases made before World War II normally feature a mark in Japanese. A vase that says "Royal Satsuma" likely dates back to the late 20th century. You'll find a variety of expertly vetted Satsuma vases on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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Japanese Satsuma Vase
By Satsuma
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous hand-painted Japanese Satsuma vase, Meigi, circa 20th century, Japan. Beautiful hand
Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Meiji period Satsuma vase.
By Satsuma
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A good quality 19th Century Japanese Satsuma vase, having imperial influences with a dark blue
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Satsuma Vases
Located in Tampa, FL
A pair of very highly decorated Satsuma vases. One is in perfect condition the other with a crack
Category

Antique 1890s Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Satsuma Vases
$895 / set
Japanese Satsuma Vases, Pair
By Satsuma
Located in New York, NY
A gorgeous pair of Japanese earthenware Satsuma vases, hand-painted, Meiji period, circa early-20th
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Earthenware

Japanese Imperial Satsuma vase, circa 1900
By Satsuma
Located in Brighton, Sussex
A fine quality and imposing late 19th Century Japanese Imperial Satsuma vase. Having a cobalt blue
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Large antique quality Satsuma vase
Located in Ipswich, GB
Large antique quality Satsuma vase having a large antique Japanese quality satsuma vase with
Category

Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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