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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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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

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

Late 19th Century Satsuma Vase
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful late 19th century Satsuma vase.
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Fantastic quality large antique Satsuma vase
Located in Ipswich, GB
Fantastic quality large antique Satsuma vase having a large antique Satsuma vase decorated with
Category

Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Quality pair of antique Satsuma vases
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality pair of antique Satsuma vases having a quality pair of satsuma vases hand painted with
Category

Early 20th Century Vases

Materials

Ceramic

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