What is a Japanese Satsuma vase?

A type of Japanese pottery originated from Satsuma province in Japan is termed as Satsuma ware. A vase of this kind is known as a Satsuma vase. An interesting fact about Satsuma ware is that they feature a "makers mark" or marking as a key to help collectors unlock the value, age and authenticity of the piece. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese vases on 1stDibs.

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.

How do I know if my Satsuma vase is valuable?

One way to tell if your Satsuma vase is valuable is to look for markings on it. The oldest and typically most expensive pieces will usually have the Shimazu family crest — a circle with a cross through it — hand-painted on the bottom. If the piece is stamped with the marking or says "Made in Japan" in the Roman alphabet, it is a newer vase. Factors like the style of the vase and its condition will also impact its price. It's a good idea to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer evaluate your vase to determine its value. Find a variety of Satsuma vases on 1stDibs.

Kyoto Vase Satsuma

Japanese Satsuma Meiji

Japanese Kyoto Fuzan Satsuma Ware Double-Handled Vase, Meiji Period, ca. 1900

$2,600

H 5.75 in Dm 7.25 in

Japanese Kyoto Fuzan Satsuma Ware Double-Handled Vase, Meiji Period, ca. 1900

Located in New York, NY

This beautiful end of Meiji Period Japanese Kyoto Fuzan Satsuma Ware double-handled vase has a gold

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Taisho Vases

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Porcelain

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Polygonal Vase

$1,450

H 6.25 in W 3 in D 3 in

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Polygonal Vase

By Kyoto Pottery

Located in Sarasota, FL

Japanese Meiji Satsuma polygonal vase with four panels. Each panel shows a different scene. Fine

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Antique Late 19th Century Asian Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma Vase Table Lamp, Japan, circa 1880

$1,170

H 16.54 in Dm 4.73 in

Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma Vase Table Lamp, Japan, circa 1880

Located in Grythyttan, SE

Antique Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma Vase Table Lamp, Japan, circa 1880 Dimensions: – Height without

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

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Stoneware

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Satsuma Kyoto Vase with Scenic Panels, Pierced Sides, Gosu Blue, circa 1880

Unavailable

H 13 in Dm 7.49 in

Satsuma Kyoto Vase with Scenic Panels, Pierced Sides, Gosu Blue, circa 1880

Located in Geelong, Victoria

Impressive Kyoto Satsuma vase with flat faces painted after Japanese woodblock prints, one side

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Antique 1880s Japanese Ceramics

Japanese Kyoto Satsuma Chromium Red Bud Vase

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H 3 in

Japanese Kyoto Satsuma Chromium Red Bud Vase

Located in Wilton, CT

Thickly enameled iris decoration in strong, contrasting colors. Decorated front and back. Hand-thrown. Circa 1930. 3" high. Glaze flake professionally retouched.

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Vintage 1930s Japanese Vases

1868-1912 Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma Vases

Sold

H 7.38 in W 6 in D 3.25 in

1868-1912 Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma Vases

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

1868-1912 Pair of Meiji Period Kyoto Satsuma Vases, Japan. In the form of tied sash bags/pouches

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Antique Kyoto Satsuma Kinkozan Japanese Pottery Atomic Yellow Bottle Flower Vase

Sold

H 18 in Dm 9 in

Antique Kyoto Satsuma Kinkozan Japanese Pottery Atomic Yellow Bottle Flower Vase

By Kinkozan

Located in Wilton, CT

Antique Kyoto Satsuma pottery vase, attributed to the Kinkozan Pottery, with brightly enameled

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Early 20th Century Earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan, Kyoto, Japan.

Sold

H 5.75 in Dm 3.25 in

Early 20th Century Earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan, Kyoto, Japan.

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Early 20th century earthenware Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan, Kyoto, Japan. Late Meiji to Taisho period

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware

Japanese Satsuma Kyoto Ware Ceramic Vase Meiji Period

Sold

H 12.8 in Dm 7 in

Japanese Satsuma Kyoto Ware Ceramic Vase Meiji Period

By Ito Tozan I

Located in Atlanta, GA

A ceramic vase in an elegant form and fine over glaze decoration. Japanese Satsuma ware that was

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Japanese Kyoto Satsuma Pottery Atomic Yellow Long Neck Point Bottle Vase

Sold

H 18 in Dm 9 in

Antique Japanese Kyoto Satsuma Pottery Atomic Yellow Long Neck Point Bottle Vase

By Japanese Studio

Located in Wilton, CT

Antique Satsuma bottle vase decorated with enameled chrysanthemums, peonies, and butterflies on an

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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Satsuma Japanese Meiji Miniature Enameled Teapot Kozon Mark

$1,020

H 3.35 in Dm 2.05 in

Satsuma Japanese Meiji Miniature Enameled Teapot Kozon Mark

By Satsuma

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

An exceptional Japanese Satsuma miniature spool shaped pottery teapot and cover finely hand enameled with Kozon mark and dating from around 1880. This delightful teapot has an invers...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Japanese Antique Meiji Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase & Shimazu Crest Mark

$1,250

H 11.5 in W 4.5 in D 4.5 in

Japanese Antique Meiji Satsuma Pottery Buddhist Monks Vase & Shimazu Crest Mark

By Satsuma

Located in Studio City, CA

A beautiful Japanese Satsuma pottery studio vase featuring multiple kesa-clad enlightened Buddhist monks on each side of the vase. The piece is finely detailed with rich raised gilt ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c

$17,500

H 2.5 in Dm 14.25 in

Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c

Located in Austin, TX

A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...

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Antique Early 1700s Chinese Qing Ceramics

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Enamel

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan

$9,500

H 6.25 in Dm 2.25 in

Exquisite Japanese Satsuma Vase by Seikozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A miniature vase in elegant upright form reminiscent of the Chinese imperial Willow Leaf form made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many a...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

$187,500

H 102 in W 84.5 in D 22.5 in

Exceptional 19th Century English Chinoiserie Pagoda Display Cabinet

Located in Houston, TX

Large-scale 19th century English display cabinet executed in the Chinoiserie tradition. Constructed in carved mahogany and conceived as a tripartite architectural façade, each glazed...

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Glass, Mahogany

Antique Taisho Satsuma Vase, Hand-Painted Ceramic, Japanese Art, 7.5"

$850

H 5.32 in Dm 2.96 in

Antique Taisho Satsuma Vase, Hand-Painted Ceramic, Japanese Art, 7.5"

By Satsuma

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A petite and beautiful hand-decorated ceramic baluster vase, painted all around with traditional Japanese motifs, including native flora, birds and bamboo stems on a creamy glazed ba...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Satsuma Incense Burner

Sold|~~$3,450~~

H 5 in W 4 in D 4 in

Satsuma Incense Burner

Located in New Orleans, LA

This Japanese Satsuma incense burner is a decorative work of art from the Meiji period, distinguished by its exquisite craftsmanship and intricate detailing. Made from fine earthenwa...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

$347,200

H 71 in W 85 in D 18 in

Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer Cabinet

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A Rare Louis XV Ormolu-Mounted Tulipwood and Chinese Lacquer cabinet, c. 1750 (Regence Period) A truly magnificent, monumental, and one of a kind cabinet, painted throughout with gi...

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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Cabinets

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Ormolu

Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period

$4,950

H 12.5 in Dm 7 in

Late 19th Century Signed Japanese Hand Painted Satsuma Temple Jar Meiji Period

Located in Cincinnati, OH

This outstanding late 19th century Japanese Satsuma porcelain covered temple jar has a traditional form with a domed lid. The piece features exquisite hand painted decoration which i...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

$61,043Sale Price|20% Off

H 104.34 in W 153.55 in D 19.69 in

Antique Pharmacy Cabinet, Walnut Bookcases and Glass Doors with Sign, '800 Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Complete antique pharmacy cabinet, with 3 open bookcases on the sides, 1 bookcase with drawers and 2 original doors with glass and enameled mirror sign. Built in the mid-19th century...

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Antique 19th Century Italian Apothecary Cabinets

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Glass, Walnut

Small Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

$1,200

H 5.25 in W 4 in D 3.75 in

Small Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A fine Japanese Satsuma stoneware incense burner, koro, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The koro of square shape with curved sides, supported by four shaped and splayed le...

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Antique 1890s Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Fine Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan

$3,800

H 6.1 in Dm 3.75 in

Fine Japanese Ceramic Satsuma Vase by Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A miniature Japanese ceramic vase from the end of Meiji period circa 1880s- 1910s by Kinkozan (1645-1927). One of the largest studio manufacturers of the export ceramics at the time ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Monumental Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase, Meiji/Taisho Period, Signed

$18,500

H 24.25 in Dm 15.5 in

Monumental Japanese Kutani Porcelain Vase, Meiji/Taisho Period, Signed

Located in New York, NY

A Monumental Japanese Kutani porcelain vase, Meiji/Taisho Period, Signed Akiyama sei. The main body is all hand-painted with wonderful decorations which include Japanese figures of m...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Vases

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Porcelain

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase by Ryozan Okamoto for Yasuda Company Meiji Period

$9,800

H 7.25 in Dm 6.25 in

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase by Ryozan Okamoto for Yasuda Company Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A finely decorated Japanese satsuma ceramic vase by Ryozan Okamoto (c.1820s-1910s) for Yasuda. Ryozan is the head artist working for Yasuda company, a Japanese ceramic makers and dea...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

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Ceramic

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Finely Decorated and Gilded Dragon Handle Scenic Teapot

$2,450

H 6.5 in W 6.5 in D 3.5 in

Japanese Meiji Satsuma Finely Decorated and Gilded Dragon Handle Scenic Teapot

By Satsuma

Located in Sarasota, FL

Japanese Meiji satsuma finely decorated and gilded teapot. Some of the finest hand painted work and sculpted shape found on satsuma. Maker's mark on the bottom.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Large Square Bowl Centerpiece

$4,160Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.75 in W 12.5 in D 15 in

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Large Square Bowl Centerpiece

By Satsuma

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma large square bowl Antique early Meiji Period 15" square with scalloped rim Satsuma bowl. Highly unusual and finely painted. The cartouches are decorate...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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Kyoto Vase Satsuma For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kyoto vase satsuma for your home. Frequently made of ceramic, earthenware and porcelain, every kyoto vase satsuma was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kyoto vase satsuma — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A kyoto vase satsuma, designed in the Art Nouveau style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made kyoto vase satsuma over the years, but those crafted by Kinkozan, Awaji Pottery and Ito Tozan I are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Kyoto Vase Satsuma?

The average selling price for a kyoto vase satsuma at 1stDibs is $2,400, while they’re typically $1,350 on the low end and $38,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Kyoto Vase Satsuma

What is a Japanese Satsuma vase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
A type of Japanese pottery originated from Satsuma province in Japan is termed as Satsuma ware. A vase of this kind is known as a Satsuma vase. An interesting fact about Satsuma ware is that they feature a "makers mark" or marking as a key to help collectors unlock the value, age and authenticity of the piece. Shop a range of antique and vintage Japanese vases on 1stDibs.
How do I date a Satsuma vase?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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.
How do I know if my Satsuma vase is valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
One way to tell if your Satsuma vase is valuable is to look for markings on it. The oldest and typically most expensive pieces will usually have the Shimazu family crest — a circle with a cross through it — hand-painted on the bottom. If the piece is stamped with the marking or says "Made in Japan" in the Roman alphabet, it is a newer vase. Factors like the style of the vase and its condition will also impact its price. It's a good idea to have a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer evaluate your vase to determine its value. Find a variety of Satsuma vases on 1stDibs.