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 plated intricate infinite circular relief pattern design and two images of goddess...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Taisho Vases

Materials

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 gilding and hand enameling. Marked on the bottom with shimadzu mon.

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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 lamp fitting: 21.7 cm – Height with lamp fitting: 27.5 cm – Height with lampshade:...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Table Lamps

Materials

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 with figures in the rain, the other with a samurai warrior on horseback on a moonlit n...

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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

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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

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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 flowers and butterflies against an atomic yellow ground, circa 1910.

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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

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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

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H 12.8 in Dm 7 in

Japanese Satsuma Kyoto Ware Ceramic Vase Meiji Period

By Ito Tozan I

Located in Atlanta, GA

Japanese Satsuma ware that was likely made in Kyoto circa late 19th century.

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Antique 1890s Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

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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 electric yellow crackle glaze ground.

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Vintage 1910s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

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19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces

$1,775 / set

H 6.7 in W 7.49 in D 4.73 in

19th Century Satsuma Japanese Hand Painted Porcelain Tea or Coffee Set 15 Pieces

By Satsuma

Located in Casale Monferrato, IT

Beautiful hand painted and gold porcelain tea or coffee set Satsuma Japanese 15 pieces, 1880s. The service is complete to serve six people at the table includes: 1 teapot, 1 sugar bo...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl, signed Juzan under the base

$3,906

H 1.97 in Dm 6.11 in

Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl, signed Juzan under the base

Located in Milano, IT

Satsuma ceramic lobed bowl adorned with raised enamels and fine gold details, depicting a vibrant landscape within. Characters and traditional Japanese homes emerge from the landscap...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

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

$61,549Sale 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

Materials

Glass, Walnut

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

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

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase

$1,508

H 17.72 in W 9.45 in D 8.27 in

Rare 19th Century Japanese Imari Lidded Vase

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A rare and unusual 19th century Japanese Imari lidded vase having a `foo dogs to the lid and handles, classical bold blue and red `Imari colours with oriental motif designs, inset pa...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

A Satsuma Earthenware Incense Burner by Yabu Meizan, Osaka, 1853-1934

$16,800

H 3.75 in Dm 3 in

A Satsuma Earthenware Incense Burner by Yabu Meizan, Osaka, 1853-1934

By Satsuma

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Satsuma Earthenware Incense Burner by Yabu Meizan, Osaka, 1853-1934, Of archaic Chinese form set on tripod feet and decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear, crackl...

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Antique Early 1900s Vases

Materials

Earthenware

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

Materials

Ceramic

Hardstone, Ormolu and Boulle Mounted Ebonised Wood Sideboard

$24,681

H 44.89 in W 70.08 in D 19.69 in

Hardstone, Ormolu and Boulle Mounted Ebonised Wood Sideboard

Located in London, GB

Hardstone, ormolu and Boulle mounted ebonised wood sideboard French, Late 19th Century Height 114cm, width 178cm, depth 50cm This splendid sideboard, carved from ebonised wood, stan...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Credenzas

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Stone, Other, Ormolu

Satsuma Earthenware Flat Shouldered Ovoid Vase, Garlic Mouth by Yabu Meizan

$13,500

H 2.75 in Dm 2 in

Satsuma Earthenware Flat Shouldered Ovoid Vase, Garlic Mouth by Yabu Meizan

By Satsuma

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A Satsuma earthenware flat shouldered ovoid vase with garlic mouth by Yabu Meizan, Osaka, 1853-1934, decorated in polychrome enamels and gilt over a clear, crackled glaze, delicate...

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Antique 1890s More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Earthenware

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase with Superb Decoration by Seikozan

$16,000

H 6.8 in W 3.5 in D 3.5 in

Fine Japanese Satsuma Vase with Superb Decoration by Seikozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A ceramic vase in tapered square form made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many artist studios that specialized in satsuma ware, Seikozan...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Meiji period Satsuma vase.

$6,170

H 18.51 in Dm 8.27 in

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 ground, blossom tree decoration to the flared neck, circular inset painted panels to th...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Fine Miniature Satsuma Vase with Moriage Enamel Decoration by Seikozan

$16,000 / set

H 5.3 in Dm 3.5 in

Pair of Fine Miniature Satsuma Vase with Moriage Enamel Decoration by Seikozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of small ceramic vases with superb surface decorations made by Japanese studio Seikozan circa 1890-1910s (late Meiji Period). One of the many artist studios that specialized i...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Large Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Floor Vase

$3,626

H 28.75 in W 0.1 in D 0.1 in

Large Meiji Period Satsuma Earthenware Floor Vase

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A large Meiji period Satsuma earthenware floor vase, the skittle shaped body painted in pastel overglaze enamels and gilding with a continuous frieze of the Seven Gods of Good Fortun...

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Antique 1870s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Enamel

Large Satsuma lidded vase, late 19th Century

$4,524

H 19.69 in Dm 11.82 in

Large Satsuma lidded vase, late 19th Century

By Satsuma

Located in Brighton, Sussex

A very impressive, fine quality Japanese Satsuma lidded vase. Having inset hand painted fan shaped panels depicting Warriors, ships, mountainous scenes, set between classical hand pa...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Monkey Vase, Relief Design, Circa 1880

$35,000

H 16 in Dm 9 in

Japanese Satsuma Porcelain Monkey Vase, Relief Design, Circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

In relief monkeys in a waterfall landscape setting, eating fruit.

Category

Antique 1880s Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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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.