What is the difference between Satsuma and moriage?

The difference between Satsuma and moriage is that the former is a type of pottery, and the latter is a technique for decorating pottery. Satsuma pottery is the term for earthenware pottery from Japan's Satsuma region. Although there are different styles, the most common element of Satsuma pottery is a heavy, dark glaze. Moriage is the term for when potters add raised slip decorations to pottery, creating a three-dimensional effect. Some Satsuma pieces show off moriage details, while others do not. Shop a range of Satsuma pottery on 1stDibs.

Is Satsuma pottery valuable?

Yes, some Satsuma pottery is valuable. The age, type, style and condition will determine how much a particular piece is worth. In addition, the history of ownership may also make a piece more valuable. For example, if a piece was previously in the collection of a notable person, such as a member of the Japanese Imperial Family, it may be worth more. To get an estimated value for a particular piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a range of Satsuma pottery on 1stDibs.

Is Satsuma pottery worth anything?

Yes, some Satsuma pottery is worth something. Depending on their age, maker, type, style, condition and other factors, pieces may sell for a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Looking at sales and auction histories can give you a rough idea of the value of a piece. For a more definitive valuation, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Satsuma pottery.

How do you identify Satsuma pottery marks?

To identify Satsuma pottery marks, you'll typically need to perform research using trusted online resources. Satsuma is a region in Japan known for its pottery, and many factories and artisans have operated there, including Kinkozan, Taizan, Yasuda, Choshuzan, Fuzan, Gyozan, Koshida and Maruni Kobe. Each maker has its own marks associated with it, and these typically are in Japanese kanji characters. You can compare the characters on your piece to pictures shared online to find a match. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can help you identify your pottery markings. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Satsuma pottery.

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19th Century Japanese Satsuma Vases

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Japanese Antique Satsuma Vase by Ryokuzan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

$2,933

Japanese Antique Satsuma Vase by Ryokuzan Meiji Period (1868-1912)

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING This Japanese Satsuma vase by Ryokuzan is decorated with a continuous figural landscape scene set against a finely crackled ivory ground with gilt and polych...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Lidded Vase with Matching Stand, 19th Century

$1,207

Antique Japanese Meiji Satsuma Lidded Vase with Matching Stand, 19th Century

Located in Nottingham, GB

A decorative Japanese Satsuma lidded vase dating to the Meiji period. The vase is accompanied by its matching stand, creating a complete and attractive presentation. Its traditional...

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Antique 19th Century Vases

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Gosu Blue Satsuma Vase with Rakan Figures, Meiji Period

$2,728

Japanese Gosu Blue Satsuma Vase with Rakan Figures, Meiji Period

Located in Newark, England

FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING Painted with Gosu Blue Imperial Palette From our Japanese Satsuma collection, we are pleased to present this good sized Japanese Gosu Blue Satsuma Vase 薩摩...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century

$475

Japanese Satsuma Ginger Jar Vase, circa Early 20th Century

Located in New York, NY

A beautiful small Japanese Satsuma ginger jar vase, circa early-20th century, Japan. Colors include cream, copper, green, blue, white, black, orange and touches of red burgundy. Dime...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Extraordinary Meiji Satsuma Cup & Saucer, Raised Gilt Enamel Signature, Kozan Zo

$1,104Sale Price|20% Off

Extraordinary Meiji Satsuma Cup & Saucer, Raised Gilt Enamel Signature, Kozan Zo

By Kozan Zo

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Extraordinary Meiji Satsuma Cup & Saucer, Raised Gilt Enamel Signature, Kozan Zo, Japan, circa 1900s This extraordinary Meiji-era Satsuma cabinet cup and saucer set, crafted by the ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Japanese antique white-glazed sake bottle / [Satsuma ware] vase / 1700-1800s

$900

Japanese antique white-glazed sake bottle / [Satsuma ware] vase / 1700-1800s

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

This registration is one of the pottery called Satsuma ware, which was made in Kagoshima Prefecture around the 18th to 19th centuries during the Edo period.

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Vases

Materials

Pottery

Meiji Satsuma Dragons & Immortals Cup & Saucer by Kitagawa-zō, Signed Dai Nippon

$1,895 / set

Meiji Satsuma Dragons & Immortals Cup & Saucer by Kitagawa-zō, Signed Dai Nippon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Meiji Satsuma Cup and Saucer by Kitagawa-zō with Dragons and Immortals, Signed Dai Nippon An extraordinary Meiji-period Satsuma porcelain cup and saucer, attributed to the distingui...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Kogo Incense Box by Taizan Yohei

$2,455

Japanese Meiji Period (1868-1912) Satsuma Kogo Incense Box by Taizan Yohei

By Taizan Yohei IX

Located in Newark, England

DEPICTING BISHAMON ONE OF THE SEVEN LUCKY GODS From our Japanese Satsuma collection, we are delighted to offer this Japanese Satsuma Kogo by Taizan. The Satsuma Kogo of petit circul...

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Pair of Japanese Moriage Satsuma Vases with Gold Gilding Circa 1930-1940

$2,056 / set

Pair of Japanese Moriage Satsuma Vases with Gold Gilding Circa 1930-1940

Located in Ixelles, BE

Japanese Satsuma vases from the circa 1930-1940 period are a particular style of ceramic art that originated from the Satsuma province of Japan. Satsuma ware is renowned for its intr...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma Cup and Saucer Pair by Kinkozan

$1,323

Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912) Satsuma Cup and Saucer Pair by Kinkozan

By Kinkozan

Located in Newark, England

The main target market was America with their main production period approximately between 1875-1927 under the leadership of Kinkozan V(1868-1927). SATSUMA ware is a type of earthe...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Earthenware, Pottery

Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, with Silver Lid, Meiji Period, Japan

$2,400

Japanese Satsuma Incense Burner, Koro, with Silver Lid, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

A fantastic Japanese Satsuma incense burner, koro, with phoenix and brocade designs and a silver lid, Meiji Period, late 19th century, Japan. The censer, called a koro in Japan, of ...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics

Materials

Silver

Japanese Satsuma Vase Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century

$139

Japanese Satsuma Vase Landscape Figural Decoration Marked, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th century

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Samurai Katana Dish Marked

$1,424

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Samurai Katana Dish Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous rectangular Japanese earthenware Satsuma plate with Samurai sword. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Per...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Taisho or Showa Period Japanese Satsuma Vase

$824

Large Antique Taisho or Showa Period Japanese Satsuma Vase

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Fabulous japanese earthenware Satsuma vase. Marked Japan Kyoto Nishida Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period:...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Taisho Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Satsuma Style Moriage Cobalt Blue Floral Double Handle Vase

$1,350

Antique Japanese Satsuma Style Moriage Cobalt Blue Floral Double Handle Vase

Located in Miami, FL

Accordingly, the vase is conservatively attributed as Japanese Satsuma-style / moriage pottery rather than to a particular kiln or manufacturer.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Antique/Vintage Satsuma Vases with Figures Marked Base, 20th Century

$247

Antique/Vintage Satsuma Vases with Figures Marked Base, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A lovely 20th century Satsuma vase with figures. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th century Condition...

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20th Century Japanese Taisho Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century

$147

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period (1867-1912)

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Square Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration Marked

$950

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Square Satsuma Vase Floral Decoration Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Age: 19th century Original/Reprod...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Arhats Dragon Choshuzan Workshop

$1,424

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vase Arhats Dragon Choshuzan Workshop

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Age: 19th century O...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Satsuma Dish Gold Procession Landscape Figures, 19th Century

$866

Antique Japanese Satsuma Dish Gold Procession Landscape Figures, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

This is a rare and unusual Japanese Satsuma dish from the Meiji Period (1868-1911). It is superbly decorated with a finely detailed Japanese landscape and procession Marked Base Ad...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Pair Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Vase with Marked Base, 19th Century

$2,398 / set

Pair Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Vase with Marked Base, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Just superb Marked: Nihon-toki (Japanese pottery),Satsuma-Yaki (Satsuma ware),(Painted by Hozan).

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Cup or Incense Burner Choshuzan Workshop

$1,049

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Cup or Incense Burner Choshuzan Workshop

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Satsuma Incense Burner Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Meiji Periode (1867-1...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Satsuma Vase with Geishas/Elegant Ladies in Landscape/Pagode Scene

$656

Antique Satsuma Vase with Geishas/Elegant Ladies in Landscape/Pagode Scene

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Age: 19th century Original/Reprod...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Meiji Period Satsuma Teapot Flowers Butterflies, Late 19th/Early 20th

$809

Antique Meiji Period Satsuma Teapot Flowers Butterflies, Late 19th/Early 20th

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A lovely Satsuma Teapot. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century, 20th century Meiji Periode (1867...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Beautiful Japanese Satsuma Vases Landscape Figures, 19th Cen

$1,498 / set

Pair of Antique Beautiful Japanese Satsuma Vases Landscape Figures, 19th Cen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Interesting and finely painted pair of satsuma vases. Very cool and of high quality. Additional information: Primary Material: Bronze, Porcelain & Cloisonne Material: Porcelain & Po...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Bronze

Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vases Figural Decoration Marked

$798 / set

Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Vases Figural Decoration Marked

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Age: 19th century Original/Reprod...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

1950s Japanese Satsuma Hand-Painted Ceramic Set - Exquisite Mid-Century Collecti

$199Sale Price / set|50% Off

1950s Japanese Satsuma Hand-Painted Ceramic Set - Exquisite Mid-Century Collecti

Located in Manzano, IT

SEO Keywords: Japanese Satsuma ceramic set, vintage 1950s Satsuma, hand-painted Japanese pottery, Japanese decor for collectors, mid-century Japanese ceramics, vintage Japanese art, ...

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Vintage 1950s Japanese Ceramics

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Ceramic

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Plate Figures with Mark Japan 19th Century

$1,188

Antique Meiji Period Japanese Satsuma Plate Figures with Mark Japan 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Japan – Meiji period (1868-1912) Mark at the base: Made by Hotoda Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Vases Japan Figural Marked, 19th Century

$5,711 / set

Pair of Antique Meiji Japanese Satsuma Vases Japan Figural Marked, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Age:19th century Condition: Both ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Signed Satsuma Teapot Fujiware no Teika, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

$674

Antique Signed Satsuma Teapot Fujiware no Teika, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Age: 19th century Original/Reprod...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Satsuma Vase Signed Meiji Era 1868-1912, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

$660

Antique Satsuma Vase Signed Meiji Era 1868-1912, Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

A lovely Satsuma vase. Marked base. Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-19...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Japanese Satsuma Coffee or Tea Set Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19th C

$1,313 / set

Antique Japanese Satsuma Coffee or Tea Set Richly Decorated Marked Base, 19th C

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Age: ca 1900 Original/Reproductio...

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Chromolithograph Pair, Ceramics Through the Ages, 1898

$308 / set

Antique Chromolithograph Pair, Ceramics Through the Ages, 1898

Located in Langweer, NL

Illustrated examples include Italian Renaissance maiolica, Persian pottery, Delft faience, Wedgwood, Meissen porcelain, Luca della Robbia reliefs, Chinese export porcelain, and Japan...

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Antique Late 19th Century German Art Nouveau Prints

Materials

Paper

Antique Period Japanese Kutani Jar with Floral Autumn Scene Marked, 19th Century

$366

Antique Period Japanese Kutani Jar with Floral Autumn Scene Marked, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th century Condition: Perfect Dimension: 12.5 H cm

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Jars

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Kutani Landscape Dish Platter Autumn Scene Marked, 19th/Early 20th C.

$855

Japanese Kutani Landscape Dish Platter Autumn Scene Marked, 19th/Early 20th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th century Condition: Perfect Dimension: 46 W x 46 H cm

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Vintage Japanese Kutani Landscape Dish Platter Autumn Scene Marked, 20th Century

$1,281

Vintage Japanese Kutani Landscape Dish Platter Autumn Scene Marked, 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th century Condition: Pefect Dimension: Ø 61.5 cm

Category

20th Century Japanese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Akae Kutani Plates w/ Flower Mark, 19th C.

$211

Pair of Antique Meiji Period Japanese Akae Kutani Plates w/ Flower Mark, 19th C.

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 20th century Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period (1867-1912) Condition: 1...

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20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Meiji Era Ceramic Inkwell with Hand Painted Geisha Motif

$342

Meiji Era Ceramic Inkwell with Hand Painted Geisha Motif

Located in Vienna, AT

It was hand-made around the turn of the 19th/20th century out of Satsuma clay. Satsuma ware (???, Satsuma-yaki) is a type of Japanese pottery originally from Satsuma Province, southe...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Scholar's Objects

Materials

Ceramic, Paint

Meiji Japanese Yamashita Fish Figure Bird Mountain Porcelain Plate, 19th Century

$142

Meiji Japanese Yamashita Fish Figure Bird Mountain Porcelain Plate, 19th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Details are amazing. 22-2-19-21-6 Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Japan Dynasty Period: Meiji Period (1867-191...

Category

20th Century Japanese Meiji Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Porcelain

Antique Kinkozan Signed Meiji Era, 1868-1912 Late 19th/Early 20th Century

$1,852

Antique Kinkozan Signed Meiji Era, 1868-1912 Late 19th/Early 20th Century

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Additional information: Material: Porcelain & Pottery Japanese Style: Satsuma Region of Origin: Japan Period: 19th century Meiji Periode (1867-1912) Age: 19th century Original/Reprod...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Vases

Materials

Porcelain

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Satsuma Pottery For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of satsuma pottery on 1stDibs. A piece of satsuma pottery — often made from ceramic, pottery and porcelain — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right item from our selection of satsuma pottery, those designed in Art Deco, mid-century modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made choice in our collection of satsuma pottery over the years, but those crafted by Satsuma, Kinkozan and Master Ryozan are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Satsuma Pottery?

Prices for a piece of satsuma pottery start at $95 and top out at $22,500 with the average selling for $1,343.

Questions About Satsuma Pottery

What is the difference between Satsuma and moriage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 7, 2024
The difference between Satsuma and moriage is that the former is a type of pottery, and the latter is a technique for decorating pottery. Satsuma pottery is the term for earthenware pottery from Japan's Satsuma region. Although there are different styles, the most common element of Satsuma pottery is a heavy, dark glaze. Moriage is the term for when potters add raised slip decorations to pottery, creating a three-dimensional effect. Some Satsuma pieces show off moriage details, while others do not. Shop a range of Satsuma pottery on 1stDibs.
Is Satsuma pottery valuable?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 26, 2024
Yes, some Satsuma pottery is valuable. The age, type, style and condition will determine how much a particular piece is worth. In addition, the history of ownership may also make a piece more valuable. For example, if a piece was previously in the collection of a notable person, such as a member of the Japanese Imperial Family, it may be worth more. To get an estimated value for a particular piece, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antiques dealer. Find a range of Satsuma pottery on 1stDibs.
Is Satsuma pottery worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 9, 2024
Yes, some Satsuma pottery is worth something. Depending on their age, maker, type, style, condition and other factors, pieces may sell for a few hundred to several thousand dollars. Looking at sales and auction histories can give you a rough idea of the value of a piece. For a more definitive valuation, use the services of a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a collection of Satsuma pottery.
How do you identify Satsuma pottery marks?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
To identify Satsuma pottery marks, you'll typically need to perform research using trusted online resources. Satsuma is a region in Japan known for its pottery, and many factories and artisans have operated there, including Kinkozan, Taizan, Yasuda, Choshuzan, Fuzan, Gyozan, Koshida and Maruni Kobe. Each maker has its own marks associated with it, and these typically are in Japanese kanji characters. You can compare the characters on your piece to pictures shared online to find a match. Alternatively, a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer can help you identify your pottery markings. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Satsuma pottery.