Vase - Earthenware - Japan - Satsuma (No reserve price)

Satsuma ware is a type of Japanese earthenware that originated in the Satsuma Province, now part of Kagoshima Prefecture, during the early 17th century. Known for its creamy ivory background and elaborate, finely detailed hand-painted designs, Satsuma pottery often features scenes from Japanese mythology, nature, flowers, and people dressed in traditional attire. This vase exemplifies earthenware pottery, fired at relatively low temperatures resulting in a porous but sturdy ceramic body that is glazed to enhance both appearance and utility. The intricate and richly decorated surface work became especially popular with Western collectors in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often associated with the Meiji period’s surge in Japanese art exports. Satsuma vases hold cultural and artistic value, showcasing traditional Japanese aesthetics and skilled craftsmanship.