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Satsuma ware

Type of Japanese pottery originally from Satsuma Province, southern Kyūshū. Created by: PICRYL - Public Domain Media Search EngineDated: 1600
Today, it can be divided into two distinct categories: the original plain dark clay early Satsuma (古薩摩, Ko-Satsuma) made in Satsuma from around 1600, and the elaborately decorated export Satsuma (京薩摩, Kyō-Satsuma) ivory-bodied pieces which began to be produced in the nineteenth century in various Japanese cities. By adapting their gilded polychromatic enamel overglaze designs to appeal to the tastes of western consumers, manufacturers of the latter made Satsuma ware one of the most recognized and profitable export products of Japan for centuries, and even became one of the key sources of funding for the Meiji period reforms.
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Gyokuzan - One of a Pair of Vases with Spring and Autumn Floral Sprays - Walters 492226
Three-piece Tea Service, 2 of 2, Japan, undated, earthenware with overglaze and gold - Chazen Museum of Art - DSC02402

Three-piece Tea Service, 2 of 2, Japan, undated, earthenware with over...

Exhibit in the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. This artwork is old enough so that it is in the public domain. Photography was permitted in the museum without restriction.

Bottle, 17th century, Japan, Edo period

Bottle, 17th century, Japan, Edo period

Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain photograph of archaeological object, ceramics vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Teabowl, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Teabowl, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Three-Cornered Bottle, Satsuma ware, Japan

Three-Cornered Bottle, Satsuma ware, Japan

A small white vase with a green flower on the top, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Japanese - Vase with Autumn Flowers and Elephant Handles - Walters 492193
Covered Incense Box, Satsuma ware, Japan

Covered Incense Box, Satsuma ware, Japan

Nonomura Ninsei (Japanese, active ca. 1646–94) Public domain photograph of glazed ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Jar, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Jar, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

A large gray vase sitting on top of a white surface, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Three-Cornered Bottle, Satsuma ware, Japan

Three-Cornered Bottle, Satsuma ware, Japan

A white glazed bottle with a green design, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Three-Cornered Bottle, Satsuma ware, Japan

Three-Cornered Bottle, Satsuma ware, Japan

A small white vase with a flower design on it, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Teabowl, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Teabowl, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Bowl, Satsuma ware, Japan - Public domain museum image. A black and white photo of a bowl

Bowl, Satsuma ware, Japan - Public domain museum image. A black and wh...

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Satsuma Ware Teabowl, Satsuma ware, Japan

Satsuma Ware Teabowl, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Incense Burner, Satsuma ware, Japan

Incense Burner, Satsuma ware, Japan

A white porcelain vase with a bird design, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Gyokuzan - One of a Pair of Vases with Spring and Autumn Floral Sprays - Walters 492225
Yabu Meizan - Bowl with a Multitude of Women - Walters 492280 - Profile

Yabu Meizan - Bowl with a Multitude of Women - Walters 492280 - Profil...

This bowl was decorated by Yabu Meizan at his studio in Osaka. The exterior is decorated with an intricate pattern of hundreds of women engaged in traditional arts, crafts, and cultural practices. They are de... More

Vase, 19th century, Japan, Edo period

Vase, 19th century, Japan, Edo period

Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain photograph of archaeological object, ceramics vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Teapot, 19th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Teapot, 19th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a 3d object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cup, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Cup, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tea Jar, 16th century - Public domain photo of museum object

Tea Jar, 16th century - Public domain photo of museum object

A large black vase with a small opening, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Three-Cornered Bottle, Satsuma ware, Japan

Three-Cornered Bottle, Satsuma ware, Japan

A small white vase with a green flower design, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Teapot, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Teapot, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Shuhei (Japanese, 1788–1839) Public domain photograph of glazed ceramics, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cup, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Cup, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cup, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Cup, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Japanese - Teapot - Walters 491434

Japanese - Teapot - Walters 491434

This is an example of Satsuma ware. Public domain reproduction of a teapot, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Vase, 17th century, Japan, Meiji period

Vase, 17th century, Japan, Meiji period

Edo (1615–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912) Public domain photograph of vase-shaped vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cup, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Cup, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cup, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Cup, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Teabowl, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Teabowl, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

A large ceramic vase with a floral design, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Japanese - Ash Container - Walters 49777

Japanese - Ash Container - Walters 49777

This is an example of Satsuma ware. Public domain image of a vase, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Ovoid Vase, Japan, undated, earthenware with overglaze and gold on dark cobalt - Chazen Museum of Art - DSC02387

Ovoid Vase, Japan, undated, earthenware with overglaze and gold on dar...

Exhibit in the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. This artwork is old enough so that it is in the public domain. Photography was permitted in the museum without restriction.

Japanese - Tea Caddy - Walters 49718

Japanese - Tea Caddy - Walters 49718

This is an example of Satsuma ware. Public domain reproduction of a teapot, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Teapot, Japan, Shutsuzan workshop, undated, earthenware with overglaze and gold - Chazen Museum of Art - DSC02396

Teapot, Japan, Shutsuzan workshop, undated, earthenware with overglaze...

Exhibit in the Chazen Museum of Art, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, USA. This artwork is old enough so that it is in the public domain. Photography was permitted in the museum without restriction.

Three-Cornered Bottle, Satsuma ware, Japan

Three-Cornered Bottle, Satsuma ware, Japan

A chinese glazed bottle with a tree in the center, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Japanese - Vase with Knotted Handles - Walters 491031
Teabowl, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Teabowl, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Three-Cornered Bottle, Satsuma ware, Japan

Three-Cornered Bottle, Satsuma ware, Japan

A brown and black plastic shark fin, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Japan, 19th century - Jar- Satsuma Ware - 1918.878.a - Cleveland Museum of Art

Japan, 19th century - Jar- Satsuma Ware - 1918.878.a - Cleveland Museu...

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Unknown artist - Jar, Satsuma Ware - 1921.591.a - Cleveland Museum of Art

Unknown artist - Jar, Satsuma Ware - 1921.591.a - Cleveland Museum of ...

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Covered Incense Box, Satsuma ware, Japan

Covered Incense Box, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Three-Cornered Bottle, Satsuma ware, Japan

Three-Cornered Bottle, Satsuma ware, Japan

A small white vase with a green plant on it, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Japan, 19th century - Jar- Satsuma Ware (lid) - 1918.878.b - Cleveland Museum of Art

Japan, 19th century - Jar- Satsuma Ware (lid) - 1918.878.b - Cleveland...

Public domain image of 18th-19th century art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Japan, 19th century - Jar- Satsuma Ware (lid) - 1921.591.b - Cleveland Museum of Art

Japan, 19th century - Jar- Satsuma Ware (lid) - 1921.591.b - Cleveland...

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Covered Incense Box, Satsuma ware, Japan

Covered Incense Box, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Cup, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Cup, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Tea Storage Jar with Paulownia and Thunder Pattern LACMA M.2007.130a-b

Tea Storage Jar with Paulownia and Thunder Pattern LACMA M.2007.130a-b

Japan, late Edo period (1615-1868), circa 1800-1850 Furnishings; Serviceware Satsuma ware; earthenware with overglaze enamels and gold a) Lid height: 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); a) Lid diameter: 6 in. (15.24 cm); b... More

Covered Incense Box, Satsuma ware, Japan

Covered Incense Box, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Japanese - Tall Sake Ewer -"Tokkuri"- - Walters 491973

Japanese - Tall Sake Ewer -"Tokkuri"- - Walters 491973

This is an example of Satsuma ware. Public domain reproduction of a teapot, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Japan, 19th century - Jar- Satsuma Ware - 1918.878.a - Cleveland Museum of Art

Japan, 19th century - Jar- Satsuma Ware - 1918.878.a - Cleveland Museu...

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Satsuma ware 19th century Family

Satsuma ware 19th century Family

'Figure Group'. Satsuma ware; 19th century Stoneware 20.5 x 23.1 x 18.0 cm. (8 x 9 x 7 1/8 in.) Probably made at the end of the Edo period at a kiln near Kagoshima Castle in southern Kyushu.Español: Cerámica ... More

Ninsei - Vase with Feather Fans - Walters 491882

Ninsei - Vase with Feather Fans - Walters 491882

This is an example of Satsuma ware.

Japan, 19th century - Jar- Satsuma Ware (lid) - 1921.591.b - Cleveland Museum of Art

Japan, 19th century - Jar- Satsuma Ware (lid) - 1921.591.b - Cleveland...

Public domain photograph of 3d object, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl Description.

Japan, 19th century - Jar- Satsuma Ware - 1921.591 - Cleveland Museum of Art

Japan, 19th century - Jar- Satsuma Ware - 1921.591 - Cleveland Museum ...

Public domain image of 16th century art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Fluted Bowl LACMA M.87.222.1. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Fluted Bowl LACMA M.87.222.1. 19th century Japan. Public domain image.

Japan, 19th century Furnishings; Serviceware Satsuma ware; faience with gold enamels Gift of Frances Winter (M.87.222.1) Japanese Art

Teabowl, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Teabowl, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Teabowl, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Teabowl, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Japanese - Incense Burner - Walters 491380 - View B

Japanese - Incense Burner - Walters 491380 - View B

This is an example of Satsuma ware.

Teabowl, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Teabowl, 18th century, Satsuma ware, Japan

Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Hododa Company - Vase with Arahats and Sages in a Bamboo Grove - Walters 492712
Japanese - Sake Bottle - Walters 491993

Japanese - Sake Bottle - Walters 491993

This is an example of Satsuma ware. Public domain photograph of a bottle, vessel, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Japanese - Tripod Censer - Walters 49716

Japanese - Tripod Censer - Walters 49716

This is an example of Satsuma ware. Public domain photograph of a ring, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Japan, 19th century - Jar- Satsuma Ware (lid) - 1918.878.b - Cleveland Museum of Art

Japan, 19th century - Jar- Satsuma Ware (lid) - 1918.878.b - Cleveland...

Public domain image of 18th-19th century art, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Unknown artist - Jar (Satsuma ware) - 1920.413 - Cleveland Museum of Art
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