Can you test a Satsuma piece for authenticity?
You can probably test this on some more modern items you have at home. The fact that Satsumaware is made from clay and earth means that they have generally thicker “walls” and the material will not allow a “ring” when tapped. You can test your Satsuma piece yourself to see if it will produce a high pitched round when tapped.
Is the Satsuma style of pottery an antique?
If there are, then the piece is most certainly NOT an antique. Once the Satsuma style was seen by the general public and became a popular look, the style was mass produced across the world (usually in China) and stamped with these sorts of markings.
Why does Satsuma pottery have a high pitched ring?
The fact that Satsumaware is made from clay and earth means that they have generally thicker “walls” and the material will not allow a “ring” when tapped. You can test your Satsuma piece yourself to see if it will produce a high pitched round when tapped.
How to tell if a piece of Satsuma is genuine?
The red circle with a gold cross is a good sign that the piece is a genuine antique. Is the marking written in English? Many pieces made after the 1940’s were marked with “Made in Japan” or “Japanese Satsuma” on them. If your piece has english writing, then it will not be as valuable. 2. The history
How to date Japanese Satsuma vases, our pastimes?
How to Date Japanese Satsuma Vases. Satsuma is a style of Japanese earthenware that was produced in Satsuma, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Kagoshima and Tokyo. Satsuma vases often come in pairs and are elaborately decorated with gold leaf and crackled glaze.
How much is a Satsuma tea set worth?
The writers here at our Satsuma Pottery website are all passionate collectors of Japanese culture, from Samurai armor to Uchiwa fans – but none of us are experts in our respective fields. Asking us to value a vase or tea set based on a few blurry images is a very difficult thing to do – and certainly not something we are proficient at.
What are the most common shapes of Satsuma pottery?
There is much poor quality Satsuma ware on the market, but the best is highly prized by international collectors. Step back and examine the shape of the piece. The most common shapes are vases (often in pairs,) bowls and lidded jars, but you can also find trinket boxes, tea caddies, hexagonal vases and others.
