Satsuma Ceramics Marks
Satsuma mark on reproductions.
Satsuma ceramics marks. Although there are no vintage comparable marks the appearance of satsuma in the new marks implies the new pieces are old. May 2 2018 explore prudencio rodríguez s board satsuma marks on pinterest. Satsuma yaki under the shimazu family crest. Satsuma ware 薩摩焼 satsuma yaki is a type of japanese pottery originally from satsuma province southern kyūshū today it can be divided into two distinct categories.
These types of markings are more common on larger vases that form part of a set. Word of satsuma masterworks spread to the west and japanese ceramics and porcelain became sought after luxuries throughout america and europe. 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. Many of the japanese makers marks on satsuma porcelain or pottery are simply the name of the person who made the item or a generic marking such as dai nippon satsuma.
See more ideas about satsuma japanese porcelain marks. Generic satsuma marks refer to marks added to a japanese ceramic piece to indicate a style in general instead being the name of a specific company studio or any individual artist. Expanding the market for japanese pottery the savvy rulers of satsuma by this time the shimazu clan were quick to capitalize on the gigantic expansion of the market for japanese porcelain.