"A Pair Of Japanese Satsuma Vases"
A pair of Japanese Satsuma vases, 19th century. One vase is in good condition, but the other is damaged on the top. A Japanese Satsuma vase is a collectible and often highly decorative ceramic piece with a rich history. Satsuma ware refers to a type of Japanese pottery, primarily made in Kagoshima Prefecture, and created in the early 17th century. It is best known in the West for its richly decorated export pieces produced during the Meiji period (1868–1912).