Satsuma ware, named after the Japanese province of Satsuma, has been a popular collecting line for many years. Produced from the late 16th century, it was only in the latter half of the 19th century that it was made readily available to the western world. Displays at various exhibitions including the Paris International Exposition of 1867, the Vienna Interrnational Exposition of 1873 and the Japan-British Exhibition in London in 1910 all boosted the interest in this product. Satsuma was made of earthenware. Quality pieces have a glaze resembling ivory, with gilding and enamel decoration. There is a noticeable difference in the standard of workmanship on the better pieces of Satsuma and the cheaper massproduced items which appeared towards Quality Satsuma is still much sought after, examples of which are illustrated here. The miniature vases are beautifully decorated with fine detail and the two lidded pots are of an equal standard, both with interior adornment. Affleck Bridge Antiques Tel: 01933 681048 |
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