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 to get as a gift for a tea lover?
A great gift idea – order customized tins for your favorite tea lover! Our custom tea gift sets allow you to create a mix of multiple blends and flavors, so your loved one can enjoy many cups of delicious tea bestsellers.
How many cups and saucers are in Turkish tea set?
Vintage Turkish Tea Set Gold and Crystal set of 6 cups and saucers. Only 1 left! Only 1 left! Only 1 left!
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.
Can you tell if a piece of Satsuma pottery is genuine?
All of the original Satsuma pottery pieces were made, glazed and painted by hand. Therefore, you should be able to see if the marking has been painted by hand or stamped on. If a stamp or print has been used to mark the piece, you may have a more modern item – most likely mid to late 20th century and worth less value.
How can I find the maker of my Satsuma?
The Look it up data file is an extensive list of over 2,000 makers of Japanese ceramics. The names are written in both Latin script and kanji. It helps you to find the maker of your own Satsuma, even when you have identified only one character of the mark on it.
What’s the history of the Satsuma dish in Japan?
A Satsuma dish signed Kinrando and a pair of Satuma vases signed Yaki Hattori, Meiji Period. Sold for €500 via Tajan (October 2018). In over 12,000 years of the Japanese tradition, few items have been considered more precious than finely crafted Japanese pottery.
Where can I find information on Satsuma pottery?
There are a number of other websites that can give you more information about Satsuma pottery and also some images of the markings. The best is the Gotheborg site, which has an extensive listing of markings and their translations. This will help you identify the maker, area the piece was made and also a rough time period of when it was made.
What do the makers marks mean on Satsuma?
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”. You may also find that there are no main markings, only Japanese numbers. These types of markings are more common on larger vases that form part of a set.
A Satsuma dish signed Kinrando and a pair of Satuma vases signed Yaki Hattori, Meiji Period. Sold for €500 via Tajan (October 2018). In over 12,000 years of the Japanese tradition, few items have been considered more precious than finely crafted Japanese pottery.
