Satsuma ware

American  

Or satsuma

noun

1. a Japanese pottery from Kyushu, first produced in the early 17th century and after 1800 having a crackle glaze and overglaze polychrome enameling and gilding.

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Satsuma ware British  

noun

1. simple pottery made in Satsuma, Japan, from the late 16th century

2. ornamental glazed porcelain ware made in Satsuma, Japan, from the late 18th century

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Etymology

Origin of Satsuma ware

1870–75; named after Satsuma, Japan

Example Sentences

Do you mean that he understands lacquer work, Satsuma ware, painting or inlaying?

From The Stowmarket Mystery Or, A Legacy of Hate by Tracy, Louis

Satsuma ware is probably the most widely known, and the most esteemed among foreigners, of Japanese porcelain.

From The Empire of the East by Montgomery, H. B. (Helen Barrett)

It is not necessary to be an art connoisseur to grasp the fact that, say, the famous Satsuma ware is distinct in almost every respect from that of Imari, Kaga, Ise, Raku, Kyoto, &c.

From The Empire of the East by Montgomery, H. B. (Helen Barrett)

There were colored prints upon the wall, well chosen ones of deer and fox hunters in full chase; upon the table an ash tray of Satsuma ware and several books.

From Madcap by Gibbs, George

As a matter of fact Satsuma ware was introduced from Korea, and was made in the first instance solely for the use of the Prince of Satsuma and his friends.

From The Empire of the East by Montgomery, H. B. (Helen Barrett)