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

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Satsuma ware

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)

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

The genuine old Satsuma ware, by constant use, obtained, like meerschaum, a delightful tint.

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

Rippled on about Pompeian art, and Satsuma ware, and Egyptian tear jugs as readily as Ted Keefe, my stable manager, would about ponies.

From Shorty McCabe on the Job by Ford, Sewell

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)