Satsuma ware

or sat·su·ma


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.

Origin of Satsuma ware

1
1870–75; named after Satsuma, Japan

Words Nearby Satsuma ware

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How to use Satsuma ware in a sentence

  • The best Satsuma ware and crackle are perfect marvels of color.

    The Ceramic Art | Jennie J. Young
  • To these settlers Japan is indebted for its well-known Satsuma ware.

    The Ceramic Art | Jennie J. Young
  • Satsuma ware is also found in round, oval, or leaf-like plaques, on which are religious and other subjects.

    The Ceramic Art | Jennie J. Young
  • The beautiful and soft buff color of the Satsuma ware is its first characteristic.

    The Ceramic Art | Jennie J. Young

British Dictionary definitions for Satsuma ware

Satsuma ware

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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