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

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)

A large mirror in an elaborately carved frame surmounts the mantel-piece, which is laden with Satsuma ware and other Japanese, Chinese, and Indian curios.

From Notable Women Authors of the Day Biographical Sketches by Black, Helen C.

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)

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

Velvet carpets from Holland, divans from Turkey, rugs from Bokhara, tapestries from Persia, and lace from France mingle with embroideries from China, cut glass from England, and rare old Satsuma ware from Japan.

From Tales of the Malayan Coast From Penang to the Philippines by Wildman, Rounsevelle