Fascinating, shimmering Satsuma " Catalogue " Satsuma porcelain SATSUMA Hon Satsuma, Kyoto Satsuma, Tokyo Satsuma, Yokohama Satsuma, Kaga Satsuma, Nagasaki Satsuma, ceramics, pottery, vase, incense burner, pot, dish Description:. A fascinating catalogue for collectors and connoisseurs, this treasure trove explores the delicate artistry and history of Satsuma ware. It introduces the renowned Satsuma ceramics that originated from different regions, including Kyoto, Tokyo, Yokohama and Nagasaki, and features a variety of Satsuma ware pieces, including vases, incense burners, jars and plates, with rich illustrations and detailed photographs. Each piece reflects the unique style and craftsmanship of its maker. Spread over 32 pages, this catalogue of 105 Satsuma ware pieces presents a fine selection of hand-crafted masterpieces. Unread and beautifully presented, with no opening marks or markings, the collection is as perfect as the crafts it depicts. The catalogue not only presents the artefacts, but also includes a list of work inscriptions, making it an important reference for connoisseurs of this art form. Size: 30 cm long, 22.5 cm wide. Weight: 225 g artist profile:. The Satsuma ware featured in this catalogue represents the joint heritage of several artists and potters from the Satsuma clan. Known for their fine crackle glazes and exquisite decoration, often with gold, these pieces are testament to a centuries-old tradition that continues to fascinate the world with its beauty and refinement. What is Satsuma-yaki? Satsuma-yaki is a ceramic ware produced in Kagoshima Prefecture and was started 400 years ago by Shimazu Yoshihiro, lord of the Satsuma clan. There are about 50 old Satsuma ware kiln sites. There were six types: Tateno, Ryumonji, Naeshirogawa, Nishimochida, Hirasa and Tanegashima. Those that remain today are the Naeshirogawa, Tatefield and Hirasa lines. The ceramics produced are divided into two types: 'Shiro-satsuma' (white) and 'Kuro-satsuma' (black). In 1687 (Keio 3), during the transition period between the Edo and Meiji periods, the Paris Exposition was held and the Satsuma clan exhibited Satsuma ware. The white Satsuma ware exhibited at this time was highly praised for its beautiful ivory texture, gilding and coloured patterns. It became very popular overseas in the European and American markets, where it was known as 'SATSUMA', and became a major industry of the clan and an overseas trade item. In 2007, the National Museum of Ceramics in France held an exhibition of Satsuma porcelain at the Paris Traditional Beauty Exhibition, and it is still highly regarded today.