posted on June 1, 2001 12:36:21 PM new
I corrected the above links!
Sorry, I am new at posting links here at AW.
[ edited by antiqueparrot on Jun 1, 2001 07:01 PM ]
posted on June 1, 2001 05:20:01 PM new
Hi antiqueparrot, I don't know a lot about Satsuma but I do know that the most valuable pieces are marked Kinkozan, Shuzan, Ryuzan and Kozan.
The genuine Satsuma "mon" or mark is a cross within a circle - usually in gold on the body or lid, or in red on the base of the ware.
Much of what is termed "Satsuma" today comes from the Showa Period (1926 to present), and is not true Satsuma, but a simulated type, a cheaper pottery with heavy enamel.
Be aware that much of the Satsuma today is really Satsuma "style" and should not carry the values of true Satsuma.
True Satsuma is a type of fine cream crackle-glaze pottery or earthenware made in Japan as early as the 17th century.
Hope this helps.
edited to add a word.
[ edited by brie49 on Jun 1, 2001 05:21 PM ]
posted on June 1, 2001 06:53:52 PM new
The lid is something I forgot to mention, it is actually an solid wood insert that goes the length of the inside of the urn, there is a chunk taken out of the middle and a small hole in the finial that leads to the cut out chamber. I was thinking of a mortar and pestle type style. Let me try this link thing again:
