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Satsuma ware
or sat·suma
noun
- 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.
Satsuma ware
noun
- simple pottery made in Satsuma, Japan, from the late 16th century
- ornamental glazed porcelain ware made in Satsuma, Japan, from the late 18th century
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Word History and Origins
Origin of Satsuma ware1
1870–75; named after Satsuma, Japan
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Example Sentences
The best Satsuma ware and crackle are perfect marvels of color.
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To these settlers Japan is indebted for its well-known Satsuma ware.
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Satsuma ware is also found in round, oval, or leaf-like plaques, on which are religious and other subjects.
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The beautiful and soft buff color of the Satsuma ware is its first characteristic.
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