Collecting Japanese Meiji Period Satsuma Pottery - What to look out for? Satsuma pottery is the Western name for very collectable type of Japanese earthenware exported throughout the world since the Japanese Meiji period (1868-1912). It is named after the Satsuma provinces, but was made in many parts of Japan, notably in Kyoto. Japanese sources suggest the Satsuma pottery tradition dates from the 17thC, but firm identification of any pieces earlier than the 19thC is difficult. Kilns ... Continue Reading