Royal Satsuma
When you begin to collect or become interested in Satsuma Pottery, you may come across several terms that you are unfamiliar with. One such term which can also be misleading is "Royal Satsuma".
The term "Royal Satsuma" refers to the type of Satsuma Pottery that was mass produced to be sold abroad. It is also possible that the piece of pottery was even made in somewhere like China too - such was the demand for Satsuma style pieces after they were made known to the world.
If you have a piece of pottery that is marked "Royal Satsuma" on the bottom, then it is certainly not an authentic piece from Japan. It could have been made in Japan, but it will not be a proper antique. It was not until the late 1940's that potters in Japan began to use English to mark their work.
As a rule of thumb, when buying or checking any pieces of "antique satsuma pottery" if it has ANY english words on, then it will certainly not be from the Meiji Period. Also, anything sold as "Royal Satsuma" will not be from a Japanese Royal palace or have belonged to the Emperor - it will most likely not be from Japan at all.
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 ROYAL SATSUMA TEA CUP 1880S SIGNED HAND PAINTED GOLD  US $49.99
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 ROYAL DOULTON china SATSUMA E5692 Chocolate Cup US $24.99
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 1 OLD VINTAGE ROYAL SATSUMA NIPPON SALT PEPPER SHAKER US $1.99
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 Royal Satsuma Heart US $10.00
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 Royal Satsuma Vase US $199.99
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 Royal Satsuma Bowl Hand Painted Marked US $.99
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 Pair Antique Royal Satsuma Japanese Ceramic Vases 19thc US $1,399.99
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 ROYAL DOULTON china SATSUMA E5692 Chocolate Cup US $24.99
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 Fine MEIJI ROYAL SATSUMA Censer Incense Burner Koro US $3,500.00
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I have the vase shown at top of page ,Satuma Japan along with japanese marking on bottom.What is the value
require to buy 1 10″ hand painted deorative plate with peacock in miidle of plate