Japanese Pottery

Flea Market Finds With The Kovels : Episode FMF-109 -- More Projects »
Japanese pottery is a popular collectible and at the Atlantique City Mega Fair in New Jersey, host Ralph Kovel discovers 19th century Satsuma pottery. Some of the most treasured pieces of Satsuma pottery were made during the Meiji period, between 1867 and 1912. See a few of these pieces that has a selling price of thousands of dollars!

Photo

Many collectors believe that the best pottery was made during the Meiji period.
Photo

This unique fan design sells for $6,500. Each fan has a individually painted scene.

Photo

Here's a signed Satsuma piece. It features incredible detail.
Photo

This is an unusual Satsuma piece with monkeys dancing 360 degrees around the jar. A pair sells for $2,400.

Photo

Some pieces were signed by the artist.
Photo

This one, by one of the most renowned artist in Satsuma, was priced at $3,200.
Resources
Atlantique City Mega Fair
Krause Publications
Website: www.krause.com

Also in this Episode