simple pottery made in Satsuma, Japan, from the late 16th century
2.
ornamental glazed porcelain ware made in Satsuma, Japan, from the late 18th century
Satsuma ware in American English
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
Also: satsuma
Word origin
[1870–75; named after satsuma, Japan]This word is first recorded in the period 1870–75. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Mafia, asymmetric, billing, immobilize, onshore