Satsuma buttons are miniature porcelain artworks created in Japan, mainly during the Meiji era (late 19th–early 20th century), using the same techniques as Satsuma ware— ivory clay, crackle glaze, and delicate overglaze painting with gold. Typically less than an inch across, they feature intricate scenes of flowers, geishas, landscapes, or mythological figures, making each button a tiny hand-painted canvas. Originally functional, they became popular export items and are now collected or repurposed as jewelry. Their value depends on detail, artistry, and condition, with everyday examples selling for modest prices, while finely painted antique sets or works by renowned artists like Yabu Meizan or the Kinkōzan family can command much higher prices.