Pair of Late 19th c. Japanese Blue & White Cache Pot Stands

Pair of Japanese Meiji Period Blue and White Porcelain Pot Stands, c.1880 A pair of small Japanese porcelain pot stands dating to the late 19th century Meiji period (c.1880–1900). Each piece is hand-painted in underglaze cobalt blue with a scrolling border around the top rim and simple brushwork to the sides. The glaze has a slightly greyish tone, with minor firing speckling and imperfections typical of the period. A central drainage hole indicates their original use as stands for small planters or cache pots. The bases are unmarked, with unglazed foot rings. Origin: Japan Date: c.1880–1900 Material: Porcelain Decoration: Underglaze blue Dimensions: 19 cm diameter, 3 cm high Condition: Good overall; no cracks, chips or repairs. Minor kiln blemishes as expected for age.