Pair of teapot stands

This pair of teapot stands with blue enamelled decoration were meant to hold Yixing teapots.During the early 17th century, Yixing wares consisted of unglazed vessels inspired by natural forms. Enamels were introduced in the 18th century. Thereafter it has been suggested designs that included enamelled background, which served to make the white glaze often painted beneath the lighter enamels, show up their tones better.Yixing stoneware was still popular, especially with the Straits Chinese communities in Southeast Asia during the early 20th century as is evident from this customised export ware.

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