Meiji period (1868-1912), porcelain with stenciled pattern (katagamisurie) in cobalt blue, central decoration of pine, bamboo and plum (shochikubai) surrounded by a zigzag band design and thicker band of floral motifs, six kiln spur marks to underside, group includes six saucers (1 1/2 in., 6 in. diameter)(one with slight fritting to small area on rim) and one charger (11 1/4 in. diameter)(good estate condition).