"Porcelain Baluster Vase, China, Republic Period "
Elegant baluster-shaped vase with a flared neck, richly decorated in polychrome famille rose enamels. One side illustrates a lively garden scene: an elegant woman, dressed in a long, colorful dress, surrounded by two children in expressive poses, symbols of prosperity and family continuity. The other side presents a poetic calligraphy drawn in black ink, bringing a literary and refined dimension to the whole. Two lion head handles holding rings complete the composition, bringing a traditional and protective note. Height: 43 cm (excluding wooden base). 49 cm with base.