Chinese Porcelain Wig-holder Vase – Republican Period, Early 20th Century

Chinese Porcelain Wig Holder/Roll Vase – Republican Period, Early 20th Century. This elegant Chinese porcelain wig holder/roll vase, dating from the Republican period in the early 20th century, is decorated with a figurative scene depicting a fisherman accompanied by a young boy in a serene and poetic wooded landscape. The scene, finely painted in polychrome enamels on a white background, illustrates a traditional theme dear to Chinese iconography, symbolizing the transmission of knowledge, wisdom, and harmony with nature. The design is delicate, with precise lines and a soft palette dominated by greens, yellows, pinks, and black highlights. The composition is enriched by vertical calligraphy painted on the body, lending a scholarly and learned dimension to the piece, characteristic of high-quality decorative works from the Republican period. The slender cylindrical shape, known as a scroll vase, was once used as a wig stand and is now particularly prized for its decorative elegance. The interior is glazed. The reverse features a Chinese seal-like mark painted in red, typical of porcelain from this period. Dimensions: – Height: 28 cm Condition: Very good overall condition. No apparent restoration. Minor signs of use and firing consistent with age, without affecting its aesthetic appeal or durability. A beautiful decorative Chinese vase from the Republic period, combining delicate decoration, traditional symbolism, and elegant form, ideal for a collection of Asian porcelain or a refined interior.