China, first half of the 20th century Republic period - Pair - Lot 62

China, first half of the 20th century Republic period - Pair of small porcelain vases with polychrome famille rose decoration on an apple-green ground, peach scrolls on the neck. Each vase, baluster-shaped with a wide flared neck, features an enameled decoration of peonies and butterflies on one side and stylized figures on the other. The inner rim of the neck is decorated with a frieze of fruits (longevity peaches), while iron-brown fillets highlight the lip and base. The paste, glaze and pictorial style point to Chinese export production in the first half of the 20th century. Dimensions: 11 x 4 cm (neck 5 cm). Visible chip and crack at the neck of one vase, small chip at the lip of the other, glaze wear and micro-scratches from use. REF (internal) : GA3461