HEXAGONAL BALUSTER VASE in porcelain, famille rose polychrome enamels and highlights of gilding, decorated with personalities from Chinese history and calligraphic texts, the base underlined by a floral frieze and the neck flanked by two handles in the shape of Buddhist lions facing each other. (Internal firing crack, restorations to the neck, wear to the enamel). China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), Tongzhi period (1862-1875). A "FAMILLE-ROSE" STYLE PORCELAIN HEXAGONAL VASE, CHINA, QING DYNASTY (1644-1912), TONGZHI PERIOD (1862-1875). HEIGHT. 41 CM (16 1/8 IN.)