Chinese porcelain vase of baluster form with flared rim, hand painted in famille rose enamels with a figural garden scene depicting a scholar or gentleman accompanied by attendants beneath flowering trees. Applied pierced gilt-metal handles at the shoulders with red enamel accents. Gilt decoration to rim. Underside with unglazed foot rim and remnants of an old paper label. Condition: Scattered surface and enamel wear, rubbing and discoloration consistent with age. Gilt-metal mounts show oxidation and finish wear. Inspect rim, foot and body for hairlines, chips or restoration. See photographs. 17" Tall