Ceramic - China - Tongzhi (1862-1874)

Decorative style: The pot is rendered in the traditional Famille Rose enamel style. This type of porcelain is instantly recognizable by the use of soft, opaque pink and purple tones, paired with fresh greens for the leaves.
Motif: The painting shows a natural pattern of flowering branches, peonies or fruit trees, and bamboo stalks.
Shape: The pot has a round, bulbous body (often described as a 'melon jar' or 'ginger jar') and features a matching, flat lid with a small knob or loop handle in the middle.