Rectangular enameled porcelain planter in the famille rose style, China, 19th century Decorated on one long side with a scholar followed by his assistant, carrying a wrapped qin, looking at a fisherman seated on a sampan moored by the shore. On the other large side, a second scholar is seated on a rock, contemplating a stretch of water and mountains in the clouds, with two assistants standing beside him. On each short side, a figure and his assistant move among rocks, trees, bamboo and plum blossoms, while two birds fly above them in the sunshine. The foot of the planter is openwork and enameled in yellow. 14.5 x 21.9 x 15.5 cm