Small porcelain baluster vase, China, Minguo, Republic period (1912 - 1949) Enameled in the famille rose style, the decoration depicts two high dignitaries in front of a peasant holding a hoe, near an elephant. This is one of the 24 paragons of filial piety. The story of Emperor Shun. Signet mark in iron red Juren Tang zhi - 居仁堂款 under the base. Height: 21 cm; small shock (pinhead) on the shoulder. A polychrome enameled cong-shaped vase decorated with calligraphy on two sides, a scholar being served tea and a scholar holding a fixed feather fan accompanied by his assistant under a willow tree on the other two sides. Unreadable red enamel mark under the base. Height: 18 cm