Chinoiserie Style Polychrome Porcelain Baluster Vase

This item is a medium-sized ceramic baluster-shaped vase featuring Chinoiserie-style decoration. The vase is constructed from a cream-colored porcelain or high-fired earthenware base, showcasing a flared rim and a bulbous body that tapers toward a decorated foot. The color palette is predominantly composed of underglaze cobalt blue, complemented by overglaze enamels in greens, browns, and muted reds. The central decorative band depicts a figurative garden scene with human figures (possibly scholars or immortals) amidst tropical-style foliage, including large banana leaves and bamboo stalks. The neck features a classic ruyi-head or lappet border, while the base is finished with a formal geometric key-fret pattern. One notable feature is the presence of molded mask-like handles or medallions on the shoulder, rendered in a deep blue glaze. The condition shows significant surface spotting and possible foxing or pitting within the glaze, often indicative of lower-tier 20th-century production or exposure to moisture. There is visible grime accumulation around the rim and foot, suggesting long-term storage. While imitating Qing dynasty motifs, the overall execution and material finish suggest this is a mid-to-late 20th-century decorative export piece rather than an antique.