Chinese Famille Rose Rectangular Brush Pot

This item is a rectangular Chinese brush pot, likely made of porcelain with polychrome enamel decoration in the Famille Rose style. It features a four-sided, slightly tapered body with rounded corners. The central motif is a prominently molded taotie or dragon-head mask in high relief, which appears to hold a mock ring handle in its mouth. Surrounding the relief are hand-painted imperial dragons and auspicious cloud motifs in shades of iron red, green, and blue. The upper rim is decorated with a formalized Greek key or meander border in black and red enamels. The glaze is a creamy white, showing some minor wear and pitting consistent with use or age. This piece likely dates to the 20th century, imitating Qing Dynasty styles. The craftsmanship shows a mix of molded and painted techniques typical of decorative export porcelain. No visible maker's marks are discernible from this angle, but the condition appears generally stable with no major cracks or chips visible on the main facade.