Baluster covered vase with a scholar-official and his servants in a landscape c. 1645 - 1660

This Chinese porcelain baluster vase, dating back to the mid-17th century, is a striking example of the *famille verte* style, characterized by its use of a vibrant green glaze, along with blue, red, and yellow. The vase depicts a scholar-official, likely a high-ranking government official, accompanied by his servants, all set against a colorful landscape. The vase, now in the Rijksmuseum, showcases the intricate detail and exquisite craftsmanship of Chinese porcelain during the Qing dynasty.