China, late 19th century to early 20th century. The vase of cylindrical shape, the rounded sides rising from the flat recessed base to the long neck with pierced handles and the trumpet-shaped mouth, painted in polychrome enamels with two sparrows, one perched on a blossoming peony tree and the other in flight.
Condition: Very good condition with minor wear and firing flaws, traces of gilt. Provenance: German private collection, acquired from a private seller in 2014.