China, 20th centuryDimensions: 4 7/8"(12.5 cm) H, 3 1/2"(9 cm) diaDecorated with pomegranates and a bird; on the other side calligraphy and the artist Zhang Shibao's name and seal20世纪 章仕保画粉绛彩石榴翠鸟笔筒Note:Zhang Shibao was one of the most important famille rose artists from Jingdezhen during the Republican Period. His works were chosen for diplomatic gifts by Zhou Enlai and Deng Xiaoping during the 1960’s and 70’s.章仕保是民国时期景德镇最重要的粉彩艺术家之一。他的作品在20世纪60年代和70年代被周恩来和邓小平选为外交礼品。