Chinese porcelain Jardiniere, possibly early Republic period, with well painted motifs of peonies, prunus, rocks and fungus and a fretwork design on foot ring. "Ghost" images of bats on upper rim. Red four character mark to base reading "Antique made for the hall for cultivation of virtue". Two drainage holes in base. 6-1/2"H x 10-5/8" diameter. Chinese, late 19th to early 20th century. Provenance: Private Nashville collection. Condition: Some paint wear/losses to footring and upper rim, overall good condition.