This exceptional pair of hexagonal stands features a rare mirror-image composition. The primary panels depict a narrative scene of a scholar in a purple robe being served tea by a young attendant. The setting, framed by the sweeping branches of a willow tree and rugged rockwork, evokes the tranquil gardens of the literati. The painting is executed in a delicate Famille Rose palette, with the soft greens and pinks.

Alternate panels are decorated with vertical columns of elegant calligraphy. While the script serves as a beautiful decorative element, the content also reinforces the imagery - phrases mention the "purity of tea" and the "shadows of the pine forest," celebrating the simple joys of a quiet life. Secondary panels feature "Peonies in Vases," a traditional Chinese symbol of wealth and safety. The hexagonal form is further elevated by quatrefoil piercings, which break up the porcelain surface and allow light to pass through the stands, highlighting the translucency of the glaze.