A pair of Chinese Canton porcelain baluster vases, Qing Dynasty probably Tongzhi (unmarked), each with petaled everted rims, the exterior of the bodies with rampaging red and black four clawed dragons, on a soft blue enamel ground of stylized flowers, fitted kylin handles and salamander mounts, 20 cm approximate diameter x 35 cm overall height.

A private estate

Condition Report

Chips to the underside rim of one vase, as shown. Some gilt loss and wear to the decoration in places, but no obvious further damage or repair.