China, 17th, 18th and 19th century, set of three turquoise enamelled porcelain vases, respectively: formed by two quadrangular vases joined together, enhanced by two elephant-head handles; in the form of a double gourd decorated with ruyi head motifs, with an ormolu base; a bottle vase on a small stub. A small baluster vase with green shaded enamel, China, 20th century (Long crack and small re-corking to the first one; small restoration to the edge of the second one, missing and restoration to the ruyi heads). H. 22,5 cm 20 cm (with bronze base) 15,5 cm 13,8 cm. Expert : Cabinet ANSAS & PAPILLON

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