A pair of large Chinese porcelain famille rose 'dragon' vases, 19th century, painted with four-clawed dragons chasing flaming pearls amidst swirling polychrome clouds, all within bands of moulded ruyi lappets, the necks decorated with archaistic motifs and panels enclosing auspicious objects, 60.5cm high (2) 十九世紀 粉彩雲龍紋雙耳大瓶一對 品相報告 Condition Report: Both vases with evidence of having had lamp fittings added, with glue residue around the interiors of the necks. Both vases bears a few chips and grazes to the rims, with wear to enamels throughout. Glue and tape residue present to the exteriors.

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