Pair of Rose Mandarin Export Porcelain Vases

Description:

Pair of Rose Mandarin Export Porcelain Vases, China, 19th century, baluster form, with applied gilded foo dogs and dragons to neck and shoulders, and allover decoration of polychrome enamel medallions with figural scenes and flowers and butterflies, against a dense floral-decorated ground, ht. 23 1/4 in.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

One vase has a hairline crack in the underside that is visible at the foot.


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