Pair of Chinese Vases with Gilt-Bronze Mounts

19th century, each of baluster form, with flared lip and slightly splayed foot, the body decorated with opposing five-clawed dragons chasing the flaming pearl, amid birds, fruit, flowers and clouds, all in the famille rose palette on a celadon-ground, the neck and foot each encircled by a band of dense floral design on a gilt ground, having ruyi scepter-form handles mounted with ormolu wreaths.
h. 28", w. 10-1/2"

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25% (20% buyer's premium + 5% Invaluable bidding fee)

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