A pair of large Cantonese famille rose baluster vases

Reference: ART1001184

Each vase is decorated and gilt with two Buddhist lion and cub handles to the neck and confronting kui-dragons to the shoulder. Each body is decorated in mirror image with two large shaped panels with battle scenes from the 'Three Kingdoms', interspersed with cartouches enclosing further narrative scenes. All on a ground of birds and scattered flowers.