A pair of large Cantonese famille rose baluster vases

Reference: ART1001022

The vases are decorated and gilt in mirror image with shaped panels enclosing narrative scenes depicting officials, ladies, and scholars, all surrounded by a floral border on a yellow scroll ground. The panels are interspersed with a multitude of flowers, birds, and bats holding coins. The necks with two stylised beast handles and the interiors glazed turquoise.