Pair of diminutive Chinese Famille Rose vases, of baluster form, with petal rim, and figural Fu lion handles alternating with salamanders, each body decorated with scholars, warriors, and courtiers on a flower and auspicious object filled ground, apparently unmarked.

Approximate dimensions: h. 10", dia. 4.33".

Examined under blacklight. Scattered glaze and manufacturing imperfections. No inpainting noted. The first vase having a branched crack and 1/8" flake with staple repairs at the neck, (2) chips underneath the rim, chips to the ears of the Fu