A pair of turquoise-ground enamelled 'dragon' jardinières


Late 19th century or early 20th centuryEach tall vessel brightly enamelled to the exterior with striding four-clawed dragons amongst large blossoming chrysanthemums, peony and lotus flowers, above diaper and lappet bands at the foot and mouth rim, all reserved on a bright turquoise ground. Each: 35cm (13 3/4in) high (2).
|Compare with a single jardinière, dated 19th/20th century, sold at Christie's London, 2 July 2013, lot 316.