A large pair of famille rose vases, Qing dynasty, 19th century.

Decorated with a vivid sceneries of figures of different sorts, dressed in traditional clothing. Some in palace environment, a ceremony taking place, some holding antiquities, sceptres, food, bowls, other scenes in a garden, partaking in leisurely activities, as a scholar at the time. Elegant courtesans and scholars. Plants and flowers painted in roundels. Height 59 cm.

Wear, firingspots, firingcracks. Retousches. One ear with damage. Both bottoms repainted.