PAIR CHINESE FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN VASES.19th century. Painted to depict confronting dragons chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom amongst butterfly, cloud and floral decoration; four molded qilin on shoulders flanked by two bird-form handles - 13 1/4 in. high. Estimate $400-600
Each vase has minute chips under the mouth, not visible to the eye unless you turn the vase upside down. Some fritting of the glaze on the qilin on the shoulders.
