A pair of Chinese blue and white crocus vases 19th Century

A pair of Chinese blue and white crocus vases 19th Century

Modelled as five conjoined baluster vases around a long central tapering neck terminating in a crocus-head mouth painted to the body with birds and insects between bamboo, pomegranate, chrysanthemum, prunus and iris, ruyi-heads around the shoulders, the neck decorated with upright flower stems, one restored. 24.5 cm. high (2) - Estimate €800 - €1,200

Christie's. European Noble And Private Collections. 31 March - 1 April 2009. Amsterdam www.christies.com Image 2009 Christie's Ltd