A Large Pair of ‘Famille Rose’ Canton Enamel Vases

Daoguang Period  (1821-1850)
Porcelain with polychrome enamels.
Jingdezhen, Jiangxi Province, South Central China. Enameled in Canton.
H:59cm x W:28cm

A pair of large hexagonal canton enamel vases elaborately painted in polychrome enamels depicting four high ranking warriors approaching a seated court lady surrounded by a group of maidens. Canton enamels were mainly produced for the European and American markets from the 18th to the 20th century.