PAIR OF MATCHING CHINESE 19TH CENTURY BRONZE ALTAR VASES. These are well cast examples with beautiful decoration including storks and foliage. These are ritual vessels intended for the worship of ancestors. Width 5 (12.7 cm).
Combined weight 2,771 Kg. In good condition with the exception of the following. One vase has had some attention which has been carried out very professionally possibly at manufacture. (see photos 8 & 9).
A couple of small marks can be seen on the top of the vases. (see photos 7 & 10).