A pair of finely-executed Chinese cloisonné and parcel-gilt large baluster vases probably early to mid 20th Century Both of globular body, flared at both the mouth and foot, the necks flanked by a pair of qilong-form handles; both bodies with four pierced gilt metal cartouches depicting dragons, through which may be seen an interior lotus scroll-decorated cylinder; decorative patterned gilt metal bands to the shoulder and waist (2). H: 18 in. PROVENANCE: Private collection, Fort Washington, PA.