A rare pair of large Chinese Canton carved ivory urn-shaped vases

£1,500 - £2,500 £35,000

A rare pair of large Chinese Canton carved ivory urn-shaped vases, 19th century. Deeply carved with warriors in a landscape amidst flowers, foliage and pagodas, the necks, shoulders and feet carved with continuous flower scrolls, the handles carved as scrolling foliage, with one handle damaged, other small faults, 28.5cm. (2)