A pair of large and unusual “Soldier" vases

A pair of large and unusual “Soldier" vases

Chinese export porcelain
Baluster shaped bodies with gilt decoration over "bianco-sopra-bianco" floral pattern
Depicting large leaf-shaped cartouches with garden views and several smaller depicting bouquets
Decorated near the base with tulip frieze and honey comb pattern top
Domed covers, with straight tabs and lion shaped finial
Qianlong Period (1736-1795)
Vases with slight difference in height, compensated by the carved and gilt wood stands
(hairlines)

Height: 134 cm (maior/larger) Height: 129 cm (menor/smaller)