A pair of Cantonese temple jars and domed covers

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A pair of Cantonese temple jars and domed covers
with knop finials, painted and gilt with shaped panels of equestrian riders in combat before dignitaries and ladies on terraces and in gardens before pavilions, alternating with further panels of peacocks, peahens, phoenix and other exotic birds and butterflies amongst flowers and rockwork, all on green gold scroll grounds reserved with butterflies and bats in flight -- 24¾in. (62.8cm.) high, (restored.) See Front Cover Illustration. (2)