PAIR OF BOTTLE VASES with long, slender necks and pear-shaped bodies, in white porcelain, iron-red underglaze enamels and gold highlights, the sides decorated with Buddhist lions, the opening outlined with banana leaves. Beautiful late 18th century European gilt bronze mounting with goldsmith's hallmark, encircling the opening and heel, chains falling down the neck. (Condition subject to the opening and heel). China and Europe, 18th century. A PAIR OF PORCELAIN VASES WITH IRON RED DECOR AND 18TH CENTURY ORMOLU GILT BRONZE MOUNT, CHINA AND EUROPE, 18TH CENTURY. HEIGHT (TOTAL) 28,5 CM (11 1/4 IN.)