A pair of Canton porcelain covered vases, China, 19th century Baluster-shaped, each vase is flanked by a pair of handles in the shape of a dog's head holding a ring in its mouth. The sides and necks are decorated with reserves, figures, flowers, birds and butterflies against a gold background of foliage and flowers. The lids are decorated in the same style, and the handles depict a Fô dog in the round, its paw resting on a ball. H. 48.5 cm (chip to the ring of one handle, chips to the neck)