A pair of large Chinese red lacquer temple vases, first half 20^th century, each decorated with a panoramic of birds in the branches of pine trees including crane, pheasant and other auspicious birds within Ruyi head upper borders and each on a separate five leg stand, one vase damaged (neck), 197cm high (2)

Condition Report
Vase 1- badly damaged top rim and neck and damage to shoulder as well as generally light scratches and smaller knocks throughout

Vase 2- large scratch to body a smaller general scratches and pitting

General wear and tear commensurate with age and daily use. 

Will require restoration to neck and shoulder of Vase I

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