A Chinese Canton carved ivory vase and cover, of campana form with twin dragon handles, the domed cover with a dragon and cloud finial, the body intricately carved in high relief with a continuous battle scene in a landscape with rocks, trees and buildings, above a knopped stem and stepped foot, carved with bands of lotus leaves and leafy scrolls, 26cm high. Provenance: Purchased by the present vendor at auction from Banks & Silvers, 6 May 1981, Oakhampton House, Dunley, Worcestershire, lot 447. Footnote: Oakhampton House in Dunley had been in the ownership of the Crane family since 1827, and was extensively modernised in 1883 at the behest of John Henry Crane who commissioned architect J.P.St Aubyn to carry out the work. The house was used by Banks & Silver as an auction venue during the early 1980s.