Two Chinese bronze vases, Qing Dynasty

Two Chinese bronze vases, Qing Dynasty
The first of bottle form with loop and ring handles, set on an integral base, 14.3cm high, the second of slender baluster form with twin mask 'handles', 14.7cm high. (2)

Condition Report
The first: Small dent to rim.  Hole to base.  General minor signs of age.
The second: Patchy wear to surface lacquer, area of verdigris tarnishing to the shoulder, small dents to the foot rim.

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