A pair of Chinese cinnabar and gilt metal vases, circa 1st half 20th century, decorated with shaped reserves to both sides with figures in landscapes, the ground carved with scrolling lotus flowers. Gilt metal mounts to the foot and mouth rims, and lion mask and ring handles to the shoulders. Blue enamel interiors and within the foot rim. Each 29.5 cm high, 19 cm wide. Provenance: The Rothschild collection, Melbourne