A pair of vintage Chinese coloured ivory figures, early people's Republic era, circa 1950s-60s, the serene pair of standing female figures, with elegantly flowing robes, each with a gentle deferential countenance, one holding a flower, the other an open book, hand coloured to the facial features and robes and each standing upon a shaped carved stand; in silk lined display boxes. Height 22.5 cm and 20 cm.