A pair of Dutch Delft vases and covers, de Lampetkan factory, first half 18th century

painted in blue with chinoiserie landscape scenes within moulded rococo borders washed in dark blue and picked out in gilding, the domed covers with gilt lion finials, one with blue LPK mark,

One body with tight star crack. One foot chip, both covers with rim chips, other typical minor chips and flakes. Some wear to gilding, though less than is usual.
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