Pair of bianhu gourds in cloisonné enamel on copper decorated with peonies, China, 19th century The sides are polychrome-decorated on a turquoise-blue background with large peonies in full bloom with foliage, and at the bottom of the body with various other small flowers on a green background. The swollen neck is flanked by two copper-alloy handles molded in the shape of a dragon with a brown patina, its head facing outwards. The oval foot is decorated around the rim with a leiwen frieze. Formerly mounted as lamps. Height: 39 cm Chips and scratches.