A pair of Chinese Kangxi powdered blue jars

A pair of fine and large Chinese covered jars with dark blue background and powdered gold decoration of butterflies and flowers , the lids topped with small seated lions

Kangxi period , circa 1720.

Height 44 cm ( 17 1/2 inches) x width 28 cm ( 11 inches ) x depth 28 cm ( 11 inches ) x diameter of the base 20 cm ( 8 inches)