An unusual pair of large Chinese famille-verte decorated porcelain guardians 五彩门神一对 18th century 十八世纪 Each upright figure standing proudly in an imposing attitude; one in armor, the other a dragon robe, later wood stands. (H: 22 1/2 in.) Qty: (2) Acquired circa 1914 by the family of Archie Hardy, "Greenacres", Walberton near Arundel, United Kingdom William Williams (Kensington), LTD, London, acquired from the above, circa November 23, 1964 Harry J. Haon II (1901-1989), acquired from the above, November 24, 1964 Thence by descent Haon was employed by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Company, and was promoted in 1954 to the Foreign Relations Department as Manager of the European Office, London, England, until his retirement in 1962. Mr. Haon continued to live part-time in London into the late 1970s. It is believed that many of the Asian arts in his collection were acquired during this time in London. Condition report: *Loss and repairs