 The punchbowls are of polychrome famille rose with gilding , adorned with panoramic views from opposite vantage points of early 19th century Sydney , combined with traditional Chinese porcelain decorations and each features a rare , lively tondo grouping of Aboriginal figures . The panoramas are detailed and show a number of landmarks in and around Sidney Cove at the time . The motifs have probably been taken from artwork by several artists working in Australia during the 18th and early 19th century . 
