A PAIR OF THREE-TIERED ENAMELED PORCELAIN COSMETIC BOXES, REPUBLIC China, 1912-1949. The boxes of cylindrical shape, each with three cases and a cover, the sides and top enameled with flowers, vines and double gourds, the top also with three scholars within a central double-gourd reserve. Each with a six-character mark to the base. (2) Condition: Hairlines, chipping, and a larger loss to one cover. Provenance: From the collection of Alexander Popov in Novi Sad, Kingdom of Serbia, acquired between 1900-1920. Weight: 1,636 g in total. Dimensions: Height 11.8 cm each. Diameter 11.0 cm.