TWO CANTON ENAMEL BOXES, c. 1920sChina, late Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) to Republic period (1912-1949). Comprising a lobed box and a cylindrical box, each brightly enameled to the top of the lid with a magpie perched on a peony branch, the sides with reserves enclosing birds and flowers, on a scrolling foliage ground with blossoms.Condition: Overall good condition with some wear and manufacturing irregularities, some tiny chips, and touch-ups. Provenance: Estate of an Austrian collector, the collection was assembled in the 1980s – 1990s through purchases at Galerie Zacke and other specialized galleries in Vienna. Weight: 362 g (total) Dimensions: Height 5.5 cm and 8 cm