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A refined selection of Oriental art, with particular emphasis on the Chinese aesthetics of the Qing dynasty: finely enameled porcelains, carved jades and ritual bronzes from esteemed private collections. Selected for their formal harmony, historical patina, and artisanal excellence, these pieces are now ready to be embraced by new custodians. An invitation to rediscover the elegance of the East, the depth of its history, and beauty made tangible.
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Lot N. 121
An enamel on copper snuff bottle with Qianlong nian zhi mark, China
in copper body enamelled in famille rose palette, decorated on both sides with garden scenes of scholars — one [..], h cm 6.8
Lot N. 121
An enamel on copper snuff bottle with Qianlong nian zhi mark, China
in copper body enamelled in famille rose palette, decorated on both sides with garden scenes of scholars — one [..], h cm 6.8
Lot N. 122
A bronze garlic-head bottle, China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)
in bronze, of globular form with tall neck surmounted by a garlic-bulb shaped mouth, the surface covered with [..], h cm 35
Lot N. 122
A bronze garlic-head bottle, China, Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD)
in bronze, of globular form with tall neck surmounted by a garlic-bulb shaped mouth, the surface covered with [..], h cm 35
Lot N. 123
A pair of lacquered and gilded wooden figures of Manjushri and Samantabhadra on a lion and an elepha
Carved from single blocks of wood, depicting Manjushri and Samantabhadra seated respectively on a lion and an [..], h cm 22
Lot N. 123
A pair of lacquered and gilded wooden figures of Manjushri and Samantabhadra on a lion and an elepha
Carved from single blocks of wood, depicting Manjushri and Samantabhadra seated respectively on a lion and an [..], h cm 22
Lot N. 124
Two Himalayan ritual metal objects, Tibet, 19TH century
Mixed metal with gilt sections, “vajra” and “phurba” hardstone inlays and coral finials.
藏 十九世纪 喜马拉雅金属嵌宝法器金刚 [..], h cm 15 12
Lot N. 124
Two Himalayan ritual metal objects, Tibet, 19TH century
Mixed metal with gilt sections, “vajra” and “phurba” hardstone inlays and coral finials.
藏 十九世纪 喜马拉雅金属嵌宝法器金刚 [..], h cm 15 12
Lot N. 125
A group of two Burmese Kammavaca palm-leaf manuscripts, 18TH-19TH century
Two Buddhist ritual palm-leaf manuscripts, respectively comprising 18 leaves and 13 leaves, written in black and [..], cm 12 x 56
Lot N. 125
A group of two Burmese Kammavaca palm-leaf manuscripts, 18TH-19TH century
Two Buddhist ritual palm-leaf manuscripts, respectively comprising 18 leaves and 13 leaves, written in black and [..], cm 12 x 56
Lot N. 126
A Himalayan bronze ritual object, Tibet/Nepal, 18TH–19TH century
Cast bronze with a dakini figure on a wheeled base, decorated with pierced motifs. Even aged patina.
藏 十八至十九世纪 [..], h cm 11
Lot N. 126
A Himalayan bronze ritual object, Tibet/Nepal, 18TH–19TH century
Cast bronze with a dakini figure on a wheeled base, decorated with pierced motifs. Even aged patina.
藏 十八至十九世纪 [..], h cm 11
Lot N. 127
Figura del Buddha Shakyamuni in bronzo dorato, area tibetana, fine XIX – inizio XX secolo
Seduto in meditazione su base a loto, con mani in dhyana mudra. Indossa una veste con decori incisi, volto sereno, [..], h cm 12.5
Lot N. 127
Figura del Buddha Shakyamuni in bronzo dorato, area tibetana, fine XIX – inizio XX secolo
Seduto in meditazione su base a loto, con mani in dhyana mudra. Indossa una veste con decori incisi, volto sereno, [..], h cm 12.5
Lot N. 128
A Repoussé gilt-bronze votive figure of Garuda, Himalayan region, 16th century
in thin bronze sheet worked in repoussé, chasing and graving with mercury gilding; Garuda seated in regal posture [..], h cm 18.5
Lot N. 128
A Repoussé gilt-bronze votive figure of Garuda, Himalayan region, 16th century
in thin bronze sheet worked in repoussé, chasing and graving with mercury gilding; Garuda seated in regal posture [..], h cm 18.5
Lot N. 129
A gilt-bronze standing Buddha, China, Qing dynasty, 18th–19th century
cast in bronze and gilt, depicted standing on a double-lotus base, the right hand in abhaya mudra and the left [..], h cm 7.6
Lot N. 129
A gilt-bronze standing Buddha, China, Qing dynasty, 18th–19th century
cast in bronze and gilt, depicted standing on a double-lotus base, the right hand in abhaya mudra and the left [..], h cm 7.6
Lot N. 130
Bronze head of Buddha, Southeast Asia, Sukhothai/Ayutthaya style, 16th–18th century
in dark patinated bronze with traces of green oxidation, the face showing a serene expression with downcast eyes [..], h cm 6.5 without base
Lot N. 130
Bronze head of Buddha, Southeast Asia, Sukhothai/Ayutthaya style, 16th–18th century
in dark patinated bronze with traces of green oxidation, the face showing a serene expression with downcast eyes [..], h cm 6.5 without base
Lot N. 131
A seated Buddha figure in pale celadon-glazed porcelain, China, Qing dynasty
well-moulded porcelain covered in an even pale celadon glaze, depicting the Buddha seated in meditation with serene [..]
Lot N. 131
A seated Buddha figure in pale celadon-glazed porcelain, China, Qing dynasty
well-moulded porcelain covered in an even pale celadon glaze, depicting the Buddha seated in meditation with serene [..]
Lot N. 132
An amber-colored celluloid necklace in Tibetan style, mid-20TH century
Formed with large amber-tone oval celluloid beads alternating with smaller dark wooden beads, in the style of [..], h cm 26
Lot N. 132
An amber-colored celluloid necklace in Tibetan style, mid-20TH century
Formed with large amber-tone oval celluloid beads alternating with smaller dark wooden beads, in the style of [..], h cm 26
Lot N. 133
An Indian kundan bracelet with gold-foil setting and green stones, 19th century
Crafted in the traditional kundan technique, featuring gold foil over probably a lac (natural resin) core, set [..], h cm 16
Lot N. 133
An Indian kundan bracelet with gold-foil setting and green stones, 19th century
Crafted in the traditional kundan technique, featuring gold foil over probably a lac (natural resin) core, set [..], h cm 16
Lot N. 134
A necklace and A bracelet in pressed amber in Tibetan style, 20th century
composed of spherical and oval beads of honey-orange tone, with glossy surface and warm texture typical of amber. [..], gr 72
Lot N. 134
A necklace and A bracelet in pressed amber in Tibetan style, 20th century
composed of spherical and oval beads of honey-orange tone, with glossy surface and warm texture typical of amber. [..], gr 72
Lot N. 135
A necklace of natural amber beads, China, 20th century
composed of graduated amber beads of reddish-brown hue with internal translucence and natural inclusions, fitted [..], Total weight 100 g
Lot N. 135
A necklace of natural amber beads, China, 20th century
composed of graduated amber beads of reddish-brown hue with internal translucence and natural inclusions, fitted [..], Total weight 100 g
Lot N. 136
A necklace with copper beads and southern red agate, China, 20th century
composed of small tubular copper beads alternating with larger oval and faceted beads in southern red agate of [..], lungh cm 47
Lot N. 136
A necklace with copper beads and southern red agate, China, 20th century
composed of small tubular copper beads alternating with larger oval and faceted beads in southern red agate of [..], lungh cm 47
Lot N. 137
Metal alloy tray with figure of a flying warrior deity, Japan, Meiji–Taisho period
Rectangular in shape with rounded corners, decorated in relief with a warrior deity flying in the clouds, armed [..], cm 19 x 25.5
Lot N. 137
Metal alloy tray with figure of a flying warrior deity, Japan, Meiji–Taisho period
Rectangular in shape with rounded corners, decorated in relief with a warrior deity flying in the clouds, armed [..], cm 19 x 25.5
Lot N. 138
A female figure in a dynamic pose, China, Maoist period
a sculpture depicting a young woman dressed in typical Mao-era uniform, modelled in an extended, dynamic posture [..], h cm 52
Lot N. 138
A female figure in a dynamic pose, China, Maoist period
a sculpture depicting a young woman dressed in typical Mao-era uniform, modelled in an extended, dynamic posture [..], h cm 52
Lot N. 139
An inscribed copper-alloy water pipe engraved with the poem “Yong Tongquetai (Locking the Two Qiaos)
late Qing dynasty – early Republic period, 19th–20th century
in silvery copper alloy, the cylindrical body finely [..], h cm 37
Lot N. 139
An inscribed copper-alloy water pipe engraved with the poem “Yong Tongquetai (Locking the Two Qiaos)
late Qing dynasty – early Republic period, 19th–20th century
in silvery copper alloy, the cylindrical body finely [..], h cm 37
Lot N. 140
A rectangular display box with four coins, China, Republic period, 20th century
in wood with octagonal frame and glass cover, containing four coins. 民国时期 带四枚钱币木框盒, cm 16x21x3.8
Lot N. 140
A rectangular display box with four coins, China, Republic period, 20th century
in wood with octagonal frame and glass cover, containing four coins. 民国时期 带四枚钱币木框盒, cm 16x21x3.8
Lot N. 141
A wooden 13-string “koto” zither, Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)
crafted in wood with thirteen strings anchored at the base and fitted with movable bridges. The surface shows [..], lungh cm 115
Lot N. 141
A wooden 13-string “koto” zither, Japan, Meiji period (1868–1912)
crafted in wood with thirteen strings anchored at the base and fitted with movable bridges. The surface shows [..], lungh cm 115
Lot N. 142
Ruyi sceptre in dark hardwood, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
in dark brown tropical hardwood, carved with a ruyi-head in the form of stylized clouds and a naturally curved [..], lungh cm 25.5
Lot N. 142
Ruyi sceptre in dark hardwood, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
in dark brown tropical hardwood, carved with a ruyi-head in the form of stylized clouds and a naturally curved [..], lungh cm 25.5
Lot N. 143
A carved wood figure, China, Mao period (circa 1950–1970)
depicting a young woman wearing traditional minority-ethnic attire, carved in the round with a dynamic pose and [..], h cm 20
Lot N. 143
A carved wood figure, China, Mao period (circa 1950–1970)
depicting a young woman wearing traditional minority-ethnic attire, carved in the round with a dynamic pose and [..], h cm 20
Lot N. 144
A carved and lacquered wooden inro with dragons among clouds, Japan, Edo period, 18th century
of rectangular rounded form with cover and braided cord. 江户 云龙纹印籠, cm 7.3 x 6.2 x 6.5
Lot N. 144
A carved and lacquered wooden inro with dragons among clouds, Japan, Edo period, 18th century
of rectangular rounded form with cover and braided cord. 江户 云龙纹印籠, cm 7.3 x 6.2 x 6.5
Lot N. 145
A Huanghuali wood pendant plaque inscribed “Zhaijie,” China, 18th–19th century
in golden-brown huanghuali wood, finely carved with the inscription Zaijie (“ritual abstinence”) in relief, surmounted [..], cm 6.7 x 3.1 x 0.8
Lot N. 145
A Huanghuali wood pendant plaque inscribed “Zhaijie,” China, 18th–19th century
in golden-brown huanghuali wood, finely carved with the inscription Zaijie (“ritual abstinence”) in relief, surmounted [..], cm 6.7 x 3.1 x 0.8
Lot N. 146
A cricket jar, China, Qing dynasty, late 19th century
in black lacquered wood with red carved lacquer and gilt seal decorations, of oval form, the dark lacquered wooden [..], h cm 9.5
Lot N. 146
A cricket jar, China, Qing dynasty, late 19th century
in black lacquered wood with red carved lacquer and gilt seal decorations, of oval form, the dark lacquered wooden [..], h cm 9.5
Lot N. 147
A rectangular hardwood box inlaid with jade, coral and metal wire, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
in dark hardwood, the cover decorated in relief with a lotus branch bearing pods and buds, the seeds inlaid with [..], cm 8.7 x 10.4 x 4
Lot N. 147
A rectangular hardwood box inlaid with jade, coral and metal wire, China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
in dark hardwood, the cover decorated in relief with a lotus branch bearing pods and buds, the seeds inlaid with [..], cm 8.7 x 10.4 x 4
Lot N. 148
A hardwood jewelry chest with engraved copper mounts, China, Republic period
in hardwood with engraved copper fittings and corner reinforcements, the front panels carved in relief with mythological [..], cm 23.5x18x30.5
Lot N. 148
A hardwood jewelry chest with engraved copper mounts, China, Republic period
in hardwood with engraved copper fittings and corner reinforcements, the front panels carved in relief with mythological [..], cm 23.5x18x30.5
Lot N. 149
Two embroidered fan cases, China, Qing dynasty
One in satin with metallic bogu panjin couching embroidery; the other in nasha, a gauze-ground variant of the [..], h cm 31.5
Lot N. 149
Two embroidered fan cases, China, Qing dynasty
One in satin with metallic bogu panjin couching embroidery; the other in nasha, a gauze-ground variant of the [..], h cm 31.5
Lot N. 150
A fragment of an official “buzi” rank badge, silk embroidered on gauze ground, China, Qing dynasty
worked in kesi technique known as “nasha”, circular panel depicting a crane among stylised clouds, rising waves [..]
Lot N. 150
A fragment of an official “buzi” rank badge, silk embroidered on gauze ground, China, Qing dynasty
worked in kesi technique known as “nasha”, circular panel depicting a crane among stylised clouds, rising waves [..]