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Auction N.6
Fine Asian Art
wed 4 June 2025
Milan - Worldhotel Cristoforo Colombo, Corso Buenos Aires 3 - 10:00 CET
For the Oriental Art auction on June 4, Marcopolo Asian Art presents an exquisite selection featuring an important collection of blue-and-white porcelains. The offering will also include jades, bronzes, cloisonné, snuff bottles, textiles, and other collectible items, all carefully curated and sourced from various parts of Asia.
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| Thursday | 29 May 2025 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Firday | 30 May 2025 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Satuday | 31 May 2025 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Sunday | 1 June 2025 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
| Monday | 2 June 2025 | 10.00 - 18.00 |
31
A JADEITE CARVING
China, 20th century
In the shape of a leaf, on which rests a qilong, supported on its wooden stand. 翡翠雕刻摆件，中国，二十世纪, h cm 15,5 x l cm 8
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A JADEITE CARVING
China, 20th century
In the shape of a leaf, on which rests a qilong, supported on its wooden stand. 翡翠雕刻摆件，中国，二十世纪, h cm 15,5 x l cm 8
Starting price
€ 150,00
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 250,00
32
ELEVEN CARVINGS IN JADEITE AND A JADE SNUFF BOTTLE.
China, 20th century
The circular carvings are engraved with floral and foliate decorations, and the snuff box is decorated with a [..], h max cm 7
32
ELEVEN CARVINGS IN JADEITE AND A JADE SNUFF BOTTLE.
China, 20th century
The circular carvings are engraved with floral and foliate decorations, and the snuff box is decorated with a [..], h max cm 7
Starting price
€ 200,00
Estimate
€ 200,00 / 300,00
33
A JADEITE FIGURE OF BUDDHA
China, 20th century
Holding a sphere in his hand. 翡翠佛像，中国，二十世纪, h tot. cm 10
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A JADEITE FIGURE OF BUDDHA
China, 20th century
Holding a sphere in his hand. 翡翠佛像，中国，二十世纪, h tot. cm 10
Starting price
€ 200,00
Estimate
€ 200,00 / 300,00
34
A JADE BUCKLET
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Well carved in the form of a bird surmounted by a qilong . 玉带钩，中国，清 , l cm 12
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A JADE BUCKLET
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Well carved in the form of a bird surmounted by a qilong . 玉带钩，中国，清 , l cm 12
Starting price
€ 700,00
Estimate
€ 700,00 / 1.000,00
35
A CARVED RUSSET JADE BUCKLE
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Well carved and modeled as a qilong . 玉带钩，中国，清, l cm 11
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A CARVED RUSSET JADE BUCKLE
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Well carved and modeled as a qilong . 玉带钩，中国，清, l cm 11
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00
36
A CELADON JADE BUCKLE
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Carved with geometric decorations, openwork patterns, and auspicious symbols. 青玉带钩，中国，清, l cm 12,3
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A CELADON JADE BUCKLE
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Carved with geometric decorations, openwork patterns, and auspicious symbols. 青玉带钩，中国，清, l cm 12,3
Starting price
€ 1.000,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
37
A MOTTLED JADE CARVING
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Well carved in the shape of four rabbits with fruit. 黑白玉巧雕兔纸镇，中国，清, l cm 9,5
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A MOTTLED JADE CARVING
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Well carved in the shape of four rabbits with fruit. 黑白玉巧雕兔纸镇，中国，清, l cm 9,5
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
38
THREE RUSSET-JADE BELT BUCKLES
China, 19th / 20th century
Two of square shape, carved with floral decorations; one featuring a horse’s head and little monkeys. 玉带钩一组，中国 [..], The larger l cm 8,5
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THREE RUSSET-JADE BELT BUCKLES
China, 19th / 20th century
Two of square shape, carved with floral decorations; one featuring a horse’s head and little monkeys. 玉带钩一组，中国 [..], The larger l cm 8,5
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
39
A CELADON-RUSSET JADE BI DISC
China, 19th century
Decorated in relief with qilong ; the back features circular motifs. 玉壁，中国，十九世纪/二十世纪 , d cm 12,5
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A CELADON-RUSSET JADE BI DISC
China, 19th century
Decorated in relief with qilong ; the back features circular motifs. 玉壁，中国，十九世纪/二十世纪 , d cm 12,5
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
40
A CELADON JADE CARVING
China, Republic Period (1912-1949)
Circular in shape, it is intricately carved with a figure among flowers. 青玉玉牌，中国，民国, d cm 5,7
40
A CELADON JADE CARVING
China, Republic Period (1912-1949)
Circular in shape, it is intricately carved with a figure among flowers. 青玉玉牌，中国，民国, d cm 5,7
Starting price
€ 150,00
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 250,00
41
A GREY-JADE AND SILVER BUCKLE
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
The jade plaque is carved, pierced, and incised, depicting a qilong among flowers and leaves, while the silver [..], l cm 7 x w cm 5
41
A GREY-JADE AND SILVER BUCKLE
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
The jade plaque is carved, pierced, and incised, depicting a qilong among flowers and leaves, while the silver [..], l cm 7 x w cm 5
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
42
FIVE JADE CARVINGS
China, 19th / 20th century
One depicting a cat and a bat, one featuring a vase with flowers, one showing a crouching deer, one with a phoenix, [..], The larger l cm 4 x w cm 3,8
42
FIVE JADE CARVINGS
China, 19th / 20th century
One depicting a cat and a bat, one featuring a vase with flowers, one showing a crouching deer, one with a phoenix, [..], The larger l cm 4 x w cm 3,8
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 600,00
43
A SMALL JADE CARVING
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Depicting a boy on a buffalo. 青玉雕刻，中国，清, h cm 4 x l cm 5
43
A SMALL JADE CARVING
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Depicting a boy on a buffalo. 青玉雕刻，中国，清, h cm 4 x l cm 5
Starting price
€ 300,00
Estimate
€ 300,00 / 500,00
44
A SMALL JADE FIGURE
China, 19th / 20th century
In a fine celadon colour, it depicts a boy with a small dog. Provenance: from the collection of Professor Ferdinando [..], h. 7 cm
44
A SMALL JADE FIGURE
China, 19th / 20th century
In a fine celadon colour, it depicts a boy with a small dog. Provenance: from the collection of Professor Ferdinando [..], h. 7 cm
Free Bid
Estimate
€ 100,00 / 150,00
45
A JADE SILVER AND HARDSTONE BOX
China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Decorated with enamel and semi-precious stones and two jade rings from the 18th / 19th century in the shape of [..], h cm 9
45
A JADE SILVER AND HARDSTONE BOX
China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Decorated with enamel and semi-precious stones and two jade rings from the 18th / 19th century in the shape of [..], h cm 9
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00
46
A MOTTLED JADE VASE
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Bottle-shaped, it is incised on the body with vine scrolls, birds, and geometric motifs, and features two lion-head [..], h cm 15,3
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A MOTTLED JADE VASE
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Bottle-shaped, it is incised on the body with vine scrolls, birds, and geometric motifs, and features two lion-head [..], h cm 15,3
Starting price
€ 300,00
Estimate
€ 300,00 / 500,00
47
A LARGE SPINACH-GREEN JADE BOWL
China, Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century
Of a deep green color, it stands on four feet shaped like taotie and ruyi . On the sides, there are two well-carved [..], h cm 9,3 x l cm 30,5
47
A LARGE SPINACH-GREEN JADE BOWL
China, Qing dynasty, 18th / 19th century
Of a deep green color, it stands on four feet shaped like taotie and ruyi . On the sides, there are two well-carved [..], h cm 9,3 x l cm 30,5
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
48
A CELADON-RUSSET JADE ARROWHEAD
China, possibly Han (206 b.C - 220 a.d.)
With box. 玉矛，中国，汉？, l cm 14
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A CELADON-RUSSET JADE ARROWHEAD
China, possibly Han (206 b.C - 220 a.d.)
With box. 玉矛，中国，汉？, l cm 14
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
49
A JADE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
China, 20th century
Resting on its wooden base. 玉观音像，中国，二十世纪, h tot cm 23
49
A JADE FIGURE OF GUANYIN
China, 20th century
Resting on its wooden base. 玉观音像，中国，二十世纪, h tot cm 23
Starting price
€ 300,00
Estimate
€ 300,00 / 500,00
50
A WHITE JADE AND RUSSET SNUFF BOTTLE
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Of irregular shape, one side features a white jade, while the other displays a beautiful rust-colored marbling. [..], h cm 5,7
50
A WHITE JADE AND RUSSET SNUFF BOTTLE
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911)
Of irregular shape, one side features a white jade, while the other displays a beautiful rust-colored marbling. [..], h cm 5,7
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
51
A CLOISONNÉ SNUFF BOTTLE
China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Of pear-shaped form, it is decorated on the body and lid with lotus scrolls in red, yellow, white, and green on [..], h cm 8
51
A CLOISONNÉ SNUFF BOTTLE
China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Of pear-shaped form, it is decorated on the body and lid with lotus scrolls in red, yellow, white, and green on [..], h cm 8
Starting price
€ 400,00
Estimate
€ 400,00 / 600,00
52
AN INSIDE PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE SIGNED MA SHAOXUAN
China, 20th century
Depicting General Yuan Shikai, with an inscription on the reverse reading: 'Portrait of the first great President [..], h cm 7,5
52
AN INSIDE PAINTED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE SIGNED MA SHAOXUAN
China, 20th century
Depicting General Yuan Shikai, with an inscription on the reverse reading: 'Portrait of the first great President [..], h cm 7,5
Starting price
€ 1.000,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
53
A BURGAUTE LACQUER SNUFF BOTTLE
China, late 19th / early 20th century
Bell-shaped, it is decorated with honeycomb motifs, flowers, and insects. Provenance: Private collection, Munich. [..], h cm 6,7
53
A BURGAUTE LACQUER SNUFF BOTTLE
China, late 19th / early 20th century
Bell-shaped, it is decorated with honeycomb motifs, flowers, and insects. Provenance: Private collection, Munich. [..], h cm 6,7
Starting price
€ 250,00
Estimate
€ 250,00 / 350,00
54
A BURGAUTE LACQUER SNUFF BOTTLE
China, late 19th / early 20th century
Of globular form, it is decorated with honeycomb motifs, flowers, and insects. Provenance: Private collection, [..], h cm 6
54
A BURGAUTE LACQUER SNUFF BOTTLE
China, late 19th / early 20th century
Of globular form, it is decorated with honeycomb motifs, flowers, and insects. Provenance: Private collection, [..], h cm 6
Starting price
€ 250,00
Estimate
€ 250,00 / 350,00
55
A GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
China, 20th century
Finely painted on the body with a continuous design in famille rose tones, depicting crickets, turnips, and vegetables; [..], h cm 6,2
55
A GLASS SNUFF BOTTLE
China, 20th century
Finely painted on the body with a continuous design in famille rose tones, depicting crickets, turnips, and vegetables; [..], h cm 6,2
Starting price
€ 500,00
Estimate
€ 500,00 / 700,00
56
THREE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 19th / 20th century
One in sancai porcelain with mask-shaped handles and an apocryphal four-character mark of Emperor Yongzheng in [..], h max cm 8,8
56
THREE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 19th / 20th century
One in sancai porcelain with mask-shaped handles and an apocryphal four-character mark of Emperor Yongzheng in [..], h max cm 8,8
Starting price
€ 1.000,00
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
57
A FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE
China, first half of the 20th century
Depicting a scene with figures among clouds and waves. Provenance: Private collection, Munich. 粉彩人物纹鼻烟壶，中国 [..], h cm 7
57
A FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE
China, first half of the 20th century
Depicting a scene with figures among clouds and waves. Provenance: Private collection, Munich. 粉彩人物纹鼻烟壶，中国 [..], h cm 7
Starting price
€ 150,00
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 250,00
58
TWO FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 20th century
One pear-shaped, painted in a continuous scene depicting sages in a naturalistic landscape with trees, rocks, [..], h max cm 7,2
58
TWO FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 20th century
One pear-shaped, painted in a continuous scene depicting sages in a naturalistic landscape with trees, rocks, [..], h max cm 7,2
Starting price
€ 600,00
Estimate
€ 600,00 / 800,00
59
TWO FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 19th / 20th century
One is decorated in relief on a green ground with Daoist immortals; the base bears an apocryphal mark of the Qianlong [..], h max cm 8,8
59
TWO FAMILLE ROSE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLES
China, 19th / 20th century
One is decorated in relief on a green ground with Daoist immortals; the base bears an apocryphal mark of the Qianlong [..], h max cm 8,8
Starting price
€ 800,00
Estimate
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
60
A PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE
China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Seamlessly painted with a five-clawed dragon among clouds chasing the pearl. 矾红龙纹鼻烟壶，中国，清十九世纪, h cm 6,9
60
A PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE
China, Qing dynasty, 19th century
Seamlessly painted with a five-clawed dragon among clouds chasing the pearl. 矾红龙纹鼻烟壶，中国，清十九世纪, h cm 6,9
Free Bid
Estimate
€ 100,00 / 150,00