07 juin 2023

A Longquan celadon 'Twin fish' dish, China, Yuan-Ming period

Lot 32. A Longquan celadon 'Twin fish' dish, China, Yuan - Ming period; d. 19.2 cm. Estimate € 2.000,00 / 3.000,00. Courtesy Marco Polo. The rounded sides rising from the tapered foot to the everted rim are sculpted on the outside with a band of petals, while the centre of the interior is decorated in relief with two small fish, all under a green glaze that also covers the inside of the foot.Provenance: a private collection from Rome. Marco Polo, Fine Asian Art, Milan, 20 June 2023.

07 juin 2023

A gilt-bronze mirror-stand and mirror, China, Yuan - Ming period

Lot 22. A gilt-bronze mirror-stand and mirror, China, Yuan - Ming period; h. 19 cm x l. 23 cm. Estimate € 9.000,00 / 12.000,00. Courtesy Marco Polo. Magnificently cast in the form of a crouching animal, on a cloud-shaped stand he holds an archaistic mirror decorated with birds and animals on his shoulders.Marco Polo, Fine Asian Art, Milan, 20 June 2023.