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ORIENTAL ART FROM IMPORTANT PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
Palazzo Caetani Lovatelli - Piazza Lovatelli, 1 Rome, wed 4 June 2025
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- Friday, May 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m;
- Tuesday, June 3 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
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A large basin in nephrite Khotanese jade carved from a jade boulder
China, late Qing period, early 19th century
A large inscribed jade 'dragon' basin, late Qing dynasty. In good condition with only minor expected wear to the [..], 8,5 x 35 cm
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A large basin in nephrite Khotanese jade carved from a jade boulder
China, late Qing period, early 19th century
A large inscribed jade 'dragon' basin, late Qing dynasty. In good condition with only minor expected wear to the [..], 8,5 x 35 cm
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A white jade carving
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), XIX century
A white jade carving representing "erxian" twins with a leopard., 6,5 x 9,5 cm
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A white jade carving
China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), XIX century
A white jade carving representing "erxian" twins with a leopard., 6,5 x 9,5 cm
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A carved jade brush washer with floral decoration
China, Republic (1911-1949)
Jade brush-washing tray with engraved floral decoration., 1,6 x 9,2 cm
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A carved jade brush washer with floral decoration
China, Republic (1911-1949)
Jade brush-washing tray with engraved floral decoration., 1,6 x 9,2 cm
64
Rectangular inkstone carved from greyish stone
China, 20th century
Rectangular inkstone carved from greyish stone, finely carved at the top with a dragon amidst clouds and with [..], 21 x 13,5 cm
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Rectangular inkstone carved from greyish stone
China, 20th century
Rectangular inkstone carved from greyish stone, finely carved at the top with a dragon amidst clouds and with [..], 21 x 13,5 cm
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Rectangular jade plaque
China, first half of the 20th century
Rectangular jade plaque decorated in light relief with literati and a poem on the back, provided with a suspension [..], 6,4 x 4 cm
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Rectangular jade plaque
China, first half of the 20th century
Rectangular jade plaque decorated in light relief with literati and a poem on the back, provided with a suspension [..], 6,4 x 4 cm
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A Bi disc in dark, mottled green jade
China, 19th century or earlier
Bi disc in dark green jade, without transparency., Diameter: 15 cm
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A Bi disc in dark, mottled green jade
China, 19th century or earlier
Bi disc in dark green jade, without transparency., Diameter: 15 cm
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Beautiful Bi disc carved from semi-translucent jade
China, 2200-1600 BC.
A beautiful Bi disc carved from semi-translucent jade, with dark patches and lighter areas. China, Late Neolithic, [..], Diameter: 14 cm
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Beautiful Bi disc carved from semi-translucent jade
China, 2200-1600 BC.
A beautiful Bi disc carved from semi-translucent jade, with dark patches and lighter areas. China, Late Neolithic, [..], Diameter: 14 cm
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A beautiful Bi disc carved from semi-translucent jade
China, 2200-1600 BC.
A beautiful Bi disc carved from semi-translucent jade of a uniform, light yellow colour and dark patches. China, [..], Diameter: 14,8 cm
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A beautiful Bi disc carved from semi-translucent jade
China, 2200-1600 BC.
A beautiful Bi disc carved from semi-translucent jade of a uniform, light yellow colour and dark patches. China, [..], Diameter: 14,8 cm
69
An oval jade plaque
China, 20th century
An oval jade plaque carved in low relief with the Taoist god Shoulao and a deer, and a poem on the back., 7 x 4,3 cm
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An oval jade plaque
China, 20th century
An oval jade plaque carved in low relief with the Taoist god Shoulao and a deer, and a poem on the back., 7 x 4,3 cm
70
Ornamental jade plaque
China, first half 20th century
An ornamental jade plaque of slightly oval shape carved on both sides with an identical, elegant pattern of interconnected [..], 9,8 x 8,5 cm
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Ornamental jade plaque
China, first half 20th century
An ornamental jade plaque of slightly oval shape carved on both sides with an identical, elegant pattern of interconnected [..], 9,8 x 8,5 cm
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Ornamental jade plaque
China, Republic period (1911-1949)
Ornamental jade plaque of rounded shape carved in openwork with flowers.
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Ornamental jade plaque
China, Republic period (1911-1949)
Ornamental jade plaque of rounded shape carved in openwork with flowers.
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Pair of ornamental jades
China, 19th-20th century
A pair of ornamental jades carved in the style of Han dynasty scabbard slides., 8,1 x 2,1 cm; 8,5 x 2,5 cm
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Pair of ornamental jades
China, 19th-20th century
A pair of ornamental jades carved in the style of Han dynasty scabbard slides., 8,1 x 2,1 cm; 8,5 x 2,5 cm
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A carved rose quartz brush washer
China, first half of the 20th century
A carved rose quartz brush washer decorated with children at the corners., 4,5 x 8 x 8,5 cm
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A carved rose quartz brush washer
China, first half of the 20th century
A carved rose quartz brush washer decorated with children at the corners., 4,5 x 8 x 8,5 cm
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A carved rose quartz brush washer
China, first half of the 20th century
A carved rose quartz brush washer decorated with small lotus buds at the corners., H.: 9 cm (with the base)
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A carved rose quartz brush washer
China, first half of the 20th century
A carved rose quartz brush washer decorated with small lotus buds at the corners., H.: 9 cm (with the base)
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Silver plated dish
China, early 20th century
Silver plated dish with Yuan Shikai (1859-1916) coin with a flying dragon on the back., Diameter: 8 cm
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Silver plated dish
China, early 20th century
Silver plated dish with Yuan Shikai (1859-1916) coin with a flying dragon on the back., Diameter: 8 cm
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A fine pair of Indian silver vases
India, Raj period (1880-1890 ca.)
A fine pair of 19th century Indian silver flower vases with a wavy flared rim and tapering trumpet-shaped bodies [..], H.: 23 cm
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A fine pair of Indian silver vases
India, Raj period (1880-1890 ca.)
A fine pair of 19th century Indian silver flower vases with a wavy flared rim and tapering trumpet-shaped bodies [..], H.: 23 cm
78
Japanese armor
Japon, Momoyama period (1568/73-1600)
Japanese armor from the Momoyama period consisting of an Eboshi Kawari Kabuto helmet with vajra-shaped maedate, [..], H.: 1,40 m ca.
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Japanese armor
Japon, Momoyama period (1568/73-1600)
Japanese armor from the Momoyama period consisting of an Eboshi Kawari Kabuto helmet with vajra-shaped maedate, [..], H.: 1,40 m ca.
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Japanese armor
Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)
Japanese armor from the Edo period with Siluji Kabuto at 16 ken, shishi-shaped maedate in gilded wood, menpo in [..], H.: 1,40 m ca.
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Japanese armor
Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)
Japanese armor from the Edo period with Siluji Kabuto at 16 ken, shishi-shaped maedate in gilded wood, menpo in [..], H.: 1,40 m ca.
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Jingasa helmet
Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)
Jingasa helmet in lacquered wood with shikami demon. , 25 x 34 cm
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Jingasa helmet
Japan, Edo period (1603-1868)
Jingasa helmet in lacquered wood with shikami demon. , 25 x 34 cm
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Bronze oil lamp
China, Han period (206 BC. - 220 AD.)
Bronze oil lamp in the shape of a crouching ram, decorated over the entire surface with geometric engravings.&n [..], 11 x 24 cm
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Bronze oil lamp
China, Han period (206 BC. - 220 AD.)
Bronze oil lamp in the shape of a crouching ram, decorated over the entire surface with geometric engravings.&n [..], 11 x 24 cm
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Rare bronze figural support of foreigner
China, Yuan Ming dynasty, 13-16th century.
Cast as a foreigner kneeling atop an exagonal base, his left hand resting on his hip. The hat like section a top [..], H. 20 cm
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Rare bronze figural support of foreigner
China, Yuan Ming dynasty, 13-16th century.
Cast as a foreigner kneeling atop an exagonal base, his left hand resting on his hip. The hat like section a top [..], H. 20 cm
83
Gilded bronze ageminate silver figure of Nilambara-Vajrapani
Tibet or Nepal, 17th century.
Collection of Professor Ferdinando Cappelletti., H. 15 cm
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Gilded bronze ageminate silver figure of Nilambara-Vajrapani
Tibet or Nepal, 17th century.
Collection of Professor Ferdinando Cappelletti., H. 15 cm
84
Bronze figure of Vaishravana
China, Tibet, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
Collection of Professor Ferdinando Capelletti., H. 29 cm
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Bronze figure of Vaishravana
China, Tibet, Qing dynasty, 19th century.
Collection of Professor Ferdinando Capelletti., H. 29 cm
85
A Miyao style bronze figure depicting the demon “Oni”
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912).
A Miyao style bronze figure depicting the demon “Oni” resting on one knee while holding an incense burner with [..], H. 49 cm
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A Miyao style bronze figure depicting the demon “Oni”
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912).
A Miyao style bronze figure depicting the demon “Oni” resting on one knee while holding an incense burner with [..], H. 49 cm
86
Tapered lost wax bronze vase in the shape of Mount Fuji
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912).
Tapered lost wax bronze vase in the shape of Mount Fuji surrounded by a dragon in the clouds, inscription within [..], H. 44 cm
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Tapered lost wax bronze vase in the shape of Mount Fuji
Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912).
Tapered lost wax bronze vase in the shape of Mount Fuji surrounded by a dragon in the clouds, inscription within [..], H. 44 cm
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Bronze figure of Boddhisattva on a multi-layered lotus petal-shaped base
China, Ming dynasty, early 17th century.
Collection of Professor Ferdinando Capelletti., H. 53 cm
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Bronze figure of Boddhisattva on a multi-layered lotus petal-shaped base
China, Ming dynasty, early 17th century.
Collection of Professor Ferdinando Capelletti., H. 53 cm
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A gilt bronze figure of Buddha
Mongolia, Zanabazar school, late 18th century.
A gilt bronze figure of Buddha seated in Dhyanasana on a double lotus base throne, the right hand in bhumisparshamudra [..], H.: 28 cm
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A gilt bronze figure of Buddha
Mongolia, Zanabazar school, late 18th century.
A gilt bronze figure of Buddha seated in Dhyanasana on a double lotus base throne, the right hand in bhumisparshamudra [..], H.: 28 cm
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Bronze sculpture representing Yamantaka
China, Tibet, early 20th century
Thirty-two-armed Yamantaka bronze sculpture., H.: 19 cm
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Bronze sculpture representing Yamantaka
China, Tibet, early 20th century
Thirty-two-armed Yamantaka bronze sculpture., H.: 19 cm
90
Iron shield
India, Moghul period, 18th century
Iron shield inlaid with koftghari plant racemes and animal-shaped applications., Diameter: 35 cm
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Iron shield
India, Moghul period, 18th century
Iron shield inlaid with koftghari plant racemes and animal-shaped applications., Diameter: 35 cm