CONSIGNOR SELL OFF Ancient / Ethnographic Art

Ancient Dagestan Bronze Adorant Nude Male

19th C. Japanese Edo Wood & Papier Mache Noh Mask

Maya Cylinder Abstract Floral Motif, ex-Schmitt

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Louisville, CO, United States

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CONSIGNOR SELL OFF Ancient / Ethnographic Art

Artemis Gallery

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Savings up to 70% off, as well as items brand-new to auction. Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Fine art, much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described. Convenient / affordable in-house shipping!

Auction Curators:

Bob DodgeOwner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art

Sydelle DienstfreyPhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts

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Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Knapped Chert Blades, ex-Royal Athena: **Originally Listed At $1000** Ancient Egypt, Neolithic to Predynastic, Naqada I to II period, ca. 7000 to 3000 BCE. A collection of ancient knapped chert and quartzite stone blades with bifacial

0001: Egyptian Pre-Dynastic Knapped Chert Blades, ex-Royal AthenaEst. $1,700-$2,800Lot Passed

Egyptian & Mesopotamian Beads (Chalcedony, Jasper): **Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumeria, ca. 2500 to 1500 BCE; Egypt, New Kingdom to Late Dynastic Period, ca. 1550 to 332 BCE. A collection of ancient chalcedony and

0002: Egyptian & Mesopotamian Beads (Chalcedony, Jasper)Est. $500-$750Lot Passed

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Egyptian Stone Scaraboid + 19th C. Indian Glass Amulet: **Originally Listed At $400** Egypt, Middle Kingdom to Third Intermediate period, 11th to 25th Dynasty, ca. 2055 to 664 BCE; South Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A fascinating pair of miniatures:

0003: Egyptian Stone Scaraboid + 19th C. Indian Glass AmuletEst. $800-$1,200

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Egyptian Faience Bead Bracelet: **Originally Listed At $500** Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A wearable bracelet boasting dozens of dangling strands, each

0004: Egyptian Faience Bead BraceletEst. $700-$1,050

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Egyptian Faience Amulets of Pataikos (Bow-Legged Dwarf): **Originally Listed At $500** Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate to Late Dynastic Period, 21st to 31st Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 332 BCE. A set of 2 mold-formed faience pendants depicting Pataikos, the

0005: Egyptian Faience Amulets of Pataikos (Bow-Legged Dwarf)Est. $500-$750

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Near-Miniature Egyptian Alabastrons (pr): **Originally Listed At $700** Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A set of 2 hand-carved Egyptian alabastrons, so called because the form was originally carved specifically

0007: Near-Miniature Egyptian Alabastrons (pr)Est. $1,400-$2,100

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Ancient Greek & Roman Bronze Artifacts (3): **Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Greece, Geometric Period, ca. 7th century BCE; Roman, late Imperial Period to early Byzantine Empire, ca. late 4th to 6th century CE. A collection of 3 ancient

0008: Ancient Greek & Roman Bronze Artifacts (3)Est. $600-$900Lot Passed

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Greek Archaic Terracotta Kore, Woman Holding Wreath: **Originally Listed At $1500** Western Greece, Archaic period, ca. 600 BCE. An excellent and well-preserved example of a mold-made ceramic kore, a standing woman draped in a pleated peplos beneath a

0009: Greek Archaic Terracotta Kore, Woman Holding WreathEst. $1,500-$2,250

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Greek Attic Maskette of a Female: **Originally Listed At $600** Greece, Athens (Attic), ca. 5th century BCE. A splendid maskette of a female presenting an idealized visage beneath a thick, centrally-parted coiffure. Her round face

0010: Greek Attic Maskette of a FemaleEst. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

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11 Assorted Ancient Roman & Greek Silver Coins: **Originally Listed At $400** Roman, Republic to Imperial Period, ca. 300 BCE to 400 CE; Greece, ca. 400 BCE to 100 BCE. A collection of 11 silver coins from Roman and Greek empires - included is a

0011: 11 Assorted Ancient Roman & Greek Silver CoinsEst. $700-$1,050

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Greek Cypriot Terracotta Votive Head of Female: **Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Greece, Cyprus / Cypriot, ca. 6th to 5th century BCE. A pleasing pottery head of a female presenting characteristic Cypriot features such as sizable,

0011A: Greek Cypriot Terracotta Votive Head of FemaleEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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5 Greek Hellenistic Pottery Vessels: **Originally Listed At $500** Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. An attractive ensemble of 5 pottery vessels from Hellenistic Greece: a large, beige spindle jar, 2 more petite,

0012: 5 Greek Hellenistic Pottery VesselsEst. $800-$1,200

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Greek Hellenistic Head Yourthful Woman, ex-Christie's: **Originally Listed At $400** Greece, Hellenistic, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. A mold-made pottery head of a woman featuring a youthful visage and a thick, coiled coiffure. A pair of rolled sections

0013: Greek Hellenistic Head Yourthful Woman, ex-Christie'sEst. $800-$1,200

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Greek Hellenistic 19K+ Gold Foil Diadem, Foliate Motif: **Originally Listed At $500** Ancient Greece, Hellenistic period, ca. 2nd century BCE. An opulent diadem formed from 81% - over 19 karats - gold and boasting foliate motifs of scrolling vines

0013A: Greek Hellenistic 19K+ Gold Foil Diadem, Foliate MotifEst. $500-$750

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1st C. Roman Bronze Artifacts - Head & Eagle: **Originally Listed At $500** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A set of 2 cast-bronze artifacts: a head and an eagle. The eagle presents with wings folded against the back and head

0013B: 1st C. Roman Bronze Artifacts - Head & EagleEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

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1st C. Roman Glass Oinochoe - Cherubic Faces: **Originally Listed At $1400** Roman, Sidonian, Lebanon, ca. 1st century CE. This stunning mold-blown glass piece is an oinochoe, a pouring vessel, comprised of opaque complimentary yellow and

0013C: 1st C. Roman Glass Oinochoe - Cherubic FacesEst. $600-$900

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Delicate 3rd C. Roman Glass Vessel, Etched Designs: **Originally Listed At $1000** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A free-blown glass cup bearing several intricately etched linear and circular decorations around the exterior walls.

0013D: Delicate 3rd C. Roman Glass Vessel, Etched DesignsEst. $600-$900

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Roman & Near Eastern Beads (Stone, Glass): **Originally Listed At $500** Ancient Mediterranean, Phoenicia & Roman, ca. 6th BCE to 4th CE; Central Asia / Near East, Afghanistan, Bactrian (Oxus Civilization) / Mesopotamia, 2000 to 1000 BCE. A

0014: Roman & Near Eastern Beads (Stone, Glass)Est. $800-$1,200

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1st C. Roman Imperial Terracotta Bowls (2): **Originally Listed At $400** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A set of 2 hand-built buffware pottery bowls. The first bowl features a thick rim and a deep basin, and the other

0014A: 1st C. Roman Imperial Terracotta Bowls (2)Est. $600-$900Lot Passed

1st C. Roman Lead Slingshot Bullets / Weapons (3): **Originally Listed At $400** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gathering of 3 cast-lead sling bullets that were hurled at high velocity towards their targets. Each diamond-shaped

0014B: 1st C. Roman Lead Slingshot Bullets / Weapons (3)Est. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

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1st C. Roman Terracotta Utilitarian Vessels (4): **Originally Listed At $400** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A set of 4 pottery vessels from the ancient Roman Empire. First is a petite terra sigillata cup with impressed

0014C: 1st C. Roman Terracotta Utilitarian Vessels (4)Est. $600-$900

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100 Ancient Roman & Medieval Coins (Copper & Bronze): **Originally Listed At $350** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE; Near East, Byzantine & Persian Empire, ca. 1st to 12th century CE; Europe, Medieval, ca. 12th to 15th century CE. A

0014D: 100 Ancient Roman & Medieval Coins (Copper & Bronze)Est. $600-$900

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Romano-Byzantine Seal, Weights & Pendant (4 pcs): **Originally Listed At $400** Roman, Imperial to Byzantine Period, ca. 1st to 5th century CE. A fine collection of Roman, marine-themed artifacts: a lead seal featuring a dolphin surrounded by an

0014E: Romano-Byzantine Seal, Weights & Pendant (4 pcs)Est. $600-$900Lot Passed

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1st C. Roman Terracotta Paver Bricks (3 Stamped): **First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A set of 4 terracotta paver brick fragments, with 3 bearing illegible remains of stamped markings used to denote which

0014F: 1st C. Roman Terracotta Paver Bricks (3 Stamped)Est. $600-$900

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Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance. 1. All ancient items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be re-opened if bidding activity warrants. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. 3. All lots will sell to the highest bidder without hidden / confidential reserves. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. The actual selling / hammer price may be higher or lower based on bidder demand. 4. PAYMENT POLICY: To provide a seamless bidder checkout, all winning lots will be invoiced through LiveAuctioneers' LivePayments invoicing system, unless bidder chooses to pay Artemis Gallery directly via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. If bidder chooses to pay Artemis Gallery directly, bidder must contact Artemis Gallery to arrange payment. Payments not made within 5 business days of auction's end will forfeit bidder's right to purchase said item(s), with item(s) relisted to next appropriate auction. In addition, non-paying bidders will receive posted negative feedback on LiveAuctioneers and not be allowed bidding privileges on any future auctions, no exceptions. 5. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 26.5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each lot purchased and will be paid by all bidders without exception. 6. CO SALES TAX: Appropriate Colorado Sales Tax will be added to all invoices, unless a valid CO seller's permit is on file with Artemis Gallery/Artemis Gallery Live prior to any bidding in the auction. Items shipped outside of CO (United States or international) are also sales tax exempt. 7. RETURN POLICY: No sale is ever final if you're not happy; however, it is important that you keep in mind deadlines for reporting issues based on the following situations: a. In the event of an authenticity dispute, written email notification must be provided to Artemis Gallery within 2 business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. After Artemis Gallery is notified of the dispute, a written letter from a recognized expert in the field pertaining to the item in dispute must then be presented for consideration. If Artemis Gallery concludes that the expert's assessment of the piece is accurate, a full refund, including hammer price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. b. In the event of an error in item description, condition report, provenance, or dimensions, written notification of the error must be given within 2 business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. A full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided, if so requested. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. c. If a return is requested for any reason other than the above, written notification with reason for return must be given within 2 days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data for Artemis Gallery to issue a refund to the original payment method. If notification is given after 5 days, the item may be returned for credit toward a future purchase or may be consigned for sale through Artemis Gallery. The item must be returned to Artemis Gallery at the buyer's expense. Original shipping charges will not be refunded. All items to be returned must be adequately insured and must be received by Artemis Gallery in the same condition as when shipped. In no event may any item be returned after 20 days from the date of delivery. 8. IN-HOUSE SHIPPING: All buyers will receive an invoice detailing their purchases, sales tax (if applicable), buyer's premium, and shipping/insurance charges. Items will be shipped only upon receipt of payment in full and will be insured for their full value. We are currently experiencing shipping delays due to staff shortages, please allow up to 15 days for shipping after payment is received. **Please note, we are currently unable to ship to Germany and Australia due to customs clearance issues. We are working to resolve this issue. If you are in Germany or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase.* **For shipments outside of the USA, customs and duties may apply upon entry into said country; this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. Also, please be aware that Artemis Gallery will NOT falsify customs value on any international shipments - what you pay is what we declare, no exceptions. There are a small number of international countries we cannot ship to. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding** 9. Buyer agrees that any claim of controversy arising out of, or relating to the formation, interpretation of performance of these terms and underlying transactions or the breach thereof, is subject to arbitration or judicial proceedings and shall take place within the County of Boulder, CO subject to the laws of the State of Colorado. 10. QUESTIONS? Feel free to email us with questions prior to bidding or feel free to call us at 720-890-7700.

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