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2nd C. Gandharan Schist Statue Bodhisattva Maitreya

3rd C. Gandharan Schist Bodhisattva Anjali Mudra

10th C. Indian Sandstone Sensuous Celestial + Gajasimha

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CONSIGNOR SELL-OFF Ancient, Asian, Ethno, Art

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2nd C. Gandharan Schist Statue Bodhisattva Maitreya: **Originally Listed At $3000** Central Asia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Northern India, Gandhara / Kushan Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A superb gray schist statue of the Bodhisattva Maitreya, the

0001: 2nd C. Gandharan Schist Statue Bodhisattva MaitreyaEst. $5,000-$7,500

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16th C. Indian Jain Carved Stone Idol - Ambika: **Originally Listed At $2000** South Asia, India, Jain culture, ca. 16th century CE. A hand-carved stone idol of Ambika (or Ambika Devi), the mother-goddess and protector of the 22nd Tirthankara.

0001A: 16th C. Indian Jain Carved Stone Idol - AmbikaEst. $3,000-$4,000Lot Passed

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3rd C. Gandharan Schist Bodhisattva Anjali Mudra: **Originally Listed At $5000** Ancient Central Asia, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, Gandharan, ca. 200 to 300 CE. A remarkable grey schist sculpture depicting a Bodhisattva standing with a robe

0002: 3rd C. Gandharan Schist Bodhisattva Anjali MudraEst. $5,500-$7,750

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Indian / Burmese Naga Wood Figural Bed Posts (pr): **First Time At Auction** South Asia, India / Burma border, Nagaland, Naga culture, ca. late 20th century CE. A fabulous pair of hand-carved bedposts from the home of a chief or person of rank, each

0002B: Indian / Burmese Naga Wood Figural Bed Posts (pr)Est. $2,400-$3,600Lot Passed

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10th C. Indian Sandstone Sensuous Celestial + Gajasimha: **Originally Listed At $15000** South Asia, India, ca. 10th to 11th century CE. A gorgeous red sandstone panel depicting a sensuous celestial or deity with a mythical gajasimha, all in high relief.

0003: 10th C. Indian Sandstone Sensuous Celestial + GajasimhaEst. $9,000-$13,500

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19th C. Indian Tamil Nadu Shrine Panel w/ Ganesha: **Originally Listed At $500** South Asia, South India, Tamil Nadu, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-carved shrine panel depicting the elephant-headed god Ganesha who wears a lengthy chain below his belly

0003A: 19th C. Indian Tamil Nadu Shrine Panel w/ GaneshaEst. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

18th C. Indian Bengal Marble Bust of Kartikeya (Muruga): **Originally Listed At $800** Central Asia, India, probably Bengal, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A wonderful white marble bust of the god Kartikeya, also known as Muruga, and Skanda, the Hindu god

0003B: 18th C. Indian Bengal Marble Bust of Kartikeya (Muruga)Est. $1,400-$2,100Lot Passed

19th C. Indian Bronze Shrine Figure of Vishnu: **Originally Listed At $500** Central Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A cast-bronze shrine figure of Vishnu, the preserver, standing with delineated legs atop an integral tiered plinth. The figure

0003C: 19th C. Indian Bronze Shrine Figure of VishnuEst. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

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3rd C. Gandharan Pottery Molds (for creating designs): **Originally Listed At $400** Central Asia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Northern India, Gandhara, ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. An ensemble of 5 hand-built pottery molds made for forming a myriad of

0004: 3rd C. Gandharan Pottery Molds (for creating designs)Est. $700-$105,000

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Necklace w/ Indian Naga Trade Beads, 4 Trophy Heads: **First Time At Auction** South Asia, India, Naga peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A necklace crafted from a vegetal fiber cord, adorned with glass trade beads, and featuring a brass face

0004A: Necklace w/ Indian Naga Trade Beads, 4 Trophy HeadsEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

Early Tibetan Shrine Figure - Shadakshari Lokeshvara: **Originally Listed At $900** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A delightful brass shrine figure of Shadakshari Lokeshvara is a 4-armed variant of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara,

0004B: Early Tibetan Shrine Figure - Shadakshari LokeshvaraEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

Gandharan Pottery Molds, 6 pcs: **Originally Listed At $600** Central Asia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Northern India, Gandhara, ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. An ensemble of 6 hand-built pottery molds from ancient Gandhara. Included are

0005: Gandharan Pottery Molds, 6 pcsEst. $1,100-$1,650Lot Passed

19th C. Indo-Persian Mughal Portraits Painted on Bone: **First Time At Auction** Central Asia, Indo-Persia, Mughal Empire, ca. 19th century CE. A wonderful pair of ovoid portraits painted in tempera on bone or shell and set in a custom matte and frame

0005A: 19th C. Indo-Persian Mughal Portraits Painted on BoneEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

19th C. Nepalese Bronze Figure Lakshmi / One of Taras: **Originally Listed At $800** Central Asia, Nepal, ca. 19th century CE. A cast-bronze figure of regal feminine form depicting either one of the Taras or the goddess Lakshmi. The woman stands

0005B: 19th C. Nepalese Bronze Figure Lakshmi / One of TarasEst. $1,400-$2,100Lot Passed

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Huge Persian / Azerbaijan Wine Jar Cow Spout, TL'd: **Originally Listed At $3000** Ancient Central Asia, Persia / Azerbaijan, Bronze Age, ca. 2000 BCE. An imposing pottery wine jar of unique form and impressive scale featuring a spout in the shape of

0006: Huge Persian / Azerbaijan Wine Jar Cow Spout, TL'dEst. $3,600-$5,400

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Ancient Cypriot Copper Dagger + Bronze Age Spearhead: **Originally Listed At $600** Ancient Mediterranean, Cyprus, ca. 2500 to 1900 BCE; Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Bronze to Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 600 BCE. A remarkable pair of copper weapons, a

0007: Ancient Cypriot Copper Dagger + Bronze Age SpearheadEst. $900-$1,350

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Ancient Azerbaijan / Iranian Spouted Bowl, TL'd: **Originally Listed At $1500** Ancient Central Asia, southern Azerbaijan and northern Iran, Ardabil region, Meshkinshar, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 2000 BCE. A marvelous and massive pottery bowl with a

0008: Ancient Azerbaijan / Iranian Spouted Bowl, TL'dEst. $900-$1,350

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Magnificent Chinese Tang Dynasty Stone Shakyamuni: **Originally Listed At $11000** East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A magnificent and impressively sizeable, stone Buddha (Shakyamuni, the Enlightened form), traditionally robed and

0009: Magnificent Chinese Tang Dynasty Stone ShakyamuniEst. $9,000-$13,500

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Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Bowls: **Originally Listed At $400** East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1664 CE. A fabulous pair of porcelain bowls; each similar in form yet strikingly different in decoration. Each vessel

0009A: Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery BowlsEst. $700-$1,050

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Huge Chinese Tang Dynasty Zhenmushou / Earth Spirit: **Originally Listed At $5000** East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A magnificent guardian figure called a zhenmushou (grave-quelling beast) or earth spirit of a monumental scale,

0010: Huge Chinese Tang Dynasty Zhenmushou / Earth SpiritEst. $4,000-$6,000

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Early Chinese Qing Wood Baby Stroller / Cart: **Originally Listed At $400** East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A rare wooden baby chair and cart with a built-in wooden seat, a sliding bar for keeping the

0010A: Early Chinese Qing Wood Baby Stroller / CartEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

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Chinese Han Dynasty Altar w/ Tilt Hammer & Bird: **Originally Listed At $700** East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A pottery model of a building structure with 4 thick pillars, roof, and floor with a bird and tools. The tools are

0011: Chinese Han Dynasty Altar w/ Tilt Hammer & BirdEst. $600-$900

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Chinese Han Glazed Votive Pagoda: **Originally Listed At $600** East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 to 220 CE. A wonderful pottery votive pagoda of a tall, tiered form resembling a stupa tower set on a flattened base with a fence

0012: Chinese Han Glazed Votive PagodaEst. $900-$1,350

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Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Hu w/ Taotie Masks: **Originally Listed At $600** East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A gorgeous pottery "hu" vase, boasting an elegant silhouette and a light celadon-hued glaze with scattered areas

0013: Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Hu w/ Taotie MasksEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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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 have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described. 2. 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 hammer price may be higher or lower based on bidder demand. 3. 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. 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