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Romano-Egyptian Cartonnage Mummy Mask, ex-Christie's

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Exceptional Antiquities Ethnographic Fine Art

Artemis Gallery

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Museum-worthy examples of classical antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Viking, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine / Visual Arts, so much more! All ancient items legally acquired, legal to sell. Convenient in-house shipping.

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Roman Marble Relief Fragment - Head of a Bearded Man: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A marvelous marble head, expertly hand-carved in high relief to display a veristic presentation of a man, possibly a philosopher, with a wavy beard

0043A: Roman Marble Relief Fragment - Head of a Bearded ManEst. $5,500-$8,000Lot Passed

Tall Roman Terra Sigillata Amphora: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. late 1st century BCE to early 1st century CE. An elegant terra sigillata amphora presenting a bulbous body and sloped shoulder that dramatically narrows to a cylindrical

0043B: Tall Roman Terra Sigillata AmphoraEst. $2,400-$3,600Lot Passed

Massive Etruscan Pottery Pithos / Storage Vessel, TL Tested: Classical World, Etruria (Central Italy), ca. 600 to 500 BCE. A massive terracotta storage vessel called a pithos with a tall, elongated body decorated with relief and incised motifs. The vessel

0044: Massive Etruscan Pottery Pithos / Storage Vessel, TL TestedEst. $15,000-$25,000Lot Passed

Huge Etrusco-Corinthian Polychrome Amphora, ex-Christie's: Ancient Greece, Corinth, Etrusco-Corinthian (Italo-Corinthian) culture, ca. late 7th century BCE. A stunning example of an Etrusco-Corinthian amphora, wheel-thrown from pottery, that exhibits expert

0044A: Huge Etrusco-Corinthian Polychrome Amphora, ex-Christie'sEst. $70,000-$100,000Lot Passed

Ancient Etruscan Terracotta Votive Left Foot: Classical World, Ancient Tuscany, Lazio, and Umbria, Etruria, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. An impressive pottery left foot atop a thick sandal, hollow-molded to serve as a votive - not as a section of

0044B: Ancient Etruscan Terracotta Votive Left FootEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Published Etruscan Terracotta Votive Youth Head, ex-Ede: Classical World, Italy, Etruria, Etruscan culture, ca. late 4th to 3rd century BCE. A beautifully preserved terracotta votive head of a male youth. Hollow-molded and presenting atop a wide clavicle

0044C: Published Etruscan Terracotta Votive Youth Head, ex-EdeEst. $6,000-$9,000Lot Passed

Rare Etruscan Bucchero Ware Fluted Chalice: Northern Italy, Etruscan, likely Vulci, ca. 6th century BCE. A stunning fluted chalice of a remarkably unique form, masterfully hand-built from pottery boasting a lustrous black surface - a

0045: Rare Etruscan Bucchero Ware Fluted ChaliceEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

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Etruscan Leaded Bronze Dancing Satyr Figure: Etruria, northern Italy, ca. 6th to 5th century BCE. A fine leaded-bronze satyr figure cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process, in a dynamic pose as if dancing. The satyr is nude with small

0045A: Etruscan Leaded Bronze Dancing Satyr FigureEst. $6,000-$9,000

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Elegant Etruscan Bronze Oinochoe w/ Wolf Head Handle: Classical World, Etruria, ca. 6th to 5th century CE. A stunning bronze oinochoe, cast in ancient Etruria yet boasting a minimalist form and simplicity of line that is immensely appealing to the

0046: Elegant Etruscan Bronze Oinochoe w/ Wolf Head HandleEst. $2,400-$3,600Lot Passed

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Ancient Roman Gold Ring w/ Inscription - VTR FEL: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A beautiful gold ring boasting a ribbon form band that expands to an ovoid bezel bearing the inscription "VTR FEL" - an abbreviation for the Latin

0047: Ancient Roman Gold Ring w/ Inscription - VTR FELEst. $6,500-$9,750

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Roman Gold Ring w/ Carnelian Intaglio Bonus Eventus: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. This is a stunning ancient 92% (equivalent to 22K+) gold ring with a carnelian intaglio set into an ovoid bezel. The band is thick with a scrolling volute

0047A: Roman Gold Ring w/ Carnelian Intaglio Bonus EventusEst. $14,000-$20,000Lot Passed

0048: Roman Bronze Mirror Case w/ Lady of FashionEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

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Delicate Roman Gold Sheet Tablet, Inscribed in Greek: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A lovely and petite sheet tablet, formed from 73% gold (equivalent to 15K+), that contains a short Greek inscription. The rectangular tablet is of an

0048A: Delicate Roman Gold Sheet Tablet, Inscribed in GreekEst. $1,400-$2,100

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Rare / Large Roman Lead Domed Sarcophagus Lid w/ Frame: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. How exciting! An astonishing lead sarcophagus lid in a rare, nearly complete form! Almost 6 feet in length, this massive casket cover boasts a

0049: Rare / Large Roman Lead Domed Sarcophagus Lid w/ FrameEst. $19,000-$28,500Lot Passed

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Translated Roman Limestone Funerary Stele of Couple: Roman, Imperial period, Eastern Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A captivating limestone stele of a massive, rectangular form, skillfully hand-carved to display the relief image of a husband and

0050: Translated Roman Limestone Funerary Stele of CoupleEst. $12,000-$18,000

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Beautiful Roman Glass Flask w/ Applied Decoration: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A lovely free-blown green glass vessel with a concave base and smooth pontil, spherical body, a squat tubular neck, a funnel-form mouth, and a

0050A: Beautiful Roman Glass Flask w/ Applied DecorationEst. $3,000-$4,500

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Stunningly Iridescent Roman Glass Flask: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A dazzling flask free blown from translucent blue green glass that has acquired a breathtaking iridescence of lustrous silver, violet, and rainbow

0050B: Stunningly Iridescent Roman Glass FlaskEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Tall Roman Glass Jug w/ Trailed Decorations: Roman, late Imperial Period, ca. 4th to mid-5th century CE. An attractive jug of a tall form that is free-blown from translucent glass of a pale blue-green hue. The broad vessel has a concave base

0051: Tall Roman Glass Jug w/ Trailed DecorationsEst. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed

Lovely Eastern Roman Glass Double Unguentarium: Roman, Eastern Empire, late Imperial to early Byzantine Empire, ca. late 4th to 5th century CE. A gorgeous example of a double unguentarium that is free-blown from translucent glass of attractive

0051A: Lovely Eastern Roman Glass Double UnguentariumEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

Stunning Roman Glass Jar w/ Iridescence: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous jar, free blown from translucent, blue-green glass to boast an elegant silhouette with an apple-form body, a wide, sloped shoulder, a

0051B: Stunning Roman Glass Jar w/ IridescenceEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

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Pretty Roman Glass Cup Brilliant Iridescence: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A striking cup, free-blown from pale blue glass to boast a minimalist yet elegant form with a cylindrical body, a flared rim, and a gently curved

0051C: Pretty Roman Glass Cup Brilliant IridescenceEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Lovely Iridescent Roman Glass Footed Bowl: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An elegant bowl, free blown from translucent, blue-green glass to present a flared, ring-form foot, a rounded bottom, and tall walls that gradually

0051D: Lovely Iridescent Roman Glass Footed BowlEst. $1,400-$2,100

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Published Early Roman Glass Pillar Molded Bowl: Roman, late Republic to early Imperial Period, ca. late 1st century BCE to mid-1st century CE. A gorgeous bowl of a thick-walled composition formed from semi-translucent glass of a stunning

0052: Published Early Roman Glass Pillar Molded BowlEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

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Published Large Roman Glass Mastoid Bowl: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A gorgeous mold-made, translucent glass bowl of a pale green hue with occasional bands of dark purple-red near the rim. It has a rounded base,

0053: Published Large Roman Glass Mastoid BowlEst. $4,000-$6,000

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Artemis Gallery

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Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance. 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. By bidding in this auction, you (the bidder) personally guarantee payment. 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. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. Payment (in U.S. funds) may be made via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. 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: In the event of an authenticity dispute, written notification of the dispute must be provided to Artemis Gallery within two 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. If Artemis Gallery concludes that the assessment of the piece is accurate, a full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. 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. In the event of an error in item description, condition report, provenance, or dimensions, written notification of the error must be given within two 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. 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. If a return is requested for any reason other than the above, written notification with reason for return must be given within 3 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 30 days from the date of delivery. 8. SHIPPING: As a convenience to our buyers, shipping is handled in-house. 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. 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. REQUEST TO DELAY SHIPPING FOR LOTS WON: We are happy to delay shipping on all paid lots for up to 30 days with no storage fees. After 30 days, storage fees will accrue based on a 2% of invoice total. 10. In the event a successful bidder fails to make payment when due, Artemis Gallery reserves the right to re-sell the merchandise and bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale and to pay any difference between the resale price and the previously successful bid, together with any incidental costs of sale and disbursements. 11. If the auction invoice is not paid for in full when due per invoice terms, including any applicable credit card processing fees, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law until paid in full. 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