VARIETY | Asian, Antiquities, Ethno, Fine Art

Peter Max Mixed Media Painting - Mickey Mouse (2010)

Large Tumaco / La Tolita Pottery Shark, ex-Sotheby's

10th C. Byzantine Gold Cloisonne Pendant, Christ

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Louisville, CO, United States

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VARIETY | Asian, Antiquities, Ethno, Fine Art

Artemis Gallery

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Featuring classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, Northwest Coast, African / Tribal, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, Fine / Visual Art, more! All ancient items have been legally acquired, and are legal to sell. Satisfaction guaranteed. Convenient in-house shipping.

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Sydelle Dienstfrey

PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts

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Chinese Neolithic Qijia Jade Cong: East Asia, China, upper Yellow River region of Gansu and eastern Qinghai, Neolithic Period, Qijia culture, ca. 2200 to 1600 BCE. A stunning ritual funerary cong, hand-sculpted from nephrite jade to

0028: Chinese Neolithic Qijia Jade CongEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

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Chinese Shang Dynasty Greenstone Cong: East Asia, China, Shang Dynasty, ca. 1558 to 1046 BCE. A hand-carved ritual funerary item known as a "cong" that is hand-carved from mottled green-hued stone with gray, beige, and dark green

0029: Chinese Shang Dynasty Greenstone CongEst. $1,600-$2,400

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Chinese Han Jade "Jiansui" Scabbard Slide: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A striking "jiansui" scabbard slide, hand-carved from nephrite jade in a natural hue of pale celadon. The slender scabbard slide is incised with

0030: Chinese Han Jade "Jiansui" Scabbard SlideEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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Large Western Han Polychrome Pottery Hu Jar w/ Lid: East Asia, China, Western Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A large pottery hu vessel with a lid, made from grayware painted with fluid patterns in white, red, and orange; the pigments were applied

0031: Large Western Han Polychrome Pottery Hu Jar w/ LidEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Dog Wearing Harness: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. An alert dog with a strong, protective stance and a fierce disposition, made from baked terracotta. His sturdy legs support his barrel-shaped

0032: Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Dog Wearing HarnessEst. $2,200-$3,300Lot Passed

Chinese Han Dynasty Hu w/ Taotie Maskettes: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A hand-built pottery funerary jar, known as a "hu" vessel, that is of sizable, flat-bottomed form with a pair of stylized taotie maskettes acting

0033: Chinese Han Dynasty Hu w/ Taotie MaskettesEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery Granary Jar: China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. Tall pottery model of a granary jar designed to be placed in a tomb to assure plentiful food in the afterlife. Glazed in thick orange/brown slip that was

0034: Chinese Tang Dynasty Glazed Pottery Granary JarEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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Chinese Tang Sancai Glazed Pottery Camel, TL Tested: East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A beautiful mold-made ceramic camel, standing on an integral rectangular base, the surface glazed in the characteristic brown, green, and ochre

0035: Chinese Tang Sancai Glazed Pottery Camel, TL TestedEst. $3,800-$5,700

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12th C. Chinese Song Dynasty Basin Guangdong Xicun Kiln: East Asia, China, Northern Song Dynasty, Guangdong, Xicun kiln, ca. early 12th century CE. A fabulous stoneware basin of sizable scale presenting a concave base and thick walls that swell outwards to

0036: 12th C. Chinese Song Dynasty Basin Guangdong Xicun KilnEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Chinese Ming Sancai Glazed Chest (Mingqi Offering): East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A ritualistic Sancai pottery sculpture of a chest glazed with green and ochre hues, the top surface is unglazed, probably from something resting

0037: Chinese Ming Sancai Glazed Chest (Mingqi Offering)Est. $1,100-$1,650Lot Passed

7 Chinese Ming Pottery Offering Table Setting & Chairs: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A wonderful ensemble of 7 pottery funerary offerings comprised of a table, 2 chairs, a wash basin, and 3 plates of food, all adorned in lustrous

0038: 7 Chinese Ming Pottery Offering Table Setting & ChairsEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Bowls: 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 presents a shallow basin with

0039: Large Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery BowlsEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jars (pr): East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A splendid pair of stoneware jars, each of ovoid form with a ring-shaped base and an attenuated flared rim, all enveloped in celadon-hued glaze

0041: Chinese Ming Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jars (pr)Est. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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Chinese Ming Dynasty Meiping Vase w/ Dragon, TL'd: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 16th century CE. A wonderful porcelain meiping vase adorned with blue-and-white decoration of an imperial dragon, projecting an air of majesty and power as it

0042: Chinese Ming Dynasty Meiping Vase w/ Dragon, TL'dEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Chinese Ming Porcelain Bowls, Binh Thuan Shipwreck: East Asia, China, late Ming Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A fascinating collection of 9 pottery bowls and 2 plates, each presenting ring-form feet and impressively thin walls that rise to gently

0043: Chinese Ming Porcelain Bowls, Binh Thuan ShipwreckEst. $600-$900

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Chinese Ming Swatow Ware Blue on White Bowl: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 17th century CE. A delightful pottery bowl, known as Swatow ware and presenting impressively thin walls that flare out to a broad rim, all sitting atop a ring-form

0044: Chinese Ming Swatow Ware Blue on White BowlEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

Pair of 17th C. Chinese Qing Glazed Pottery Dishes: East Asia, China, early Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Emperor, ca. 1654 to 1722 CE. An attractive pair of stoneware plates, each enveloped in lustrous white glaze with a sunburst of blue and black pigments

0045: Pair of 17th C. Chinese Qing Glazed Pottery DishesEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Chinese Qing Dynasty Sancai Glazed Roof Dragons, TL'd: **This item is heavy/oversized and will require 3rd party shipping. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding.** East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A pair of

0046: Chinese Qing Dynasty Sancai Glazed Roof Dragons, TL'dEst. $5,500-$8,000Lot Passed

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19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Gongshi (Scholar's Stone): East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A large "gongshi" also known as a scholar's rock or stone, this example is a naturally formed piece of gray limestone that stands upright on a

0047: 19th C. Chinese Qing Dynasty Gongshi (Scholar's Stone)Est. $2,200-$3,300

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Huge Chinese Qing Lidded Baluster, Monkey Atop: **This item is heavy/oversized and will require 3rd party shipping. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding.** East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A marvelous

0048: Huge Chinese Qing Lidded Baluster, Monkey AtopEst. $1,400-$2,100Lot Passed

Chinese Brass Cloisonne Enamled Dishes & Candlesticks: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty to Republic era, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A collection of two antique / vintage cloisonne enamel dishes and a matching pair of candlesticks. The bowl is

0049: Chinese Brass Cloisonne Enamled Dishes & CandlesticksEst. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

Early Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Copper Vases: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A collection of 3 copper and enamel cloisonne vases. One pair are matching powder blue with red dragons. The larger red vase

0050: Early Chinese Cloisonne Enameled Copper VasesEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Chinese Cloisonne Duck Statues & Dragon Incense Burners: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty to Republic period, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A collection of vintage enamel and cloisonne gilt brass statues and vessels: duck figurines, lidded jars, and

0052: Chinese Cloisonne Duck Statues & Dragon Incense BurnersEst. $1,100-$1,650Lot Passed

Impressive Chinese Cloisonne Statue of Hawk: East Asia, China, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A stunning life sized cloisonne enamel and gilt brass hawk or falcon on a wood stand. The talons have brass rods that are inserted into the wood

0053: Impressive Chinese Cloisonne Statue of HawkEst. $1,400-$2,100Lot 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 offered for sale 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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