Antiquities, Pre-Columbian & Ethnographic Art

Luristan Bronze Battle Sword -- 27-1/2" Long

Egyptian Faience Amulet of Taweris, ex-Bonham's

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Boulder County, CO, United States

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Antiquities, Pre-Columbian & Ethnographic Art

Artemis Gallery

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Join us for our May 21st auction as we take you around the world and throughout history by showcasing Classical, Near Eastern, Far Eastern, Pre-Columbian and Ethnographic art. We’re proud to feature many superb Pre-Columbian examples from a private collector in Houston, TX as well as a number of Classical antiquities from a private collector in England. Highlights include an adorable plump Colima puppy with an endearing wagging tail and a medieval iron and bronze dagger from the Battle of Towton during the War of Roses. No matter what your budget or taste, we have something for you!

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Greek South Italic Lekythos Lady of Fashion: Ancient Greece, South Italy, Apulian, ca. 4th century BCE. A fine lekythos with its lovely form, comprised of an oval-shaped body, a long narrow neck, and small, deep mouth, traditionally used as an

0012: Greek South Italic Lekythos Lady of FashionEst. $400-$600

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Greek Cypriot Terracotta Flagon / Amphora: Cyprus, ancient Greece, ca. 300 BCE. Large attractive pottery flagon, used to hold water and wine at the dinner table. Wheel-thrown vessel with bulbous body, long neck and single handle in tan

0012A: Greek Cypriot Terracotta Flagon / AmphoraEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

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Greek Attic Calyx Krater, Kerch Style, ex-Malter: Greece, Athens, Kerch Style, ca. 330 BCE. A terracotta handled vessel painted in red figure technique and attributed to the LC Painter Group of late 4th century Athens. Side 'A' depicts a Bacchic

0012B: Greek Attic Calyx Krater, Kerch Style, ex-MalterEst. $9,000-$12,000

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Etruscan Terracotta Banqueter: Northern Italy, Etruria, ca. 4th century BCE. Buff terracotta figure depicted in a Symposium or drinking party, reclining with one arm raised on bent leg, a wine goblet led to chest. Size: 4-7/8"W

0012C: Etruscan Terracotta BanqueterEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

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Etruscan Genucilia Footed Plate: Northern Italy, Etruria, Genucilia group, ca. 4th century BCE. A low footed terracotta dish painted in red and brown, decorated with a star in center and spiral wave band on exterior. Size: 5-3/8"

0012D: Etruscan Genucilia Footed PlateEst. $900-$1,200

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Tall Etruscan Bucchero Oinochoe: Central Italy, Etruria, ca. 550 BCE. Tall burnished blackware pottery vessel on rounded base with loop handle opposite lip with slight pull for a pouring channel. Size: 5-3/8"H. Provenance:

0012E: Tall Etruscan Bucchero OinochoeEst. $1,200-$1,600Lot Passed

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Greek Silver Drachma of Larissa: Greece, Thessaly, Larissa, ca. 395 to 344 BCE. Silver coin showing head of nymph Larissa facing three-quarters to right. Reverse with horse right, head lowered (SNG Cop 131). Size: 3/4" in

0012F: Greek Silver Drachma of LarissaEst. $900-$1,200

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Roman Bronze Tree-Support with Lion Skin, ex-Cahn: Rome, 1st to 2nd century CE. Tree-support with lion skin, probably for a Herakles statuette. Size: 2-3/4"H (2.8 cm). Provenance: Ex-private Herbert A. Cahn collection, Basle, 1990s. All items

0012H: Roman Bronze Tree-Support with Lion Skin, ex-CahnEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Macedonian Silver Tetradrachm - Artemis: Roman-occupied Greece, Eastern Greek Mainland, Macedon, ca. 158 to 150 BCE (Macedon was under Roman rule after 168 BCE). Diademed head of Artemis, right quiver over shoulder in center of Macedonian

0012I: Macedonian Silver Tetradrachm - ArtemisEst. $700-$900

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0012J: Greek Ar Silver Tetradrachm Antiochus VIIEst. $700-$900

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Roman Amber Glass Jar - Beautiful Coloration!: Roman Empire, Levant, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Another stunning example of Roman glass-making skill! Rare deep amber bottle with bulbous base, slightly flared neck and rolled rim, underside with

0012K: Roman Amber Glass Jar - Beautiful Coloration!Est. $500-$700

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0012L: Roman Bronze Ring, Nike IntaglioEst. $600-$900

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Roman Bronze Face Applique - Possibly Medusa: Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A Roman interpretation of the head of Medusa, that Gorgon monster, rendered as a bronze applique. Perhaps incorporated into military regalia, weaponry, or

0012M: Roman Bronze Face Applique - Possibly MedusaEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Roman Alabaster Head of Serapis: Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. Finely sculpted head of Serapis. Serapis was a Graeco-Egyptian god who first appeared around the time of Alexander the Great. Sculpture is shown with

0012N: Roman Alabaster Head of SerapisEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

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Matched Pr. Roman Glass Bottles: Rome, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. Matching pair of medium yellow-green glass bottles, each with tapered bodies and wide tooled mouths. Both with areas of strong calcified earthen surface deposits and

0012O: Matched Pr. Roman Glass BottlesEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Superb Roman Glass Jar - Threaded Decoration: Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century. Absolutely gorgeous glass jar in light green/blue glass with bulbous base decorated with series of vertical indentions, flaring neck to which a very thin glass

0012P: Superb Roman Glass Jar - Threaded DecorationEst. $900-$1,200

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Roman Sandstone Head of a Nubian Youth: Roman Empire, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. Carved head of a youth, perhaps a prince, in the style of Roman portraiture, with detailed features including incised eyes and tightly curled hair. A very

0012Q: Roman Sandstone Head of a Nubian YouthEst. $2,500-$3,500

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Roman 24K Gold Earrings w/ Red, Green Glass: Roman, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. Stunning 24 karat solid gold earrings, each one representing a shield with danglers of red and green ancient glass. The shields have a fine rope-patterned border,

0012R: Roman 24K Gold Earrings w/ Red, Green GlassEst. $1,200-$1,500

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Rare Roman Iron Socket Spear: Roman Empire, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. Long iron lance or spear point with long tapered socket, wide central ridge and thin blades to each side. Size: 15" L. Provenance: Ex-private Ketchum, ID

0012S: Rare Roman Iron Socket SpearEst. $500-$600

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Roman Glass Twin-Handled Sprinkler Jar: Roman Empire, probably from the Levant, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. Beautiful glass jar in almost clear glass with bulbous base, thin neck, wide rim, twin applied handles and with constricted neck so

0012T: Roman Glass Twin-Handled Sprinkler JarEst. $600-$900

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Delicate Roman Glass Footed Bowl: Roman Empire, Levant, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. Stunning light green glass bowl on short foot, curved sides and flaring rim. Areas of silvery iridescence. Size: 3-3/4" in diameter (9.52 com)x

0012U: Delicate Roman Glass Footed BowlEst. $800-$1,200

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Roman Glass Unguent - Lovely Iridescence: Roman Empire, Levant, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. Stunningly iridescent piece of glass! Light green unguent with flared base, long slightly tapered neck and rolled rim, now covered in a rainbow of

0012V: Roman Glass Unguent - Lovely IridescenceEst. $800-$1,200

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Gorgeous Aubergine Roman Glass Jar: Roman Empire, most likely made in the Levant, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A stunning piece of ancient glass! Light purple with swirling regions of light and darjer glass. Bulbous base, wide neck

0012W: Gorgeous Aubergine Roman Glass JarEst. $800-$1,200

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Gorgeous Roman Bronze Applique of Satyr Mask: Rome, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. Stunning bronze maskette or applique in the form of a satyr. Satyrs can look menacing or benign, with this example certainly among the later. Cherubic face with

0012X: Gorgeous Roman Bronze Applique of Satyr MaskEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

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