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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European Celtic Bronze Applique: Europe, ca. 3rd to 2nd century BCE. Striking bronze applique, cast as a convex open-work disk with an outer band of s-scrolls and an inner band of c-scrolls around a cluster of seven spheres. Four

0029: European Celtic Bronze AppliqueEst. $1,050-$1,850Lot Passed

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Eastern Celtic Iron Curved Knife: Eastern Celtic, 2nd to 1st century BCE. Iron knife with curved one-sided blade. Engraved circles and a iron fitting at both ends of the handle. Original scabbard shoe remaining. Size: 11-1/2"L

0029A: Eastern Celtic Iron Curved KnifeEst. $1,400-$2,500

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6th C. European Bronze Horse Fibulae: Eastern Europe, ca. 6th century CE. Two fine bronze fibulae in the form of horses with riders holding ‘face’ shields. Tiny suspension hole at top of face shield of one, the other missing. Size:

0030: 6th C. European Bronze Horse FibulaeEst. $800-$1,250

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Pr. 7th C. Celtic Bronze Spurs: Celtic, ca. 7th century CE. Two bronze spurs, each formed of a u-shaped heel band of differing length on the respective sides, the terminals pierced for attaching to the heel, and with traces of

0031: Pr. 7th C. Celtic Bronze SpursEst. $650-$950

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Viking Braided Gold Ring: Viking, Northern Europe, found in Britain, ca. 9th to 12th centuries CE. Stunning high karat (more than 22 karat) gold ring comprised of two gold wires twisted together and hammered and welded at the

0031A: Viking Braided Gold RingEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed

Viking High Karat Gold Hoop Earrings, Inverted Pyramids: Viking, Northern Europe, ca. 9th to 12th century CE. A breathtaking pair of high karat (more than 22 karat) gold hoop earrings adorned with inverted pyramidal terminals which are elaborately dressed

0031B: Viking High Karat Gold Hoop Earrings, Inverted PyramidsEst. $5,000-$7,000Lot Passed

Viking Silver Bracelet - Spiraled Terminals: Viking, Northern Europe, found in Britain, ca. 9th to 12th centuries CE. Viking silver bracelet with elegant twisted design and spiraled terminals. Viking women (and men) wore jewelry as a symbol of

0031C: Viking Silver Bracelet - Spiraled TerminalsEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

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Super Rare Viking Bone Ring w/ Runes: United Kingdom, Time of the Viking Invasions, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. Exceedingly rare ancient ivory spindle of circular form with twin rules incised to the inner and outer edges, four sections

0031D: Super Rare Viking Bone Ring w/ RunesEst. $900-$1,500

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Stunning Viking Silver Ring: United Kingdom, supposedly found near York, time of the Viking invasions, ca 9th to 11th century. A gorgeous and just about perfect Viking silver ring. Heavy overlapping coil of silver band which

0031E: Stunning Viking Silver RingEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

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Medieval Iron Dagger: United Kingdom, Britain, 12th to 15th century CE. Iron dagger of quite lethal form. Blade sharpened on each edge, curved hilt, thin handle once supporting a wooden grip, crescent-shaped pommel with

0032: Medieval Iron DaggerEst. $1,200-$1,500

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European / Late Gothic Steel Spur: Europe, late Gothic ca. 15th century CE. Impressive steel spur with curved arched heel band formed with a pierced panel at the base and with circular terminals, one fitted with its original buckle

0033: European / Late Gothic Steel SpurEst. $1,150-$1,750

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Medieval Iron and Bronze Dagger - Battle of Towton: United Kingdom, Battle of the Roses, ca. 1461. Very desirable iron and bronze long knife with iron blade sharpened on one side, bronze hilt and pommel, handle wooden and amazingly still in place.

0034: Medieval Iron and Bronze Dagger - Battle of TowtonEst. $2,000-$3,000

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17th C. Spanish Iron Door Knocker: Spain, showing Moorish influence, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. An absolutely stunning and quite amusing iron door knocker. Large iron panel with scrolled decoration, attached to back panel is an

0034A: 17th C. Spanish Iron Door KnockerEst. $2,000-$3,000

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17th Century British Posey Ring - 12 kt Gold: Britain, 17th century. Pretty solid 12kt gold ring decorated with large cebtral posey or flower on crown, small "X's" along each side. Size: Weighs 1.5 grams and measures a US size 7-1/2.

0034B: 17th Century British Posey Ring - 12 kt GoldEst. $500-$700

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Spanish Wood Carving - St. James the Moorslayer: Spain, ca. late 18th to early 19th century CE. Rare wooden carving commemorating the battle between Spain and the Moors. While now culturally offensive, this was still fresh in the mind of the

0035: Spanish Wood Carving - St. James the MoorslayerEst. $500-$700

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Chinese Neolithic Painted Pottery Jar - Machang: China, Neolithic Period, Machang Phase, ca. 2300 to 2000 BCE. This pottery jar was made over 4,000 years ago during the Machang Phase ) of the Majiayao culture, also known as the Gansu-Yangshao

0035A: Chinese Neolithic Painted Pottery Jar - MachangEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Western Asiatic Clay Spherical Vessel with Checkerboad: Western Asia, 1900 to 1800 BCE. Spherical vessel without handles on a flat base and decorated with a checkerboard pattern. Size: 4-1/4"H (10.8 cm). Provenance: Ex-private Herbert A. Cahn

0035B: Western Asiatic Clay Spherical Vessel with CheckerboadEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

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Central Asian Bronze Axe Head: Central Asia, 1st millennium BCE. Simple yet elegant bronze axe head created by the ancients of Central Asia. Nice blade that gently curves downward and resolves to cylindrical fitting with a round,

0035C: Central Asian Bronze Axe HeadEst. $600-$900

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Chinese Tang Dynasty Terracotta Guardian: Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 606 to 900 CE. Large hollow-molded redware figure of a guardian. He is dressed in layered armor with right hand extended as if to hold a spear, face with deeply

0035D: Chinese Tang Dynasty Terracotta GuardianEst. $1,200-$2,000

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Ban Chiang Bronze Bracelet: Southeast Asia, North-Eastern Thailand, Ban Chiang region, Nong Han district, first millennium BCE. A beautiful and grand bronze bracelet with intricate geometric patterns on surface, from the Ban

0036: Ban Chiang Bronze BraceletEst. $500-$900Lot Passed

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Early Indian Sunga Period Terracotta Bust: India, Sunga Dynasty, ca. 1st century BC/CE. A very rare and fine pottery sculpture of a standing goddess. She wears a floral skirt with indications of grape clusters on her ears and as a pendant.

0037: Early Indian Sunga Period Terracotta BustEst. $700-$900

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Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pigsty w/ Pig: China, Han Dynasty, ca. 205 BCE to 220 CE. A well-crafted terracotta model of a pig's pen featuring a high tower with roof overhang connecting to an open enclosure which holds the pig. Overall

0037A: Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pigsty w/ PigEst. $2,500-$3,000Lot Passed

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Published Japanese Erotic Shunga Scroll: Asian, Japan, Edo period, Sumiyoshi School, Koka 2, November 1833 CE. An extensive Shunga scroll depicting a world of explicitly erotic and fantastical sexual possibilities, 19 scenes of unrelated

0037B: Published Japanese Erotic Shunga ScrollEst. $5,000-$8,000

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17th C. Burmese Marble Buddha: Southeast Asia, Burma, 17th to 18th century. Made of gorgeous pure white marble, this large and serene Buddha sits with his hands in the Bhumisparsha Mudra (mudra of witness/earth-touching). Once

0037C: 17th C. Burmese Marble BuddhaEst. $2,500-$3,500Lot Passed

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