DAY 1 : Classical Antiquities & Asian Art

Rare Egyptian Wooden Female Concubine Statue

Huge Roman Stone Mosaic - Dolphins and Fish

Published Large Byzantine Copper-Iron & Bronze Cross

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Louisville, CO, United States

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DAY 1 : Classical Antiquities & Asian Art

Artemis Gallery

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Day 1 of an important 2-day auction featuring ancient and ethnographic art from around the world. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Viking, Near Eastern plus Asian Art from China, Japan, Thailand, Vietnam, Burma, India, more. The majority of the lots offered comes from a lifetime collection out of Carlsbad, CA, never offered for sale before. Avid travelers and connoisseurs, M&T began buying ancient art in the 1970s and soon amassed an extensive array of fine Classical, Pre-Columbian, and tribal art. Using some of the finest and most reputable sources throughout the country, much of their collection was purchased through Sotheby's, Stendahl, Ken Bower, Robert and Maryann Huber, Mildred Kaplan (Arte Primitivo), Ron Messick, Jimmy Economos and several others. While M&T have loved their collection, and collecting in general, they feel it is time to share these wonderful items with others. As such they have expressed their desire to price their collection below typical auction reserves and at prices that will entice both new and experienced collectors alike.

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Bactrian Schist Vessel - Flower or Bird Claw: Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2500 to 2250 BCE. One of my favorites! Skillfully carved from grey-green schist, this is an ornately incised vessel in the form of a floral motif or possibly a bird claw,

0085A: Bactrian Schist Vessel - Flower or Bird ClawEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Bactrian Ceremonial Stone Censer: Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A handsome grey schist censer with a conical handle and a cuboid body. The body is drilled out into a wide, cylindrical opening with smooth sides and a

0085B: Bactrian Ceremonial Stone CenserEst. $800-$1,200

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Rare Bactrian Schist Tri-Pointed Oil Lamp: Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. An unusual oil lamp carved from a single piece of blue-grey schist, the form a triangle with its interior resembling a stylized flower or leaf. Each of

0085C: Rare Bactrian Schist Tri-Pointed Oil LampEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Large Bactrian Red Stone Bead Stamp: Central Asia, Bactria, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A deep, wine red stone, carved on its broadest face with a deeply incised motif that resembles the branching antlers of a massive stag - a symbol

0085D: Large Bactrian Red Stone Bead StampEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Huge Indus Valley Polychrome Bowl with Lions- TL tested: Central Asia, Indus Valley, Harappan/Mohenjo-Daro civilization, ca. 2300 to 1900 BCE. An incredible, large example of a terracotta bowl painted with black outlined motifs of striding lions around its

0085E: Huge Indus Valley Polychrome Bowl with Lions- TL testedEst. $5,000-$7,500Lot Passed

Central Asian Bronze Axe Head: Central Asia, Bronze Age, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. An attractive example of a cast bronze axe head, its hollow body decorated with a zoomorphic motif. The butt end of the blade looks

0086: Central Asian Bronze Axe HeadEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Rare Scythian Akinakes Iron Dagger from the Black Sea: Central Asia, Scythian, ca. 5th to 4th century BCE. A lengthy forged iron dagger with a wide and flat handle, a curved semicircular pommel, a wide guard, and a long, hammered iron blade which tapers

0087: Rare Scythian Akinakes Iron Dagger from the Black SeaEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

Gandharan Schist Relief w/ Dancer & Stupa: Central Asia, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, Kushan period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A fine relief, hand-carved from a grey schist, depicting a tall stupa and a dancing male

0087A: Gandharan Schist Relief w/ Dancer & StupaEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

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Gandharan Gray Schist Bust of a Goddess: Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 100 CE. One of the finest examples of a sculpted woman from this culture that we have seen, this is a sensitive and lifelike

0087B: Gandharan Gray Schist Bust of a GoddessEst. $2,200-$3,500

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Gandharan Terracotta Head: India, Pakistan, ancient region of Gandhara, ca 2nd to 4th century CE. A finely modelled terracotta head of Buddha presenting a sensitively modeled visage comprised of solemn half-closed eyes of an

0087C: Gandharan Terracotta HeadEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

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Rare Gandharan Stucco Head - Elder Ascetic: Central Asia, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A gorgeous, mold-formed stucco head of an elderly male, naturalistically presented in the traditional

0087D: Rare Gandharan Stucco Head - Elder AsceticEst. $5,000-$7,000

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Gandharan Stone Relief with Three Figures: Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 400 CE. A grey schist panel carved in the naturalistic Gandharan style, depicting three figures, one a seated man dressed in

0088: Gandharan Stone Relief with Three FiguresEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Gandharan Schist Attendant Holding Offering Bowl: Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A beautiful carving a bearded male attendant in a crouched pose with both knees bend to his left, holding a

0088A: Gandharan Schist Attendant Holding Offering BowlEst. $3,500-$5,500Lot Passed

Rare Gandharan Gray Schist Wall Decoration - Woman: Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 100 CE. A sensuous grey stone carving of a woman, perhaps a dancer or musician, whose upper body projects outward from a long,

0089: Rare Gandharan Gray Schist Wall Decoration - WomanEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Fine Gandharan Terracotta Head of a Prince: Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 400 CE. A mold-formed terracotta head of a prince, modeled in the traditional Graeco-Buddhist tradition with a full face, fine

0089A: Fine Gandharan Terracotta Head of a PrinceEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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Chinese Neolithic Liangzhu Greenstone Bi Disc: East Asia, China, Neolithic Period, Liangzhu culture, ca. 3400 to 2250 BCE. A Chinese carved stone bi-disc, meticulously hand-carved from a mesmerizing verdant green stone with natural grey, sage,

0090: Chinese Neolithic Liangzhu Greenstone Bi DiscEst. $6,000-$8,000

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Chinese Hongshan Red Jade Amulet of Mythical Beast: East Asia, China, Neolithic Period, Hongshan culture, ca. 3800 to 2700 BCE. A fine amulet, hand-carved from red jade, depicting a mythical beast. The beast boasts insectile features - such as a wing

0090A: Chinese Hongshan Red Jade Amulet of Mythical BeastEst. $1,400-$2,100Lot Passed

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Ancient Chinese Shang Dynasty Jade Mask (Nephrite): East Asia, China, Shang Dynasty, ca. 1558 to 1046 BCE. A large, impressive mask made from white jade (nephrite) with wide, staring eyes, a triangular nose, and a wide mouth with thick lips. Prominent

0091: Ancient Chinese Shang Dynasty Jade Mask (Nephrite)Est. $3,200-$4,500

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Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Lantern: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A gorgeous round-bodied ceramic lantern with an integrated hook at its top, its body glazed with a thick, deep green pigment. One lower side is

0091A: Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery LanternEst. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed

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Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse and Rider w/ TL: East Asia, China, Early Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE. A mold-made earthenware horse and rider, finely modeled and covered with generous remains of white, black, and red pigments. During the Han dynasty,

0092: Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Horse and Rider w/ TLEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Hens - Large!: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A charming pair of terracotta hens, mold-made, with fine shaped details of feathers, especially on the tail and wings. Each hen is seated with

0092A: Chinese Han Dynasty Terracotta Hens - Large!Est. $1,800-$2,500

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Chinese Han Dynasty Standing Guardian Figure: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE, probably earlier in the period. A tall, ceramic "beast guardian" figure. The fantastical figure stands, facing the viewer, wearing a short tunic

0093: Chinese Han Dynasty Standing Guardian FigureEst. $3,500-$5,500Lot Passed

Huge Ancient Ban Chiang Pottery Urn: Thailand, Ban Chiang, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. A huge pottery basin or urn of rounded form, slightly tapered walls, everted rim, decorated with continuous, sinuous band of triple red lines and textile

0094: Huge Ancient Ban Chiang Pottery UrnEst. $1,200-$1,500Lot Passed

Chinese Han Dynasty Lifan Pottery Amphora w/ TL: East Asia, Western China, Han Dynasty, ca. 2nd century BCE. A dark-grey earthenware vessel of an incredibly distinctive form. Panels of incised linear decorations adorn the neck, and raised,

0094A: Chinese Han Dynasty Lifan Pottery Amphora w/ TLEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed

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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 of these "Terms of Sale." 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. This is an auction sale, not an approval sale. By bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. 3. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. 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. For PayPal payments please use "artemisgallery@gmail.com" email address for processing payments. 5. 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