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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Fine Roman Glass Cup - Deep Aubergine Color: Roman, Near East, Sidon, Lebanon, ca. mid-1st to early 2nd century CE. A fine, mold-blown cup comprised of deep aubergine-colored glass with a flared rim, and textured base. Surprisingly heavy in the

0059: Fine Roman Glass Cup - Deep Aubergine ColorEst. $1,200-$2,000

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Lot of 2 Roman Bronze Horse Lock Sections: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A pair of cast bronze lock sections, each one depicting a horse - one kicking its rear legs and one rearing so as to lift its front legs. The horses

0059A: Lot of 2 Roman Bronze Horse Lock SectionsEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

Roman Leaded-Bronze Furniture Leg w/ Feline Head: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fine cast leaded-bronze furniture leg of a near-miniature size for a smaller piece of furniture like a stool or a small cauldron. The leg has a

0059B: Roman Leaded-Bronze Furniture Leg w/ Feline HeadEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

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Roman Imperial Bronze Standing Bull: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A handsome cast-bronze bull figurine, captured in a classic and regal standing pose with his head pointing directly forward. The animal's details

0059C: Roman Imperial Bronze Standing BullEst. $1,000-$1,400

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Late Roman Glass Pitcher with Molded Body: Roman, later Imperial Period, ca. late 3rd to 4th century CE. A fine mold-made glass pitcher of a transparent, pale-green color with a slight concave base, a tall, hexagonal-sided body, a rolled

0059D: Late Roman Glass Pitcher with Molded BodyEst. $2,500-$3,500

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Eastern Roman Glass Plate - Attractive Iridescence: Roman, Eastern Roman Empire, late Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A free-blown plate composed of translucent, pale yellow-green glass with an applied ring base and rough pontil scar, wide

0059E: Eastern Roman Glass Plate - Attractive IridescenceEst. $900-$1,400Lot Passed

Miniature Etruscan Bronze Standing Kouros Figure: Classical World, Etruria, ca. 6th to 4th century CE. A cast-bronze example of a kouros, a form that originated in Archaic Greece. The figure depicts a young man with his right arm extended and left

0060: Miniature Etruscan Bronze Standing Kouros FigureEst. $3,500-$5,000Lot Passed

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Stunning Viking Silver Trichinopoly Wire Necklace- 181g: Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. A heavy, large silver torc (torq, torque), exquisitely constructed. The majority of the torq is a densely woven silver trichinopoly chain

0060A: Stunning Viking Silver Trichinopoly Wire Necklace- 181gEst. $4,000-$6,000

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Viking Enameled Bronze Cross & Bead Necklace: Northern Europe, Viking or Norse culture, ca. 9th to 12th century CE. A fine necklace boasting a cast-bronze cross of a dark-green hue with inlaid creamy yellow enamel as the central pendant. The

0060B: Viking Enameled Bronze Cross & Bead NecklaceEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Etruscan Italo-Geometric Pottery Footed Bowl w/ Birds: Classical World, Italy, Etruria, Italo-Corinthian, Geometric Period, ca. 625 to 600 BCE. A beautiful wheel-thrown pottery bowl with a deep basin and a discoid rim atop a wide, flared foot and a tall

0061: Etruscan Italo-Geometric Pottery Footed Bowl w/ BirdsEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed

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Large Celtic Iron Age Spear Tip: Central / Northern Europe, Celtic Iron Age, ca. 2nd century BCE to 1st century CE. A large iron spear head with a narrow, conical socket. A broad, flat midrib rises from the socket to the tip of the

0061A: Large Celtic Iron Age Spear TipEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Rare Viking Iron Sword w/ Symmetrical Pommel: Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 9th to 10th century CE. A remarkably-preserved iron sword, topped with a symmetrical pommel that looks like a towering cloud. Viking swords had heavy,

0061B: Rare Viking Iron Sword w/ Symmetrical PommelEst. $5,000-$7,000

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Medieval English Iron Shovel - Smithing Tool: Northern Europe, England, later Medieval period, ca. 12th to 15th century CE. A fascinating reminder of the quotidian, this is an iron shovel, found accompanying smithing tools. The shovel is

0061C: Medieval English Iron Shovel - Smithing ToolEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

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Lot of 2 Very Rare Anglo-Saxon Iron Boat Oil Lamps: Northern Europe, Anglo-Saxon or possibly other Germanic culture, ca. 7th to 9th century CE. A pair of interesting forged-iron oil-burning lamps, each with an openwork topside, a boat-shaped body,

0061D: Lot of 2 Very Rare Anglo-Saxon Iron Boat Oil LampsEst. $1,200-$1,700

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Important Viking Silver Coiled Snake Necklace - 181.4 g: Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 10th century CE. A stunning necklace featuring an amazing solid silver pendant in the form of a coiled snake - the silver of extremely high quality

0061E: Important Viking Silver Coiled Snake Necklace - 181.4 gEst. $6,000-$9,000

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European Bronze Age Pecked Stone Boat Axe Head: Northern Europe, Early Bronze Age, ca. 2000 to 1500 BCE. A large axe head with four distinct sides, a thick blade edge, and a central hafting hole carved in the body. The pecked stone has a lovely

0061F: European Bronze Age Pecked Stone Boat Axe HeadEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

European Bronze Age Pecked Stone Boat Axe Head: Northern Europe, Early Bronze Age, ca. 2000 to 1500 BCE. A large axe head with an elongated body, an curved blade edge, a stocky butt end, and a carved-out hafting hole near the back. The pecked

0061G: European Bronze Age Pecked Stone Boat Axe HeadEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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Rare Iberian Leaded Bronze Standing Male Figure: Western Europe, Iberia, Roman Period, ca. 206 BCE to 2nd century CE. An abstract, anthropomorphic leaded bronze figure of a man, cast standing and incised so that he appears to be wearing a

0061H: Rare Iberian Leaded Bronze Standing Male FigureEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Iron Age Celtic 21K+ Gold Torq Bracelet, 45.2 g: Ancient Europe, central to northwestern region, Celtic, Iron Age, ca. 4th to 1st century BCE. A simple yet elegant 21K+ gold torq (sometimes torc or torque) bracelet of an open circular form with

0061I: Iron Age Celtic 21K+ Gold Torq Bracelet, 45.2 gEst. $6,000-$9,000

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Rare Anglo-Saxon Iron Hoe: Northern Europe, Anglo-Saxon or possibly other Germanic culture, ca. 7th to 9th century CE. A sizable and sturdy iron hoe head with an open hafting hole, integral lateral arms, and a connected

0061J: Rare Anglo-Saxon Iron HoeEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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Early Tell Halaf Terracotta Mother Goddess: Ancient Near East, Anatolia (central Turkey) or northern Syria, Tell Halaf area, ca. 6500 to 4500 BCE. A rather large terracotta fertility figure depicting a seated woman with voluptuous breasts and

0062: Early Tell Halaf Terracotta Mother GoddessEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Tell Brak Limestone Eye Idol: Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Tell Brak, Middle Uruk period, ca. 4th millennium BCE. A hand-carved limestone idol of an abstract form. The figure is defined by a rough rectangular body with indented

0062A: Tell Brak Limestone Eye IdolEst. $800-$1,200

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Tel Brak Stone Eye Idol: Ancient Near East, Tel Brak, modern day Syria, Middle Uruk Period, ca. 3700 to 3500 BCE. A carved stone figure with flat body surmounted by two well defined incised eyes. Idols like this one were

0062B: Tel Brak Stone Eye IdolEst. $900-$1,400

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Mesopotamian Terracotta Fragment of Pazuzu - TL'd: Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A pottery maskette depicting the grotesque features of the god of Pazuzu (Fazuzu or Pazuza) from Assyrian and Babylonian mythology. Enormous

0062C: Mesopotamian Terracotta Fragment of Pazuzu - TL'dEst. $1,500-$2,000

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Louisville, CO, United States

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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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