Fine Antiquities, Ethnographic & Fine Art

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Fine Antiquities, Ethnographic & Fine Art

Artemis Gallery

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Features classical antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal, Oceanic, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fine Art, so much more! All legally acquired, legal to sell. Convenient in-house shipping!

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12th C. Persian Ghaznavid Silver Figure - Ram-Sphinx: Central Asia, Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, & Transoxiana, Ghaznavid Dynasty, ca. 12th century CE. An incredible, rare example of Ghazni metalwork, made from 80% silver, in the form of an exquisite

0056D: 12th C. Persian Ghaznavid Silver Figure - Ram-SphinxEst. $10,000-$15,000Lot Passed

15th C. Indian Stone Ganesha Relief Carving: South Asia, India, ca. 15th century CE. Finely carved in relief from a single block of stone, a high relief panel depicting the elephant-headed Ganesha ( also Ganapati and Vinayaka) sitting upon a

0057: 15th C. Indian Stone Ganesha Relief CarvingEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

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Pair of 19th C. India & Afghanistan Stone Amulets: South Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful near-translucent amethystine quartz Ganesha amulet. Also, Central Asia, Afghanistan, ca. 19th century CE. A charming garnet frog. Size of Ganesha:

0057A: Pair of 19th C. India & Afghanistan Stone AmuletsEst. $800-$1,200

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16th C. Afghanistan Leaded Brass Oil Lamp w/ 6 Spouts: Central Asia, Afghanistan, ca. early 16th century CE. A beautiful oil lamp cast from leaded-brass via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique with six slender wick spouts projecting from the circular

0057B: 16th C. Afghanistan Leaded Brass Oil Lamp w/ 6 SpoutsEst. $2,000-$3,000

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19th C. Indo-Persian Iron Helmet, Shield, & Arm Guard: Central Asia, northern India/Pakistan, Indo-Persian culture, ca. first half of the 19th century CE. A fine selection of forged-iron armor components from Central Asia adorned with etched figural and

0057C: 19th C. Indo-Persian Iron Helmet, Shield, & Arm GuardEst. $7,000-$10,500Lot Passed

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11th C. Cambodian Khmer Stone Sculpture of Young Man: Southeast Asia, Khmer Empire, Angkor Wat style, ca. 11th to 12th century CE. A sensual stone carving of a young man with an athletic torso. He is carved standing in the samabhanga position, wearing a

0058: 11th C. Cambodian Khmer Stone Sculpture of Young ManEst. $3,000-$5,000

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12th C. Cambodian Khmer Sandstone Head of Buddha: Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Khmer Empire, ca. late 12th to early 13th century CE. Skillfully carved from a stone of rich taupe hues, the head of a Buddha - perhaps a royal presented as Buddha - carved

0059: 12th C. Cambodian Khmer Sandstone Head of BuddhaEst. $6,000-$9,000

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19th C. Burmese Wood Temple Figures, Radio Carbon Dated: Southeast Asia, Burma, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. Wow! A dramatic pair of carved wooden figures, once part of a group of four who illustrated an important component in the life story of

0059A: 19th C. Burmese Wood Temple Figures, Radio Carbon DatedEst. $30,000-$45,000

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19th C. Philippine Ifugao Wood Stool - Frog: Southeast Asia, northern Philippines, Ifugao province, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A charming head rest or stool, hand carved from wood, in the form of a frog with a perky, raised head,

0060: 19th C. Philippine Ifugao Wood Stool - FrogEst. $800-$1,200

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20th C. Indonesian Wood Dragon Finial / Prow: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, ca. mid 20th century CE. A striking wooden finial, made to adorn the prow of a canoe, featuring a dramatic and abstract carved dragon whose head and scaled neck are shown

0061: 20th C. Indonesian Wood Dragon Finial / ProwEst. $900-$1,200

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Chinese Shang Dynasty Bronze Lidded Gui w/ TL: East Asia, China, Shang Dynasty, ca. 1600 to 1046 BCE. A cast-bronze ritual vessel used for serving food known as a gui. The compressed spherical body presents with dozens of protruding vertical ribs

0062: Chinese Shang Dynasty Bronze Lidded Gui w/ TLEst. $7,000-$10,000

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16 Chinese Tang Dynasty Bronze Belt Components: East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A fine gathering of 16 leaded-bronze belt components cast using a series of intricate molds to create raised decorations within the centers. Ten of

0063: 16 Chinese Tang Dynasty Bronze Belt ComponentsEst. $2,000-$3,000

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Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Seated Buddha Full Lotus: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A cast bronze statue of Buddha sitting in a full lotus pose atop a tiered lotus base. Buddha holds his hands in the Bhumisparsa mudra indicative

0063A: Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Seated Buddha Full LotusEst. $1,800-$2,500

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Lot of 6 Han Dynasty Pottery Musicians & Dancers: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A fantastic group of six ceramic tomb attendants. One is kneeling and playing a flute; four are kneeling and playing pipes; and one is a dancer.

0063B: Lot of 6 Han Dynasty Pottery Musicians & DancersEst. $3,400-$5,100Lot Passed

Chinese Tang Dynasty Polychrome Warrior Figure w/ TL: East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 BCE. An incredible mold-formed statue of a tall warrior exhibiting intricate details and vivid pigments. The hollow figure stands upon delineated legs

0063C: Chinese Tang Dynasty Polychrome Warrior Figure w/ TLEst. $5,000-$7,500Lot Passed

Japanese Edo Copper Menuki as Cuff Links (2 pr): East Asia, Japan, Edo Period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. An attractive set of four cast-copper menuki - petite ornaments within the handle wrappings of traditional Japanese swords - in the form of an

0064: Japanese Edo Copper Menuki as Cuff Links (2 pr)Est. $500-$700Lot Passed

Tall Chinese Ming Dynasty Stone Baluster - Man & Lion: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. An incredible limestone baluser, an important part of Ming architectural style, known in Chinese as "wangzhu". It features man seated atop a

0064A: Tall Chinese Ming Dynasty Stone Baluster - Man & LionEst. $14,000-$21,000Lot Passed

Lifesize Chinese Ming Dynasty Stone Head of Guanyin: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A lifesize, dramatic stone sculpture depicting the Bodhisattva Guanyin in the round. The stone has a granular surface with grey, black, and

0064B: Lifesize Chinese Ming Dynasty Stone Head of GuanyinEst. $4,500-$6,750Lot Passed

Japanese Edo Gilt Silver / Copper Menuki (2 pairs): East Asia, Japan, Edo Period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. Two wonderful sets of cast-copper and cast-silver menuki meant to be secured within the handle wraps of a traditional Japanese sword. Each shorter

0065: Japanese Edo Gilt Silver / Copper Menuki (2 pairs)Est. $550-$825Lot Passed

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19th C Indian Earrings - Gold, Sapphire, Rubies, Pearls: South Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A stunning pair of dangling drop earrings comprised of an 18 karat gold design set with white sapphires, natural rubies, turquoise, and pearls, the design

0065A: 19th C Indian Earrings - Gold, Sapphire, Rubies, PearlsEst. $1,500-$2,000

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Japanese Edo Steel Kabutowari / Skull Breaker: East Asia, Japan, Edo Period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. A well preserved steel kabutowari, also known as a hachiwari, a weapon used by the samurai class and known was the "helmet breaker" or "skull

0066: Japanese Edo Steel Kabutowari / Skull BreakerEst. $600-$900

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Chinese Articulated Wood Figure: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. early to middle 19th century CE. A fascinating carved wooden mannequin or puppet figure, almost life-size, depicting a man. His arms and legs are articulated with

0066A: Chinese Articulated Wood FigureEst. $1,000-$1,500

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19th C. Tibetan Dazi Silk Thangka - Sititara: Central Asia, Tibet, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. Created using the painstaking Dazi-stitch technique, this stunning silk tapestry depicts the White Tara Bodhisattva. Known as Sititara or

0066B: 19th C. Tibetan Dazi Silk Thangka - SititaraEst. $7,800-$11,700Lot Passed

19th C. Chinese Rock Crystal Woman: East Asia, China, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A lovely rock crystal carving of a woman wearing diaphanous clothing and standing in front of a tall vine with flowers sprouting from its

0067: 19th C. Chinese Rock Crystal WomanEst. $600-$900Lot 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 items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. 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. The actual selling / hammer price may be higher or lower based on bidder demand. All lots will sell to the highest bidder without hidden / confidential reserves. 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. 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