March Timed Marketplace Auction

Framed Egyptian Coptic Textile Fragment w/ Birds

Roman Leaded Bronze Attachment w/ Three Busts

Nazca Polychrome Bowl w/ Abstract Faces & Linear Motifs

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Louisville, CO, United States

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March Timed Marketplace Auction

Artemis Gallery

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Join us for March Timed Marketplace Auction! Featuring fabulously priced clearance items and newly listed items at pricing perfect for dealers or collectors. Shop the Marketplace the last Monday of every month - you never know what you'll find next. Please note, this is a timed auction. Live phone bidding is not available.

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18th C. Indo Persian Iron Pike Head: **Originally Listed At $250** Central Asia, Pakistan and northern India, Indo-Persian culture, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A handsome iron spear or lance head with a prominent midrib on both sides

0073: 18th C. Indo Persian Iron Pike HeadEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

19th C. Iranian Steel Short Sword w/ Sheath: **Originally Listed At $300** Middle East/Western Asia, Iran, ca. 19th century CE. A steel sword with a wooden handle and a thin blade sharpened on one side; also a sheath made from wood wrapped in

0074: 19th C. Iranian Steel Short Sword w/ SheathEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

Bactrian Pottery Stamp Seal w/ Two Designs: **Originally Listed At $300** Ancient Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana (BMAC), ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A hand-built pottery stamp seal of a corseted tubular form with varying recessed designs

0075: Bactrian Pottery Stamp Seal w/ Two DesignsEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Bactrian Stone Stamp Seal w/ Figure & Flower: **Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Central Asia, Bactria-Margiana (BMAC), ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A hand-carved stone stamp seal of a discoid form with different designs on each stamp face. The

0076: Bactrian Stone Stamp Seal w/ Figure & FlowerEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

19th C. Indian Brass Horse Votive Temple Toy: **Originally Listed At $350** South Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A cast-brass horse figurine with a pair of axles suspended within both the front and rear hooves. The horse is adorned with

0077: 19th C. Indian Brass Horse Votive Temple ToyEst. $700-$1,000Lot Passed

19th C. Odisha, India Bronze Heads (pr): **Originally Listed At $450** Central Asia, eastern India, Odisha (formerly Orissia), ca. 19th century CE. A pair of cast bronze heads of matching form. Each has a simplified human face with a

0078: 19th C. Odisha, India Bronze Heads (pr)Est. $500-$800Lot Passed

19th C. Indian Bronze Statue of Nand (Bull of Shiva): **Originally Listed At $300** Central Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A cast bronze statue of Nandi, the vahana of the god Shiva. He is depicted here standing on a hollow pedestal, with a necklace

0079: 19th C. Indian Bronze Statue of Nand (Bull of Shiva)Est. $600-$900Lot Passed

Early 20th C. Naga Indian Iron Headhunter's Axe (Dao): **Originally Listed At $250** Central Asia, India / Burma border, Nagaland, Naga people, ca. early 20th century CE. An iron headhunter's weapon known as a dao with a broad, curved blade head with a

0080: Early 20th C. Naga Indian Iron Headhunter's Axe (Dao)Est. $300-$600Lot Passed

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Lot of 10 Ancient Indus Valley Pottery Bulls: **First Time At Auction** Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley, Harappan / Mohenjo-Daro civilization, ca. 2700 to 2000 BCE. A fine collection of ten hand-built pottery bulls with long slender bodies,

0081: Lot of 10 Ancient Indus Valley Pottery BullsEst. $250-$350

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19th C. Shahsavan Polychrome Soumak Textile Panel: **Originally Listed At $250** Eastern Europe/Western Asia, South Caucasus region, Azerbaijan, Shahsavan tribe, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful rectangular textile panel used for

0082: 19th C. Shahsavan Polychrome Soumak Textile PanelEst. $500-$700

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Striking Scythian Bronze Applique - Stylized Horse: **Originally Listed At $300** Central Asia, Scythian, ca. 900 to 200 BCE. A breathtaking cast bronze applique depicting a horse in motion with magical details including a stylized mane, and a spiral

0083: Striking Scythian Bronze Applique - Stylized HorseEst. $600-$900

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Chinese Warring States Pottery Vessel w/ Stamped Design: **Originally Listed At $200** East Asia, China, Warring States period, ca. 475 to 221 BCE. A hand-built pottery jar of a squat form with a concave base, a compressed apple-shaped body, and a squat

0084: Chinese Warring States Pottery Vessel w/ Stamped DesignEst. $350-$525Lot Passed

Lot of 3 Japanese Edo Gilt Copper Menuki: **Originally Listed At $250** East Asia, Japan, Edo period, ca. 1603 to 1868 CE. A lovely group of cast-copper menuki, petite ornaments meant to be displayed behind the cotton handle wrappings of a

0085: Lot of 3 Japanese Edo Gilt Copper MenukiEst. $450-$650Lot Passed

Chinese Han Pottery Female Tomb Attendants (3): **First Time At Auction** East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A fine set of three mold-made pottery female tomb attendants, two hollow and one solid. All wearing floor-length robes

0086: Chinese Han Pottery Female Tomb Attendants (3)Est. $600-$800Lot Passed

Chinese Han Dynasty Polychrome Male Bust: **Originally Listed At $350** East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A molded terracotta bust of a sophisticated male wearing a high-collared jacket around his broad shoulders. His

0087: Chinese Han Dynasty Polychrome Male BustEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

17th C. Korean Iron Lock Digeut: **First Time At Auction** East Asia, Korea, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. An iron lock known as a digeut lock, named after a Korean character that resembles this lock's shape. The main body is a U

0088: 17th C. Korean Iron Lock DigeutEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Chinese Neolithic Majiayao Stone Axe: **Originally Listed At $300** East Asia, China, Majiayao Culture, ca. 3200 to 2650 BCE. A delicate stone axe with a wide body and gently curved, wide blade. A single perforation has been drilled

0089: Chinese Neolithic Majiayao Stone AxeEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

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Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jar: **First Time At Auction** East Asia, China, Neolithic Period, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. A fine hand-built ceramic jar with a flat base, a bulbous body with a widened midsection, a rounded shoulder which

0090: Chinese Neolithic Pottery JarEst. $400-$600

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Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jug - Rare Form: **Originally Listed At $250** East Asia, China, Neolithic Period, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. A lovely ceramic jug decorated with a series of concentric circular stripes across the globular body and

0091: Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jug - Rare FormEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

Chinese Neolithic Qijia Pottery Two-Handled Vessel: **First Time At Auction** East Asia, China, Neolithic Period, Qijia culture, ca. 2200 to 1800 BCE. An elegant, hand-built redware pottery vessel with a flat base, a rounded body with a projecting

0092: Chinese Neolithic Qijia Pottery Two-Handled VesselEst. $300-$450Lot Passed

Chinese Qing Dynasty Gilded Wood Reliquary Figure: **Originally Listed At $300** East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1644 to 1912 CE. A finely carved reliquary figure depicting a seated male garbed in fine vestments in a dynamic pose. Dressed in

0093: Chinese Qing Dynasty Gilded Wood Reliquary FigureEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Ancient Chinese Zhou Dynasty Leaded-Bronze Ding Lid: **First Time At Auction** East Asia, China, Early Zhou dynasty, ca. 1046 to 400 BCE. A fabulous leaded-bronze lid for a ding vessel with short ring handles. The handles are formed by narrow bands

0094: Ancient Chinese Zhou Dynasty Leaded-Bronze Ding LidEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

Impressive Chinese Tang Dynasty - Sheep Laying Down: **Originally Listed At $400** East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A charming, hollow-molded terracotta sheep laying in a recumbent position. Hooved legs are tucked beneath the

0095: Impressive Chinese Tang Dynasty - Sheep Laying DownEst. $500-$700Lot Passed

18th C. Chinese Carved Wooden Handle w/ Dragon: **Originally Listed At $250** East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. An impressive hand-carved wooden handle with an openwork body. The handle is a simple rod shape that fits

0096: 18th C. Chinese Carved Wooden Handle w/ DragonEst. $500-$750Lot 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. 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. For PayPal payments please use "artemisgallery@gmail.com" email address for processing payments. 5. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 24.5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each lot purchased through Artemis Gallery and will be paid by all bidders without exception. 6. CO SALES TAX: Appropriate Colorado Sales Tax will be added to all invoices, unless a valid CO seller's permit is on file with Artemis Gallery/Artemis Gallery Live prior to any bidding in the auction. Items shipped outside of CO (United States or international) are also sales tax exempt. 7. RETURN POLICY: In the event of an authenticity dispute, written notification of the dispute must be provided to Artemis Gallery within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. After Artemis Gallery is notified of the dispute, a written letter from a recognized expert in the field pertaining to the item in dispute must then be presented. If Artemis Gallery concludes that the assessment of the piece is accurate, a full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. In the event of an error in item description, condition report, provenance, or dimensions, written notification of the error must be given within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. A full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. If a return is requested for any reason other than the above, written notification with reason for return must be given within 15 days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data for Artemis Gallery to issue a refund to the original payment method. If notification is given after 15 days, the item may be returned for credit toward a future purchase or may be consigned for sale through Artemis Gallery. The item must be returned to Artemis Gallery at the buyer's expense and a refund or credit of the item price and buyer's premium (if applicable) will be provided after the item is returned. Original shipping charges will not be refunded. All items to be returned must be adequately insured and must be received by Artemis Gallery in the same condition as when shipped. In no event may any item be returned after 90 days from the date of delivery. 8. SHIPPING: As a convenience to our buyers, shipping is handled in-house. All buyers will receive an invoice detailing their purchases, sales tax (if applicable), buyer's premium, and shipping/insurance charges. Items will be shipped only upon receipt of payment in full and will be insured for their full value. Please note, we are currently unable to ship to Germany and Australia due to customs clearance issues. We are working to resolve this issue. If you are in Germany or Australia, you will need to provide an alternate shipping destination, or we will not be able to complete your purchase. **For shipments outside of the USA, customs and duties may apply upon entry into said country; this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. Also, please be aware that Artemis Gallery will NOT falsify customs value on any international shipments - what you pay is what we declare, no exceptions. There are a small number of international countries we cannot ship to. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding** 9. REQUEST TO DELAY SHIPPING FOR LOTS WON: We are happy to delay shipping on all paid lots for up to 30 days with no storage fees. After 30 days, storage fees will accrue based on a 2% of invoice total. 10. In the event a successful bidder fails to make payment when due, Artemis Gallery reserves the right to re-sell the merchandise and bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale and to pay any difference between the resale price and the previously successful bid, together with any incidental costs of sale and disbursements. 11. If the auction invoice is not paid for in full when due per invoice terms, including any applicable credit card processing fees, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law until paid in full. 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