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Nazca Polychrome Dish, Figure w/ Trophy Head

19th C. Japanese Late Edo Brass Lobster Okimono

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Roman Glass Bottle w/ Trailing: **First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A dazzling glass bottle free-blown from translucent blue-green glass boasting an almost metallic iridescence of silver

0022: Roman Glass Bottle w/ TrailingEst. $600-$900

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Gorgeous Roman Glass Footed Bowl w/ Trailing: **Originally Listed At $1200** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An incredible, remarkably preserved translucent aqua-colored glass bowl with a delicate foot and flaring body that

0023: Gorgeous Roman Glass Footed Bowl w/ TrailingEst. $1,200-$1,800

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Roman Glass Jar w/ Silvery Iridescence: **Originally Listed At $600** Roman, Imperial Period, 1st to 3rd century CE. A graceful free-blown glass jar that sits on a slightly flattened base and rises to a globular body followed by a short

0024: Roman Glass Jar w/ Silvery IridescenceEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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Roman Marbled Glass Unguentarium - Amber and White: **Originally Listed At $600** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. This mosaic amber and white glass unguentarium is elegantly formed with a narrow base, four flattened faces, and

0025: Roman Marbled Glass Unguentarium - Amber and WhiteEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Squat Roman Glass Flask Gorgeous Iridescence: **First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A beautiful flask of a squat form that is free-blown from soft yellow-green glass. The circular body sits atop a concave

0026: Squat Roman Glass Flask Gorgeous IridescenceEst. $600-$900

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Roman Glass Double Unguentarium w/ Trailing: **Originally Listed At $400** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A lovely double unguentarium used for holding 2 types of cosmetic make-up. The vessel exhibits 2 tubular chambers

0027: Roman Glass Double Unguentarium w/ TrailingEst. $800-$1,200

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Published Late Roman / Byzantine Glass Carinated Flask: **Originally Listed At $500** Late Roman / early Byzantine Period, ca. 4th to 6th century CE. An unusual mold-blown flask composed of translucent, aubergine-hued glass. The vessel is defined by a

0028: Published Late Roman / Byzantine Glass Carinated FlaskEst. $700-$1,000

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Large Roman Marble Statue - Woman in Stola: **Originally Listed At $7500** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. Carved from a large, solid piece of beautiful, creamy marble, this is a tomb attendant figure, depicting a woman's

0029: Large Roman Marble Statue - Woman in StolaEst. $7,000-$10,000Lot Passed

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Roman Bronze Flared Rim Vessel: **Originally Listed At $600** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A charming flared cup with a small, round foot, cast from bronze and with thin walls, giving it an elegant, delicate

0030: Roman Bronze Flared Rim VesselEst. $600-$900

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Eastern Roman Gold w/ Garnet & Glass Earring: **Originally Listed At $850** Near East / Western Asia, Parthian or Eastern Roman, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous earring comprised of a spherical upper body ornamented with a quintet of

0031: Eastern Roman Gold w/ Garnet & Glass EarringEst. $1,000-$1,500

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8 Roman Leaded Bronze Phallic Pendants: **Originally Listed At $600** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A fine gathering of 8 cast leaded-bronze phallic pendants bearing petite sizes as well as layers of green and brown

0032: 8 Roman Leaded Bronze Phallic PendantsEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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Realistic / Fine Roman Terracotta Votive Hand: **First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, 1st to 4th century CE. A terracotta hand, molded with the fingers fused together and palm slightly cupped. This is a finished piece and not part of

0033: Realistic / Fine Roman Terracotta Votive HandEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Tall Roman Holy Land Redware Trefoil Oinochoe: **Originally Listed At $500** Roman, Holy Land, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely redware pottery pouring vessel called an oinochoe of a tall and sturdy form exhibiting a discoid

0034: Tall Roman Holy Land Redware Trefoil OinochoeEst. $700-$1,050

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Gallo Roman Arretine Pottery Bowl: **Originally Listed At $500** Roman, Western Empire, France, Gallo-Roman, ca. 1st century CE. A beautiful example of a wheel-thrown pottery bowl known as Arretine ware, so called because of the fine

0034A: Gallo Roman Arretine Pottery BowlEst. $1,000-$1,500

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7 Roman & Medieval European Bronze & Silver Artifacts: **First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE; Western/Central Europe, probably England, late Medieval Period, ca. 14th to 15th century CE. A lovely gathering of 7

0034B: 7 Roman & Medieval European Bronze & Silver ArtifactsEst. $600-$900

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Set of Currency Coins, Ancient - Information Age: **Originally Listed At $2000** Greek, Ptolemaic Kingdom, ca. 221 to 205 BCE; Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 527 to 565 CE; Western Europe, Medieval period, ca. 10th to 13th century CE; Western

0035: Set of Currency Coins, Ancient - Information AgeEst. $1,600-$2,500Lot Passed

Rare Balkan Celtic Iron Machaira / Sica w/ Chape: **Originally Listed At $1000** Central/Eastern Europe, Balkan Region (Slovenia, Serbia, Bulgaria), Celtic peoples, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. A rare, lovely, and well-preserved iron sword of a

0036: Rare Balkan Celtic Iron Machaira / Sica w/ ChapeEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

Published Scytho-Sarmatian Bronze Horse Trapping: **Originally Listed At $4000** Central/Eastern Europe, East of Colchis, Black Sea area, Northeastern Caucasus (Georgia), Scytho-Sarmatian culture, ca. 3rd to 2nd century BCE. A fine shield-shaped

0037: Published Scytho-Sarmatian Bronze Horse TrappingEst. $3,600-$5,400Lot Passed

5th C Merovingian Gilt Silver Buckle Dragon Head Tongue: **Originally Listed At $1200** Western Europe, France / Gaul, Merovingian, Migration Period, ca. 5th to 6th century CE. A dazzling gilt silver clasp presenting a discoid buckle hinged to an

0038: 5th C Merovingian Gilt Silver Buckle Dragon Head TongueEst. $1,400-$2,100Lot Passed

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Viking, Byzantine & 18th C. English Silver Jewelry (5): **Originally Listed At $600** Ancient Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 9th to 12th century CE; Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 9th to 12th century CE; Northwestern Europe, England, ca.

0039: Viking, Byzantine & 18th C. English Silver Jewelry (5)Est. $700-$1,050

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9th C. Viking Bone Comb w/ Iron Rivets: **Originally Listed At $1200** Northern Europe, Viking / Norse culture, ca. 9th to 11th century CE. A hair comb carved from bone, likely bovine or ungulate, with the handle and tines held together

0040: 9th C. Viking Bone Comb w/ Iron RivetsEst. $1,300-$1,950Lot Passed

Anatolian Kusura Marble Idol Fragment: **Originally Listed At $600** Ancient Near East / Asia Minor, Anatolia, Kusura type, Early Bronze Age II, ca. 2700 to 2300 BCE. A hand-carved marble idol fragment of an intriguing, minimalist form

0041: Anatolian Kusura Marble Idol FragmentEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

Ancient Luristan Bronze Horse Figures (4): **Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran and Turkey, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. This is a fine collection of 4 stylized zoomorphic effigies, each cast from bronze as

0042: Ancient Luristan Bronze Horse Figures (4)Est. $600-$900Lot Passed

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Luristan Bronze Cheek Pieces and Bit - Winged Bull Men: **Originally Listed At $1200** Ancient Near East, northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A very interesting piece, a horse bit with matching cheekpieces that has been cast by the lost wax

0043: Luristan Bronze Cheek Pieces and Bit - Winged Bull MenEst. $1,800-$2,700

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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, you (the bidder) personally guarantee payment. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be re-opened if bidding activity warrants. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. 3. All lots will sell to the highest bidder without hidden/confidential reserves. 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. 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. 5. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 26.5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each lot purchased 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 3 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 5 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. 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 30 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. 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