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Asian, Ancient, Ethno, Fine Art

Artemis Fine Arts

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3rd C. Gandharan Schist Seated Buddha / Boddhisattva: Central Asia, Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 200 CE. A beautiful, seated depiction of Buddha or bodhisattva, hand-carved from grey schist in high relief. The ancient deity sits with

0001: 3rd C. Gandharan Schist Seated Buddha / BoddhisattvaEst. $2,400-$3,600

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2nd C. Gandharan Schist Relief Panel, Temple Scene: Central Asia, Northwest Pakistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. An elaborate schist relief panel displaying expertly carved scenes of Buddhist devotion. The lower tier features Buddha

0002: 2nd C. Gandharan Schist Relief Panel, Temple SceneEst. $2,400-$3,600

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Gandharan Schist Figure of a Bearded Prince: Pakistan and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 1st century CE. This is a unique, naturalistic carving of a standing male prince. Wearing long flowing robes, long beard, hair tied in a top-knot. The

0003: Gandharan Schist Figure of a Bearded PrinceEst. $1,000-$1,500

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2nd C. Gandharan Schist Relief w/ Dragons: Ancient Central Asia, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan, Gandharan Empire, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. An interesting and rare example of relief panel fragment, hand-carved from silvery gray schist,

0004: 2nd C. Gandharan Schist Relief w/ DragonsEst. $700-$1,050

1st C. Gandharan Schist Heads - Wealthy Males / Royalty: Ancient Central Asia, Afghanistan, India, and Pakistan, Gandhara, ca. 1st to 5th century CE. A set of 2 hand-carved gray schist heads, each depicting a male of wealthy or royal status. The first head

0005: 1st C. Gandharan Schist Heads - Wealthy Males / RoyaltyEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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18th C. Indian Basalt Sculpture Ganesh / Elephant Deity: **Originally Listed At $1250** Central Asia, India, ca. 18th century CE. A hand-carved black basalt depiction of Ganesh (also Ganesha or Ganapati), the elephant-headed deity known as the "Remover of

0006: 18th C. Indian Basalt Sculpture Ganesh / Elephant DeityEst. $800-$1,200

18th C. Indian Brass Dancing Krishna Holding Butter: South Asia, India, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A solid brass figure depicting Krishna the "Butter Thief" as a youth holding a ball of butter that he stole from his stepmother. The youthful Krishna

0007: 18th C. Indian Brass Dancing Krishna Holding ButterEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

3rd C. Indian Gupta Pottery Head of a Deity: South Asia, India, Gupta Period, ca. 3rd to 5th century CE. Pottery head of a deity boasting attractive features and an incised third eye. The divine figure presents narrowed brows and huge eyes

0008: 3rd C. Indian Gupta Pottery Head of a DeityEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

5th C. Afghan Brass Amulet - Hindu God, ex Christie's: South Asia, Afghanistan, ca. 5th century CE. A solid cast brass deity head depicting a Hindu god, perhaps Shiva, with a rounded face, elongated almond shaped eyes under thick brows, stretched ears

0009: 5th C. Afghan Brass Amulet - Hindu God, ex Christie'sEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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19th C. Indian Wood Relief Carving of Deities: South Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-carved wooden panel with a pair of Hindu deities seated upon arched thrones, perhaps Vishnu and Lakshmi. Although the piece rests on integral feet like

0010: 19th C. Indian Wood Relief Carving of DeitiesEst. $700-$1,050

18th C. Indian Copper Kneeling Krishna Figure: South Asia, India, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A solid cast copper alloy figure depicting Krishna the "Butter Thief" as a youth holding a ball of butter that he stole from his stepmother. Baby

0011: 18th C. Indian Copper Kneeling Krishna FigureEst. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

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19th C. Indian Brass Shiva Nataraja - ex Quinn: South Asia, India, ca. 19th century CE. A cast-brass figure of Shiva, the Hindu deity regarded as both creator and destroyer of the universe, that is also known as Shiva Nataraja (also Nataraaj,

0012: 19th C. Indian Brass Shiva Nataraja - ex QuinnEst. $550-$825

20th C. Indian Wood Standing Female (for Gangaur): South Asia, Northern India, ca. early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden female figure standing upon an integral pedestal, painted in bright yellow and green hues. She wears a skirt incised with

0013: 20th C. Indian Wood Standing Female (for Gangaur)Est. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

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19th C. Indo-Persian Enameled Brass Shield / Dhal: Central Asia, Pakistan/northern India, Indo-Persian period, ca. 19th century CE. An attractive brass shield known as a dhal, a form of buckler shield, presenting a circular shape with a convex face

0015: 19th C. Indo-Persian Enameled Brass Shield / DhalEst. $700-$1,050

19th C. Chinese Qing Painted Wood Dragon Lintels (pr): **This is an oversized piece that may require special shipping. Please inquire for a quote prior to bidding. East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This is a fine pair of

0016: 19th C. Chinese Qing Painted Wood Dragon Lintels (pr)Est. $1,600-$2,400Lot Passed

Chinese Ming Marble Pagoda Roof Spire w/ 8 Immortals: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. An exceptional pagoda roof spire skillfully hand-carved from creamy white marble and presenting an octagonal base and rounded top. Expertly

0017: Chinese Ming Marble Pagoda Roof Spire w/ 8 ImmortalsEst. $1,600-$2,400Lot Passed

Group of 2 Chinese Neolithic Pottery Jars: East Asia, China, Neolithic period, ca. 3500 to 2500 BCE. A pair of hand-built pottery vessels from Neolithic China. The first jar exhibits a squat body, a pair of strap handles, and black linear

0018: Group of 2 Chinese Neolithic Pottery JarsEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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Chinese Neolithic Polychrome Jar: East Asia, China, Neolithic Period, ca. 3000 to 2000 BCE. A hand-built ceramic jar decorated with a complex black- and red-pigmented geometric pattern of broad circles with cross-hatched patterns

0019: Chinese Neolithic Polychrome JarEst. $500-$750

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Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Zoomorphic Bowl: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A lovely pottery bowl with a curved handle in the form of a zoomorph, all enveloped in a lustrous glaze of mottled emerald, pine, and mint hues

0020: Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Zoomorphic BowlEst. $700-$1,050

Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Tripod Vessel: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A beautiful pottery tripod dish known as a lian or zun, showcasing elegant relief decoration and enveloped in green glaze that has weathered over

0021: Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Tripod VesselEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

Pair of Chinese Han Pottery Tomb Attendant Figures: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A pair of matching pottery tomb attendant figures standing upon square pedestals dressed in ankle length robes with billowing sleeves as

0022: Pair of Chinese Han Pottery Tomb Attendant FiguresEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain Bowl + Teacup: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A fine pair of porcelain vessels - a large bowl with a blue on white foliate pattern, and the other is a petite teacup. The bowl rests on a ring

0023: Chinese Ming Dynasty Porcelain Bowl + TeacupEst. $700-$1,050

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Chinese Song + Yuan Dynasty Glazed Pottery Jars: East Asia, China, Song Dynasty, ca. 960 to 1279 CE; Yuan Dynasty, 1271 to 1368 CE. A lovely pair of petite pottery vessels: a Song made pottery jar with a pale celadon glaze, and a green Yuan era

0024: Chinese Song + Yuan Dynasty Glazed Pottery JarsEst. $700-$1,050

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2 Chinese Song Dynasty Celadon Ware Bowls: East Asia, China, Song Dynasty, ca. 960 to 1279 CE. A pair of elegant and simple pottery bowls of a similar style resting on a ring form foot, the thin walls swelling outward to create a conical

0025: 2 Chinese Song Dynasty Celadon Ware BowlsEst. $700-$1,050

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