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Maya Polychrome Cylinder Jar w/ Kin Glyphs & PSS

Romano-Egyptian Terracotta Harpocrates, ex-Royal Athena

Greco-Roman Bronze Horse Protome / Attachment

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It's A Small World | Diminutive Artifacts

Artemis Gallery

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Featuring Antiquities, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Ethnographic, Fossils, from East to West, North to South, and everywhere in between - with one small thing in common - size! Everything in this auction is approximately 8 inches or less, perfect for that last bit of shelf space in your curio cabinet! And perfect for holiday gift giving, too!

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Ancient Roman 22K+ Gold Earring Grape Cluster: Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A stunning 92% (equivalent to 22K+) gold earring with a sheet of gold formed into a hollow shield and pyramidal clusters of granules - known as grape

0041B: Ancient Roman 22K+ Gold Earring Grape ClusterEst. $600-$800

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Roman 22K+ Gold Earring Carinated Body: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A petite earring formed from a foil sheet of 93.6% gold (equivalent to 22K+). The lozenge-shaped accessory features a hollow body with a carinated

0044: Roman 22K+ Gold Earring Carinated BodyEst. $400-$600

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Roman Silvered Brass Repousse Panels Jupiter / Zeus: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A dazzling pair of silvered brass repousse panels, each hammered with the central image of a bearded Jupiter - Greek Zeus - the Roman god of the sky

0044A: Roman Silvered Brass Repousse Panels Jupiter / ZeusEst. $1,600-$2,400Lot Passed

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Roman Glass Jar, Piriform with Ribs: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A dazzling jar mold-made from blue-green glass and boasting a bulbous body adorned with vertical ribs. The slender neck expands to a lipped rim,

0046: Roman Glass Jar, Piriform with RibsEst. $600-$900

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Roman Glass Beaker w/ Wheel Cut Striations: Roman, Eastern Empire, Israel, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A free-blown glass beaker shaped from nearly-transparent glass of a soft yellow hue with delicately thin walls and a

0046A: Roman Glass Beaker w/ Wheel Cut StriationsEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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Roman Glass Cup w/ Ribbed Base: Roman, early Imperial Period, ca. 1st to early 2nd century CE. A lovely cup formed from nearly transparent glass of a pale green-yellow hue. The body rests on a concave base with 9 pattern-molded

0046B: Roman Glass Cup w/ Ribbed BaseEst. $600-$900

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Sterling Silver Bracelet w/ Roman Glass: **Originally Listed At $500** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A beautiful and wearable bracelet comprised of 5 Roman glass fragments set inside form-fitting sterling silver

0047: Sterling Silver Bracelet w/ Roman GlassEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

Romano-Gaul Enameled Bronze Medallion Pendant on Chain: Roman, Imperial Period, Gaul (France), ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A lovely bronze medallion with a round enamel inlay and two bronze chains attached through piercings punched through the upper sides.

0047A: Romano-Gaul Enameled Bronze Medallion Pendant on ChainEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

Roman & Byzantine Bronze & Brass Artifacts & Key Rings: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century; Near East, Byzantine Period, ca. 5th to 10th century CE. An assortment of 5 Roman and Byzantine artifacts: key rings, a pendant bust, and a seal box

0049: Roman & Byzantine Bronze & Brass Artifacts & Key RingsEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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15 Ancient Roman Coins (Silver & Bronze): Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 40 BCE to 408 CE. A collection of 15 bronze, copper, and silver coins from throughout the Roman Empire. Each is clearly identified with a hand written label, and placed in

0049A: 15 Ancient Roman Coins (Silver & Bronze)Est. $600-$900

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Roman Bronze Coin Pendant w/ Glass, Topaz, Aquamarine: Roman Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous pendant comprised of a bronze coin, ancient Roman glass, faceted aquamarine and topaz all set in a sterling silver bezel. The bottom most

0049B: Roman Bronze Coin Pendant w/ Glass, Topaz, AquamarineEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

1st C. Roman Silver Crossbow Fibulae (pr): Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An attractive pair of silver fibulae or brooches used to fasten the cloak of a Roman soldier or citizen, each boasting attractive decoration. The

0050: 1st C. Roman Silver Crossbow Fibulae (pr)Est. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Youth Presenting an Offering: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st century CE. A fine cast tinned-bronze male togatus figure presenting youthful features and a muscular physique. The man stands tall in a dignified posture, a toga

0051: Roman Bronze Youth Presenting an OfferingEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Greco-Roman Bronze Horse Protome / Attachment: Greco-Roman, Hellenistic to early Roman Imperial period, ca. 3rd century BCE to 3rd century CE. The front half of a dynamic horse protome finely cast via the lost wax (cire perdue) process from

0051A: Greco-Roman Bronze Horse Protome / AttachmentEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

2nd C. Roman Bronze Prick Spurs (2 forms): Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A pair of bronze prick spurs in 2 distinct forms. The first spur has lateral 'wings' extending from an abstract avian head, and the larger had thick

0051B: 2nd C. Roman Bronze Prick Spurs (2 forms)Est. $400-$600Lot Passed

3rd C. Roman Bronze Prick Spur: Roman, Eastern Empire, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A cast-bronze prick spur with a petite discoid fastener on each side bar. The front of the spur features a lengthy conical spike -

0051C: 3rd C. Roman Bronze Prick SpurEst. $400-$600Lot Passed

Roman Bronze Bull Head Protome, Bucranium: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A fabulous bronze protome in the form of a bull head depicted in a naturalistic yet elegant fashion with rippling folds of flesh along the thick

0052: Roman Bronze Bull Head Protome, BucraniumEst. $600-$800Lot Passed

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Roman Leaded Bronze Standing Nude Mercury: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A leaded bronze statuette of Mercury - Greek Hermes - depicted standing in contrapposto and holding his caduceus against his left shoulder. Gazing

0053: Roman Leaded Bronze Standing Nude MercuryEst. $700-$1,050

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2 Roman Bronze Attachments + 16th C. Russian Reliquary: Roman, Imperial, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE; Eastern Europe or Russia, ca. 16th century. An impressive group of three metal objects; a Roman lead furniture applique, a Roman leaded bronze attachment,

0054: 2 Roman Bronze Attachments + 16th C. Russian ReliquaryEst. $550-$825Lot Passed

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Amusing Miniature Roman Bronze Actor's Mask: Roman, Imperial period, ca. 2nd to 4th centuries CE. Adorable and expressive bronze actor's mask. With traditional exaggerated open mouth caught in permanent smile. Head is bald save wings pulled

0054A: Amusing Miniature Roman Bronze Actor's MaskEst. $600-$800

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2 Roman Imperial Bronze Figures - Mercury & Venus: **Originally Listed At $500** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A lovely pair of cast leaded-bronze figures depicting Mercury (Greek Hermes) - messenger of the gods - and Venus

0055: 2 Roman Imperial Bronze Figures - Mercury & VenusEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

Gallo-Roman Leaded Bronze Applique w/ Lion Head: **First Time At Auction** Roman, Gallo-Roman, France, Lyon (Lugdunum), Imperial Period, ca. 3rd century CE. A leaded-bronze applique with a protruding boss in the shape of a facing lion's head

0056: Gallo-Roman Leaded Bronze Applique w/ Lion HeadEst. $500-$750Lot Passed

Roman Iron Spear Tip + Medieval European Spear Tip: Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE; Western to Central Europe, Medieval Period, ca. 13th to 15th century CE. A set of 2 iron spear tips from 2 distinctive time periods in European

0057: Roman Iron Spear Tip + Medieval European Spear TipEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

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Delicate Roman Glass Jar Indented Walls: Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A free-blown glass jar with thin walls formed from nearly transparent, turquoise-hued glass. The vessel features 4 large,

0059: Delicate Roman Glass Jar Indented WallsEst. $700-$1,050

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