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Peter Max Mixed Media Painting - Mickey Mouse (2010)

Large Tumaco / La Tolita Pottery Shark, ex-Sotheby's

10th C. Byzantine Gold Cloisonne Pendant, Christ

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Louisville, CO, United States

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VARIETY | Asian, Antiquities, Ethno, Fine Art

Artemis Gallery

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Featuring classical antiquities, ancient, and ethnographic art from cultures encompassing the globe. Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Native American, Northwest Coast, African / Tribal, Spanish Colonial, Fossils, Fine / Visual Art, more! All ancient items have been legally acquired, and are legal to sell. Satisfaction guaranteed. Convenient in-house shipping.

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Sydelle Dienstfrey

PhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts

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Kunisada III Woodblock Triptych - Kabuki Scene: Utagawa Kunisada III (Japanese, 1848-1920). Three hand-colored woodblocks, Meiji period, ca. 1900. Signed with the artist's alternate name, Baido Kunimasa. A wonderful triptych of woodblock prints

0054: Kunisada III Woodblock Triptych - Kabuki SceneEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

Early Japanese Meiji Rice Straw Yuki Bosh (Snow Hat): East Asia, Japan, Meiji era, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A handwoven rice straw cap known as a yuki boshi, snow hat, worn by farmers, outdoor laborers, and hunters. The straw is carefully

0055: Early Japanese Meiji Rice Straw Yuki Bosh (Snow Hat)Est. $1,600-$2,400Lot Passed

19th C. Japanese Edo / Meiji Nichiren Buddhist Shrine: East Asia, Japan, late Edo to Meiji period, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful wooden Nichiren Buddhist shrine featuring a pair of Buddhas, each draped in flowing robes opening at their chests with

0056: 19th C. Japanese Edo / Meiji Nichiren Buddhist ShrineEst. $1,400-$2,100Lot Passed

Japanese Edo / Meiji Menuki (Sword Hilt Ornaments): East Asia, Japan, Edo to Meiji period, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A collection of brass and copper cast ornaments for tobacco pouches known as maekanagu, and sword grip ornaments known as menuki,

0056A: Japanese Edo / Meiji Menuki (Sword Hilt Ornaments)Est. $600-$900Lot Passed

Vietnamese Dong Son Copper Axe Head: Ancient Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Dong Son culture, ca. late 1st millennium BCE. A set of 2 copper weapons including an axe head and a spear tip. The spear tip is shaped from a sheet of hammered

0057: Vietnamese Dong Son Copper Axe HeadEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Group of 4 Thai Neolithic Stone Adzes: Southeast Asia, Thailand, Neolithic Period, Ban Kao culture, ca. 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. A set of 4 hand-carved stone adzes made for burial. Ban Kao is a mound in southeast Thailand that has been

0058A: Group of 4 Thai Neolithic Stone AdzesEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

12th C. Cambodian Khmer Tinned Bronze Mirror: Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Khmer Empire (Angkor culture), ca. 12th to 14th century CE. A beautiful tinned-bronze Khmer mirror, still maintaining a high degree of polish, with a beautiful patina.

0059: 12th C. Cambodian Khmer Tinned Bronze MirrorEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

12th C. Khmer Bronze Vessels & Naga Tripod Legs, 3 pcs: Southeast Asia, Cambodia, Khmer Empire (Angkor culture), ca. 12th to 13th century CE. A collection of leaded-bronze and bronze vessels and a tripodal stand. The larger is a deep bowl with a flat base

0059A: 12th C. Khmer Bronze Vessels & Naga Tripod Legs, 3 pcsEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Massive Burmese Gilt Wood & Glass Hair Buddha Head: **This item is heavy/oversized and will require 3rd party shipping. Please inquire about shipping cost prior to bidding.** Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. early 20th century CE. An enormous

0060: Massive Burmese Gilt Wood & Glass Hair Buddha HeadEst. $3,000-$4,500Lot Passed

15th C. Laotian Hua Phan Stone Scrapers: Southeast Asia, Laos, Hua Phan, ca. 15th century CE or earlier. A set of 3 hand-carved stone scrapers, each with a lengthy body and smoothly polished surfaces. One slender stone exhibits a gentle

0060A: 15th C. Laotian Hua Phan Stone ScrapersEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

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Ancient Amlash Pottery Spouted Pitcher (TL'd): Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran, Amlash, ca. mid to late 3rd millennium BCE. A hand-built and stone-burnished pottery pitcher of impressive size exhibiting a planar base, an apple-shaped body

0062: Ancient Amlash Pottery Spouted Pitcher (TL'd)Est. $1,800-$2,700

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Ancient Near East Copper Spearhead & Cypriot Dagger: Ancient Mediterranean, Cyprus, ca. 2500 to 1900 BCE; Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Bronze to Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 600 BCE. An intimidating pair of copper weapons, a Cypriot dagger blade and an

0063: Ancient Near East Copper Spearhead & Cypriot DaggerEst. $700-$1,050

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Huge Ancient Iranian / Amlash Blackware Jar, TL'd: Ancient Central Asia, southern Azerbaijan and northern Iran, Ardabil region, Meshkinshar, Middle Bronze Age, ca. 2000 BCE. An enormous, hand-built blackware pottery jar that was perhaps used as a

0064: Huge Ancient Iranian / Amlash Blackware Jar, TL'dEst. $1,600-$2,400

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5 Luristan Bronze Miniature Votive Weapons: Ancient Near East, Luristan, ca. 3rd to 1st millennium BCE; Roman, Republic period, ca. 6th to 2nd century BCE. A fascinating ensemble of 5 miniature bronze artifacts: 3 miniature daggers for ancient

0065: 5 Luristan Bronze Miniature Votive WeaponsEst. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

Ancient Luristan Copper Pickaxe, ex-Piscopo: Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran or Iraq, Luristan or Mesopotamia / Sumer, Bronze Age, ca. 2500 to 2000 BCE. A cast copper blade head that resembles a miniature pickaxe or adze head with a

0066: Ancient Luristan Copper Pickaxe, ex-PiscopoEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

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Ancient Luristan Bronze Short Sword / Votive Dagger: Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran / Turkey, Luristan, late Bronze to early Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 1000 BCE. A bronze short sword or dagger made using the lost wax casting technique with a slender

0068: Ancient Luristan Bronze Short Sword / Votive DaggerEst. $700-$1,050

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Ancient Iranian Elamite Stone Libation Cup: Ancient Near East, Southwestern Iran, Elamite culture, ca. 4th to 2nd millennium BCE. A hand-carved stone bowl exhibiting russet and cream hues. The flat-bottomed vessel features thick walls that

0068A: Ancient Iranian Elamite Stone Libation CupEst. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

3 Ancient Luristan Bronze Socketed Spear Heads: Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran / Turkey, Luristan, late Bronze to early Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 600 BCE. A collection of 3 ancient bronze spear tips, each with cylindrical socketing shafts for

0069: 3 Ancient Luristan Bronze Socketed Spear HeadsEst. $700-$1,050Lot Passed

Indus Valley Mehrgarh Mother Goddess Figure, TL: Ancient Central Asia, Indus Valley, Mehrgarh culture, ca. 3500 to 2800 BCE. An intriguing, hand-built pottery figure known as a mother goddess shown in a seated position with thick legs stretched out

0069A: Indus Valley Mehrgarh Mother Goddess Figure, TLEst. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

3 Ancient Near Eastern & Luristan Bronze Spear Heads: Near East, Ancient Anatolian and Persian cultures, Luristan / Achaemenid / Elamite, late Bronze to Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 400 BCE. A collection of ancient copper and bronze spear heads. The largest is

0070: 3 Ancient Near Eastern & Luristan Bronze Spear HeadsEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

Luristan / Achaemenid Ritualistic Bronze Dagger: Near East, northwestern Iran / Turkey, Luristan to Achaemenid, Bronze to Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 500 BCE. A massive paddle like blade cast from bronze, a broad lanceolate form that tapers to a rounded

0072: Luristan / Achaemenid Ritualistic Bronze DaggerEst. $800-$1,200Lot Passed

17 Luristan Bronze Pins, Bracelets, & Sword Pommels: Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran / Turkey, Luristan, late Bronze to Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 600 BCE. A collection of 17 ancient bronze artifacts from the Near East; personal adornments, jewelry,

0075: 17 Luristan Bronze Pins, Bracelets, & Sword PommelsEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Luristan Bronze Mace Head & Central Asian Iron Axe Head: Ancient Near East, Northwestern Iran / Turkey, Luristan, late Bronze to early Iron Age, ca. 2000 to 1000 BCE; Central Asia, India, Bactrian / Kushan Empire. 200 BCE to 300 CE. A heavy cast bronze

0076: Luristan Bronze Mace Head & Central Asian Iron Axe HeadEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

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Canaanite Copper Weapons - Dagger + 2 Mace Heads: Ancient Near East, the Levant / Anatolia, Canaanite culture, Bronze Age, ca. 2000 to 1500 BCE. A set of 3 cast-copper weapons including 2 bulb-form mace heads and a gently curves dagger blade. One

0078: Canaanite Copper Weapons - Dagger + 2 Mace HeadsEst. $900-$1,350

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Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance. 1. All ancient items offered for sale have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described. 2. 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 hammer price may be higher or lower based on bidder demand. 3. PAYMENT POLICY: To provide a seamless bidder checkout, all winning lots will be invoiced through LiveAuctioneers' LivePayments invoicing system, unless bidder chooses to pay Artemis Gallery directly via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. If bidder chooses to pay Artemis Gallery directly, bidder must contact Artemis Gallery to arrange payment. 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