Ancient | Ethnographic | Fine Art

19th C. Tibetan Painted Silk Thangka Shakyamuni Buddha

Fine / Rare Aztec Basalt Carving of an Owl

South Arabian Bronze Applique - Winged Sphinx

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Louisville, CO, United States

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Ancient | Ethnographic | Fine Art

Artemis Fine Arts

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Large / Early Chinese Serpentine Bi Disc: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This stunning serpentine "bi" disc draws inspiration from Neolithic Chinese traditions, featuring a smoothly polished surface with a

0001: Large / Early Chinese Serpentine Bi DiscEst. $900-$1,350

Chinese Nephrite Jade Ornament, Bird Form: East Asia, China, Republic period, ca. 20th century CE. A carved nephrite jade ornament inspired by ancient Neolithic forms, featuring a pierced suspension hole. The bird-like form showcases

0002: Chinese Nephrite Jade Ornament, Bird FormEst. $2,600-$3,900Lot Passed

Tall Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Court Lady: China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. This elegant pottery figure represents a court lady, capturing the refined grace of Han Dynasty art. Dressed in flowing robes with delicate detailing, she

0003: Tall Chinese Han Dynasty Pottery Court LadyEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Chinese Han Dynasty Incense Burner / Figural Lamp: East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A striking and rare mold-made ceramic figural lamp or incense burner, made to be placed in a tomb and glazed with a thick, pale seafoam green

0004: Chinese Han Dynasty Incense Burner / Figural LampEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

Chinese Zhou / Han Jade Scabbard Slide: East Asia, China, Eastern Zhou to Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A carved nephrite jade scabbard slide, featuring a slightly curved face and a rectangular loop on the verso. The face displays a

0005: Chinese Zhou / Han Jade Scabbard SlideEst. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

Chinese Tang Dynasty Tomb Attendant Dancing Woman: East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A mold-formed terracotta tomb attendant figure depicting a dancing woman in flowing garments, captured in a dynamic pose with one arm gracefully

0006: Chinese Tang Dynasty Tomb Attendant Dancing WomanEst. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

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Early Chinese Qing Jade Figure of Recumbent Dog (of Xigou): East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A finely carved nephrite jade figurine depicting a recumbent dog with its head resting on its front paws. The stone is a desirable

0007: Early Chinese Qing Jade Figure of Recumbent Dog (of Xigou)Est. $1,000-$1,800

Early Chinese Qing / Republic Keyaki Elm Wood Low Table: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty to Republic era, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful, low table hand-crafted from elm (keyaki) wood, displaying a warm, rich reddish hue. This piece features

0008: Early Chinese Qing / Republic Keyaki Elm Wood Low TableEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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19th C. Chinese Qing Silk Scroll Painting - Taoist God & Attendant: Anonymous (Chinese, 19th century). Taoist god with attendant. Scroll painting on silk, n.d. A wonderful and vibrant painting depicting a god, likely the prosperity deity Luxing, standing beside an

0009: 19th C. Chinese Qing Silk Scroll Painting - Taoist God & AttendantEst. $1,000-$1,800

Chinese Abstract Stone Vulva Carving, Fertility Amulet: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty to Republic era, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. An unusual stone carving featuring an abstract bird in flight or a stylized depiction of female genital anatomy (vulva).

0010: Chinese Abstract Stone Vulva Carving, Fertility AmuletEst. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

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Chinese Qing Enameled Copper / Cloisonne Incense Stand: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty to Republic period, ca. 20th century CE. A beautiful copper incense stand adorned with intricately painted enamel decoration of floral and archaistic motifs in vibrant

0010A: Chinese Qing Enameled Copper / Cloisonne Incense StandEst. $1,400-$2,100

Chinese Qing Nephrite Jade Carving Fenghuang / Phoenix: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A delightful nephrite jade carving of a mythical bird known as a fenghuang or phoenix. A long curvilinear crest extends from the top

0011: Chinese Qing Nephrite Jade Carving Fenghuang / PhoenixEst. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

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14th C. Chinese Yuan to Ming Yuhuchun Pottery Vase: East Asia, China, Jingdezhen, Yuan to early Ming Dynasty, ca. 14th century CE. This exquisite yuhuchun-style vase rests on a robust ring foot and features an elegant octagonal body, exemplifying the

0011A: 14th C. Chinese Yuan to Ming Yuhuchun Pottery VaseEst. $1,000-$1,500

Chinese Nephrite Jade Dragon Amulet: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty to Republic period, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A finely carved pendant made from a striking piece of red nephrite jade, depicting a pig dragon, or zhulong - an

0012: Chinese Nephrite Jade Dragon AmuletEst. $1,500-$2,250Lot Passed

19th C. Chinese Silver Necklace w/ Jade Inlaid Pendant: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. This beautiful silver necklace chain features turquoise and coral beads that converge at the center, where a square openwork pendant

0012A: 19th C. Chinese Silver Necklace w/ Jade Inlaid PendantEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed

19th C. Chinese Qing Nephrite Jade Bi Disc w/ Feline: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to 20th century CE. A superb nephrite jade bi disc carefully hand-sculpted with relief scrolling cloud patterns and the abstract form of a feline or dragon

0013: 19th C. Chinese Qing Nephrite Jade Bi Disc w/ FelineEst. $1,000-$1,800Lot Passed

Framed Chinese Embroidery Silk Medallion of Fish: East Asia, China, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A stunning embroidered medallion of shimmering silk featuring auspicious symbols such as fish, abstract butterflies (possibly fu bats), and

0014: Framed Chinese Embroidery Silk Medallion of FishEst. $700-$1,000Lot Passed

Chinese Nephrite Jade Cong: East Asia, China, Republic era, ca. 20th century CE. A nephrite jade cong carved in the tradition of the Liangzhu Dynasty of Neolithic China, featuring what is often described as a tubular core

0015: Chinese Nephrite Jade CongEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Chinese Carved Boxwood Sphere Two Dragons Chasing Pearl: East Asia, China, ca. 20th century CE. A finely carved boxwood sphere depicting two dragons writhing around a central ball or pearl. The openwork design beneath the protruding pearl creates a

0016: Chinese Carved Boxwood Sphere Two Dragons Chasing PearlEst. $600-$900Lot Passed

Chinese Stone Stele of Boddhisattva Guanyin: East Asia, China, Republic to People's Republic period, ca. 20th century CE. A lovely stone stele featuring the figure of a Bodhisattva (or Guanyin/Kuanyin) standing atop a half-lotus pedestal with a

0017: Chinese Stone Stele of Boddhisattva GuanyinEst. $2,000-$4,000Lot Passed

Chinese Nephrite Jade Carved Triangle Pendant: East Asia, China, Republic Era, ca. 20th century CE. A finely carved nephrite jade in a triangular shape, adorned with intricate crosshatched and scrolling motifs at the center. A small hole is

0018: Chinese Nephrite Jade Carved Triangle PendantEst. $1,200-$1,800Lot Passed

Early Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Copper Bowl w/ Dragons: East Asia, China, ca. early 20th century CE. A lovely cloisonne enamel bowl with a low, rounded body resting on a short copper ring foot. The exterior is covered in black leaded enamel, with delicate

0019: Early Chinese Cloisonne Enamel Copper Bowl w/ DragonsEst. $800-$1,500Lot Passed

Chinese Nephrite Carved Jade Amulet, Dagger Form: China, 20th century or earlier. Painstakingly hand-carved jade (nephrite) amulet in the form of a dagger. Drilled conically in one direction then incised with florets pattern on bulbous handle. Size:

0020: Chinese Nephrite Carved Jade Amulet, Dagger FormEst. $600-$1,200Lot Passed

Japanese Edo / Meiji Gilt Wood Sculpture of Buddha: East Asia, Japan, Edo to Meiji period, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. A serene wood sculpture of Buddha adorned with 99.99% gilding. The elegant deity is depicted standing barefoot on a lotus

0021: Japanese Edo / Meiji Gilt Wood Sculpture of BuddhaEst. $1,000-$1,500Lot Passed

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