Ancient World Artifacts

Chinese Ming Dynasty Ceramic Vase Circa 1300AD - 1600AD

Ancient Greek Ghandaran Schist-Stone sculpture 200

Roman Bronze Jupiter Statue with Thunderbolt 200 AD

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Newport Beach, CA, United States

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Ancient World Artifacts

Newport Ancients

Welcome to Newport Ancients Gallery where the past comes alive today. A private collection of ancient world sculptures, artifacts, manuscripts, books, art and coins. Enjoy your shopping experience. Discover the past today! Ancient artifacts from China including Ming, Han, Tang and Qi Dynasties, Egyptian, Ancient Greece, Roman Empire, Mesopotamia, Pre-Columbian, European, Russian Empire and numerous others. Enjoy one of the largest private collections for sale consisting of so many unique and extraordinary pieces.

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Pre-Columbian Figural Ocarina 400 AD: A figural terracotta anthropomorphic Pre-Columbian musical instrument, dating to around 400 AD. This Ancient musical instrument, known as an Ocarina is stylized in the shape of a man and is probably

0025: Pre-Columbian Figural Ocarina 400 ADEst. $1,600-$2,500Lot Passed

Tel Halaf Mother Goddess 4000 BC: A Mother Goddess clay figure originating from the early Mesopotamian civilization and known as Tel Halaf, after the place where these were first found. This particular example is one of the best we

0026: Tel Halaf Mother Goddess 4000 BCEst. $2,200-$3,800Lot Passed

GREEK GANDHARAN Venus Sculpture 300 AD: Ancient Greek, Ghandaran Sculpture of the Goddess of Love, Aphrodite or Venus, dating to approximately 300 AD. This remarkable sculpture is carved in High Relief, of Hard Schist-Stone. The Goddess is

0027: GREEK GANDHARAN Venus Sculpture 300 ADEst. $18,800-$38,000Lot Passed

Greek Ghandaran sculpture of a Yakshi dating to 300: Ghandaran sculpture of a voluptuous woman, a Yakshi, dating to 300 AD. She wears a long diaphanous chiton, and garland in her hair. Ex English private collection. Intact, untouched, exceptional.

0028: Greek Ghandaran sculpture of a Yakshi dating to 300Est. $16,500-$36,000Lot Passed

Schist Sculpture of Maya in Birth of Buddha 100 - 300AD: Schist Sculpture representing Maya in the Birth of Buddha and dating to around 100 AD to 300 AD. Maya is depicted under the tree clenching the branch with her right band, her left hand being placed

0029: Schist Sculpture of Maya in Birth of Buddha 100 - 300ADEst. $14,500-$28,500Lot Passed

Greek Ghandharan Emperor and Elephant Sculpture 300: An attractive and extremely rare Schist Sculpture of an Emperor or King from the Indian Ghandharan Culture dating to around 300 AD. The figure is standing next to a transport Elephant. The entire

0030: Greek Ghandharan Emperor and Elephant Sculpture 300Est. $12,800-$22,800Lot Passed

Greek Aphrodite & Eros Clay Statue 150 BC: A Hellenistic Clay statue, dating to 150 BC, of the Goddess of Love Aphrodite and her winged Son Eros, sat on her right shoulder. This important figurine depicts a young female dressed in smart

0031: Greek Aphrodite & Eros Clay Statue 150 BCEst. $3,200-$6,200Lot Passed

Greek Hellenistic of Eros Riding a Rooster 300 BC: Terracotta Statuette of Eros Riding a Rooster, Greek Hellenistic, 300 BC. The depiction of Eros riding a rooster was a favored scene in antiquity, albeit rare. A high quality figurine, probably

0032: Greek Hellenistic of Eros Riding a Rooster 300 BCEst. $2,600-$3,800Lot Passed

GREEK Tanagra Statue 450 BC: Greek "Tanagra" statue dating to 450 BC. This important figurine depicts a young female dressed in smart classical clothing - she wears a Hiton and a Himation and her hair is in a Polos. These

0033: GREEK Tanagra Statue 450 BCEst. $16,500-$22,500Lot Passed

Greek Goddess of Love Aphrodite pregnant 150 BC: Hellenistic Clay statue dating to 150 BC, of the Goddess of Love Aphrodite, Aphrodite, in classical attire. This beautiful figurine depicts a young female dressed in smart classical clothing - she

0034: Greek Goddess of Love Aphrodite pregnant 150 BCEst. $2,200-$4,800Lot Passed

GREEK Tanagra Statue 450 BC: A very rare Greek "Tanagra" statue dating to 450 BC. This important figurine depicts a young female dressed in smart classical clothing - she wears a Hiton and a Himation.These beautiful figures get

0035: GREEK Tanagra Statue 450 BCEst. $2,200-$4,800Lot Passed

Greek Goddess Aphrodite in classical attire 150 BC: Late Hellenistic Clay statue dating to 150 BC, of the Goddess of Love Aphrodite in classical attire. This beautiful figurine depicts a young female dressed in smart classical clothing - she wears a

0036: Greek Goddess Aphrodite in classical attire 150 BCEst. $2,200-$4,800Lot Passed

0037: Greek Goddess Aphrodite in classical attire 150 BCEst. $2,000-$4,600Lot Passed

0038: Greek Goddess Aphrodite in Classical Attire 150 BCEst. $2,200-$4,800Lot Passed

Greek Hellenistic Head of the God Harpokrates 200 BC: Terracotta Greek Hellenistic Head of the God Harpokrates dating to 200 BC. This Child God was inherited by the Greeks and Romans from the ancient Egyptians. His worship was associated with affluence

0039: Greek Hellenistic Head of the God Harpokrates 200 BCEst. $1,600-$2,600Lot Passed

GREEK Clay Venus Head 300 AD: Greek terracotta sculpture depicting the head of the Goddess Venus and dating 200 AD to 300 AD. A very delicately executed piece with highly expressive, austere, but very attractive features. It

0040: GREEK Clay Venus Head 300 ADEst. $1,250-$2,250Lot Passed

Greek Hellenistic Clay Head of Goddess Aphrodite 150 BC: Late Hellenistic Clay Head dating to 150 BC, of the Goddess of Love Aphrodite in classical attire. This head would have once belonged to a large ancient statue, now long fragmented. This important

0041: Greek Hellenistic Clay Head of Goddess Aphrodite 150 BCEst. $1,200-$2,200Lot Passed

Greek Bronze Victory Altar 450 BC to 470 BC: A very rare and attractive Greek bronze Victory Altar dating 450 BC to 470 BC. The Altar is sculptured with a fine image of a Winged Victory holding a Wreath in her outstretched hand. A Greek

0042: Greek Bronze Victory Altar 450 BC to 470 BCEst. $3,500-$5,500Lot Passed

Greek Bronze Artemis Figure 450 BC: A bronze Greek classical figure of the Goddess Artemis dating to around 450 BC. The statuette was said to have been found just outside Athens in the 1800's. The Goddess is depicted in classical

0043: Greek Bronze Artemis Figure 450 BCEst. $4,000-$6,000Lot Passed

Greek Bronze Winged Siren 400 BC to 300 BC: A bronze statue of a Seated Siren dating to the late classical - early Hellenistic Greek period around 400 to 300 BC. This is a very expressive and anatomically accurate description. Intact, not

0044: Greek Bronze Winged Siren 400 BC to 300 BCEst. $3,500-$5,500Lot Passed

Greek Bronze Statue of a Seated Lion dating 300 BC: Bronze Statue of a Seated Lion, dating to around 300 BC. The animal is depicted sat tentatively, alert to its environment. Possibly part of a larger vessel attachment. Its tail is perforated for

0045: Greek Bronze Statue of a Seated Lion dating 300 BCEst. $3,500-$5,500Lot Passed

Roman Bronze statue of Gladiator 100 BC to 100 AD: Roman bronze statuette of a Gladiator, dating 100 BC to 100 AD. The figure is depicted wearing a Helmet, and holding a Net draped over his left shoulder. In his right hand he would have held a Spear

0046: Roman Bronze statue of Gladiator 100 BC to 100 ADEst. $3,500-$5,500Lot Passed

Roman Black Decorated Samian Bowl 100 AD: A black, very rare and extremely attractive Roman Samian Ware Bowl dating 100 AD to 200 AD from France. The bowl is decorated profusely with geometric grape and vine patterns, and rosettes. The

0047: Roman Black Decorated Samian Bowl 100 ADEst. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed

Neolithic Proto-European Clay Bowl 2000 BC: Indo-European Ceramic Painted Bowl dating 2000 BC to 1800 BC and originating from the Indus River settlement of Mehrgarh. This exquisite bowl is decorated profusely with abstract geometric decoration

0048: Neolithic Proto-European Clay Bowl 2000 BCEst. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed

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Newport Beach, CA, United States

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Please note, that despite our purchasing every piece in our collection as original artifacts we have been advised that a few of our pieces as we have listed in our auction maybe suspected of being reproductions. We have no proof at all whether this is fact or fiction. In any event, we have drastically reduced our initial listing prices and we are posting the following disclaimer on all relevant listings. "Disclaimer: This piece may be real or may be a reproduction! Purchase at own risk. Seller takes no responsibility for the authenticity of the piece. Sold as is." No refunds or exchanges all purchases are final. Thank you.