Ancient / Ethnographic Early Summer Variety

Greek Apulian Red Figure Oinochoe with Lady of Fashion

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Boulder County, CO, United States

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Ancient / Ethnographic Early Summer Variety

Artemis Gallery

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Mark your calendars for June 30th as Artemis Gallery is once again featuring hundreds of authentic examples of ancient art from around the globe at fabulous prices! We've made sure that there's something for everyone and for every budget. You'll find superb examples of Classical Antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy, the Middle East, the Near East, Asian Art, Ethnographic and Pre-Columbian art. Plus, don't miss our new Marketplace section beginning at Lot 250 which features wonderful/authentic items at a fraction of market pricing--perfect for dealers and those who are just starting their journey in collecting ancient art.

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Rare Thai Lacquered & Gilded Ivory Buddha: Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 17th to 18th century. A very rare and fabulous ivory Buddha made of carved ivory covered in red lacquer with gilded highlights. Note: this ivory predates the US ban on

0062: Rare Thai Lacquered & Gilded Ivory BuddhaEst. $900-$1,200

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Large 19th C. Northern Burmese Wooden Buddha: Southeast Asia,Northern Burmese, likely carved in the Mandalay period 19th century CE. Buddha is carved in the Amlapura style depicted sitting in meditation on a lotus with his left hand in his lap

0063: Large 19th C. Northern Burmese Wooden BuddhaEst. $4,400-$6,600Lot Passed

19th C. Thai Bronze Buddha: Southeast Asia, Thailand, 19th century CE. Bhumisparha Mudra in Lotus Seat. Beautiful facial expression manifesting inner piece. A mudra is a gesture and body posture holding special meanings and

0064: 19th C. Thai Bronze BuddhaEst. $7,000-$10,500Lot Passed

Filipino Bulul Wooden Figure with Arms Outstretched: Southeast Asia, Ifugao, Philippines, ca. 1800 to 1900 CE. A dancing Bulul figure with outstretched arms. A Bulul is a carved wooden figure used to guard the rice crop by the Igorot peoples of

0064A: Filipino Bulul Wooden Figure with Arms OutstretchedEst. $5,600-$10,000Lot Passed

19th C. Filipino Bulul Figural Wood Statue: Southeast Asia, Ifugao, Philippines, ca. 1800 to 1900 CE. A praying wooden figure on pedestal used inside homes as altar figure. The sculptures are highly stylized representations of ancestors and

0064B: 19th C. Filipino Bulul Figural Wood StatueEst. $5,000-$7,500Lot Passed

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19th C. Thangka - Shakyamuni Buddha & Attendants: Southeast Asia, Tibet or Butan, ca. late 19th century CE. This colorful thangka is painted on cloth in stunning hues and gold leaf features a large central image of Shakyamuni Buddha seated on a

0065: 19th C. Thangka - Shakyamuni Buddha & AttendantsEst. $3,000-$6,000

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Late 19th C. Chinese Wood Herb Press: Asia, China, ca. 19th / early 20th century CE. An antique wood herb press used in Chinese medicine; herbs are cultivated and harvested with ultimate discretion and care. Size: 19"L x 10"W.

0065A: Late 19th C. Chinese Wood Herb PressEst. $900-$1,350Lot Passed

Valdivian Stone Carving - Fertility Figure: Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian, ca. 3500 BCE. Some of the earliest art found in the New World! Carved limestone fertility figure. Slab in slightly tapered appearance with incised facial

0066: Valdivian Stone Carving - Fertility FigureEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

Valdivian Terracotta Bust of a Venus: Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Valdivian, ca. 2300 to 2000 BCE. This little fragment of a figurine is from the culture from which the earliest representations of pottery figurines have thus far been found

0066A: Valdivian Terracotta Bust of a VenusEst. $600-$1,000Lot Passed

Casas Grandes Anthropomorphic Vessel: Pre-Columbian, Northwestern Mexico, Casas Grandes, ca. 1100 to 1400 BCE. Vivid polychrome geometric painted decoration and figure in high relief on body with arms bent at elbows. Size: 5".

0066B: Casas Grandes Anthropomorphic VesselEst. $1,400-$2,100Lot Passed

Classic Olmec Jadeite Stone Celt, ex-Arte Primitivo: Pre-Columbian, Olmec, Mexico, ca. 1500 BCE. One of the most desirable forms of ancient art from this region! Jadeite celt in deep blue-green sharpened at top with rounded butt. Often found in

0067: Classic Olmec Jadeite Stone Celt, ex-Arte PrimitivoEst. $1,800-$2,500Lot Passed

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Chavin Stone Mirror: Pre-Columbian, Peru, Chavin, ca. 1000 to 700 BCE. A superb early Chavin stone mirror, carved from black anthracite stone. In excellent condition, with convex back, covered with some red pigment.

0068: Chavin Stone MirrorEst. $900-$1,200

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Chupícuaro Human Face Bowl: Central Mexico, Chupícuaro culture, ca. 500 to 300 BCE. The bowl has diagonal hatching on its lip and part of the lip is shaped into a human face with ears, eyes, nose, and mouth. The bowl is

0069: Chupícuaro Human Face BowlEst. $600-$900

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Carchi Terracotta Seated Figure with Necklace: Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Carchi, 300 BCE to 500 CE. A terracotta seated female figure with crossed legs. She wears a beaded necklace and chews coca leaves with a happy looking face. Chest decorated

0071: Carchi Terracotta Seated Figure with NecklaceEst. $1,100-$1,650Lot Passed

Jalisco Seated Hunchback Figure: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Jalisco, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Seated hunchback holding left arm on shoulder. Red slip terracotta showing a ridged spine on hunchback and wearing a tightly fitted headdress

0072: Jalisco Seated Hunchback FigureEst. $2,000-$3,000Lot Passed

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Chupicuaro Bichrome Handled Olla: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Chupicuaro culture, ca. 300 BCE. Bi-chrome painted vessel with beautifully intricate textile-inspired geometric patterns. Two small handles at rim. 7"W x 4"H.

0072A: Chupicuaro Bichrome Handled OllaEst. $500-$700

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Chupicuaro Polychrome Bowl - Snake Motif: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Chupicuaro, ca. 3rd to 2nd century BCE. Finely build terracotta bowl with beautiful polychrome finish, handpainted with sinuous snake with chocolate brown skin decorated with a

0072B: Chupicuaro Polychrome Bowl - Snake MotifEst. $300-$500

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Paracas Gold Ornaments - Killer Whales: Pre-Columbian, Peru, Paracas, ca 300 to 0 BCE. A pair of exquisite gold ornaments from the Paracas culture of the ancient Andes, each in the form of a killer whale. Residing in a large ceremonial

0072D: Paracas Gold Ornaments - Killer WhalesEst. $1,500-$2,500Lot Passed

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Paracas Llama Bone Hallucinogen Spatula - Lizard: Pre-Columbian, southern Peru, Paracas, ca. 400 to 200 BCE. Very interesting llama bone implement used to stir and mix hallucinogenic drugs. Carved with long scoop, head of the bone in the form of a

0072E: Paracas Llama Bone Hallucinogen Spatula - LizardEst. $1,500-$2,000

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Colima Pottery Flat - Male Figure: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Colima, ca. 200 BCE to 500 CE. This figurine is plain but has well-defined features including a headdress and a sash. The arms fold inwards. Flat human figurines were

0072F: Colima Pottery Flat - Male FigureEst. $250-$350Lot Passed

Colima Pottery Figurine Wearing Headdress: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Colima, ca. 200 BCE to 500 CE. This figurine is plain but has well-defined features including a headdress and a belt with possible ball game accoutrement. The arms fold in and

0072G: Colima Pottery Figurine Wearing HeaddressEst. $400-$500Lot Passed

Important / Rare Costa Rican Stone Idol of Shaman: Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Diquis culture, ca. 1000 CE. Here we have a carved stone figure representing a standing shaman in a trance-like state. The peg base male figure carved with fingers

0073: Important / Rare Costa Rican Stone Idol of ShamanEst. $7,000-$9,000Lot Passed

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Nazca Polychrome Bowl - Painted Birds: Pre-Columbian, South Coast Peru, Nazca, ca. 250 BCE to 125 CE. A slightly round-bottomed bowl with concave sides rising to the outward flaring mouth, the exterior walls decorated with six birds,

0077: Nazca Polychrome Bowl - Painted BirdsEst. $600-$900

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Lot of 16 Colima Obsidian Blades & Arrowheads: Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Colima and Michoacan, ca. 300 BCE to 500 CE. Interesting grouping of 16 obsidian points, spear tips and micro blades. Made of natural volcanic glass and painstakingly

0078: Lot of 16 Colima Obsidian Blades & ArrowheadsEst. $700-$1,100Lot Passed

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