Ancient / Ethnographic Late Summer Variety

Egyptian Bronze Head of a Scribe, ex-Mitry

Roman Glass Vessel - Aubergine / Pinched Sides

1921 Mexican Ex-Voto, NS Senor de Araro, ex-Historia

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Boulder County, CO, United States

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Ancient / Ethnographic Late Summer Variety

Artemis Gallery

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Artemis Gallery proudly presents our Late Summer Variety Sale featuring many fascinating items from the collection of the late James Caswell, owner of Historia-Antiques, who sought to entertain the child in us all with oddities and collectibles from around the world. We will also be offering our usual fare of ancient art from a stunning 1100 year old Viking gold ring to a gorgeous 200 year old Thai folding manuscript. All price ranges will be represented, but average opening bid under $400.00! And be sure to check out our wildly popular MARKETPLACE section starting at Lot 250 with items starting as low as $50. Check in frequently to see the many new pieces that we?ll be adding to our auction before 8/29.

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Lg. 19th C. Burmese Coconut Splitter, ex-Historia: Southeast Asia, Burma / Myanmar, late 19th century CE. Large and heavy wood and iron coconut splitter. Lovely wooden shaft with subtle curve and long sharp iron blade. One's first reaction when

0058: Lg. 19th C. Burmese Coconut Splitter, ex-HistoriaEst. $100-$200

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Thai Rabbit Shaped Coconut Grater - Blue & Cream: Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. Called a "coconut rabbit", this grater is carved from wood and fitted with a long metal grater extending from its mouth. This

0059: Thai Rabbit Shaped Coconut Grater - Blue & CreamEst. $1,250-$1,650Lot Passed

19th C. Tibetan Thangka, Shakyamuni Buddha / Attendants: Southeast Asia, Tibet or Bhutan, ca. late 19th century CE. This colorful thangka of stunning hues and gold leaf features a large central image of Shakyamuni Buddha seated on a lotus throne before a

0059A: 19th C. Tibetan Thangka, Shakyamuni Buddha / AttendantsEst. $2,000-$2,500Lot Passed

20th C. Burmese Coconut Splitter, ex-Historia: Southeast Asia, Burma / Myanmar, ca. early 20th century CE. Lovely coconut splitter in either a very light dense wood or bone. Wonderful curved from allows for a very fast strike. Blade with

0060: 20th C. Burmese Coconut Splitter, ex-HistoriaEst. $100-$150Lot Passed

18th C. Ethiopian Diptych Icon Pendant, ex-Historia: Ethiopia, Central and Northern Highlands, Amhara or Tigrinya peoples, early 18th Century CE. Carved wood, tempera, pigment. In this period, Ethiopian artists were increasingly exposed to forms of

0061: 18th C. Ethiopian Diptych Icon Pendant, ex-HistoriaEst. $900-$1,500Lot Passed

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Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro Pretty Lady: Pre-Columbian, western Mexico, Guanajuato Valley, ca. 500 to 300 BCE. Quintessential Chupicuaro "Pretty Lady" but slightly more pudgy than normal. She is shown nude save large necklace and headband.

0062: Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro Pretty LadyEst. $500-$800

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Michoacan Pottery Pretty Lady Figure: Pre-Columbian, western Mexico, Michoacán, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. A lovely and choice pottery standing female. She stands with arms to her sides, nude save large necklace, long hair flowing down to

0063: Michoacan Pottery Pretty Lady FigureEst. $500-$750

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Michoacan Pretty Lady w/ Grimace: Pre-Columbian, western Mexico, Michoacán, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. A somewhat unusual pottery "Pretty Lady" or Venus figure. Although she probably does not qualify under western standards as a real

0064: Michoacan Pretty Lady w/ GrimaceEst. $600-$800

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Pre-Columbian Olmecoid Green Obsidian Figure: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Olmecoid, ca. 400 BCE. Standing green obsidian figure, arms carved in low relief on the body and deeply cut shoulders. String cut and drilled features. Custom base.

0065: Pre-Columbian Olmecoid Green Obsidian FigureEst. $1,850-$2,400Lot Passed

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Rare Chupicuaro Redware Vessel: Pre-Columbian, Guanajuato Valley, Mexico, ca. 300 to 100 BCE. Rare pottery jar decorated in deep brick red slip and painted with three rows of black stepped diamond patterns. Slightly rolled rim

0066: Rare Chupicuaro Redware VesselEst. $400-$600

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Guerrero Mezcala Green Stone Necklace: Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, ca. 300 BCE. Long strand of green stone beads, each painstakingly hand carved and hand drilled. Includes a number of different sizes, shapes and styles. 23 beads

0067: Guerrero Mezcala Green Stone NecklaceEst. $1,500-$2,000Lot Passed

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Colima Comala Seated Nude Male: Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Colima, Comala style, ca 300 BCE/CE. Attractive pottery sculpture of a seated male. He sits nude, hands resting on his knees, face simple and slightly concave with

0069A: Colima Comala Seated Nude MaleEst. $1,200-$1,500

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Colima Double Flute - Twin Snakes: Pre-Columbian, western Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Pottery double flute of long tubular construction, twin mouthpieces and each side with 4 pitch or key holes. Top of flute is decorated

0069B: Colima Double Flute - Twin SnakesEst. $400-$600

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Nayarit Ixtlan del Rio Bichrome Female Figure: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, Ixtlan del Rio, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. Terracotta shaft tomb female figure in red and cream finish with characteristically elongated head, prominent nose, wide

0070: Nayarit Ixtlan del Rio Bichrome Female FigureEst. $600-$900

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Colima Reclinatorio - Avian, Turtle, Human Features: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Reclinatorios such as this were used by individuals of high rank to support their heads and backs when seated. The iconography of this form

0071: Colima Reclinatorio - Avian, Turtle, Human FeaturesEst. $800-$1,200

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Moche / Salinar Stirrup Vessel of Bat: Pre-Columbian, Northern Peru, Moche Valley, Salinar, ca. 200 BCE to 100 CE. This comes from the period between the Chavin and the Moche and exhibits strong Moche artistic characteristics. A rare

0072: Moche / Salinar Stirrup Vessel of BatEst. $900-$1,200

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Large Nayarit Shallow Bichrome Bowl: Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Large and attractive shallow pottery bowl. Covered in tan slip and painted in deep brown pigment in circular, arrow and dot patterns.

0073: Large Nayarit Shallow Bichrome BowlEst. $500-$700

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Colima Redware Olla - Floral Motif: Pre-Columbian, West Coast Mexico, Colima region, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Large/attractive vessel has bulbous base with flared spout covered in deep red slip, outer shoulder decorated in two registers

0074: Colima Redware Olla - Floral MotifEst. $1,000-$1,500

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Nayarit Pottery Platform Group: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit region, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Wonderful pottery platform grouping! Three individuals sit under the sloping roof of a hut, roof supported by three pillars and

0075: Nayarit Pottery Platform GroupEst. $1,200-$1,500

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Nayarit Polychrome Bowl - Wood Grain Motif: Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE. A lovely round 'platter' with vertical walls in a polychrome color scheme comprised of red, orange, and black pigments, the repeated

0076: Nayarit Polychrome Bowl - Wood Grain MotifEst. $500-$700

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Huge Nayarit Decorated Polychrome Platter: Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A very large and showy platter! Shallow rounded bowl/tray covered in tan slip and painted with abstract designs in red and deep brown,

0077: Huge Nayarit Decorated Polychrome PlatterEst. $900-$1,200

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Moche Pottery Vendedor Vessel: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche, ca. 100 BCE to 100 CE. Anthropomorphic ceramic vessel depicting a vendor wearing a pronounced headdress, earspools, and tunic - proudly carrying a sack full of

0078: Moche Pottery Vendedor VesselEst. $500-$900

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Jalisco Pottery Kneeling Female: Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco region, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. Very finely molded pottery female, left unslipped. She is shown kneeling with tight fitting skirt, nude above the waist, right

0079: Jalisco Pottery Kneeling FemaleEst. $900-$1,200Lot Passed

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Jalisco Woman with Arm Bands and Necklace: Pre-Columbian, Western Mexico, Jalisco, San Sebastien style, ca. 300 BCE to 200 CE. Pottery figure shown kneeling, hands to her stomach possibly indicating she is giving birth. She is shown nude

0080: Jalisco Woman with Arm Bands and NecklaceEst. $1,200-$1,500

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The following are the TERMS OF SALE for bidding in Live Auction, Saturday, August 29, 2015. AUCTION will start at 9 a.m. MT, 11 a.m. EST, 8 a.m. PST - Live Online / Absentee Bidding only. Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. These terms are applicable to all bidders in this auction, collectors and dealers alike. Please do not bid in this auction if you do not agree to all of the terms listed below. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance of these "Terms of Sale." 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. No sale is ever final if you're not happy. 2. This is an auction sale, not an approval sale. By bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold. 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