CLEARANCE - Ancient / Ethnographic Art

Translated Egyptian White Faience Ushabti

Gorgeous Roman Glass Jar w/ Blue Rigaree

Jalisco Figural w/ Joined Musicians, ex-Hollywood

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CLEARANCE - Ancient / Ethnographic Art

Artemis Gallery

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These lots are going, going, gone... plus a nice selection of lots brand-new to auction! Join us for our special Late Summer Clearance Sale featuring discounted pricing on classical antiquities, Viking, Asian, Pre-Columbian, Tribal, Russian Icons, Spanish Colonial, Fine Art, more! Starting prices have been reduced up to 65% off original auction prices - perfect for dealers and collectors.

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Indian 15th C. Bronze Krishna Holding Ball of Butter: **Originally Listed At $2500** India, ca. 15th century CE. A solid bronze figure depicting Krishna the "Butter Thief" as a youth holding a ball of butter that he stole from his stepmother. Baby

0076: Indian 15th C. Bronze Krishna Holding Ball of ButterEst. US$3,600-US$5,400Lot Passed

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17th C. Indian Bronze Statue of Krishna: **Originally Listed At $500** Central Asia, India, ca. late 17th to early 18th century CE. An attractive, cast-bronze statue of Krishna standing on an integral conical base. He stands with his feet

0077: 17th C. Indian Bronze Statue of KrishnaEst. US$600-US$900

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19th C. Tibetan Brass Dorje (Vajra) - Lotus Flowers: **Originally Listed At $750** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. A beautiful brass dorje, also known as a vajra. The dorje, an instantly recognizable symbol of Tibetan Buddhism, represents

0078: 19th C. Tibetan Brass Dorje (Vajra) - Lotus FlowersEst. US$1,300-US$1,950Lot Passed

18th C. Tibetan Brass Dorje (Vajra) atop Head: **Originally Listed At $850** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A fine, old example of a dorje, also known as a vajra. The dorje, an instantly recognizable symbol of Tibetan

0079: 18th C. Tibetan Brass Dorje (Vajra) atop HeadEst. US$1,500-US$2,250Lot Passed

19th C. Tibetan Silver Disk w/ Dragon Symbol - 69.9 g: **Originally Listed At $650** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. A fabulous cast silver, disc-like medallion, its face covered in ornate relief motifs. An outer ring features columns and

0080: 19th C. Tibetan Silver Disk w/ Dragon Symbol - 69.9 gEst. US$1,100-US$1,650Lot Passed

20th C. Tibetan Iron Kartika Knife w/ Bronze Dorje: **Originally Listed At $450** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. early 20th century CE. An iron kartika knife with a bronze dorje as its handle. The dorje is a ritual object associated with the concept of

0081: 20th C. Tibetan Iron Kartika Knife w/ Bronze DorjeEst. US$700-US$1,050Lot Passed

18th C. Nepalese Wooden Relief Panel w/ Tara: **Originally Listed At $1500** Central Asia, Nepal, ca. 18th century CE. A wood panel depicting a deity with four arms, possibly Tara or one of the female Hindu deities, such as Lakshmi or Parvati.

0082: 18th C. Nepalese Wooden Relief Panel w/ TaraEst. US$2,200-US$3,300Lot Passed

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Early 20th C. Tibetan Bronze Seated Buddha: **Originally Listed At $400** Central Asia, Tibet, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A finely-cast bronze statue depicting the Buddha seated upon a lotus throne. His hands are displayed in the

0083: Early 20th C. Tibetan Bronze Seated BuddhaEst. US$600-US$900

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Late 19th C. Nepalese Copper & Paint Dharmapala Mask: **Originally Listed At $800** Southeast Asia, Nepal, Himalayan, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. Presenting a striking, dramatic visage, this Dharmapala mask was made from hammered copper

0084: Late 19th C. Nepalese Copper & Paint Dharmapala MaskEst. US$1,400-US$2,100Lot Passed

Early 20th C. Nepalese Mushroom Mask: **Originally Listed At $400** Central Asia, Nepal, ca. early 20th century CE. Made from a carved Ganoderma mushroom, a species that grows on wood, this mask was made by the Rai indigenous people.

0085: Early 20th C. Nepalese Mushroom MaskEst. US$700-US$1,050Lot Passed

20th C. Nepalese Wood Mask - Wolf Head, ex-Arnovick: **Originally Listed At $650** Central Asia, Nepal, ca. first half of the 20th century CE. A striking mask, hand-carved from hardwood, depicting the head of an aggressive zoomorphic creature, perhaps

0086: 20th C. Nepalese Wood Mask - Wolf Head, ex-ArnovickEst. US$1,200-US$1,800Lot Passed

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Serene 15th C. Thai Bronze Buddha Head - Core TL Tested: **First Time At Auction** Southeast Asia, Thailand, Ayutthaya period, ca. 15th century CE. A beautiful and serene example of a cast-bronze Buddha head. The face is wonderfully-expressive, with

0087A: Serene 15th C. Thai Bronze Buddha Head - Core TL TestedEst. US$1,200-US$1,800

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16th C. Burmese Gilded Bronze - 5 Attendants: **Originally Listed At $500** Southeast Asia, Burma, Ava Period, ca. 16th to 17th centuries CE. A cast bronze, gilded sculpture depicting Buddhist themes in the instantly-recognizable Ava style,

0088: 16th C. Burmese Gilded Bronze - 5 AttendantsEst. US$450-US$675

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18th C. Indonesian Kris w/ Silver Handle: **Originally Listed At $750** Southeast Asia / Oceania, Indonesia, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A gorgeous silver-handled kris (keris) with an iron-nickel blade and hammered tin sheath. The

0089: 18th C. Indonesian Kris w/ Silver HandleEst. US$1,200-US$1,500

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18th C. Thai Bronze Buddha - Dhyana Mudra: **First Time At Auction** Southeast Asia, Thailand, Rattanakosin period, ca. late 18th to 19th century CE. A fine example of a hollow, cast gilded bronze depiction of the Buddha, seated on a

0090: 18th C. Thai Bronze Buddha - Dhyana MudraEst. US$800-US$1,200

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18th C. Thai Bronze Statue - Seated Buddha: **Originally Listed At $600** Southeast Asia, Thailand, Rattanakosin period, ca. late 18th to 19th century CE. A fine example of a hollow, cast gilded bronze depiction of the Buddha, seated on a

0091: 18th C. Thai Bronze Statue - Seated BuddhaEst. US$1,200-US$1,500Lot Passed

Rare 19th C. Vietnamese Hill Tribe Shaman's Iron Staff: **Originally Listed At $1400** Southeast Asia, Vietnam, ca. 19th century CE. A very rare example of an iron staff made by the nguoi thuong, the "highland people" of Vietnam (also know as the Dega,

0092: Rare 19th C. Vietnamese Hill Tribe Shaman's Iron StaffEst. US$1,900-US$2,850Lot Passed

Early 20th C. Ifugao Wood Guardian Figure - 45" Tall: **Originally Listed At $1500** Southeast Asia, the Philippines, Luzon, Ifugao, ca. early to mid 20th century CE. A well-preserved example of a bulul, a hand-carved wooden figure made to protect the

0093: Early 20th C. Ifugao Wood Guardian Figure - 45" TallEst. US$2,600-US$3,900Lot Passed

Indonesian Dayak Ancestral Wood Marker Figure: **Originally Listed At $500** Indonesia, Borneo, Kalimantan, Dayak peoples, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved, very tall wooden marker - known as a Hampatong Pantak or Patong

0094: Indonesian Dayak Ancestral Wood Marker FigureEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

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Chinese Neolithic Black Stone Bi Disc: **First Time At Auction** East Asia, China, Neolithic, ca. 3800 to 2700 BCE. Finely carved from a black stone with wonderful white and grey inclusions, as well as attractive root marks, a bi disc of

0094A: Chinese Neolithic Black Stone Bi DiscEst. US$2,000-US$3,000

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Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Ceramic Dog: **Originally Listed At $400** East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A beautiful green-glazed hollow seated ceramic dog. The pup's head leans forward, slightly cocked; he sits with

0095: Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Ceramic DogEst. US$450-US$675

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Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Rooster: **Originally Listed At $250** East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A charming standing rooster figure, mold-made and glazed with a deep turquoise green color. Tomb figures like this

0096: Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery RoosterEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Oil Lamp, TL Tested: **First Time At Auction** East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A hand-built tiered ceramic oil lamp with a concave footed base and a squat pedestal neck, a large lower basin with

0096A: Chinese Han Dynasty Glazed Pottery Oil Lamp, TL TestedEst. US$2,500-US$3,500

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Chinese Qi / Tang Pottery Dog w/ Suckling Pups: **Originally Listed At $2000** East Asia, China, northern Qi Dynasty or early Tang Dynasty, ca. 550 to 650 CE. A charming mold made statue depicting a mother dog suckling three small pups. She leans

0097: Chinese Qi / Tang Pottery Dog w/ Suckling PupsEst. US$3,200-US$4,800Lot Passed

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