ANCIENT AND ETHNOGRAPHIC AUCTION FALL 2018 2018-09-30 Auction - 235 Price Results - Arte Antico in NY
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ANCIENT AND ETHNOGRAPHIC AUCTION FALL 2018

Timed Auction, bid live or leave a bid. All lots have a reserve. Most reserves are set at 50% below low estimate. This auction features antiquities, pre-Columbian, Chinese Porcelain and Jade lots, African Art, Native American and Far Eastern art. Also included are ancient beaded necklaces. Please note this is a Timed Auction. You can bid during the auction or leave an absentee bid. All lots have low opening prices and low reserves. PLEASE NOTE MOST RESERVES ARE SET AT 50% BELOW THE LOW ESTIMATE. To win a lot, the reserve price must be met.
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Pre-Columbian Figure: Pre-Columbian terracotta figure fragment with headdress, nose and ear rings, pendant necklace. Bare chested with cloth at waist. Dimensions: 6-3/4" H x 3-1/2" W; Weight: 13 oz. Provenance: Ex.
0001: Pre-Columbian FigureEst. US$250-US$350
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Pre-Columbian Taino Star Chart - Seal: Taino terracotta star chart seal, circa 200 BC - 400 AD. Circular terracotta with multiple indentations and crossing lines. Dimensions: 2-1/2" Dia.; Weight: 2.4 oz. Provenance: Ex. Purcara
0002: Pre-Columbian Taino Star Chart - SealEst. US$150-US$200
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Pre-Columbian Taino Stamp: Taino Stamp, circa 200 BC - 400 AD, with lizard on top and incised lines on reverse., encrusted throughout. Dimensions: 1-3/4" dia.; Weight: .6 oz. Provenance: Ex. Purcara collection, NY Note:
0003: Pre-Columbian Taino StampEst. US$150-US$200
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Pre-Columbian Stone Bead: Taino stone bead, circa 200 BC - 400 AD, beautifully incised large bead. Dimensions: 1-3/8" dia.; Weight: 1.6 oz. Provenance; Ex Purcara collection, NY Note: This lot has a reserve. Reserve
0004: Pre-Columbian Stone BeadEst. US$250-US$300
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Pre-Columbian Celt: Taino Stone Celt, circa. 400 - 1400 AD, Dark green stone celt, Dimensions: 8-3/4" H; Weight: 1 lb. 9 oz. Provenance: Ex Private collection, Brooklyn, NY Note: This lot has a reserve.
0005: Pre-Columbian CeltEst. US$200-US$300
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Pre-Columbian Bowl: Pre-Columbian Bowl, Cream ground with abstract figures at shoulder, pedestal foot, red interior. Dimensions: 4" H x 5-5/8" Dia.; Weight: 15.7 oz. Provenance: Ex collection, New England, USA
0006: Pre-Columbian BowlEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed
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Pre-Columbian Bowl: Mayan bowl, circa 200 - 1400 AD, with Mayan faded glyphs, polychrome, kill hole at bottom. Dimensions: 4" H x 6 " Dia.; Weight: 1 lb. 2 oz. Note: This lot has a reserve. Reserve must be met to
0007: Pre-Columbian BowlEst. US$550-US$700
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Pre-Columbian Avian Vessel: Colima Avian Vessel, circa 100 BC - 250 AD, red-brown pottery avian vessel having a tail spout and standing on four stumpy, node legs. Overall black mottled surface with mineral deposits.
0008: Pre-Columbian Avian VesselEst. US$700-US$750Lot Passed
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Pre-Columbian Head Fragments: Terracotta head fragments, Lot of 4, all with great detail. Dimensions: 1-1/2" x 1-1/4" (largest). Provenance: Ex. Londono collection. Note: This lot has a reserve. Reserve must be met to win
0009: Pre-Columbian Head FragmentsEst. US$200-US$250
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Tibet Kapala: Tibetan Kapala - Skull Cup, a young human cranium, silver lined, circa 19 C. Dimensions: 7-1/8" L x 5" W x 2" H; Weight: 8 oz. Provenance: Ex private collection, New England, USA Note: This
0010: Tibet KapalaEst. US$650-US$800
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Burma Kapala: Antique Kapala, Chin people of Burma, circa 18th - 19thC, used in shamanistic bon po rituals. Carved bird with bird in peak in front, gold and red pigment. Kapala is from the front of the skull
0011: Burma KapalaEst. US$800-US$1,200
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Burma Carved Femur: Shaman's vest carved human femur, circa 19th C, part of a shaman's apron used in bon po rituals. Dimensions: 4-3/4" L; Weight: 1 oz. Provenance: Ex. Private collection, Arizona Note: This
0012: Burma Carved FemurEst. US$700-US$800Lot Passed
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Nepal Silver Container - Erotica: Hand repoussed silver metal work, with five registers of erotic scenes, interspersed with floral motifs. Executed by the famous Nepal artist, Bijy Shakya. Dimensions: 3-3/4" W x 2-3/4" H ; Weight:
0013: Nepal Silver Container - EroticaEst. US$700-US$800
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Ancient Mother Goddess: Mother Goddess holding child, Bablyonia, circa 700 - 800 BC, Terracotta statuette, fragment, of a veiled mother hold child, remains of mineral deposits. Dimensions: 3-3/4"H (w/o stand); Weight:
0015: Ancient Mother GoddessEst. US$350-US$450Lot Passed
Ancient Phoenician Oil Lamp: A large ancient Phoenician oil lamp, circa 1200 - 800 BC, this Canaanite lamp is saucer shaped with a notched indentation at rim to hold the wick. Terracotta with a flat bottom. Museum quality
0016: Ancient Phoenician Oil LampEst. US$550-US$650Lot Passed
Ancient Mother Goddess: Mother Goddess Head fragment, Persia, circa 800 BC. Nicely detailed, wearing a veiled headdress, and having braided hair. Display stand included. Dimensions: 2-1/4" H (w/o stand); Weight:
0017: Ancient Mother GoddessEst. US$350-US$400Lot Passed
Ancient Horse Rider: Ancient Persian figure, rider holding a tambourine, circa 600 BC. Display included. Dimensions: 4-1/2' H x 2-1/4" D x 1-1/2' W; Weight: 4.5 oz. Provenance: Ex collection Middle East
0018: Ancient Horse RiderEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed
Roman Oil Lamps Lot of 5: Lot of 5 Roman oil lamps, circa 400 AD. Various designs. Dimensions: 3" L - 3-7/8" L; Weight: 14 oz. (All). Provenance: Ex private collection, New Jersey. Note: This lot has a reserve.
0019: Roman Oil Lamps Lot of 5Est. US$200-US$250Lot Passed
Roman Bronze Cat: Roman bronze cat, circa 400 AD, small figurine of standing cat, tail between legs. Dimensions: 1-1/4" H x 1-1/4" L; Weight: 1.4 oz. Provenance: Ex. Private collection, Middle East Note: This
0020: Roman Bronze CatEst. US$250-US$300Lot Passed
Roman Bronze Arm Band: Large Roman bronze arm band with rabbit terminals. Nice light green patina. Dimensions: 4" Dia.; Weight 5.4 oz. Provenance: Ex. Middle East collection. Note: This lot has a reserve.
0021: Roman Bronze Arm BandEst. US$450-US$500Lot Passed
Roman Bronze Lion: A small Roman bronze lion, circa 100 - 300 AD, Nicely detailed, with dark green patina, Foot of a brazier. Dimensions: 1-3/4" H x 2" L; Weight; 2.3 oz. Provenance: Ex. Private collection,
0022: Roman Bronze LionEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed
Native American Ahumada Pottery: Casa Grande, Villa Ahumada pottery, circa 1350 - 1450 AD, this pre-contact pottery has polychrome pigmentation, cream ground with abstract design rend and black. Round base with two small handles on
0023: Native American Ahumada PotteryEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed
Native American Casa Grande Pottery: Casa Grande, Olla, pre-contact, circa 1450 AD, the pot has beige ground with abstract mountains in red and gray pigmentation. Round base, with two handles at slightly flared mouth, Mineral deposits
0024: Native American Casa Grande PotteryEst. US$450-US$650Lot Passed
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