CLEARANCE | Ancient & Ethnographic Art

Rare Etruscan Bronze Boss Lion w/ Ring in Mouth

11th C. Byzantine Iron / Bronze Processional Cross

Nazca Polychrome Stirrup Vessel w/ Fisherman

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Louisville, CO, United States

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CLEARANCE | Ancient & Ethnographic Art

Artemis Gallery

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Kick off fall with our clearance sale featuring discounted pricing and many new items! Asian art, Classical antiquities from Egypt, Greece, Italy, and the Near East...plus Pre-Columbian, Tribal, Russian Icons & Enamelware, Spanish Colonial, Fine Art, Fossils, more! Starting prices have been reduced up to 65% from original auction prices and many items first time at auction - perfect for dealers and collectors. Convenient & professional in-house shipping.

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2 Roman Carnelian Intaglios - Bird & Capricorn: **Originally Listed At $300** Rome, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A wonderful pair of intaglio cabochons carved from carnelian. Displaying a translucent hue of crimson, the first

0024: 2 Roman Carnelian Intaglios - Bird & CapricornEst. US$500-US$750

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3 Roman Bronze Rings w/ Incised Motifs: **Originally Listed At $300** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A trio of bronze and leaded-bronze rings cast with narrow bands and engraved with motifs on their faces. The first

0025: 3 Roman Bronze Rings w/ Incised MotifsEst. US$500-US$750

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Roman Glass Footed Drinking Vessel: **Originally Listed At $500** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A fabulous glass cup, free blown from semi-translucent green glass, with a tapered cylindrical form that is lightly

0026: Roman Glass Footed Drinking VesselEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Roman Glass Flask w/ White Swirls: **Originally Listed At $400** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A gorgeous piece of glassware with honey-amber hues and opaque white swirls. A spherical body extends into a long

0027: Roman Glass Flask w/ White SwirlsEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Roman Glass Pitcher w/ Elegant Trail Handle: **Originally Listed At $500** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century. CE. This beautiful free-blown glass pitcher sits upon a concave base and rises into a globular body with a long

0028: Roman Glass Pitcher w/ Elegant Trail HandleEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Roman Aubergine Glass Jar w/ Trailed Handles: **Originally Listed At $650** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. This elegant free-blown glass vessel sits upon a rounded base, widens to a globular body and rounded shoulders, and

0029: Roman Aubergine Glass Jar w/ Trailed HandlesEst. US$1,100-US$1,650

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Miniature Roman Glass Pitcher - Gorgeous!: **First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to early 3rd century CE. An outstanding pitcher of a miniature size with a bulbous base, a piriform body with a gently corseted neck, a

0030: Miniature Roman Glass Pitcher - Gorgeous!Est. US$400-US$600

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Tall Roman Glass Jug Applied Ribbon Handle: **Originally Listed At $1200** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 3rd century CE. A sizable, translucent green glass jug with a cylindrical body extending to a tubular neck and collared rim, with a

0031: Tall Roman Glass Jug Applied Ribbon HandleEst. US$1,900-US$2,850

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Roman Glass Flask Gorgeous Iridescence: **Originally Listed At $500** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A beautiful flask that is free-blown from translucent glass of a soft turquoise hue. The vessel features an inverted

0032: Roman Glass Flask Gorgeous IridescenceEst. US$900-US$1,350

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Lot of 20 Roman Terracotta "Dog Bone" Tiles: **Originally Listed At $500** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 2nd century CE. A fantastic ensemble of 20 terracotta paving tiles, shaped in the ubiquitous 'dog bone' form, used to line the paths

0033: Lot of 20 Roman Terracotta "Dog Bone" TilesEst. US$900-US$1,350

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Parthian / Achaemenid / Romano British Metal Fibulae: **Originally Listed At $400** Near East / Western Asia, Parthian or possibly Achaemenid, ca. late 1st millennium BCE; Romano-British, Imperial Period, ca. 1st Century CE. A lovely set of 3 metal

0034: Parthian / Achaemenid / Romano British Metal FibulaeEst. US$600-US$900

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Roman Pottery Oil Lamp w/ Bear: **First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A lovely mold-formed pottery oil lamp displaying a stylized bear within the tondo. The lamp presents with a flat base

0035: Roman Pottery Oil Lamp w/ BearEst. US$450-US$650

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Roman North African Redware Oil Lamp w/ Fish: **First Time At Auction** Roman, North Africa, Imperial Period, ca. 4th to mid-5th century CE. A wonderful mold-formed redware pottery oil lamp with a concentric circle base, a tab-shaped handle,

0036: Roman North African Redware Oil Lamp w/ FishEst. US$1,200-US$1,800Lot Passed

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3rd C. Romano-British Silvered Bronze Crossbow Fibula: **Originally Listed At $350** Romano British, Imperial period, ca. 3rd century CE. A beautiful silver crossbow fibula or brooch used to fasten a cloak of a soldier and citizen. It is cruciform, with

0037: 3rd C. Romano-British Silvered Bronze Crossbow FibulaEst. US$700-US$900

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Roman Antioch Vespasian Silver Tetradrachm: **First Time At Auction** Roman Holy Land, Seleucis and Pieria, Antioch, Vespasian, ca. 69 to 79 CE. Dated 'New Holy Year' 2, i.e., 69-70 CE. Silver AR Tetradrachm. Greek inscription, laureate head

0038: Roman Antioch Vespasian Silver TetradrachmEst. US$800-US$1,200

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16th C. Facon de Venise Glass Bottle w/ Applied Rigaree: **Originally Listed At $750** Europe, Western or Lowlands, Renaissance to Early Modern Period, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A dazzling bottle formed from cristallo glass displaying an octagonal base

0039: 16th C. Facon de Venise Glass Bottle w/ Applied RigareeEst. US$1,300-US$1,950Lot Passed

16th C. Facon de Venise Glass Bottle w/ St. Nicholas: **Originally Listed At $1200** Europe, Western or Lowlands, Renaissance to Early Modern Period, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. A beautiful bottle formed from cristallo glass displaying an octagonal

0040: 16th C. Facon de Venise Glass Bottle w/ St. NicholasEst. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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3 Roman / Medieval Tin Copper, Brass, & Silver Jewelry: **Originally Listed At $350** Northern Europe, Great Britain, Roman Britain, ca. 43 to 410 CE; England and Germany, ca. 15th century CE. An impressive gathering of Roman jewelry comprised of a tin

0041: 3 Roman / Medieval Tin Copper, Brass, & Silver JewelryEst. US$500-US$750

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5 Viking / Medieval European Iron Knife Blades: **Originally Listed At $300** Western to Northern Europe, Viking to Medieval Period, ca. 9th to 14th century CE. A fine collection of 5 iron knife blades with short tangs attached. All have a single

0042: 5 Viking / Medieval European Iron Knife BladesEst. US$500-US$750Lot Passed

6 Medieval European Copper & Billon Coins: **Originally Listed At $250** Western and Eastern Europe, ca. 10th to 15th century CE. A nice collection of 6 European copper and silver alloy coins from medieval crusades to early renaissance

0043: 6 Medieval European Copper & Billon CoinsEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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Medieval English Pewter Livery Badges + Brass Lock: **Originally Listed At $250** Northern Europe, Great Britain, England, Late Medieval / Early Renaissance, ca. 15th to 17th century CE. A fabulous pair of pewter livery badges, accompanied by a brass

0044: Medieval English Pewter Livery Badges + Brass LockEst. US$400-US$600

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Samuel Butler's "Hudibras" in 3 Parts, 1674 & 1678: **Originally Listed At $250** Northern Europe, England, London, St. Paul's Churchyard, ca. 1674 & 1678 CE. A wonderful codex containing the famous satirical narrative poem "Hudibras" written by

0045: Samuel Butler's "Hudibras" in 3 Parts, 1674 & 1678Est. US$450-US$675Lot Passed

18th C. Spanish Steel Sword Clamshell Guard: **Originally Listed At $1500** Western Europe, Spain, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A fabulous forged steel sword with a clamshell shaped guard and a brass wire grip. The blade is relatively flat

0046: 18th C. Spanish Steel Sword Clamshell GuardEst. US$2,200-US$3,300Lot Passed

15th C. Italian Steel Longsword (for Youth Training): **Originally Listed At $2500** Western Europe, Italy, Republic of Venice, Late Gothic period, ca. 1480 to 1490 CE. A wonderful and extremely rare example of a forged steel longsword of a

0046A: 15th C. Italian Steel Longsword (for Youth Training)Est. US$2,000-US$3,000Lot Passed

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Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance. 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. 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. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. 3. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. The actual selling / hammer price may be higher or lower based on bidder demand. All lots will sell to the highest bidder without hidden / confidential reserves. 4. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. Payment (in U.S. funds) may be made via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. 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