CONSIGNOR SELL OFF Ancient / Ethnographic Art

Ancient Dagestan Bronze Adorant Nude Male

19th C. Japanese Edo Wood & Papier Mache Noh Mask

Maya Cylinder Abstract Floral Motif, ex-Schmitt

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Louisville, CO, United States

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CONSIGNOR SELL OFF Ancient / Ethnographic Art

Artemis Gallery

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Savings up to 70% off, as well as items brand-new to auction. Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Fine art, much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described. Convenient / affordable in-house shipping!

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Bob DodgeOwner/Executive Director, Antiquities & Pre-Columbian Art

Sydelle DienstfreyPhD. Art History, Director, Fine & Visual Arts

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Signed Roman Oil Lamp w/ Erotic Scene: **Originally Listed At $450** Roman, Northern Africa, Imperial Period, ca. 120 to 180 CE. A mold-formed pottery oil lamp with a flat base bearing a planta pedis reading "MNOVIVSTI" - the mark of a

0014G: Signed Roman Oil Lamp w/ Erotic SceneEst. US$600-US$900

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Group of 4 Roman Imperial Redware Vessels: **Originally Listed At $400** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A set of 4 pottery vessels from the ancient Roman Empire. Each vessel is of utilitarian form with a deep basin and a

0014I: Group of 4 Roman Imperial Redware VesselsEst. US$600-US$900

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3 Ancient Silver Animal Amulets (Holyland & Roman): **Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Holyland, Hellenistic period, ca. 300 to 100 BCE; Egypt, Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 30 BCE to 300 CE; Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd

0014J: 3 Ancient Silver Animal Amulets (Holyland & Roman)Est. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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Ancient Near Eastern Terracotta Eye Idol: **Originally Listed At $750** Ancient Near East, Syria, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. An intriguing terracotta idol with a roughly triangular body, rounded peripheries, and a pair of

0015: Ancient Near Eastern Terracotta Eye IdolEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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100+ Ancient Roman & Islamic Coins (Copper & Bronze): **Originally Listed At $300** Roman, Republic to Imperial Period, ca. 3rd century BCE to 4th century CE; Greece, ca. 300 to 100 BCE; Byzantine Empire to Islamic periods, 4th to 7th century CE; South

0016: 100+ Ancient Roman & Islamic Coins (Copper & Bronze)Est. US$500-US$800

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0017: 1st C. Roman Jasper Intaglio - Nubian in ProfileEst. US$600-US$900

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Neo-Babylonian Stone Cylinder Seal Bead: **Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Neo-Babylonian period, ca. early to mid-1st millennium BCE. A petite stamp seal of a cylindrical form that is hand-carved from mottled dark gray

0018: Neo-Babylonian Stone Cylinder Seal BeadEst. US$700-US$1,000

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1st C. Roman Brass Appliques - Deer & Birds: **First Time At Auction** Roman, Imperial, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A collection of ancient brass deer and bird appliques that likely once formed parts of fibula / brooch ornaments. The verso's

0019: 1st C. Roman Brass Appliques - Deer & BirdsEst. US$900-US$1,350Lot Passed

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1st C. Roman Silver Plaque w/ Deity Figure: **Originally Listed At $400** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A repousse decorated 68% to 70% silver panel with a figure in the center, the short cropped hair and slender body

0020: 1st C. Roman Silver Plaque w/ Deity FigureEst. US$800-US$1,200

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1st C. Roman Stone Stela w/ Greek Inscription: **Originally Listed At $2000** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. An impressive stone funerary stela presenting the relief image of a child holding a bird in one hand while feeding

0021: 1st C. Roman Stone Stela w/ Greek InscriptionEst. US$1,600-US$2,400

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Near-Miniature Roman / Parthian Askos, Bull Form: **Originally Listed At $1200** Roman, Holyland / Parthian, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd to 4th century CE. A miniature bull effigy askos vessel, standing on petite legs with a ring handle and spout set

0022: Near-Miniature Roman / Parthian Askos, Bull FormEst. US$1,600-US$2,400

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3rd C. Roman Bronze Statuette - Humped Bull: **Originally Listed At $600** Roman, Imperial Period, Eastern Empire, modern-day Syria, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A handsome statuette of a humped bull standing on a shallow plinth, cast from

0023: 3rd C. Roman Bronze Statuette - Humped BullEst. US$900-US$1,350Lot Passed

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1st C. Roman Gold Foil Fragments: **Originally Listed At $300** Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A gathering of 59.5% gold foil fragments that perhaps once bore elaborate decorations in repousse. The extremely

0024: 1st C. Roman Gold Foil FragmentsEst. US$500-US$700

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Danish Neolithic Stone Axe Head - Sharp Blade!: **Originally Listed At $350** Northern Europe, Denmark, Neolithic period, ca. 3900 to 1700 BCE. A stone axe knapped from gray chert into a thick and rounded butt end with a straight edge for

0024A: Danish Neolithic Stone Axe Head - Sharp Blade!Est. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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Ancient Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal w/ 4 Figures: **Originally Listed At $500** Central Asia, Mesopotamia, Neo-Babylonian, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. Fine black stone cylinder seal carved with image of 4 standing figures, one, probably the local lord or

0024B: Ancient Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal w/ 4 FiguresEst. US$600-US$900

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Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal Bead - Figures: **Originally Listed At $400** Mesopotamia, Babylon, Iraq, Ca. 1900 to 1700 BCE. Very fine tall cylinder seal carved in the round with continuous scene of standing figure wearing long robe, bird

0024C: Mesopotamian Cylinder Seal Bead - FiguresEst. US$600-US$900

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5th C. Byzantine Oil Lamps (3 w/ Maker's Marks): **Originally Listed At $500** Near East, Byzantine Empire, ca. 5th to 8th century CE. A lovely collection of 5 pottery oil lamps, all with wicked spouts, annular fill holes, pointed handles, and

0025: 5th C. Byzantine Oil Lamps (3 w/ Maker's Marks)Est. US$700-US$1,050

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Museum-Exhibited 11th C. Byzantine Glass Bracelet: **Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Holy Land, Byzantine Empire, ca. 11th to 15th century CE. A gorgeous and wearable glass bracelet of annular form boasting opaque hues of teal,

0025A: Museum-Exhibited 11th C. Byzantine Glass BraceletEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Syro-Hittite Pottery Bird w/ Incised Decoration: **Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, The Levant, Syro-Hittite culture, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. A charming pottery bird presenting an abstract yet minimalist form with wings tucked to

0025B: Syro-Hittite Pottery Bird w/ Incised DecorationEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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Five Fine Sassanian Stone Stamp Seal Beads: **Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East, Sassanian (also Sasanian, Sassanid) Empire, ca. 2nd to 5th century CE. A fine gathering of 5 hand-carved stone stamp seals from the ancient Sassanian

0025C: Five Fine Sassanian Stone Stamp Seal BeadsEst. US$600-US$1,200

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10th C. Byzantine Incised Bronze Cross Saint Basil: **Originally Listed At $750** Near East, Byzantine period, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. Two splendid and quite sizable fragments of a bronze crucifix adorned with incised decoration of Saint Basil

0025D: 10th C. Byzantine Incised Bronze Cross Saint BasilEst. US$600-US$900

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5 Ancient Sassanian Quartz & Carnelian Stamp Seal Beads: **Originally Listed At $400** Ancient Near East / Central Asia, Persia, Parthian to Sassanian Empire, ca. 200 BCE to 600 CE. A collection of stone seal beads formed from carnelian, agate, quartz,

0025E: 5 Ancient Sassanian Quartz & Carnelian Stamp Seal BeadsEst. US$600-US$900

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Near Eastern Hematite Stamp Seal w/ Figures: **First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Eastern Mediterranean, ca. 2nd century BCE to 1st century CE. A hand-carved hematite stamp seal of octagonal form with a lengthy suspension hole

0026: Near Eastern Hematite Stamp Seal w/ FiguresEst. US$900-US$1,350Lot Passed

Parthian Silver Earring Ornament Fragment of Nude Eros: **Originally Listed At $250** Near East, Parthian Empire, ca. 300 to 200 BCE. A rare silver Eros figure, a fragmentary piece which was once part of an earring. Eros is standing on a square plinth,

0026A: Parthian Silver Earring Ornament Fragment of Nude ErosEst. US$400-US$800Lot 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 ancient items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be re-opened if bidding activity warrants. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. 3. All lots will sell to the highest bidder without hidden / confidential reserves. 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. 4. PAYMENT POLICY: To provide a seamless bidder checkout, all winning lots will be invoiced through LiveAuctioneers' LivePayments invoicing system, unless bidder chooses to pay Artemis Gallery directly via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. If bidder chooses to pay Artemis Gallery directly, bidder must contact Artemis Gallery to arrange payment. Payments not made within 5 business days of auction's end will forfeit bidder's right to purchase said item(s), with item(s) relisted to next appropriate auction. In addition, non-paying bidders will receive posted negative feedback on LiveAuctioneers and not be allowed bidding privileges on any future auctions, no exceptions. 5. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 26.5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each lot purchased and will be paid by all bidders without exception. 6. CO SALES TAX: Appropriate Colorado Sales Tax will be added to all invoices, unless a valid CO seller's permit is on file with Artemis Gallery/Artemis Gallery Live prior to any bidding in the auction. Items shipped outside of CO (United States or international) are also sales tax exempt. 7. RETURN POLICY: No sale is ever final if you're not happy; however, it is important that you keep in mind deadlines for reporting issues based on the following situations: a. In the event of an authenticity dispute, written email notification must be provided to Artemis Gallery within 2 business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. After Artemis Gallery is notified of the dispute, a written letter from a recognized expert in the field pertaining to the item in dispute must then be presented for consideration. 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