Ancient / Ethnographic Spring Variety Part II

Gallup Anasazi Black on White Polychrome Bowl

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Ancient / Ethnographic Spring Variety Part II

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Looking for bargains on authentic ancient and ethnographic art? Missed the first part of this auction we ran on April 16? Then be sure to join us May 21 for the second part of our Spring Variety sale which will once again feature Ancient, Pre-Columbian and Ethnographic art from all over the world... at price points everyone's budget will love! Our variety auctions are a great opportunity for both new and seasoned collectors, as well as fellow dealers. Many group lots offer an easy way to boost a burgeoning collection. As those who frequent Artemis Gallery LIVE auctions will notice, this sale will offer up splendid pieces from the ancient Classical world, with examples from the Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, Holy Land, Near East and more. The Far East is very well represented with pieces spanning thousands of years, from the Chinese Neolithic period to the Ming Dynasty. The history of the Americas is shown through the Pre-Columbian artifacts from the cultures of Central and South America, show-casing the cultures of the Maya, Olmec, Nazca, Moche, and more. Examples of Native American, Spanish Colonial, Oceanic, Ethnographic, and 19th century Mexican art close the wide-ranging auction. All items in this auction are legal to buy/sell under U.S. statute covering cultural patrimony per United States Code 2600, CHAPTER 14 -- CONVENTION ON CULTURAL PROPERTY, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.

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Chinese Qing Dynasty Jade Dragon: China, Qing Dynasty , ca. 1850. A piece of green jade carved into the shape of a mythical animal, probably a dragon. Lovely incised detail of curled feet, eyes, ears, and a hint of a smile. 2" x 2"

0025: Chinese Qing Dynasty Jade DragonEst. US$250-US$300

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Chinese Qing Dynasty White Jade Carving, Beaver: China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1850. A lovely little pendant carved from white jade. A beaver, sweetly rendered, in a group of leaves. Spacing at top allows for use as a pendant. 3" Provenance:

0026: Chinese Qing Dynasty White Jade Carving, BeaverEst. US$250-US$300

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Chinese Qing Dynasty White Jade Carving, Mushroom: China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1850. A piece of white jade carved to depict a pair of mushrooms. Incised detail on front. Could be suspended for use as a pendant. 2"L. Provenance: ex-Sarkisian Estate,

0027: Chinese Qing Dynasty White Jade Carving, MushroomEst. US$250-US$300

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Chinese Warring States Bronze Crossbow Mechanism: China, Warring States Period, ca. 475 - 221 BCE. A cast bronze mechanism for a wooden crossbow, with two moving levers mounted inside bronze casing with bronze nail. Wonderful green patina. A great

0028: Chinese Warring States Bronze Crossbow MechanismEst. US$150-US$300

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Chinese Han Dynasty Greyware Tripod Vessel: Chinese, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE - 220 CE. A greyware tripod offering vessel with taotie masks holding ring handles and rabbit feet. 9-1/4"D x 5-3/4"H. Provenance: Ex-private San Diego, CA

0029: Chinese Han Dynasty Greyware Tripod VesselEst. US$600-US$900

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Lot of 2 Prehistoric Lithic Hand Tools: Far East, Indo-China, ca. pre-4000 BCE. A pair of pre-historic napped stone tools, both likely hand axes, of grey and black stone. Both time worn, though the thinner grey tool is still relatively

0030: Lot of 2 Prehistoric Lithic Hand ToolsEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

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Lot of 5 Holy Land Oil Lamps: From the ancient Near East, Holyland, ca. 1st century CE. Five mold made oil lamps with impressed designs on top, handles, filling holes and spouts. 4" to 4-1/2"L. Provenance: Ex-private San

0031: Lot of 5 Holy Land Oil LampsEst. US$400-US$600

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Greek Attic Black Figure Lekythos: Greece, Attica / Athens, ca. 6th - 5th century BCE. An example of the classic Greek Lekythos, a vessel used for holding precious oils, with low pedestal and long thin body. Painted with black

0032: Greek Attic Black Figure LekythosEst. US$300-US$500

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0033: Lot of 3 Ancient Indus Valley BowlsEst. US$300-US$500

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Lot of 3 Bi-Chrome Indus Valley Bowls: Indus Valley, ca. 3rd millennium BCE. Three early terracotta bowls, slipped in white with black painted designs, one bowl with red band across center. 3" - 4"D. Provenance: Provenance: Ex-private

0034: Lot of 3 Bi-Chrome Indus Valley BowlsEst. US$300-US$500

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Large Ancient Indus Valley Footed Vessel: Indus Valley, ca. 3rd millennium BCE. Terracotta jar of cylindrical form with narrow circular opening on top. Slipped and white and painted with black geometric designs. 3-1/2"D. Provenance:

0035: Large Ancient Indus Valley Footed VesselEst. US$200-US$300

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Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro Pretty Lady: Guanajuato Valley, Mexico, ca 300-100 BCE. Lovely terracotta "pretty lady" flat figure. Holding hands to her protruding belly, this female (who is perhaps pregnant) dons a fanciful coiffure

0036: Pre-Columbian Chupicuaro Pretty LadyEst. US$200-US$500

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Indo-Chinese Neolithic Stone Tool - Ex Herrington Coll: Indo-China, Neolithic Period, ca. 4000 BCE. A carved stone axe with long body and single cutting blade on front. 4"L. Provenance: Ex-Connell Collection, MA; ex Herrington collection, NZ. All

0037: Indo-Chinese Neolithic Stone Tool - Ex Herrington CollEst. US$150-US$200

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Pre-Columbian Mayan Terracotta Skull: Mayan Territories, 500 to 800 CE. The calavera, or skull in Spanish, had a very different connotation in the Pre-Columbian world. The cycle of birth and death was accepted as natural, even

0038: Pre-Columbian Mayan Terracotta SkullEst. US$300-US$500

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Superb Mayan Poison Pot, Melon Form: Mayan Territories, Ca 400 to 800 CE. A fabulous small poison jar in the form of a gourd or melon. Fruit shown with clearly delineated lobes, small nodes and curled stem. Small suspension loop on

0039: Superb Mayan Poison Pot, Melon FormEst. US$600-US$900

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Pre-Columbian Mayan Poison Pot / Seed Jar: Mayan Territories, Ca 400 to 800 CE. Adorable small poison jar or seed pot with leaves adorning the sides and small loop handles opposite each other. 2-1/2" H. Provenance: Ex-Adeon Gallery

0040: Pre-Columbian Mayan Poison Pot / Seed JarEst. US$400-US$700

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Pre-Columbian Mayan Polychrome Cylinder: Mayan Territories, most likely El Salvador or Honduras, ca 550 to 800 CE. Terracotta vessel - of the type most commonly used for drinking cocoa - decorated with vertical columns between glyphoids.

0041: Pre-Columbian Mayan Polychrome CylinderEst. US$700-US$900

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Lot of 5 Holy Land Oil Lamps: Ancient Near East, Holyland, ca. early 1st millennium CE. Five oil lamps, clay and mold formed, with center filling holes and wick hole on front. 3" - 4-3/4"L. Provenance: Ex-Private Buffalo, NY

0042: Lot of 5 Holy Land Oil LampsEst. US$400-US$600

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Lot of 6 Near Eastern Holyland Oil Lamps: Holy Land, ca. early 1st millennium CE. Clay and mold formed, with center filling holes and wick hole on front. Impressed designs on face. 2-1/2" to 3"L. Provenance: Ex-Private Buffalo, NY

0043: Lot of 6 Near Eastern Holyland Oil LampsEst. US$400-US$600

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Lot of 2 Mexican Retablos, San Antonio and San Jose: Mexico, ca. 19th Century CE. A pair of antique Mexican retablos depicting St. Anthony of Padua and St. Joseph, both holding the Christ Child. The first retablo depicts the popular image of Anthony

0044: Lot of 2 Mexican Retablos, San Antonio and San JoseEst. US$300-US$500

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Lot of 2 Mexican Retablos, Santa Librata and La Sagrada: Mexico, ca. 19th Century CE. A Pair of antique Mexican retablos. Icons like these were placed above household altars to venerate the saints (retablo literally means "behind the altar"). The retablo

0045: Lot of 2 Mexican Retablos, Santa Librata and La SagradaEst. US$300-US$500

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19th C. Mexican Retablo, N.S., Refugio De Pecadores: Mexico, ca. 19th Century CE. An antique Mexican retablo depicting Our Lady, Refuge for Sinners. This example shows the traditional image of the Virgin Mary, crowned and seated on a bed of clouds. She

0046: 19th C. Mexican Retablo, N.S., Refugio De PecadoresEst. US$200-US$300

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Lot of 2 Khmer Bronze Offering Dishes: Cambodia, Khmer Empire, ca. 12th - 14th century CE. Two cast bronze pedestal dishes, likely serving a purpose for offerings. Each with flared bronze pedestal, and bowl mounted on top. Both exhibit a

0047: Lot of 2 Khmer Bronze Offering DishesEst. US$500-US$800

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19th C. Mexican Retablo, La Sagrada Familia: Mexico, ca. 19th Century CE. An antique Mexican retablo featuring the Holy Family - Mary, Joseph, and the Christ Child. The parents grasp the Child's wrists on either side, and his outstretched arms

0048: 19th C. Mexican Retablo, La Sagrada FamiliaEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

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