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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Thai Sawankhalok Glazed Elephant: Thailand, ca. 15th - 16th century CE. A pottery glazed elephant with incised detail of bridle, eyes, ears, horns, as well as saddle fittings around body. Green glaze with unglazed feet. 3-3/4"H x

0097: Thai Sawankhalok Glazed ElephantEst. US$200-US$300

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Lot of 3 Ancient Chinese Ceramic Bowls: Thailand, ca. 15th century CE; China, Sung Dynasty. Three glazed pottery bowls two Thai bowls of a yellow-gold glaze with ribbed exterior , the third a Chinese Sung Dynasty dish with sky-blue slipped

0098: Lot of 3 Ancient Chinese Ceramic BowlsEst. US$300-US$400Lot Passed

Lot of 2 Thai Sukhothai Glazed Bowls - Fish: Thailand, Sukhothai, ca. 15th century CE. Two beautiful ceramic bowls with painted fish in center, surrounded by floral motifs. Blue green glaze on each, with hints of iridescence on smaller bowl. 9"

0099: Lot of 2 Thai Sukhothai Glazed Bowls - FishEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Lot of 2 Sukhothai Bowls - Fish and Flowers: Thailand, Sukhothai, ca. 15th century CE. Two ceramic bowl with iron glaze finish. Larger bowl is a traditional fish bowl with two fish around sides and flower in center, second bowl is composed of

0100: Lot of 2 Sukhothai Bowls - Fish and FlowersEst. US$250-US$350Lot Passed

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Lot of 2 Sukhothai Pedestal Offering Vessels: Thailand, Sukhothai, ca. 15th Century CE. Two glazed pedestal bowls, both likely offering dishes, with stepped pedestals, linear and geometric interior designs, and green glaze. Both approx. 5"H x

0101: Lot of 2 Sukhothai Pedestal Offering VesselsEst. US$200-US$400

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Lot of 2 Thai Sukothai Glazed Bowls: Thailand, Sukothai, ca. 15th century CE. Two blue-green glazed vessels with floral patterns around inside rim, cupped rim, and ribbed exterior. Entire vessel glazed, save pedestal which is left

0102: Lot of 2 Thai Sukothai Glazed BowlsEst. US$200-US$300

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Lot of 2 Thai Sukhothai Glazed Bowls: Thailand, Sukothai, ca. 15th century CE. Two ceramic glazed bowls, one a fish bowl with four firing marks on center around a blue painted fish, second a bowl with painted floral design around

0103: Lot of 2 Thai Sukhothai Glazed BowlsEst. US$300-US$400

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Large Pre-Columbian Tlatilco Pottery Head: Valley of Mexico, ca. 1000 BCE, a large and wonderfully detailed pottery head of a Tlatilco "Pretty Woman." Buff pottery with elaborate coiffure, long sharp nose, and deeply incised eyes. 3-1/2" H.

0104: Large Pre-Columbian Tlatilco Pottery HeadEst. US$300-US$500

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Ancient Dong Son Bronze Dish: Vietnam, Dong Son Collection, 1st millennium BCE. Incised dot pattern circles rim of jar, outside of jar has loops for handles, one handle remains. Wonderful blue-green patina. 8-1/4"W x 2 -1/4"H.

0105: Ancient Dong Son Bronze DishEst. US$400-US$600

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Lot of 7 Vietnamese Dong Son Bronze Axe Heads: Vietnam, Dong Son Culture, 1st millennium BCE. A group of seven early bronze axe heads with socketed bases and wide blades. 3-1/2" to 4"L. Provenance: Ex-Smith Collection, CA. All items legal

0106: Lot of 7 Vietnamese Dong Son Bronze Axe HeadsEst. US$300-US$400

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Lot of 6 Dong Son Bronze Axe Heads: Vietnam, Dong Son Culture, ca. 1st Millennium BCE. A group of six bronze axe heads of long and spade form. Each with socket at base. Excellent patina. 3" - 4"L. Provenance: Ex-Smith Collection,

0107: Lot of 6 Dong Son Bronze Axe HeadsEst. US$300-US$600

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Pre-Columbian Colima Flat Figure: West Mexico, Colima culture, ca. 200 BCE - 200 CE. Standing figure, unslipped buff ceramic with remains of original orange glaze. He holds his arms against the chest carrying a bowl, likely an

0108: Pre-Columbian Colima Flat FigureEst. US$400-US$600

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Chupicuaro Redware Tripod w/ Face: West Mexico, Guanajuato Valley, Ca 200 BCE. A very large pottery tripod decorated with white over red geometric checkerboard pattern small face emerging from one side of the bowl, three rattle-legs

0109: Chupicuaro Redware Tripod w/ FaceEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Adorable Set of Peruvian Silver Bottle Stops: Peru, mid-20th century CE. A wonderful set of silver bottle stops, representing four musicians - flute player, pan-pipe player, as well as two women holding large bowls. Each is marked 900 and

0110: Adorable Set of Peruvian Silver Bottle StopsEst. US$200-US$300

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Lot of 3 Argentine Silver Yerba Mate Cups, Bombillas: Argentina, mid-20th century CE. A lovely group of three tea cups and matching Bombilla straws, cups pyro engraved from gourds in floral patterns one in custom leather pouch. Silver is marked

0111: Lot of 3 Argentine Silver Yerba Mate Cups, BombillasEst. US$200-US$300

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Lot of 2 Ancient Pre-Columbian Textiles: Peru, north coast, ca 1000 to 1300 CE. First textile is a red sash with repeating bird pattern in black, gold, blue/gray and purple. Next, half a tunic in dark brown with tan and brown vertical

0112: Lot of 2 Ancient Pre-Columbian TextilesEst. US$150-US$250

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Lot of 5 Pre-Columbian Textile Fragments: Peru, north coast, coming from the Inca, chimu and Chancay cultures, ca. 800 to 1300 CE. Included are a fine Inca headband in tan, gray, red and green along with a small section in tightly woven red

0113: Lot of 5 Pre-Columbian Textile FragmentsEst. US$400-US$600

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Pre-Columbian Mayan Brownware Cylinder: Mayan Territories, probably Guatemala or Honduras, ca 500 to 800 CE. Terracotta vessel with slightly flared rim, series of small nodes around upper 1" of rim, incised mat glyphs and celestial

0114: Pre-Columbian Mayan Brownware CylinderEst. US$700-US$900

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Lot of 3 Pre-Columbian Tihuanaco Woven Baskets: Bolivia, Ca 500 to 1000 CE. Interesting study group of three ancient reed baskets coming from the shores of Lake Titicaca. Each tightly woven and with polychrome or bi-chrome patterns. 5-1/4" D

0115: Lot of 3 Pre-Columbian Tihuanaco Woven BasketsEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

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Lot of 3 Early Egyptian Steatite Scarabs: Egypt, Middle to New Kingdom, Ca 2055 to 1544 BCE. Each scarab in typical beetle form, underside inscribed with symbols to offer wearer good fortune. Largest 14mm long. Provenance: Ex-M. Poolos

0116: Lot of 3 Early Egyptian Steatite ScarabsEst. US$600-US$900

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Lot of 4 Ancient Egyptian Scarabs: Egypt Middle to New Kingdom, Ca 2055 to 1544 BCE. Another nice grouping, each scarab in typical beetle form, underside inscribed with symbols to offer wearer good fortune. Largest 14mm long.

0117: Lot of 4 Ancient Egyptian ScarabsEst. US$600-US$900

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Nazca Polychrome Face Bowl: Pre-Columbian, from northern Peru, Nazca, ca. 200 - 600 CE. Brightly painted pottery bowl with an interior painted decoration of four faces of supernatural beings or trophy heads, further accented

0118: Nazca Polychrome Face BowlEst. US$700-US$900

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Pre-Columbian Tumbaga Seated Figure, 20.9g: Colombia, Ca 1500 CE. Tumbaga - technique of creating combining gold and copper where gold "floats" to the top allowing the creation of beautiful gold items while using a minimum of gold. Seated

0119: Pre-Columbian Tumbaga Seated Figure, 20.9gEst. US$500-US$700

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Lot of 2 Early European Bronze Fittings - Emperors: Most likely western European, but found in the United Kingdom, ca 16th to 17th century. Pair of very interesting bronze fittings, possibly furniture or carriage decorations, each similar in form of

0120: Lot of 2 Early European Bronze Fittings - EmperorsEst. US$900-US$1,200Lot Passed

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