Pre-columbian Art & Antiquities

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Fort Lauderdale, FL, United States

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Pre-columbian Art & Antiquities

Minerva Gallery

A selection of fine Pre-columbian art from all over the Americas and select antiquities. This auction will feature several rarities and sought after pieces from cultures such as the Olmec, Maya, Teotihuacan and Moche. All of our pieces are legally acquired and will come with a Lifetime guarantee on authenticity along with all the relevant provenance information. Bid with confidence and know you are getting exactly what is described. Questions? Contact us and we will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you for choosing Minerva Gallery!

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Chinese Kangxi Style Brush Washer: Chinese Porcelain Kangxi Style Brush Washer, ca. 19th Century A.D. Nicely painted white ground with nice bright blue painted landscape design. Rare to find a Chinese brush washer piece with three

0150: Chinese Kangxi Style Brush WasherEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Large Ancient Gandharan Frieze Buddha Head: Ancient India, ca. 300-400 CE. Schist head with incised facial detail; ears with long lobes, hair is long and tied up in bun on top of head. Part of original background is in circle behind head. All

0151: Large Ancient Gandharan Frieze Buddha HeadEst. US$1,500-US$2,000Lot Passed

Important Egyptian Cartonnage Shroud & Gilded mummy: This magnificent Egyptian polychrome and gilt Cartonnage mummy cover (shroud), Late Dynastic Period 332-32BCE, is a rare form of item on the market. The design covers the scene from the book of the

0152: Important Egyptian Cartonnage Shroud & Gilded mummyEst. US$30,000-US$35,000Lot Passed

Ancient Hellenistic Pottery Spindle Flask: Hellenistic Pottery Spindle Flask, ca. 2nd Century B.C. An elongated neck and base with an overlapping lip.These flasks would of been used to hold perfume or other forms of liquid. Very nice! All

0153: Ancient Hellenistic Pottery Spindle FlaskEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

9 Ancient Hellenistic Stone Spindle Whorls: A group of 9 Hellenistic stone spindle whorls, ca. 4th – 2nd century BC. They are carved from marble. Most have beautiful designs. Great examples of a rare type! All lots will be sold with a

0154: 9 Ancient Hellenistic Stone Spindle WhorlsEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

Ancient Ghandaran Stone Oil Lamp: A beautiful Ghandaran stone oil lamp from the Indus Valley, ca. 100 - 300 AD. This finely crafted example is carved from the grey chlorite characteristic of the region in a traditional heart shape.

0155: Ancient Ghandaran Stone Oil LampEst. US$150-US$250Lot Passed

Large Kushan axe: A large Kushan axe, c. 1st – 4th century. This fine example is made from iron. All lots will be sold with a COA guaranteeing the authenticity of the piece for a lifetime. All items will come

0156: Large Kushan axeEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

Ancient Luristan Bronze Dagger: A heavy bronze dagger or short sword, Luristan, c. 1200 – 1000 BC. This finely made weapon is cast in one piece. The tapered blade has a thick center rib and the hilt is flanged for inlays,

0157: Ancient Luristan Bronze DaggerEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

0158: Ancient Roman Bronze BellEst. US$100-US$200Lot Passed

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Ancient Roman Lance: An excellent Roman lance, ca. 2nd – 4th Century AD. This socketed bronze weapon retains a sharp edges and point and has good mineral deposits All lots will be sold with a COA guaranteeing the

0159: Ancient Roman LanceEst. US$200-US$300

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Ancient Roman Juglet: A lovely Roman juglet, c. 1st - 3rd Century AD. This nicely formed vessel is and stands on a narrow flat base. The chamber and loop handle are decorated with pronounced ridges. An elegant form,

0160: Ancient Roman JugletEst. US$200-US$300Lot Passed

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0161: Ancient Hellenistic Pottery Spindle FlaskEst. US$200-US$300

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Fine Pre-columbian Maya Copador Cylinder: Pre-Columbian, El Salvador, Copador style, Ca 550 to 900 CE. Another very fine and unusual cylinder from this under-appreciated region of the Maya empire. Squat polychrome pottery vessel decorated on

0166: Fine Pre-columbian Maya Copador CylinderEst. US$800-US$1,200

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Pre-columbian Lambayeque Pottery Blackware Vessel: North coast of Peru, Ca 800 to 1500 CE. Attractive pottery stirrup vessel in the form of a resting coati mundi. Nice burnished surface and rare braided handle.(9" inlength) All lots will be sold with

0167: Pre-columbian Lambayeque Pottery Blackware VesselEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Moche Sitting Jaguar Blackware Stirrup Ve: Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Moche 2, ca. 100-200 CE. It is immediately apparent from the expressive visage of this ferocious jaguar head that the jaguar symbolized power and might throughout the

0168: Pre-columbian Moche Sitting Jaguar Blackware Stirrup VeEst. US$1,500-US$2,500Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Colima Figure: Large Pre-columbian Colima Figure from West Mexico, ca. 300 B.C.-300 A.D. Depicting a standing figure with arms held together and wearing a loin cloth and head band. Incised lines on the head

0169: Pre-columbian Colima FigureEst. US$1,500-US$1,800Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Tairona Necklace: Pre-columbian Tairona Necklace from Colombia, ca. 1000-1500 A.D. Composed of several green stone and carnelian beads with a central pendant.

0170: Pre-columbian Tairona NecklaceEst. US$300-US$400

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Pre-columbian Maya Ulua Bowl: Pre-columbian Maya Ulua Vallery Bowl from Honduras, ca. 600-900 A.D. Nicely painted with geometric decorations.(3-3/8" in height x 5" in diameter.)

0171: Pre-columbian Maya Ulua BowlEst. US$400-US$500Lot Passed

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Pre-columbian Maya Plate: Pre-columbian Maya Plate from Guatemala, ca. 600-900 A.D. (2-3/8" in height x 9-1/8" in diameter.)

0172: Pre-columbian Maya PlateEst. US$400-US$500

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$Pre-columbian Nayarit Incised Bowl: Pre-columbian Nayarit Incised Bowl from West Mexico, ca. 100 B.C.-250 A.D. 1-1/2\" in height x 6-7/16\" in diameter.$

0173: Pre-columbian Nayarit Incised BowlEst. US$150-US$250

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Large Pre-columbian Jalisco Standing Male Figure: A very large Jalisco standing male wearing a bag. This impressive shaft tomb statue depicts a nude male with a cap, nose rings, ear ornaments, a beaded collar, shoulder scarification, an armband, and

0174: Large Pre-columbian Jalisco Standing Male FigureEst. US$1,600-US$2,000Lot Passed

Pre-columbian Olmec Spoon Pendant: A Fine Small Olmec Spoon Half Celt Snuff Tablet from Guatemala, ca. 400 B.C.This dense green stone pendant is carved from a split in half celt with a lightly cupped face, retaining the curving

0175: Pre-columbian Olmec Spoon PendantEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

Scarce Pre-columbian Mezcala Idol: Scarce Type Mezcala Idol with Openwork Arms and Legs from Mexico, ca. 400 B.C.-200 A.D. An 'out of the norm' Mezcala idol depicting a standing human figure wearing a peaked or horned headdress,

0176: Scarce Pre-columbian Mezcala IdolEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

Early Pre-columbian Mezcala Idol: Early Mezcala Idol 'Shaman or Charm Stone' from Mezcala/Guerrero of Mexico, ca. 400 B.C.This is a Shaman's figural idol used as what is called a 'Charm stone', 'Shaman's stone' or 'Rattle back

0177: Early Pre-columbian Mezcala IdolEst. US$500-US$600Lot Passed

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