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Ancient / Ethnographic Art Spring Variety

Artemis Gallery

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Antiquities, Ancient and Ethnographic art from around the world, featuring art from Greece, Egypt, the Near and Far East, the Roman Empire, along with Pre-Columbian and Native American art and artifacts from the ancient Americas. As we always do for our Variety auctions, whatever your collecting interest and budget you will find all levels of treasures to tempt you. Whether adding a missing piece to an existing collection, or just looking to pick up a few affordable examples to start a new collection, our Variety sale is the perfect place to buy authentic examples at truly exceptional pricing.

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3 Luristan Bronzes - Miniature Figures and Bell: Near East, Northwestern Iran, Luristan, ca 1200 to 800 BCE. This trio of bronze cast pieces includes a miniature ibex amulet figure (pierced through back for suspension) with nice ribbed collar, a

0054: 3 Luristan Bronzes - Miniature Figures and BellEst. US$800-US$1,200Lot Passed

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Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Butt Spikes and Wheat Stalks: Middle East, Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Large bronze axe head with curved cutting blade flaring down, tapering to cylindrical shaft with four butt spikes.

0055: Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Butt Spikes and Wheat StalksEst. US$1,500-US$3,000

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Luristan Bronze Figural Amulet Grouping (4): Northwestern Iran, Ca 2nd to 1st millennium BCE. Interesting and very rare group of four human-shaped amulets. Included are three standing nude males and a very rare mother carrying her child.

0056: Luristan Bronze Figural Amulet Grouping (4)Est. US$1,200-US$1,500Lot Passed

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Early Iranian Brownware Spouted Vessel: Iran, ca, early to mid 1st millennium BCE. Globular ceramic jug with a goat-form handle, simple but elegant brown burnished surface with incised geometric decoration under spout. A nice example of

0057: Early Iranian Brownware Spouted VesselEst. US$400-US$800

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Holy Land Terracotta Amphora: Near East, Holyland, Levant, Iron Age, ca. 1000 BCE. Fine terracotta vessel with delicate foot, bulbous body incised with striations, and corseted shoulder bridged to rim with precisely applied,

0058: Holy Land Terracotta AmphoraEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed

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Lg. Holyland Terracotta Pouring Jar, ex-Barakat: Holy Land, found in Israel, ca. early 1st millennium BCE. Medium-sized pottery vessel in bulbous form with long thin tubular spout and flat rim. Size: 6-1/2" H. Provenance: Ex-Feldman collection

0059: Lg. Holyland Terracotta Pouring Jar, ex-BarakatEst. US$250-US$350

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Holy Land Terracotta Jar with Original Lid, ex-Barakat: Holyland, found in Israel, ca. early first millennium BCE. Rare pottery storage vessel with its original lid. Redware pottery in sack form with rounded lid with raised handle. Size: 6-1/2" H.

0060: Holy Land Terracotta Jar with Original Lid, ex-BarakatEst. US$350-US$450

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Byzantine Terracotta Amphora - Found in Nizip: Byzantine, ca. 4th to 5th century CE, found in Nizip, near the ancient city of Gaziantep in southeast Turkey, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of the globe. Its form is quite

0060A: Byzantine Terracotta Amphora - Found in NizipEst. US$500-US$700

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18th C. Asian Silver Pendant w/ Carnelian: Central Asia, ca 18th to 19th century. Large round/slightly oval silver pendant with filigree border and four small appliques of floral forms surrounding a raised inset large oval carnelian stone.

0060C: 18th C. Asian Silver Pendant w/ CarnelianEst. US$400-US$600

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Rare Hittite Bronze Animal Votive: Levant, ca. 1600 to 1400 BCE. Cast bronze animal - probably some form of native ram, with large horns or antlers to the side of the head, mouth open and legs molded together. Beautiful deep brown

0060D: Rare Hittite Bronze Animal VotiveEst. US$400-US$600

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Lot of 3 Hittite Bronze Signets / Seals: Levant, Hittite culture, ca. 1600 to 1400 BCE. Very fine group of three ancient bronze seals / signets. Each in circular form and with suspension loop(s) on reverse. One depicts standing animal

0060F: Lot of 3 Hittite Bronze Signets / SealsEst. US$500-US$700

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Luristan Bronze Bracelet - Double Ram Heads: Northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Finely crafted bronze bracelet. Thin sheet metal terminating at each end with the head of a muflon - a type of wild

0060G: Luristan Bronze Bracelet - Double Ram HeadsEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

Luristan Twisted Bronze Bracelet - Ram Heads: Northwestern Iran, Luristan culture, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. Very fine bronze bracelet of twisted wire bands terminating at each end with the head of a muflon, a type of wild ram.

0060H: Luristan Twisted Bronze Bracelet - Ram HeadsEst. US$500-US$700Lot Passed

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Tall Islamic / Persian Green Glazed Jar: Persian, probably Iran, ca. 11th to 13th century CE. Nice glazed terracotta jar in teal green, now with areas of silvery iridescence. Size: 8-1/2" H. Provenance: Ex- Adeon Gallery, Chicago, IL

0060J: Tall Islamic / Persian Green Glazed JarEst. US$500-US$700

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Near Eastern Bronze Axe Head: Near East, Caspian Sea area, ca. 8th century BCE. Cast bronze with compact tapered form and central shaft hole. Size: 4-1/4" L. Provenance: Ex-private New York collection, acquired in 1980s. All

0060K: Near Eastern Bronze Axe HeadEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Phoenician Bronze Amphoriskos: Near East, Phoenician, ca. 1st millennium BCE. An ointment or libation vessel in bronze, deep tapering with flattened rim, pointed base and two protrusions on shoulder, probably for suspension.

0060L: Phoenician Bronze AmphoriskosEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

Old Babylonian Terracotta Plaque - Astarte?: Near East, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. Press molded plaque with the female standing, possibly the goddess Astarte, in relief, holding her hands at stomach, a gesture for fertility. She has lovely form,

0060M: Old Babylonian Terracotta Plaque - Astarte?Est. US$600-US$1,200Lot Passed

Lot of 3 Anatolian Marble Kilia Heads: Chalcolithic period, Bronze Age II, ca. 2700-2500 BCE. Fine white crystalline marble so-called stylized stargazer head from an idols with indication of the long, thin noses. Includes custom stands.

0060N: Lot of 3 Anatolian Marble Kilia HeadsEst. US$600-US$800Lot Passed

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0060P: Mesopotamian Bronze "Thinker" - 3500 yrs old!Est. US$800-US$1,200

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Syrian Terracotta Astarte God: North Syrian, Levant, ca. 2nd millennium BCE. Slender terracotta abstract early depiction of the deity Astarte, enthroned in a chariot like rig. The face of a bearded god with coffee bean pellet

0060R: Syrian Terracotta Astarte GodEst. US$1,500-US$2,000

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Viking Silver Brooch / Fibula - Grape Pattern: Western Europe, Viking manufacture, ca. 9th to 12th century CE. One of the finer Viking brooches we have handled! Silver twin-paneled brooch or fibula, each side decorated with grape patterns -

0060S: Viking Silver Brooch / Fibula - Grape PatternEst. US$500-US$700

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Lot of 2 Byzantine Medieval Pottery Shards: Byzantine or Medieval, ca. 4th to 9th century CE. A fragment of a raised bowl on foot, the tondo, center painted in red fine line with symbolic inscription or incantation. Along with a 4th Century

0060T: Lot of 2 Byzantine Medieval Pottery ShardsEst. US$300-US$500Lot Passed

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3 Iron Age Holy Land Vessels, ex-Barakat: From the ancient Near East, Holyland, found in Israel, ca. 800 to 500 BCE. Lot consists of three terracotta vessels, including spindle jar, bowl and small pitcher. Each in redware pottery. Bowl

0061: 3 Iron Age Holy Land Vessels, ex-BarakatEst. US$250-US$350

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Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Incised Surface: Middle East, Iran, Luristan, ca. late 2nd - early 1st millennium BCE. Bronze axe head cast with a flaring blade, conical shaft, and E-shaped butt. Nice incised striated patterns on surface and

0062: Luristan Bronze Axe Head - Incised SurfaceEst. US$600-US$900

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