Ancient Weapons | Asian | Ethnographic Art

Rare Ancient Elamite Bronze Axe, ex-Piscopo

Khmer Bronze / Iron Short Sword, ex-Piscopo

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Ancient Weapons | Asian | Ethnographic Art

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Artemis Gallery invites you to a special one-day only auction on Wednesday, April 20th, featuring Indonesian Kris Handles from the collection of Ami Brown, owner of the Coca-Cola franchise in Israel and a prolific collector of Indonesian weaponry. You will also find Antiquities from Egypt, Greece and Italy, Near Eastern and Asian Art, Pre-Columbian, Ethnographic and Tribal art, with many pieces previously displayed in the Ein Harod Museum of Art. All pieces are priced to sell, and whatever your collecting interest or budget, you’ll be sure to find something to suit your taste. Don’t miss the fun!

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2nd C. Kushan Indian Red Sandstone Male Bust: India, 2nd century CE. This is a large fragment of a red sandstone bust with broad shoulders and hands clasped together in front of the body. He is adorned with a necklace, wristbands, and armlets.

0073B: 2nd C. Kushan Indian Red Sandstone Male BustEst. US$1,200-US$1,800

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Large Bactrian Bronze Axe, ex-Piscopo: Bactria-Margiana (BMAC), modern day central Asia, ca. 3rd to 2nd millennium BCE. This is a bronze axe head with a characteristic curved shape and narrow socket; one end flares outward while the blade

0073C: Large Bactrian Bronze Axe, ex-PiscopoEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

12 Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Parasol Fittings: China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. This is a group of twelve small bronze objects with traces of original gilding that are the kind of thing you're likely to find in the British Museum's

0073D: 12 Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Parasol FittingsEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Tea Cups (pr): China, Tang Dynasty, ca 618 to 906 CE. Gorgeous pair of small tea cups / condiment vessels in drip glaze technique in yellow and green. Each cup has developed a slight amount of iridescence from over

0073E: Chinese Tang Dynasty Sancai Glazed Tea Cups (pr)Est. US$900-US$1,200Lot Passed

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Chinese Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse: China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. This is a large and impressive example of a tomb figure of a terracotta horse. Size: 12.5" W x 12.25" H (31.8 cm x 31.1 cm) Provenance: Former North Carolina,

0073F: Chinese Tang Dynasty Terracotta HorseEst. US$1,000-US$1,500

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Museum-Exhibited Chinese Tang Dynasty Horse & Rider: East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 906 CE. A regal and pleasantly plump terracotta court lady on horseback feeding a dove, most likely a funerary object of strong symbolic import, mold-made

0074: Museum-Exhibited Chinese Tang Dynasty Horse & RiderEst. US$7,000-US$9,000Lot Passed

Chinese Jin Dynasty Hare's Fur Bowl, Russet Splashed: China, Northern Sung (Song) / Jin Dynasty, ca. 12th to 13th century CE. Black ware of Cizhou type: Light gray stoneware with bluish-black hare's fur glaze boldly emblazoned by four splashes of russet

0074A: Chinese Jin Dynasty Hare's Fur Bowl, Russet SplashedEst. US$4,000-US$6,000Lot Passed

Chinese Song Dynasty Hare's Fur Blackware Tea Bowl: Far East, China, Fujian Province, Song Dynasty, ca. 960 to 1270 CE. A brilliant Jian tea bowl with a slightly oval form and wonderful streaks and spots called Hare's Fur decoration adding tremendous

0074B: Chinese Song Dynasty Hare's Fur Blackware Tea BowlEst. US$900-US$1,400Lot Passed

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Chinese Tang Dynasty Marble Guardian Lion: China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 - 906 CE. Very attractive sculpture of a seated lion - acting as a guardian of the household. Large smile on his face with nicely detailed mane, wearing a large pendant

0074C: Chinese Tang Dynasty Marble Guardian LionEst. US$1,200-US$1,700

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Lot of 3 Chinese Song Dynasty Glazed Pottery Plates: China, Song Dynasty, 960 to 1279 CE. This is a trio of glazed pottery plates with a very pale blue-grey glaze. Song kilns could produce up to 20,000 items per day for sale both in China and abroad.

0075: Lot of 3 Chinese Song Dynasty Glazed Pottery PlatesEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

Rare Chinese Song Jizhou "Leaf" Bowl, ex-Bernheimer: China, Southern Song Dynasty, 12th to 13th century CE. Rare and extremely desirable Leaf bowl! Flared conical bowl in very dark brown glaze, the interior with the imprint of a leaf fired to a

0075A: Rare Chinese Song Jizhou "Leaf" Bowl, ex-BernheimerEst. US$4,500-US$6,500Lot Passed

14th c. Thai Bronze Cast Buddha Head ex-Museum: Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 15th century CE. An elegant bronze cast head of Buddha with a visage presenting a serene expression with downcast eyes below gracefully arched eyebrows that meet and

0075B: 14th c. Thai Bronze Cast Buddha Head ex-MuseumEst. US$1,850-US$3,700Lot Passed

Chinese Yuan / Ming Dynasty Glazed Plate: China, Yuan to Ming Dynasties, 1271 to 1644 CE. This is a ceramic plate with an overall glaze and painted black/deep blue designs that are vaguely flower-like. Plates like these were produced for

0076: Chinese Yuan / Ming Dynasty Glazed PlateEst. US$500-US$750Lot Passed

Large Thai Sawankholok Lidded Jar + Miniature: Thailand, 15th century CE. Lovely large lidded vessel or "box" in light gray glaze with geometric patterns and floral vines; raised knob on lid. A very attractive example! Along with near miniature

0076A: Large Thai Sawankholok Lidded Jar + MiniatureEst. US$500-US$750Lot Passed

15th C. Anamese Acorn-Shaped Pottery Jar: Vietnam, ca. 15th century CE. This is a charming green-glazed jar in the form of an acorn with banded vertical designs down the body of the glaze. The foot, which flares slightly, is unglazed. Size:

0076B: 15th C. Anamese Acorn-Shaped Pottery JarEst. US$450-US$650Lot Passed

14th C. Thai Seated Bronze Buddha on Throne, ex-Museum: Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 14th to 15th century CE. A bronze cast Buddha seated upon a lotus. Buddhas are always depicted in different mudras, or poses, that represent historical moments in the

0076C: 14th C. Thai Seated Bronze Buddha on Throne, ex-MuseumEst. US$1,400-US$2,800Lot Passed

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15th C. Thai Bronze Buddha Head ex-Museum: Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 15th century CE. A breathtaking bronze cast head of Buddha of the Thai Ayuthia period. His face displays an expression of the utmost serenity with downcast eyes below

0076D: 15th C. Thai Bronze Buddha Head ex-MuseumEst. US$1,850-US$3,700

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Impressive 15th C. Thai Bronze Head of Buddha: Southeast Asia, Thailand, possibly 15th century CE. This is a bust in bronze of Buddha Gautama Sakyamuni, the Buddha of compasison who, having achieved the highest level of enlightenment, is here

0077: Impressive 15th C. Thai Bronze Head of BuddhaEst. US$6,000-US$9,000Lot Passed

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Glazed Plate: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1664 CE. A beautiful blue and white porcelain plate decorated with a pair of animorphic forms on the tondo, the rim further adorned with an elegant

0078: Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Glazed PlateEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Lidded Jars: East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1664 CE. An endearing pair of blue and white porcelain lidded jars, one a miniature, both decorated with elegant floral motifs. During the Ming Dynasty,

0079: Chinese Ming Dynasty Blue & White Lidded JarsEst. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

Chinese Ming / Qing Blue and White Lidded Vessels (pr): China, Ming to Qing Dynasty, ca. 1500 to 1800 CE. This is a pair of nicely complementary glazed pottery lidded vessels that were almost certainly produced for export. Both show flower designs and

0080: Chinese Ming / Qing Blue and White Lidded Vessels (pr)Est. US$600-US$900Lot Passed

18th C. Chinese Green-Glazed Brinjal Bowl: China, 18th century CE. Gorgeous and quite rare early green porcelain bowl with flaring sides, incised with three sprays of flowering stems picked out in aubergine, white and yellow glazes; and a

0081: 18th C. Chinese Green-Glazed Brinjal BowlEst. US$1,400-US$2,000Lot Passed

Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue & White Ceramic Plate: China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1644 to 1912 CE. This is a blue and white glazed plate showing a stork standing in a field of flowers. Plates like these were probably created for export to Europe, where

0082: Chinese Qing Dynasty Blue & White Ceramic PlateEst. US$400-US$600Lot Passed

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Rare 17th C. Japanese Bronze Candle Holder: Japan, ca 17th to 18th century. Rare! Bronze candle holder in the form of an ear cup. Egg-shaped implement with hinged lid that folds out to show a short pricket and spout that allows melted wax

0083: Rare 17th C. Japanese Bronze Candle HolderEst. US$1,600-US$2,400

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