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  • Byzantine Empire Justinian II Gold Solidus
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 56c

    Byzantine Empire Justinian II Gold Solidus

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Medieval Islamic 20K Gold Ring w/ Glass Intaglio
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 56d

    Medieval Islamic 20K Gold Ring w/ Glass Intaglio

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • 9th C. Byzantine Bronze Repousse Cross Panels
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 57

    9th C. Byzantine Bronze Repousse Cross Panels

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Early 20th C. Ottoman Leather-Bound Pocket Quran
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 57a

    Early 20th C. Ottoman Leather-Bound Pocket Quran

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Byzantine Iron w/ Brass Military Processional Cross
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 57b

    Byzantine Iron w/ Brass Military Processional Cross

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 7th C. Islamic Glass Bottle, Mold-Blown
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 57c

    7th C. Islamic Glass Bottle, Mold-Blown

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Rare 10th C. Islamic Molded Glass Bottle
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 57d

    Rare 10th C. Islamic Molded Glass Bottle

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Rare / Tall 10th C. Islamic Glass Flask
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $4,500
    Lot 57e

    Rare / Tall 10th C. Islamic Glass Flask

    Est.
    $3,500 - $4,500
  • Large 19th C. Persian Qajar Glazed Tile - Birds & Vase
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 57f

    Large 19th C. Persian Qajar Glazed Tile - Birds & Vase

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Holyland / Byzantine Iron Paramerion Sword
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $4,000
    Lot 57g

    Holyland / Byzantine Iron Paramerion Sword

    Est.
    $2,500 - $4,000
  • Indus Valley Polychrome Vessel w/ Bird & Fish
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 58

    Indus Valley Polychrome Vessel w/ Bird & Fish

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Near-Miniature Indus Valley Terracotta Bull Figure
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 58a

    Near-Miniature Indus Valley Terracotta Bull Figure

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Indus Valley Polychrome Jar w/ Avian Motif
    Estimate
    $350 - $500
    Lot 59

    Indus Valley Polychrome Jar w/ Avian Motif

    Est.
    $350 - $500
  • Caspian Sea Dagestan Bronze Figure - People on Lions
    Estimate
    $1,600 - $2,400
    Lot 60

    Caspian Sea Dagestan Bronze Figure - People on Lions

    Est.
    $1,600 - $2,400
  • Bactrian / Sassanian Stone Stamp Seal Beads (5)
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 60a

    Bactrian / Sassanian Stone Stamp Seal Beads (5)

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 11th C. Indian Schist Stele of Krishna / Vishnu
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $8,000
    Lot 60b

    11th C. Indian Schist Stele of Krishna / Vishnu

    Est.
    $5,000 - $8,000
  • 11th C. Seljuk Leaded Bronze Oil Lamp - Avian Form
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 60c

    11th C. Seljuk Leaded Bronze Oil Lamp - Avian Form

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • 12th C. Afghanistan Pottery Jar w/ Woman, TL Tested
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 60d

    12th C. Afghanistan Pottery Jar w/ Woman, TL Tested

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 16th C. Indian Kerala Bronze Figure of a Bull
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 60e

    16th C. Indian Kerala Bronze Figure of a Bull

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Lifesize Gandharan Schist Head of Buddha
    Estimate
    $10,000 - $15,000
    Lot 61

    Lifesize Gandharan Schist Head of Buddha

    Est.
    $10,000 - $15,000
  • 8th C. Indian Stone Relief Panel with Vishnu
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 61a

    8th C. Indian Stone Relief Panel with Vishnu

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Gandharan Gilt Brass / Wood Beaded Mala - 108 Beads
    Estimate
    $2,800 - $3,500
    Lot 61b

    Gandharan Gilt Brass / Wood Beaded Mala - 108 Beads

    Est.
    $2,800 - $3,500
  • 16th C. Indian Bronze Dancing Krishna Statuette
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 61c

    16th C. Indian Bronze Dancing Krishna Statuette

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 19th C. Turkoman Gilt Silver & Agate Bracelet, 120.4 g
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 62

    19th C. Turkoman Gilt Silver & Agate Bracelet, 120.4 g

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 19th C. Indo-Persian Steel Talwar - Cavalry Sword
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 62a

    19th C. Indo-Persian Steel Talwar - Cavalry Sword

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Lot of Two 19th C. Tibetan Repousse Plaques w/ Deities
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,800
    Lot 62b

    Lot of Two 19th C. Tibetan Repousse Plaques w/ Deities

    Est.
    $900 - $1,800
  • 18th C. Indian Painting - Shah Shahan & Empress
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $3,000
    Lot 62c

    18th C. Indian Painting - Shah Shahan & Empress

    Est.
    $1,500 - $3,000
  • Fine 18th C. Tibetan Painting of Mahakala (framed)
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 62d

    Fine 18th C. Tibetan Painting of Mahakala (framed)

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • 19th C. Indian Necklace - Gold, Seed Pearl, & Gemstones
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 62e

    19th C. Indian Necklace - Gold, Seed Pearl, & Gemstones...

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • 20th C. Tibetan Iron Kartika Knife w/ Bronze Dorje
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 63

    20th C. Tibetan Iron Kartika Knife w/ Bronze Dorje

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Early 20th C. Tibetan Bronze Repousse Mandala w/ Zodiac
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 63a

    Early 20th C. Tibetan Bronze Repousse Mandala w/ Zodiac...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • Lot of 3 Medieval Thai Pottery Buddhist Adornments
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 64

    Lot of 3 Medieval Thai Pottery Buddhist Adornments

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 19th C. Philippines Carved Wood Crucifix w/ Silver
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 64a

    19th C. Philippines Carved Wood Crucifix w/ Silver

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Early 20th C. Bali Wood & Leather Model Barong Dancers
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 64b

    Early 20th C. Bali Wood & Leather Model Barong Dancers

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • 19th C. Thai Painted Wood Coconut Grater - Rabbit
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 64c

    19th C. Thai Painted Wood Coconut Grater - Rabbit

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Rare Late 18th C. Indonesian Wood Dancing Theater Mask
    Estimate
    $1,700 - $2,500
    Lot 65

    Rare Late 18th C. Indonesian Wood Dancing Theater Mask

    Est.
    $1,700 - $2,500
  • Early 20th C. Indonesia Belu-Atoni Cow Skull Mask
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 65a

    Early 20th C. Indonesia Belu-Atoni Cow Skull Mask

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Early 20th C. Naga Ceremonial Mantle w/ Cowrie Shells
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 65b

    Early 20th C. Naga Ceremonial Mantle w/ Cowrie Shells

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 19th C. Vietnamese Steel, Wood & Bone Saber
    Estimate
    $3,500 - $5,000
    Lot 66

    19th C. Vietnamese Steel, Wood & Bone Saber

    Est.
    $3,500 - $5,000
  • 19th C. Nepalese Wood Garuda Holding Snakes
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 67

    19th C. Nepalese Wood Garuda Holding Snakes

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • Early 20th C. Indonesian Steel Kris w/ Wooden Sheath
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 68

    Early 20th C. Indonesian Steel Kris w/ Wooden Sheath

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • 20th C. Indonesian Gilt Steel Kris w/ Wooden Sheath
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 69

    20th C. Indonesian Gilt Steel Kris w/ Wooden Sheath

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Mid-20th C. Indonesian Steel Kris w/ Silver Handle
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,000
    Lot 70

    Mid-20th C. Indonesian Steel Kris w/ Silver Handle

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,000
  • 20th C. Dayak Carved Boar Skull (2 Pieces)
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 70a

    20th C. Dayak Carved Boar Skull (2 Pieces)

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Rare Korean Bronze Age Stone Dagger
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 71

    Rare Korean Bronze Age Stone Dagger

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Chinese Neolithic Bichrome Footed Vessel w/ TL
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 71a

    Chinese Neolithic Bichrome Footed Vessel w/ TL

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Sword
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 71b

    Chinese Han Dynasty Bronze Sword

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • Large Korean Silla Stoneware Kobae Vase
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,000
    Lot 72

    Large Korean Silla Stoneware Kobae Vase

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,000

Auction Description

Ancient / Ethnographic - Holiday Edition by Artemis Gallery
What to give this holiday season? Ancient & Ethnographic Art of course! Our special Holiday auction features hundreds of unique finds from Egypt, Greece, Italy, the Near East. Asian art from India, China, Japan, Thailand, more! Pre-Columbian. Native American. African / Tribal / Oceanic. Spanish Colonial. Russian Icons. Ancient / Ethnographic Jewelry. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. This is one sale you don't want to miss! Read more
Artemis Gallery
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United States

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Phone:+17208907700

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Please read the following "Terms of Sale" carefully. These terms are applicable to all bidders, collectors and dealers alike. Your submission of bids in this auction constitutes your acceptance of these "Terms of Sale." 1. All items in this auction have been legally acquired, are legal to sell, and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. 2. This is an auction sale, not an approval sale. By bidding in this auction, the bidder personally guarantees payment. The auctioneer has final discretion in all matters. In case of dispute, the lot(s) in question may be resold. Lots will be sold in their numerical sequence unless the auctioneer directs otherwise. 3. HIGH and LOW ESTIMATES are provided for each lot for reference only. 4. No lots will be released / shipped until payment has been made in full. Payment (in U.S. funds) may be made via personal check or money order, via credit card (MasterCard, Visa, Discover), PayPal or Bank Wire Transfer. For PayPal payments please use "artemisgallery@gmail.com" email address for processing payments. 5. BUYER'S PREMIUM: A 24.5% Buyer's Premium will be added to the final price of each lot purchased through Artemis Gallery and will be paid by all bidders without exception. 6. CO SALES TAX: Appropriate Colorado Sales Tax will be added to all invoices, unless a valid CO seller's permit is on file with Artemis Gallery/Artemis Gallery Live prior to any bidding in the auction. Items shipped outside of CO (United States or international) are also sales tax exempt. 7. RETURN POLICY: In the event of an authenticity dispute, written notification of the dispute must be provided to Artemis Gallery within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. After Artemis Gallery is notified of the dispute, a written letter from a recognized expert in the field pertaining to the item in dispute must then be presented. If Artemis Gallery concludes that the assessment of the piece is accurate, a full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. In the event of an error in item description, condition report, provenance, or dimensions, written notification of the error must be given within two business days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data. A full refund, including item price, buyer's premium (if applicable), and shipping costs will be provided. Artemis Gallery will either provide a pre-paid return shipping label or will reimburse the return shipping charge. Artemis Gallery will only remit refund after the item has been returned. 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Bidders may place their bids LIVE or leave ABSENTEE BIDS via the Live Auctioneers auction catalog. Phone bidding is not available. 9. SHIPPING: As a convenience to our buyers, shipping is handled in-house. All buyers will receive an invoice detailing their purchases, sales tax (if applicable), buyer's premium, and shipping/insurance charges. Items will be shipped only upon receipt of payment in full and will be insured for their full value. **For shipments outside of the USA, customs and duties may apply upon entry into said country; this fee, if any, is the buyer's responsibility. Also, please be aware that Artemis Gallery will NOT falsify customs value on any international shipments - what you pay is what we declare, no exceptions. There are a small number of international countries we cannot ship to. If you have questions about this, please inquire BEFORE bidding** 9a. 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Please be sure to ask all questions at least 30 minutes prior to auction start time, as we will not be able to take calls or answer emails sent to us during the auction.