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  • Chinese Han Dynasty Polychrome Tomb Attendant w/ TL
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 72a

    Chinese Han Dynasty Polychrome Tomb Attendant w/ TL

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Korean Silla Grey Stoneware Jar w/ Incised Designs
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 73

    Korean Silla Grey Stoneware Jar w/ Incised Designs

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Korean Silla Greyware Horse - Tou
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 74

    Korean Silla Greyware Horse - Tou

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Iron Water Buffalo
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,250
    Lot 74a

    Rare Chinese Tang Dynasty Iron Water Buffalo

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,250
  • Chinese Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 74b

    Chinese Tang Dynasty Terracotta Horse - TL Tested

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000
  • Chinese Sui / Tang Bronze Mirror - Animals in Relief
    Estimate
    $700 - $1,000
    Lot 75

    Chinese Sui / Tang Bronze Mirror - Animals in Relief

    Est.
    $700 - $1,000
  • Chinese Tang Dynasty Terracotta Court Attendant, TL'd
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,500
    Lot 75a

    Chinese Tang Dynasty Terracotta Court Attendant, TL'd

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,500
  • Lot of 5 Chinese Song Dynasty Glazed Ceramic Dishes
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 76

    Lot of 5 Chinese Song Dynasty Glazed Ceramic Dishes

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • 15th C. Korean Buncheong Pottery Bowl w/ Flowers, TL
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 77

    15th C. Korean Buncheong Pottery Bowl w/ Flowers, TL

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Chinese Ming Ceramic Wedding Bed Tile w/ Sancai Glaze
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $6,000
    Lot 78

    Chinese Ming Ceramic Wedding Bed Tile w/ Sancai Glaze

    Est.
    $3,000 - $6,000
  • Chinese Ming Dynasty Ceramic Temple for Tomb
    Estimate
    $4,000 - $6,000
    Lot 79

    Chinese Ming Dynasty Ceramic Temple for Tomb

    Est.
    $4,000 - $6,000
  • Chinese Ming Dynasty 21K+ Gold Ring
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 79a

    Chinese Ming Dynasty 21K+ Gold Ring

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Lot of 4 Chinese Ming Potteries - Offering Table + Food
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 80

    Lot of 4 Chinese Ming Potteries - Offering Table + Food...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Chinese Ming Dynasty Celadon Pottery Vessel
    Estimate
    $250 - $350
    Lot 80a

    Chinese Ming Dynasty Celadon Pottery Vessel

    Est.
    $250 - $350
  • Chinese Ming Pottery Opium Bed w/ Sancai Glaze
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 81

    Chinese Ming Pottery Opium Bed w/ Sancai Glaze

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Chinese Ming Dynasty Iron & Wood 9-Shot Hand Cannon
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 82

    Chinese Ming Dynasty Iron & Wood 9-Shot Hand Cannon

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Japanese Edo Steel Wakizashi w/ Lacquered Wood Sheath
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 82a

    Japanese Edo Steel Wakizashi w/ Lacquered Wood Sheath

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500
  • Chinese Ming Stone Palace Baluster Post w/ Scholar
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $15,000
    Lot 82b

    Chinese Ming Stone Palace Baluster Post w/ Scholar

    Est.
    $12,000 - $15,000
  • Japanese Edo Iron Kikko Chain Mail Tunic & Hood
    Estimate
    $6,000 - $9,000
    Lot 82c

    Japanese Edo Iron Kikko Chain Mail Tunic & Hood

    Est.
    $6,000 - $9,000
  • Korean Joseon Dynasty Buncheong Maebyeong Vase
    Lot 83

    Korean Joseon Dynasty Buncheong Maebyeong Vase

  • Korean Joseon White Ware / Baekja Vessel
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $2,000
    Lot 84

    Korean Joseon White Ware / Baekja Vessel

    Est.
    $1,000 - $2,000
  • 17th C. Japanese Edo Lacquered Iron Stirrups (Abumi)
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 84a

    17th C. Japanese Edo Lacquered Iron Stirrups (Abumi)

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Japanese Edo Steel Wakizashi w/ Wood Sheath
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,400
    Lot 85

    Japanese Edo Steel Wakizashi w/ Wood Sheath

    Est.
    $900 - $1,400
  • Japanese Edo Wood & Iron Polearm - Yari
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 86

    Japanese Edo Wood & Iron Polearm - Yari

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 19th C. Chinese Qing Jade & Wood Scholar Brush Washer
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,500
    Lot 86a

    19th C. Chinese Qing Jade & Wood Scholar Brush Washer

    Est.
    $900 - $1,500
  • 19th C. Korean Blue-on-White Pottery Bowl
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 86b

    19th C. Korean Blue-on-White Pottery Bowl

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Early 20th C. China Miao Silver Necklaces (pair)
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 86c

    Early 20th C. China Miao Silver Necklaces (pair)

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Japanese Steel, Iron & Brass Gunto Katana - Type 98
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 87

    Japanese Steel, Iron & Brass Gunto Katana - Type 98

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • 18th C. Tibetan Yak Horn, Silver & Red Coral Opium Pipe
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 87a

    18th C. Tibetan Yak Horn, Silver & Red Coral Opium Pipe...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Playful / Early 20th C. Chinese Silver Teapot, Pumpkin
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 87b

    Playful / Early 20th C. Chinese Silver Teapot, Pumpkin

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • 20th C. Sadao Watanabe Print - Three Wise Men (framed)
    Estimate
    $400 - $600
    Lot 87c

    20th C. Sadao Watanabe Print - Three Wise Men (framed)

    Est.
    $400 - $600
  • Large French Paleolithic Chert Acheulean Handaxe
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 88

    Large French Paleolithic Chert Acheulean Handaxe

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Large Ancient Seas White Limestone Ammonite Fossil
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,500
    Lot 89

    Large Ancient Seas White Limestone Ammonite Fossil

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,500
  • Ancient Seas Fossilized Megalodon Tooth w/ Nice Patina
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 89a

    Ancient Seas Fossilized Megalodon Tooth w/ Nice Patina

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Fossilized Triceratops Vertebra, Late Cretaceous Period
    Estimate
    $1,800 - $2,500
    Lot 89b

    Fossilized Triceratops Vertebra, Late Cretaceous Period...

    Est.
    $1,800 - $2,500
  • Olmec Pottery Baby Figure w/ Dance-like Pose
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 90

    Olmec Pottery Baby Figure w/ Dance-like Pose

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Guerrero Mezcala Greenstone Maskette, 18K Gold Setting
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 90a

    Guerrero Mezcala Greenstone Maskette, 18K Gold Setting

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Maya Jadeite Pendant w/ Silver & Tourmaline
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 90b

    Maya Jadeite Pendant w/ Silver & Tourmaline

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Teotihuacan Pottery Dancer or Spear Thrower
    Estimate
    $900 - $1,200
    Lot 91

    Teotihuacan Pottery Dancer or Spear Thrower

    Est.
    $900 - $1,200
  • Macabre Veracruz Pottery Skull w/ Bitumen Eyes
    Estimate
    $500 - $800
    Lot 91a

    Macabre Veracruz Pottery Skull w/ Bitumen Eyes

    Est.
    $500 - $800
  • 2-Part Veracruz Pottery Altar Model, ex-Merrin
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 91b

    2-Part Veracruz Pottery Altar Model, ex-Merrin

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Rare Mixtec Stuccoed Pottery Jar - Kneeling Hunchback
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 91c

    Rare Mixtec Stuccoed Pottery Jar - Kneeling Hunchback

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Large Inca Chucu Polychrome Plaque
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 92

    Large Inca Chucu Polychrome Plaque

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Inca Chucu Polychrome Pottery Plaque Fragment
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,000
    Lot 93

    Inca Chucu Polychrome Pottery Plaque Fragment

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,000
  • Vibrant Inca Chucu Polychrome Pottery Plaque Fragment
    Estimate
    $1,400 - $2,000
    Lot 94

    Vibrant Inca Chucu Polychrome Pottery Plaque Fragment

    Est.
    $1,400 - $2,000
  • Moche Fineline Pottery Stirrup Vessel w/ Birds
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 95

    Moche Fineline Pottery Stirrup Vessel w/ Birds

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Lot of 3 Ancient Peruvian Polychrome Textile Fragments
    Estimate
    $700 - $900
    Lot 97

    Lot of 3 Ancient Peruvian Polychrome Textile Fragments

    Est.
    $700 - $900
  • Proto Nazca Textile Turbante w/ Geometric Motifs
    Estimate
    $2,500 - $3,500
    Lot 98

    Proto Nazca Textile Turbante w/ Geometric Motifs

    Est.
    $2,500 - $3,500

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
Louisville, CO 80027
United States

info@artemisgallery.com

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. If a return is requested for any reason other than the above, written notification with reason for return must be given within 15 days from receipt of the item as shown by FedEx, UPS, or USPS tracking data for Artemis Gallery to issue a refund to the original payment method. If notification is given after 15 days, the item may be returned for credit toward a future purchase or may be consigned for sale through Artemis Gallery. The item must be returned to Artemis Gallery at the buyer's expense and a refund or credit of the item price and buyer's premium (if applicable) will be provided after the item is returned. Original shipping charges will not be refunded. All items to be returned must be adequately insured and must be received by Artemis Gallery in the same condition as when shipped. In no event may any item be returned after 90 days from the date of delivery. 8. BIDDING will be conducted ONLINE via the LiveAuctioneers timed system. 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. REQUEST TO DELAY SHIPPING FOR LOTS WON: We are happy to delay shipping on all paid lots for up to 30 days with no storage fees. After 30 days, storage fees will accrue based on a 2% of invoice total. 10. ESTIMATES for each lot are given only as a guide to help gauge bidding. Lots may sell for a price greater than or less than these estimates. 11. ALL BIDDERS must register to bid. 12. In the event a successful bidder fails to make payment when due, Artemis Gallery reserves the right to re-sell the merchandise and bidder agrees to pay for the reasonable cost of such a sale and to pay any difference between the resale price and the previously successful bid, together with any incidental costs of sale and disbursements. 13. If the auction invoice is not paid for in full when due per invoice terms, including any applicable credit card processing fees, the unpaid balance will bear interest at the highest rate permitted by law until paid in full. If the matter is referred to an attorney for collection, bidder agrees to pay all reasonable attorney fees, court costs and other collection cost incurred by Artemis Gallery to collect past due invoices and that the services of process by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, shall be sufficient to confer "in personam" jurisdiction over bidder. 14. Buyer agrees that any claim of controversy arising out of, or relating to the formation, interpretation of performance of these terms and underlying transactions or the breach thereof, is subject to arbitration or judicial proceedings and shall take place within the County of Boulder, CO subject to the laws of the State of Colorado. 15. QUESTIONS? Feel free to email us at info@artemisgallery.com with questions prior to bidding or feel free to call us at 720-890-7700. 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.