Fine Visual Art, Ancient, Ethnographic Art

Lot: 1 - 19th C. Portrait Painting of Selina Blair Wheat Patten

Anonymous (American, active XIX century). "Portrait of Selena Patten Wheat (1805-1896)" oil on canvas, ca. mid-19th century CE. Unsigned. A poised and thoughtful portrait presents Selina Blair Wheat (nee Patten), also known as Selina Patten Wheat and occasionally recorded as Selena Wheat, seated before a softly rendered interior, her calm expression and steady gaze conveying quiet intelligence and

Lot: 2 - 19th C. Portrait Painting of Reverend John Thomas Wheat

Anonymous (American, active XIX century). "Portrait of Reverend John Thomas Wheat (1801-1888)" oil on canvas, ca. mid 19th century CE. Unsigned. A dignified likeness of Reverend John Thomas Wheat presents the Episcopal clergyman in a composed and thoughtful pose, rendered in the restrained style characteristic of mid-19th century American portraiture. The sitter appears half length against a dark,

Lot: 3 - Edith Kramer Painting "Rock & Sea, Cranberry" (1968)

Edith Kramer (Austrian born American, 1916-2014). "Rock & Sea, Cranberry" oil on linen, 1968. Signed and dated at lower right and again with title on verso. Signature on verso is in pencil with title in ink over it. A brooding coastal meditation, this painting captures the granite outcrops and restless waters of the Cranberry Isles off the coast of Maine, where land and sea lock into a slow,

Lot: 4 - Edith Kramer Drawing, Industrial Pipes

Edith Kramer (Austrian born American, 1916-2014). Untitled (pipes). Pencil and colored pencil drawing on paper, n.d. Unsigned.. A delicately observed study of industrial plumbing rendered in graphite with washes of pale colored pencil on paper, the composition arranging a tangle of horizontal pipes, valves, gauges, and overhead conduit into a quiet architectural rhythm. The artist's line is

Lot: 5 - Edith Kramer Ink Drawing "Rooftops in the Rain" (1945)

Edith Kramer (Austrian born American, 1916-2014). "Rooftops in the Rain" ink drawing on paper, 1945. Dated at lower right and titled on verso. A rain-soaked city rises in fractured planes and urgent lines in "Rooftops in the Rain," Edith Kramer's 1945 ink drawing of New York City seen from above. Chimneys, parapets, and flat roofs stack and intersect in a dense urban lattice, their edges blurred

Lot: 6 - Edith Kramer Lithograph - Ocean & Rocks, Maine (1962)

Edith Kramer (Austrian born American, 1916-2014). Ocean and Rocks, Maine. Lithograph on paper, 1962. Hand-signed and dated in pencil at lower right beneath print. A bracing Atlantic wind seems to move through this finely worked engraving, where the rocky coast of Maine rises in sharp, faceted planes against a wide, restless sea. Kramer builds the scene through disciplined crosshatching and dense,

Lot: 7 - Mid-20th C. American Folk Painting - Boston Night Scene

Anonymous (American, active XX century). View of the Hotel Statler from Tremont Street in Boston. Oil on polychrome-decorated hardwood cabinet door panel, ca. 1955 to 1966 CE. Park Square, Boston, after midnight, and the city is doing exactly what cities do when respectable people have gone to bed: gleaming, humming, and refusing to dim. An anonymous American hand has memorialized this particular

Lot: 8 - Gerald Laing Screenprint - "C.T. Stokers" (1968)

Gerald Laing (British, 1936-2011). "C.T. Strokers" screenprint, 1968. Edition 85 of 150. Hand-signed, titled, dated, and numbered with artist's blind stamp in lower margin. A bold and exhilarating screenprint by Gerald Laing, "C.T. Strokers" (1968) captures the thrill and velocity of American drag racing, a subject that fascinated the artist during his years in New York. Rendered in Laing's

Lot: 9 - Jose Alfonso Cuni Collage "Bullfight"

Jose Alfonso Cuni (Spanish, b. 1924). "Bullfight" mixed media collage, n.d. Signed at center right. A dramatic confrontation unfolds across a wide field of luminous white, where a charging black bull and mounted picador emerge in torn, layered fragments of color. In "Bullfight," Cuni constructs the scene through collage, assembling ripped passages of deep green, earthen brown, crimson, and

Lot: 10 - L. R. Laffitte Watercolor after Bodmer - "Kiasax"

La Roche Laffitte (French, b. 1943). After Johann Carl Bodmer also known as Karl Bodmer (Swiss-French, 1809-1893). "Kiasax, a Piegen Blackfeet Warrior" watercolor on silk, n.d. Signed at lower right. A luminous watercolor on silk by La Roche Laffitte, this work reinterprets Johann Carl Bodmer's celebrated portrait of Kiasax, a Piegan (Blackfeet) warrior, translating one of the most enduring images of Plains identity into a softer, more atmospheric language. Shown in profile, the figure is wrapped in a broad striped robe, his long hair braided and bound, with a staff or lance resting across his shoulders. Bold red face paint and carefully observed adornment lend the portrait its ceremonial presence, while the pale, open ground gives the figure a quiet, almost suspended stillness. In contrast to Bodmer's original print - prized for its crisp line, descriptive exactitude, and ethnographic clarity - Laffitte's watercolor favors tonal nuance and the gentle breathing of pigment into silk. Size: 21" W x 30.75" H (53.3 cm x 78.1 cm) Edges blur slightly, shadows melt into the support, and details such as textile patterning, facial modeling, and surface ornament are simplified into suggestion rather than sharply defined record. The figure becomes less diagrammatic and more human, less a plate in an illustrated atlas and more a solitary presence in space. Laffitte also departs from Bodmer's original through color handling and atmosphere. The robe's stripes, for example, are rendered with softened transitions and muted warmth, while the background is stripped of the light shadowing seen in Bodmer's, emphasizing silhouette and mood over documentary environment. The result is not a strict reproduction, but a modern homage - one that honors Bodmer's vision while shifting it into a quieter, more contemplative register shaped by translucency, restraint, and the distinctive poetry of watercolor on silk. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; Private collection of a Private Colorado Family SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200892

Lot: 11 - L. R. Laffitte Watercolor after Bodmer - "Assiniboine"

La Roche Laffitte (French, b. 1943). After Johann Carl Bodmer (Swiss-French, 1809-1893). "Assiniboine Indian" watercolor on silk, n.d. Signed at lower right. A refined and atmospheric watercolor on silk, this work by La Roche Laffitte revisits Johann Carl Bodmer's celebrated 19th century ethnographic imagery through a contemporary lens. The solitary Assiniboine figure stands poised and dignified, wrapped in layered garments with long dark hair falling across the shoulders, holding a lance adorned with feathers and a shield rendered in muted green and earth tones. The composition retains Bodmer's quiet sense of presence and cultural specificity while softening the scene into something more introspective and lyrical. In contrast to Bodmer's original print, which emphasized linear precision, descriptive detail, and documentary clarity, Laffitte's interpretation favors tonal subtlety and material sensitivity. Size: 21" W x 31" H (53.3 cm x 78.7 cm) The watercolor medium introduces gentle transitions of color and shadow, allowing forms to dissolve slightly into the silk ground. Details such as facial features, fringe, and ornamentation are less sharply defined, replaced by a softer modeling that privileges mood over exactitude. The neutral background further departs from Bodmer's context-driven compositions, isolating the figure in a timeless, almost meditative space. This reinterpretation is not a strict reproduction but a thoughtful transformation, shifting Bodmer's historical record into a modern, painterly meditation on identity and representation. By translating the image into watercolor on silk, Laffitte introduces translucency, fragility, and movement, underscoring the distance between 19th century documentation and contemporary reflection while honoring the enduring power of Bodmer's original vision. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; Private collection of a Private Colorado Family SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200893

Lot: 12 - "Tarahumaras: 11 Drawings by Aaron Pina Mora" (1966)

Aaron Pina Mora (Mexican, 1914-2009). "Tarahumaras: 11 Dibujos Por Aaron Pina Mora reproducidos en su tamano original con un esayo de Victor M. Reyes" ("Tarahumaras: 11 Drawings by Aaron Pina Mora all reproduced in the original size with an essay of Victor M. Reyes"), Mexico City: Central de Publicaciones, 1966. A striking folio dedicated to the Raramuri people of Chihuahua, this publication

Lot: 13 - John Lindus Painting -"Trees by the Aegean" (2004)

John Lindus (British-born living in Greece, b. 1951). "Trees by the Aegean" acrylic on canvas, 2004. Part of "The Colors of Greece" series. Signed at lower left and titled on verso. Label with date and title on verso. A grove of sculptural trees rises with quiet authority, their branching limbs unfurling in looping, deliberate gestures across a field of luminous color. Painted in layered tones of

Lot: 14 - John Lindus Painting - "Outskirts of Manolates" (2004)

John Lindus (British-born living in Greece, b. 1951). "Outskirts of Manolates" acrylic on canvas, 2004. Part of "The Colors of Greece" series. Signed at lower right and titled on verso. Label with date and title on verso. A vivid and atmospheric landscape unfolds in saturated reds, ochres, and deep greens, capturing the sunlit outskirts of Manolates on the isle of Samos with expressive immediacy. Bold, gestural lines define slender trees and clustered architecture, while the terrain dissolves into layered color fields that suggest heat, distance, and memory rather than strict topography. The composition carries a painterly looseness, balanced by strong linear contours that anchor the scene and guide the eye across the hillside settlement. Size: 23.5" W x 23.5" H (59.7 cm x 59.7 cm) Executed as part of Lindus's "The Colors of Greece" series, the work reflects the artist's long immersion in the Greek landscape following his relocation from England in the mid-1990s. His palette leans into the emotional resonance of place - terracotta reds and shadowed blacks evoke both the physical earth and the intensity of Mediterranean light, while softer bands of sky hover above in muted harmony. The result is a personal and interpretive vision of Manolates, where architecture, vegetation, and atmosphere merge into a single, vibrant impression of life on Samos. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; Private collection of a Private Colorado Family SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202060

Lot: 15 - John Lindus Painting - "Edge of Ankara" (2004)

John Lindus (British-born living in Greece, b. 1951). "Edge of Ankara" acrylic on canvas, 2004. Part of "The Colors of Greece" series. Signed at lower left and titled on verso. Label with date and title on verso. A striking cityscape unfolds in saturated tones of crimson, rust, and deep shadow, capturing the threshold between urban structure and open landscape at the edge of Ankara. Simplified architectural forms rise in block-like silhouettes, their darkened windows punctuating the composition with steady rhythm, while distant hills recede into a glowing horizon of layered reds and amber light. The scene conveys a sense of heat and stillness, where the geometry of the built environment meets the vastness beyond. Size: 23.5" W x 23.5" H (59.7 cm x 59.7 cm) Painted as part of Lindus's "The Colors of Greece" series, the work reflects his broader Mediterranean sensibility following his relocation from England to the isle of Samos in the mid-1990s. Though depicting Turkey's capital, the painting carries the same expressive language found across his Greek subjects - an emphasis on color as atmosphere, memory, and emotional register rather than strict realism. The intense palette and softened contours transform Ankara into a place of mood and impression, where architecture becomes both subject and symbol within a luminous field of color. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; Private collection of a Private Colorado Family SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202293

Lot: 16 - Arthur Knebel Painting - "Daffodils in Vase" (1987)

Arthur Knebel (American, 1925-2013). "Daffodils in Vase" oil on canvas, 1987. Signed and dated at lower right. A quietly luminous composition, "Daffodils in Vase" captures Arthur Knebel's enduring fascination with the interplay of light, reflection, and emotional stillness. The painting presents a woman seated at a polished wooden table, her calm presence mirrored in the sheen of its surface. A

Lot: 17 - Arthur Knebel Painting - Morning Coffee

Arthur Knebel (American, 1925-2013). Morning Coffee. Oil on canvas, n.d. Signed with incomplete date at lower right. A quiet moment unfolds in layered color and softened light as a seated figure pauses mid-thought, a cup of coffee held loosely in hand. The scene feels suspended between wakefulness and reflection, where morning is less a time of day than a state of mind. Knebel composes the figure

Lot: 18 - Arthur Knebel Painting - "Orchids Outside" (2007)

Arthur Knebel (American, 1925-2013). "Orchids Outside" oil on Masonite, 2007. Signed and dated at lower right. A moment of fragile beauty unfolds against a quietly brooding ground in "Orchids Outside", a late painting that captures Arthur Knebel at his most contemplative. Pale blossoms emerge along slender branches, their soft petals hovering in front of a dark fence and the muted geometry of

Lot: 19 - Lockwood Dennis "Two Cars, Trolley, Building" (1992)

Lockwood "Woody" Dennis (American, 1937-2012). "Two Cars, Trolley, Building" oil on canvas, 1992. Signed on lower right. Signature, title, date and inventory number on the verso. A marvelous painting by Lockwood Dennis presenting a Surrealist-inspired composition featuring three man-made vehicles before a five-story urban building rising from a grassy field that demonstrates a surprising contrast

Lot: 20 - Two Rose Walton Paintings - Angel & Winged Deer (2000)

Rose Walton (American, XX-XXI). (1) "Heaven's Door" paint on wood / repurposed cabinet door, n.d. (2) "The Lord is My Shepherd" paint on canvas board, 2000. First is initialed at left periphery. Second is initialed at lower right and dated on verso. Both are signed and titled on verso. A quiet, handmade theology unfolds across this pair of works, where belief is rendered not as doctrine but as

Lot: 21 - Yang Yang Painted Relief - Figure on Horse

Yang Yang (Chinese-American, b. 1953). Figure on Horse. Mixed media: gesso and paint on canvas, n.d. Signed at lower left. A dynamic mixed media painting by Yang Yang, executed in gesso and paint on canvas with such dense impasto that the surface rises almost like a relief. The human figure and horse emerge from this sculptural ground, their forms articulated through layers of earthy pigment built

Lot: 22 - Abstract Painting by James London (2009)

James London (American?, active XXI century). Abstract expressionist composition. Oil on canvas, 2009. Signed and dated on verso. In a cinematic sweep of indigo and viridian animated by citron specks, James London composes a cartographic, bathymetric-like abstraction whose scored lattice, inky drips, and pooled passages move across the field with measured elan. Executed in oil on canvas with metallic pigments that shimmer subtly under changing light, the elongated format reads as a panoramic band and invites either horizontal or vertical display. The surface reveals layered washes and sgraffito, with splatter and controlled pours that nod to Abstract Expressionism and postwar lyrical abstraction, while the cool marine tonalite and island-like forms remain distinctly the artist's. Stretched on a wooden support and signed and dated on the verso "James London 09," this work was likely conceived for contemplative wall display within a contemporary interior. Size: 47.25" W x 15.75" H (120 cm x 40 cm) Provenance: private collection of important Hollywood family, collected between 1930 and 1980 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200898

Lot: 23 - Marc R Hanson Painting - "Sawhill #2" (2002

Marc R. Hanson (American, b. 1955). "Sawhill #2" oil on board, 2014. Signed at lower left and again with title and date on verso. A quiet stretch of water glides across the foreground of this contemplative Colorado landscape, its pale surface catching the cool light of an overcast day while the distant foothills rise in soft blue tones beyond a line of winter trees. In "Sawhill #2," Marc R. Hanson

Lot: 24 - 3 Hand Colored Bodmer Engravings, Graham's Magazine

Engraved by Rawdon, Wright, & Hatch after Karl Bodmer (Swiss, 1809-1893). (1) "Dacota Woman and Assiniboin Girl," (2) "Mandan Women," (3) "Horse Racing of Sioux Indians" hand-colored aquatint, after 1844. Printed for "Graham's American Monthly Magazine." Each has artist, title, and engravers beneath the image, within the platemark. A compelling suite of three hand-colored aquatints presents

Lot: 25 - Amado M. Pena Jr. Lithograph "Los Seis"

Amado Maurilio Pena, Jr. (Mexican-American, b. 1943). "Los Seis" lithograph, n.d. Edition 25 of 65. Hand-signed at lower right, titled at lower center, and numbered at lower left. Blind stamps at lower right and left.. A spare, contemplative lithograph by Amado Maurilio Pena Jr. titled "Los Seis." Six figures emerge in profile along the left edge of the sheet, draped in serape-like garments whose

Lot: 26 - Six Guerrero Mezcala Greenstone Axe God Figures

Pre-Columbian, Mezcala culture, Guerrero, Mexico, ca. 500 BCE to 300 CE. A consortium of six standing figures hewn from the verdant lithology of the Balsas River basin, each a study in the Mezcala carver's particular genius for distilling the human form into its most essential geometry. The lot ranges from approximately 6.9 cm to 13.2 cm in height, executed in mottled greenstones, serpentinite,

Lot: 27 - Two Guerrero Xochipala & Tlatilco Pottery Figures

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Xochipala, ca. 13th to 10th century BCE; Central Mexico, Tlatilco, ca. 1200 to 400 BCE. A compelling pairing of two early Mesoamerican figural traditions, each capturing the human form through distinct regional styles and sculptural priorities. The larger figure, attributed to the Xochipala tradition of Guerrero, is modeled in a seated posture with hands resting at the abdomen, its broad face framed by incised hair and prominent earspools. The form reflects the naturalistic tendencies associated with Xochipala ceramics, among the earliest known sculptural expressions in Mesoamerica, where attention to proportion and bodily presence takes precedence over abstraction. The smaller figure, attributed to Tlatilco culture of the Basin of Mexico, presents a more stylized interpretation, with outstretched arms, a compact torso, and simplified facial features. Size of larger (Guerrero Xochipala): 1.9" W x 6" H (4.8 cm x 15.2 cm) Tlatilco figures are among the formative ceramic traditions of central Mexico and are often associated with themes of fertility, identity, and early social expression. Together, the two figures illustrate the breadth of early Pre-Columbian figural traditions, balancing observation and abstraction within a shared exploration of the human form. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200437

Lot: 28 - Ancient Mesoamerican Serpentine Stone Celt

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000 BCE to 900 CE. A polished serpentine stone celt of elongated teardrop form, its smooth surface and balanced profile, with natural mottling in deep olive and brown tones enhancing its visual appeal. Size: 9" L x 3" W (22.9 cm x 7.6 cm) Provenance: ex-private collection, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA, collected from 2010 to 2015 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 198367

Lot: 29 - Guerrero Mezcala Greenstone Female Axe God

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala culture, ca. 700 to 200 BCE. A compact stone figure representing a stylized female "axe god," carved in the characteristic abstract form associated with Mezcala sculpture. The figure displays a block-like head, tapering body, and notably raised breasts that distinguish it as a female example within this austere sculptural tradition. Mezcala stone idols are thought to have served ritual or votive purposes, their simplified geometry reflecting a highly refined aesthetic that emphasizes symbolic presence over naturalistic detail. Size: 2.2" W x 4.5" H (5.6 cm x 11.4 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200315

Lot: 30 - Guerrero Mezcala Greenstone Maskette Pendant

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala culture, 700 to 200 BCE. A finely carved greenstone maskette pendant displaying the stark geometric abstraction characteristic of Mezcala lapidary art. The small mask features a triangular face with subtly modeled brow and cheek planes, with a perforation at the top for suspension as a pendant. Such miniature masks likely served as personal ritual ornaments or protective amulets, reflecting the Mezcala tradition of highly stylized stone carving that emphasized symbolic form over naturalistic detail. Size: 3.3" W x 3" H (8.4 cm x 7.6 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200311

Lot: 31 - Mezcala-Maya Greenstone & Jadeite Bead Collection

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico, Mezcala to Maya culture, ca. 600 BCE to 900 CE. A group of seven hand-carved greenstone and jadeite beads. The beads display a range of compact forms, including barrel, ovoid, and irregular shapes, each pierced for suspension. These beads were likely elements of personal adornment or ritual assemblages within Mezcala to Maya cultures. Size : 1.7" L x 0.7" W (4.3 cm x 1.8 cm) Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection, by inheritance, acquired before 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199703

Lot: 32 - Lot of 6 Guerrero Mezcala Greenstone Head Amulets

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala culture, ca. 700 to 200 BCE. A compelling group of six Mezcala greenstone pendants or beads carved in the form of abstract human heads, their simplified features and softly contoured planes characteristic of this enigmatic sculptural tradition. Each example displays drilled perforations or shaping consistent with suspension or personal adornment, while select pieces bear incised or pecked facial details suggesting eyes and mouth rendered with quiet restraint. The varied tones of greenstone, ranging from pale celadon to deeper mottled hues, highlight both the material's desirability and its symbolic associations with vitality and renewal in ancient Mesoamerica. Mezcala artisans favored abstraction over naturalism, reducing the human form to essential geometric volumes, a visual language that distinguishes these objects within the broader corpus of Pre-Columbian art. Size of largest: 1.8" W x 2.3" H (4.6 cm x 5.8 cm) Likely worn as pendants or used as amuletic objects, such pieces may have conveyed identity, status, or spiritual protection. As a group, they offer a refined example of Mezcala craftsmanship, where minimal form carries enduring presence. Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200370

Lot: 33 - Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God Anthropomorphic Figure

Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 500 BCE to 500 CE. A powerfully abstract stone figure carved with deliberate restraint, this Guerrero Mezcala Axe God embodies the quiet authority of one of ancient Mesoamerica’s most enigmatic sculptural traditions. Reduced to essential planes and angles, the figure stands frontally with a block-like torso, bifurcated legs, and a broad, mask-like head, its features suggested rather than fully articulated. The effect is austere, timeless, and quietly commanding. Carved from dense stone, the figure displays the characteristic Mezcala emphasis on geometry and symmetry. The head is flattened and rectangular, with subtle indications of eyes and mouth incised as shallow grooves. Squared shoulders and abbreviated arms emerge from the torso in sharp, architectural profiles, while the deeply cleft legs echo the silhouette of a ceremonial axe blade. Size: 2.5" W x 6.2" H (6.4 cm x 15.7 cm) This axe-like form has led scholars to associate such figures with ritual objects connected to fertility, protection, or ancestral veneration, rather than utilitarian tools. Mezcala stone figures are believed to have functioned as sacred objects, often placed in burials or shrines and valued for their symbolic potency rather than narrative detail. Their abstraction anticipates modern sculptural aesthetics by more than a millennium, favoring concept over likeness and presence over ornament. The weathered surface of this example preserves a soft patina, reinforcing its age and long ritual life. Both minimal and monumental, this Axe God figure stands as a distilled expression of Mezcala belief and artistic philosophy, a small object carrying the gravity of stone, ceremony, and deep time. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200316

Lot: 34 - Chupicuaro & Costa Rican Redware Tripod Vessels

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Chupicuaro, ca. 500 BCE to 300 CE; Mesoamerica, Costa Rica, ca. 100 BCE to 500 CE. A complementary pair of pre-Columbian redware tripod vessels comprising a large shallow Chupicuaro bowl on hollow rattle legs with a lobed undulating rim and deep burnished red slip, accompanied by a smaller Costa Rican cup-form vessel on loop feet encircled by a lively band of applied pellet-and-scroll ornament, the two together spanning the ancient ceramic traditions of highland Guanajuato and the Pacific coast of Costa Rica. Size of largest: 7.4" Diameter x 3.3" H (18.8 cm x 8.4 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202394

Lot: 35 - Ancient Chupicuaro Blackware & Redware Pottery

Pre-Columbian, Central Mexico, Chupicuaro culture, ca. 400 BCE to 200 CE. A group of two pottery vessels comprising one blackware and one redware example. The blackware vessel stands on three short legs with piercings, possibly for suspension. The second vessel is a red-slipped bowl with black and buff painted linear decoration. Its rim is modeled with small projecting tabs suggesting limbs and a head, with pierced openings indicating eyes and a mouth. Size of largest: 8.2" W x 7.3" H (20.8 cm x 18.5 cm) Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201760

Lot: 36 - Pre-Columbian Terracotta Heads, Group of 5

Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, ca. 300 BCE – 900 CE. A group of five terracotta figural heads and fragments from larger burial or ritual figures, representing several distinct regional traditions including West Mexican shaft tomb culture, Classic Veracruz, and Maya, each displaying characteristic facial modeling, and headdress elements.. 3" W x 6" H (7.6 cm W x 15.2 cm H). Provenance: ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from Barakat Gallery, Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1980s to 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202808

Lot: 37 - Jalisco & Colima Pottery Figures, Set 3

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco and Colima, ca. 300 BCE – 300 CE. A trio of hand-modeled earthenware figures from the shaft-tomb cultures of West Mexico, each rendered with the frank corporeality that distinguishes Jalisco and Colima ceramic art. The tallest, a Jalisco standing female, presents her body unadorned: small breasts, incised pubis, and a softly distended abdomen suggesting pregnancy or fecundity. Her face is dominated by a long, ridged nose, almond-slit eyes, and applied disc earspools, crowned by a wrapped turban-like headband painted in oxidized red slip that also colors her shoulders, calves, and feet. The flanking pair, attributed to Colima, share buff slip surfaces with mineral encrustation acquired through long burial. One stands with arms folded protectively across the chest, a short ribbed skirt or apron incised at the waist, while the other holds his arms at his sides above a smooth loincloth, his stocky legs slightly splayed. Each wears the rolled fillet headband characteristic of the region's funerary ceramics, and each face carries the inward, meditative stillness typical of the genre. Figures of this kind were deposited in the deep shaft-and-chamber tombs of Jalisco, Nayarit, and Colima, where they served as companions and witnesses to the dead, perhaps embodying ancestors, mourners, or fertility intercessors. Their unflinching anatomy and concentrated presence give them a sculptural authority that has fascinated modern collectors from Diego Rivera onward.. Size of largest (Jalisco): 2.2" W x 7.8" H (5.6 cm W x 19.8 cm H). Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; Tallest: ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202781

Lot: 38 - Ancient Jalisco Mother with Child Pottery Figure

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A hollow pottery figural effigy depicting a seated mother and child, formed in red clay and finished with a pale white slip, characteristic of Jalisco ceramic traditions associated with burial offerings placed within shaft tombs. The female figure is shown with elongated facial features, holding a small child in her lap, the pairing emphasizing themes of fertility, lineage, and domestic life central to West Mexican belief systems. Size: 4.5" W x 10" H (11.4 cm x 25.4 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202393

Lot: 39 - Sizable Colima Redware Figural Vessel - Shaman w/ Horns

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A compelling Colima pottery figural vessel portrays a seated shaman in a grounded, forward-facing pose, his bent legs and planted hands creating a sense of weight and presence that feels almost immediate across centuries. Modeled in warm redware, the figure features a broad, expressive face with almond-shaped eyes, a slightly parted mouth, and a prominent nose, while incised linear markings trace across the head and chin, possibly indicating ritual paint or scarification. Most striking is the horned headdress that crowns the figure, its raised, curved elements and incised bands suggesting a powerful ceremonial identity, perhaps evoking transformation or connection to animal spirits, while a collar of petal-like forms encircles the neck, possibly representing feathered plumes or ceremonial adornment. Size: 7.5" W x 11.1" H (19 cm x 28.2 cm) The hollow body and opening at the crown confirm its function as a vessel, consistent with Colima traditions in which such figures were interred within shaft tombs as offerings or companions to the deceased. The simplified anatomy - rounded shoulders, tubular limbs, and emphasized chest forms - reflects the sculptural conventions of Colima artisans, who favored clarity of form over strict naturalism, resulting in a form that is both symbolic and deeply human. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202417

Lot: 40 - Fine Colima Knapped Obsidian Spears / Knife Blades (4)

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A beautiful collection of 4 stone spear or knife blades created from generous pieces of jet-black obsidian. Each blade is well-crafted with knapped edges, a pointed tip, and a butt or neck end. The first features a short neck and a triangular blade with two slightly convex faces. The other three each have a convex face and a flat side; however, one is slightly curved in profile and not as straight as the others. These blades may have been secured to the end of a wooden handle with leather or textile strips in order to use as tools, or they may have served a ritualistic purpose. Obsidian was revered by ancient Mesoamericans as it was among the finest and sharpest materials available. Each of these has a glassy surface that is reflective and mesmerizing. Size largest blade: 7.25" L x 1.75" W (18.4 cm x 4.4 cm); case: 12.25" L x 8.25" W x 1" H (31.1 cm x 21 cm x 2.5 cm) Provenance: private Texas, USA Collection, private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201810

Lot: 41 - Large Colima Carinated Redware Vessel for Shaft Tomb

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A broad redware pottery vessel with a sharply carinated profile, giving the form a low, flattened silhouette and wide, flaring neck. The smooth, burnished surface and balanced proportions reflect the refined ceramic traditions of Colima workshops. Such vessels are associated with the shaft tomb tradition, where they were placed in deep burial chambers as offerings alongside figures, food, and other goods to accompany the deceased into the afterlife. Size: 12" W x 6" H (30.5 cm x 15.2 cm) Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection before 2000. Acquired from HD Enterprise/ Hank Johnson, Denver, CO SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201741

Lot: 42 - Colima Shaft Tomb Redware Vessel Gourd Effigy

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A redware pottery vessel formed in the lobed shape of a melon or gourd, with a flaring neck and softly modeled segments emphasizing its organic inspiration. Such vessels were placed in shaft tombs - deep vertical burial chambers with side niches - where they accompanied the deceased alongside figures, animals, and offerings intended for the afterlife. Gourds held practical and symbolic importance in Mesoamerica as containers for food and liquid, and their ceramic representations likely carried associations of sustenance, fertility, and continuity. Size: 5.5" W x 8.75" H (14 cm x 22.2 cm) Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection; Ex HD Enterprise, Denver, ex-Gene Langdon collection before 1990. SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201744

Lot: 43 - Three Colima Flat Pottery Figures - Nude Male & Female

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A finely varied trio of Colima pottery flat figures presents a compact yet remarkably expressive survey of gender, status, and ceremonial identity in ancient West Mexico. Modeled in the classic flattened style associated with Colima shaft tomb traditions, each figure stands upright, its form reduced yet eloquent, shaped by gesture, adornment, and symbolic detail rather than volume. One figure depicts a nude female with clearly delineated genitalia, wearing earrings and a headdress. Her posture is subtly contrapposto, with the arms drawn inward in a restrained Venus pudica pose, a gesture of modesty that heightens her quiet presence. The modeling emphasizes balance and calm, suggesting fertility, femininity, or ancestral reverence rather than overt narrative. Another figure represents a nude male with an erect phallus, adorned with earrings and a simple headband. Size of largest: 3.1" W x 7.3" H (7.9 cm x 18.5 cm) The torso and shoulders are marked with stippled appliques interpreted as ceremonial scarification, a visual language commonly associated with ritual status or initiation. His stance is direct and frontal, asserting vitality and potency through form rather than exaggeration. The shortest of the group adopts the classic Colima gingerbread silhouette, more compact and stout, dressed in a loincloth with applied armbands, a beaded necklace, and a tall conical headdress. This figure's proportions and attire suggest a distinct social or ritual role, perhaps a participant in ceremony or a symbolic attendant within the funerary context. Colima flat figures such as these were typically placed in shaft tombs as companions for the deceased, embodying archetypes of gender, ritual identity, and social presence. Together, this trio offers a nuanced glimpse into Colima sculptural language, where abstraction, adornment, and posture combine to convey meaning with remarkable economy and enduring force. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200377

Lot: 44 - Colima Stone Metate - Miniature Grinding Stone

Pre-Columbian, West Coast Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A petite stone metate or grinding stone carved from a coarse tan stone and raised on four short legs with small face emerging from front. The rectangular grinding surface is slightly concave from use, while the underside retains a roughly worked texture typical of utilitarian grinding implements. Metates were essential household tools throughout ancient Pre-Columbian cultures, used primarily for grinding maize and other foodstuffs into meal. Examples of smaller scale such as this may have served for light domestic use, preparation of pigments or herbs, or possibly as symbolic or ritual objects. Compact in form yet evocative of daily life in ancient Central America, the piece reflects the enduring importance of maize preparation in Pre-Columbian societies. Size: 6.3" L x 3" W x 2.1" H (16 cm x 7.6 cm x 5.3 cm) Provenance: private Sheffield, Massachusetts, USA collection, by inheritance, collected 1970's SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199610

Lot: 45 - Pre-Columbian La Tolita Carved Bone Standing Figure

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, La Tolita culture, ca. 300 BCE to 500 CE. A carved bone standing figure depicted with bent legs and arms raised to the sides of the head, possibly in a gesture of support or ritual pose. The figure wears an elaborate headdress with incised circular and geometric motifs, rising in a flared form above the head. Size: 1.75" W x 4.75" H (4.4 cm x 12.1 cm); 5.25" H (13.3 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private New York, USA collection; ex-Lands Beyond Time, New York, New York, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201650

Lot: 46 - Large Jalisco Ameca Seated Semi-Nude Female Figure

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, Ameca type, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A commanding Jalisco Ameca type pottery figure depicts a seated female of sizable, weighty form, her full abdomen gently projecting to suggest pregnancy and vitality. She sits with legs bent and spread, her hands resting firmly upon her thighs, a posture that conveys both stability and quiet authority. The figure wears a simple skirt while her upper body remains bare, with prominently modeled breasts that underscore themes of fertility and the generative body so central to West Mexican ceramic traditions. Her face, composed and direct, features almond-shaped eyes, a long, angular nose, and a restrained mouth, all hallmarks of the Ameca sculptural style. Size: 11.9" W x 17.3" H (30.2 cm x 43.9 cm) The surface, now mottled with age, preserves the tactile memory of its original finish, while the broad torso and solid limbs reflect the sculptural clarity and deliberate massing favored in Jalisco workshops. Figures of this type were likely placed within shaft tombs as part of funerary assemblages, where they may have embodied ancestral presence, fertility, or continuity of life. Both intimate and monumental in feeling, the work captures a moment of stillness that speaks across centuries, grounded in the enduring language of the human form. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202418

Lot: 47 - Jalisco Seated Semi-Nude Female Pottery Figure

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Jalisco, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A distinctive ceramic figure of a seated female presents the bold, hieratic style characteristic of the Jalisco sculptural tradition. The figure sits firmly with legs spread forward and bent, the compact body rising from a broad base that gives the sculpture both stability and visual weight. Short arms extend outward from the shoulders,

Lot: 48 - Three Proto-Maya & Ecuadorian Pottery Figures

Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, Proto-Maya, ca. 300 BCE to 250 CE; South America, Ecuador, Jamacoaque, ca. 500 BCE to 500 CE. A compelling trio of hand-modeled terracotta personages: the largest, likely Proto-Maya, sits with one knee raised, hands to large earspools beneath a bulbous turban-like headdress; a diminutive coastal Ecuador figure stands ithyphallic with one hand lifted and a wrapped head; and a mantle-clad Jama-Coaque figure with rounded visage suggests outstretched arms beneath a poncho. Each is formed from buff clay with applied pellet pectorals and incised details; surfaces exhibit mineral deposits and remnants of slip, while a rear vent on the cloaked figure indicates hollow construction. Such figurines were central to household shrines and funerary offerings across these regions, likely invoking fertility, protection, and ancestral presence - closely paralleled by examples in major museum collections of Mesoamerica and coastal Ecuador. Size of largest (Proto-Maya): 2.6" L x 3.8" W x 6.6" H (6.6 cm x 9.7 cm x 16.8 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; largest one: ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200701

Lot: 49 - Nayarit Pottery Semi-Nude Female Figure - Akimbo Stance

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. A warm terracotta Nayarit female figure stands akimbo with confident poise, her bare chest and exposed breasts contrasted by a simple skirt, while armbands, a necklace, a nose ring, and a headband frame her as a dignified and adorned presence within West Mexican shaft tomb tradition. Size: 4.5" W x 6.4" H (11.4 cm x 16.3 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202395

Lot: 50 - Nayarit Pottery Female Figure - Seated Nude

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A boldly modeled pottery figure depicting a nude female seated with legs splayed and arms bent inward, her hands positioned beneath the breasts in a gesture that draws attention to the body's generative power. The figure's broad torso and softly rounded limbs reflect the sculptural conventions of Nayarit shaft tomb traditions, where such forms were created as companions for the dead, embodying fertility, ancestry, and continuity. Her face is rendered with a quiet, almost introspective expression, framed by a carefully textured coiffure that falls down the back, while the ears are adorned with pronounced circular ornaments. The genitalia are clearly delineated, an intentional emphasis that underscores themes of fertility and the life cycle, central to the cosmological beliefs of ancient West Mexican cultures. Size: 5.3" W x 8.4" H (13.5 cm x 21.3 cm) The surface retains a warm reddish slip with areas of earthen wear, lending the figure a tactile presence that speaks to both its ritual purpose and its long passage through time. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202390

Lot: 51 - Nayarit Pottery Seated Warrior with Shield

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Nayarit culture, ca. 200 BCE to 300 CE. A dynamic Nayarit pottery figure depicting a seated warrior poised for confrontation. The figure sits with knees raised before the body, holding a rounded shield in one hand while the other arm lifts as though preparing to throw or strike with a weapon. His head turns sharply to the side, creating a vivid sense of alert movement, as if he has just noticed an approaching adversary. The warrior wears a protective helmet with a projecting crest, while the open mouth and swelling cheeks suggest ritual bloodletting - a practice associated with sacrifice, warfare, and spiritual devotion in many Mesoamerican cultures. The expressive face and tense posture convey heightened awareness and readiness. Size: 3.6" L x 2.3" W x 4.9" H (9.1 cm x 5.8 cm x 12.4 cm) Figures of warriors appear frequently in Nayarit shaft tomb ceramics, where they may represent elite fighters, guardians of the deceased, or participants in ritual performances tied to warfare and sacrifice. The sculptural modeling and dramatic pose capture the moment of anticipation before battle, transforming the vessel into a vivid narrative scene. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201581

Lot: 52 - 5 Pre-Columbian & 1 Post-Colonial Guatemalan Heads

Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, ca. 200 to 600 CE; Post-Colonial period, ca. 1500 CE. A compelling group of six pottery heads, each a small but expressive study in human form, capturing the enduring presence of ancient Guatemalan sculptural traditions. Modeled in earthy clay tones, the faces range from serene to abstract, with hollowed eyes, softly defined features, and occasional headdress or cranial shaping that suggest identity, status, or ritual meaning. Five examples belong to the Pre-Columbian period, reflecting regional traditions of figural representation between 200 and 600 CE, where stylization and symbolism often outweighed naturalism. The third head from the left in the front row stands apart as a later work, dating to around 1500 CE, offering a subtle shift in form and surface that hints at continuity and transformation across centuries. Size: 2.9" W x 2.1" H (7.4 cm x 5.3 cm); 4.9" H (12.4 cm) on included custom stand. Together, the group presents a compact yet evocative survey of changing artistic language in Guatemala, unified by their intimate scale and quiet, enduring presence. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-Monarch Auction, Peoria, Arizona, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 196892

Lot: 53 - Two Ancient Belize Maya Bifacial Chert Blades

Pre-Columbian, Belize, Maya culture, Classic Period, ca. 250 to 900 CE. A pair of lengthy chert bifacial blades, each expertly pressure-flaked into long, symmetrical forms with finely tapered tips. Such blades were prized for both utilitarian and ceremonial purposes, reflecting the high level of lithic craftsmanship achieved by Maya artisans. Size: 7.6" L x 2" W (19.3 cm x 5.1 cm) Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202054

Lot: 54 - Three Ancient Maya Belize Chert Lanceolate Blades

Pre-Columbian, Belize, Maya culture, Classic Period, ca. 250 to 900 CE. A group of three chert bifacial blades, each carefully pressure-flaked into elongated, lanceolate forms with sharp edges and pointed tips, displaying a range of tones from pale honey to deep charcoal with natural inclusions. Such blades held both practical and ceremonial roles, reflecting the skilled workmanship and material knowledge of Maya stoneworkers. Size of longest: 8" L x 1.75" W (20.3 cm x 4.4 cm) Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202070

Lot: 55 - Group of 3 Classic Maya Stone Earspools

Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, Maya, Classic period, ca. 250 to 900 CE. A refined trio of carved stone earspools, their flared silhouettes quietly commanding despite their modest scale, speaks to the elegance of Maya personal adornment and the cultural weight carried by even the smallest of objects. Each example is skillfully shaped from dark green to gray stone, the surfaces softly polished to reveal subtle mottling and mineral inclusions that catch the light like distant constellations. The forms vary in proportion, ranging from a wide, low flare to a taller cylindrical profile, demonstrating both aesthetic variation and functional nuance. Each earspool is hollowed through the center, with carefully beveled rims that would have framed the earlobe when worn. One or more examples exhibit small perforations along the side, likely intended for the suspension of additional ornaments - perhaps feathers, jade beads, or shell pendants - adding movement and visual complexity to the wearer's appearance. Size of largest: 2.2" Diameter x 1" W (5.6 cm x 2.5 cm) Earspools of this type were not merely decorative but signifiers of identity, status, and transformation. Worn through stretched earlobes, they marked rites of passage and social standing within Maya society. Stone examples such as these, though less opulent than jade, would still have carried symbolic value, their enduring material reflecting permanence and continuity. Comparable forms appear in museum collections throughout Mesoamerica, often associated with elite burials and ceremonial contexts, suggesting these objects may have accompanied their owner into the afterlife as markers of rank and adornment. A cohesive and visually engaging grouping, this set offers both typological interest and a tangible connection to the bodily aesthetics and social language of the ancient Maya. Provenance: private New York, USA collection; ex-Lands Beyond Time, New York, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201630

Lot: 56 - Maya El Salvador Geometric Painted Pottery Jar

Pre-Columbian, El Salvador, Maya, Early to Late Classic, ca. 550 to 650 CE. A twin-handled jar with a broad mouth and sharply carinated shoulder, its walls enlivened by bold red and black geometrics over an orange-burnished ground. The decorative program presents step-fret bands and pendant rectangles above a register of ticks and dotted motifs, all framed by precise linear borders. Similar vessels are well attested across western El Salvador and within the Copan sphere of influence in Mesoamerica. Size: 7.75" W x 5.3" H (19.7 cm x 13.5 cm) "San Miguel El Salvador 4/8/69" written on the base Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection before 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201737

Lot: 57 - Maya Fluted Cylinder Vessel w/ Incised Glyphs

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A tall cylindrical pottery vessel with a brick-red slipped upper register decorated with incised pseudo-glyphic cartouches, above a body defined by evenly spaced vertical fluting, hand-built and burnished with a narrow double fillet below the rim and a gently rounded base, the form relates to Maya cylindrical vessels used in elite and domestic contexts, often associated with the consumption of beverages such as cacao. Size: 6.2" W x 7" H (15.7 cm x 17.8 cm) Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201738

Lot: 58 - Three Maya Stone Arrow Shaft Straightener Pendants

Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, Maya, Post-Classic period, ca. 900 to 1500 CE. A group of three carved soapstone arrow shaft straighteners, each shaped as a flattened oval or rounded disk with a small perforation near the edge for suspension. The surfaces are smoothly worn from shaping and use, with subtle grooves or shallow depressions visible across the bodies of the stones. Their dark green to gray coloration and polished texture reflect the natural qualities of the soft stone from which they were carefully worked. Tools of this type were used by Indigenous archers to true wooden arrow shafts. The shaft would be heated and drawn across the grooved stone, allowing the maker to correct bends and ensure straight flight. The suspension holes allowed the objects to be worn as pendants or carried easily, keeping the tool readily accessible. Examples such as these illustrate the practical ingenuity of Maya craftsmanship, combining functional utility with portable design in objects essential to hunting and daily survival. Size of largest: 3.3" L x 2.5" W (8.4 cm x 6.4 cm) Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired February 1988 in Mexico City, Mexico SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199345

Lot: 59 - Three Large Maya Ritual Knapped Chert Blades

Ca. 600 - 650 CE. Pre-Columbian, Belize, Maya culture. Three broad and slender chert ceremonial blades, each flaked in uniface form with broad triangular profiles and tapered points. All show bold percussion scars and intentional shaping along the edges, with narrowed necks suited for hafting or gripping. Provenance: Private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202067

Lot: 60 - Maya Gypsum Effigy Vessel with Zoomorphic Head

Pre-Columbian, Honduras, Maya culture, ca. 600 to 900 CE. An effigy ritual vessel carved from a calcium sulfate stone, likely gypsum alabaster, showing a soft, granular surface with natural weathering and softening over the ages. The form suggests a once taller cylindrical body with a projecting zoomorphic, possibly avian head extending from one side. Subtle remnants of bent forelegs appear beneath the head, with additional small supports on the base. The surface retains a chalky texture with scattered darker inclusions, consistent with gypsum. Size: 5" W x 6" H (12.7 cm x 15.2 cm) Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201774

Lot: 61 - Two Large Maya Knapped Chert Ceremonial Blades

Pre-Columbian, Belize, Maya culture, ca. 600 to 900 CE. A pair of large chert ceremonial blades, each flaked in uniface form with broad triangular profiles and tapered points. Both show bold percussion scars and intentional shaping along the edges, with narrowed necks suited for hafting or gripping. Size: 8.6" L x 2.8" W (21.8 cm x 7.1 cm) Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202057

Lot: 62 - Large Ancient Maya Chert Uniface Ritual Blade

Pre-Columbian, Belize, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A ceremonial uniface chert blade worked on one face, with a flat reverse and broad flaked front. Such blades are associated with ritual activity, including offerings and bloodletting practices central to Maya religious life. The elongated triangular form and careful edge shaping reflect specialized production rather than everyday use. Size: 10.3" L x 2.5" W (26.2 cm x 6.4 cm) Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202032

Lot: 63 - Two Incised Pre-Columbian Pottery Jars w/ Zoomorph Lugs

Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica to Ecuador, ca. 500 to 1500 CE. A pair of hand-built redware ceramic vessels, each decorated with incised geometric motifs -including hatched triangular and diagonal line patterns - and adorned with small zoomorphic applique lugs at the shoulders. Size of largest: 5" W x 4.5" H (12.7 cm x 11.4 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202401

Lot: 64 - Gran Cocle Pottery Monkey Effigy Vessel w/ Tail spout

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Panama, Gran Cocle culture, ca. 700 to 1000 CE. A playful yet purposeful vessel emerges in this Gran Cocle pottery form, where a sculpted monkey clings to the rounded body and its elegantly curling tail transforms into a functional spout, blending whimsy with ingenious design. The cream-slipped surface is animated by painted red and black curvilinear bands that echo the sinuous motion of the tail, while the compact primate head, with wide, alert eyes and simplified features, projects from the shoulder as both ornament and symbolic presence. The flared neck and strap handle provide balance and usability, suggesting the vessel was intended for pouring liquids, perhaps in ritual or domestic contexts. Monkeys held layered meaning in ancient Panamanian cultures, often associated with agility, liminality, and the natural world, and their depiction here may reflect storytelling traditions or spiritual symbolism. Size: 6.1" Diameter x 6.3" H (15.5 cm x 16 cm) The vessel's harmonious integration of form, function, and imagery speaks to the inventive spirit of Cocle artisans, who delighted in transforming everyday objects into animated, living forms. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202399

Lot: 65 - Manabi Bahia Polychrome Female Figural Whistle

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Manabi Province, Bahia culture, ca. 300 BCE to 800 CE. A hand-modeled terracotta female figural whistle of the Bahia culture, the columnar body finished in warm red slip above a natural buff lower register divided by a painted black band at the hip, with slightly raised breasts marking the figure's feminine identity. The broad, flat-topped head bears finely modeled facial features with closed eyes, and the form terminates in carefully incised toes. Ocarina apertures pierced through the crown of the head confirm the object's function as a ritual acoustic instrument, and the whistle remains fully functional today, producing a clear, high-pitched tone when blown. Bahia culture female figurines of this type are understood to have served ceremonial and funerary roles along the coastal regions of present-day Manabi Province, their feminine form likely invoking fertility and regenerative power within the spiritual landscape of ancient Ecuador. Size: 7.5" L x 2.6" W (19 cm x 6.6 cm) Publication: Cf. Michael C. Carlos Museum at Emory University, object number 1990.011.056. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202408

Lot: 66 - Lot of Pre & Post Conquest Shell Pendants - Costa Rica

Pre-Columbian and post conquest periods, Costa Rica, Atlantic watershed, ca. 1200 to 1950 CE. Interesting collection of pendants carved from clam shell and bone. Included are 13 Pre-Columbian pendants including axe god and 12 abstract bird-like danglers along with more modern figural pendants carved in the form of standing humans or human masks. Size: 1.25" W x 4.5" H (3.2 cm x 11.4 cm) Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 198931

Lot: 67 - Seven Costa Rican Pottery Jars

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, ca. 500 to 1500 CE. A lively and varied group of seven pottery vessels, their rounded forms and earthy tones reflecting the enduring ceramic traditions of ancient Costa Rica. The assemblage includes jars and small pitchers of differing scale, each hand-formed in terracotta with globular bodies, short necks, and flared or everted rims. Several examples feature loop handles or small lugs, while surfaces range from pale buff to rich red slips, now softened by age and burial accretions. Subtle irregularities and surface wear speak to their handmade character and long passage through time. Such vessels were used in daily life for storage and serving, and in some cases may have accompanied burials as offerings, reflecting their practical and cultural significance within Pre-Columbian society. Size of largest: 7.3" Diameter x 5.4" H (18.5 cm x 13.7 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, acquired from various auction houses SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 196987

Lot: 68 - Pair of Costa Rican Pottery Whistles / Ocarinas

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. A charming pair of Costa Rican pottery whistles, each formed as a compact figural vessel and still capable of producing sound after centuries. Modeled in ceramic, the whistles feature rounded bodies with applied animal or bird-like heads, pierced with air holes and spouts designed to create tone when blown. One retains a warm reddish surface, while the other shows darker mineral deposits. Their small scale and lively forms suggest use in ritual, communication, or musical performance. Both remain functional, offering a rare and immediate connection to the soundscape of ancient Costa Rican life. Size of larger (blackware): 2.4" L x 1.5" W (6.1 cm x 3.8 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201584

Lot: 69 - Costa Rican Pottery Zoomorphic Effigy Vessel

Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, ca. 500 to 1500 CE. A charming Costa Rican pottery vessel modeled in the form of a stylized animal. The rounded bowl-like body is supported by four small legs, while the projecting head features an elongated snout and applied circular eyes. Small protrusions along the sides suggest ears or limbs, giving the vessel a lively zoomorphic character. Effigy vessels of this type were common in ancient Costa Rican ceramic traditions and likely served domestic, ceremonial, or funerary purposes. The simplified modeling and expressive animal form reflect the playful yet symbolic approach to pottery seen across Pre-Columbian Central America. Size: 5.7" L x 4.1" W x 2.3" H (14.5 cm x 10.4 cm x 5.8 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, acquired from various auction houses SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201586

Lot: 70 - Wari Tie-Dye Textile Panel - Diamond Motifs

Pre-Columbian, Peru, Wari culture, ca. 600 to 1000 CE. A Wari textile panel woven from camelid hair, likely a fragment of a tunic, worked in the tie-dye technique on a deep black ground and patterned across its surface with rows of hollow diamonds and rounded lozenges in red, ochre, and natural undyed ivory, each motif the ghost of a tied bunch of fabric, the color kept out by the binding rather than put in by the brush. The Wari, whose capital lay northeast of present-day Ayacucho, were among the most technically accomplished textile producers of the ancient Andes, and their tie-dyed garments circulated as prestige objects throughout the southern highlands and coastal regions during the second half of the first millennium CE. Alpaca and other camelid fibers were the prestige materials of Andean weaving, prized for their fineness, luminosity, and capacity to hold dye with exceptional saturation. Unlike the heavier tapestry-woven cloth for which Andean cultures are better known, tie-dyed tunics achieved their visual density through repetition and restraint, the geometry entirely the product of how the fabric was gathered, bound, and immersed. A woven border runs along one edge, framing the field and marking this as a finished garment rather than raw cloth. Size: 60.5" L x 42" W (153.7 cm L x 106.7 cm W) Provenance: private Lanier collection, West Covina, California, USA via descent from father, acquired in the 1970's. SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202843

Lot: 71 - 2 Huari Humaya Style Polychrome Pottery Cups, TL Tested

Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Huari (Wari) culture, ca. 600 to 900 CE. A pair of hand-built Humaya style pottery cups, each formed with a broad flaring body rising from a small ring base. Both are decorated in red, white, and black slip pigments, creating bold vertical panels adorned with dotted and linear motifs. These distinctive surface designs likely reflect symbolic or ritual associations tied to ceremonial drinking practices, as vessels of this form were often used for libations or communal offerings. The Humaya style emerged from the fusion of Huari and Lima ceramic traditions, combining Lima's warm orange tones with the Huari culture's intricate painted motifs. Size: 4.2" W x 4.75" H (10.7 cm x 12.1 cm) This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report will accompany the item upon purchase. Provenance: private Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 196465

Lot: 72 - Ancient Peruvian Copper Tumi & Tupu Collection

Pre-Columbian, Colonial period, Peru, ca. 500–1800 CE. A group of 6 copper objects spanning the Pre-Columbian and early Colonial eras, including two large tumi ceremonial axe heads, a circular disc pendant with a repousse face, a small tumi with a figural finial, and a Colonial-period copper-zinc spoon-form finial from a tupu. The Pre-Columbian pieces display rich green patina and test at 99% copper, while the Colonial tupu's zinc alloy composition reflects the metalworking changes introduced after the Spanish conquest.. Size of largest: 8.6" L x 4.25" W (21.8 cm L x 10.8 cm W). Provenance: Private Colorado collection, ex collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from Barakat Gallery, Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1980s to 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202825

Lot: 73 - Chancay Double Chambered Whistle Vessel w/ Bird Effigy

Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Chancay, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A double-chambered pottery whistling vessel featuring two rounded bodies joined by a strap handle that rises into a tall, tapering spout. A small bird effigy perches atop one chamber, with a vent hole placed at the junction of the handle and figure to produce sound. The surface is coated in a warm white slip, emphasizing the smooth contours and sculptural form typical of Chancay ceramics. Size: 8" L x 3.5" W x 9.75" H (20.3 cm x 8.9 cm x 24.8 cm) Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201733

Lot: 74 - Chancay Wool Textile Panel, Abstract Felines

Pre-Columbian, Coast Peru, Chancay culture, ca. 1000 to 1470 CE. A woven textile panel fragment composed of camelid wool with possible cotton warps, rendered in soft beige and brown tones. The surface features repeating rows of abstract feline figures interwoven with curvilinear motifs, forming a subtle and continuous pattern. Size: 20" L x 5.5" W (50.8 cm x 14 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201486

Lot: 75 - Chancay Pottery Stargazer Figure - Standing Female

Pre-Columbian, Peru, North Coast, Chancay culture, ca. 1000 to 1470 CE. A wonderfully direct and unflinching Chancay figure, this standing female 'stargazer' turns her face slightly upward, as if listening for something just beyond the room. Modeled in pottery and painted in the Chancay palette of warm earthen tan and deep black, she wears a simple tunic, her arms lifted and spread in a gesture that reads at once as welcome, invocation, and ritual display. The body is rendered with the bold, graphic clarity that makes Chancay sculpture so immediately recognizable: rounded head, large eyes, simplified features, and a strong silhouette meant to be read from across a space. Her exposed genitalia is intentional, not incidental - a frank emphasis on fertility, womanhood, and the life-giving power celebrated in Andean ceremonial art. The upward tilt of the head reinforces the figure's iconic 'stargazer' identity, suggesting prayer, trance, or communication with ancestors and the unseen world. Size: 7.5" W x 11" H (19 cm x 27.9 cm) Figures of this type are closely associated with Chancay funerary traditions, where sculptural ceramics served as companions, guardians, and symbolic offerings. At once intimate and monumental, she embodies a culture that understood the human body not as something to conceal, but as something sacred - a vessel of continuity, lineage, and return. Publication: Please note that this piece is for local pick up only due to its delicate condition. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; previously bequeathed to the Museum for Islamic Art, Jerusalem, Israel, stored for many years and exhibited in 1988; ex-Yosef A. Maiman collection, Consul of Peru A.H., acquired in 1993; ex-Kate Kemper collection, Switzerland, acquired in the 1940s or earlier SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 197069

Lot: 76 - Vibrant Chancay Camelid Wool Textile Sash (21-3/4"L)

Pre-Columbian, Central Coast Peru, Chancay culture, ca. 1000 to 1470 CE. A woven textile fragment from a sash or mantle, executed in camelid wool and cotton. The composition features a supplementary warp register of abstract birds and stepped motifs, rendered in blue-purple and yellow against a red ground with contrasting borders. The dense weave and graphic patterning reflect the distinctive textile traditions of the Chancay. Size: 21.75" L x 4" W (55.2 cm x 10.2 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201484

Lot: 77 - 3 Pre-Columbian Animal Effigy Tripod Pottery Vessels

Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, ca. 1 to 1000 CE; Panama, Gran Chiriqui, ca. 800 to 1200 CE; Mexico, Mixtec, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A characterful group of three pre-Columbian pottery tripod vessels representing distinct ceramic traditions across ancient Mesoamerica and Lower Central America. The smallest, from the Atlantic Watershed of Costa Rica, is a compact redware trumpet-necked vessel on three sturdy columnar legs enlivened with applied floral and scroll ornament. The tallest, a Panamanian Gran Chiriqui example, presents a flared cup elevated on three long tapering legs with incised geometric decoration, all three functioning as hollow rattles that would have animated ritual use with sound as well as form. Size of largest (blackware): 6" Diameter x 3" H (15.2 cm x 7.6 cm) The largest, a Mixtec bowl of burnished dark gray-black ware, rides on three substantial zoomorphic rattle legs, one of which retains its rattle function, its wide shallow interior and confident proportions reflecting the refined sensibility of one of ancient Mexico's most accomplished ceramic traditions. Spanning highland Mexico to the Atlantic coast of Costa Rica, the three vessels offer a compact survey of the tripod form as interpreted across three cultures, three centuries, and three very different aesthetic temperaments. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202402

Lot: 78 - Inca Stone Mace Head - Six Pointed Star

Pre-Columbian, Andean South America, Inca, ca. 15th to early 16th century CE. A powerful Inca stone mace head carved in the form of a six pointed star, its bold geometry radiating outward from a central perforation designed to receive a wooden haft. The star shaped lobes are carefully modeled with rounded points and smooth transitions, giving the object a sense of controlled force rather than raw aggression. The dense dark stone is finely finished, its surface bearing a quiet polish that accentuates the sculptural clarity of the form. Mace heads of this type were both functional weapons and potent symbols of authority within the Inca world. Carried by warriors and elites alike, they conveyed martial strength, social rank, and imperial power, particularly during the expansion of the Inca state across the Andes. The six pointed star form may have enhanced the weapon's effectiveness while also projecting a visually striking presence in ritual or ceremonial contexts. Size: 5" L x 4.5" W (12.7 cm x 11.4 cm) This object stands at the intersection of warfare and symbolism, reflecting the Inca mastery of stoneworking and their ability to merge practical design with emblematic form. It offers a compelling glimpse into the material language of power in the late pre-Hispanic Andes. Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199239

Lot: 79 - Six Large Chimu Gilt Copper Discs, Regalia Ornaments

Pre-Columbian, North Coast Peru, Chimu culture, ca. 800 to 1450 CE. A set of six large, hammered copper-alloy discs, each formed from thin sheet metal and originally polished to a bright, reflective surface, then gilded to enhance their luminosity. Every disc is pierced three times along the perimeter, allowing them to be sewn onto, textiles, garments, or integrated into elaborate jewelry - catching and amplifying light during ritual movement. Such ornaments conveyed status and affiliation, serving as powerful visual markers of wealth and social identity. Size: 3.25" Diameter (8.3 cm); gold quality: 1% to 6%; silver quality: 1% Provenance: private Lake Worth, Florida, USA collection, acquired via descent in April 1997; ex-private American collection in Cyprus, acquired between 1957 to 1969, brought to USA in 1969 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 197162

Lot: 80 - Narino Highlands Pedestal Bowl, Negative Resist Motifs

Pre-Columbian, Colombia to Ecuador, Narino Highlands, Capuli / Narino culture, ca. 800 to 1500 CE. A burnished pottery pedestal vessel with a hollow conical foot supporting a shallow round bowl. The surface is slipped in a sienna-red tone and decorated with black negative-resist geometric designs composed of linear bands and triangular motifs. Size: 6.25" W x 5.5" H (15.9 cm x 14 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201576

Lot: 81 - Columbia River Stone Club, Engraved Handle

Native American, Pacific Northwest Coast, Columbia River, ca. 1400–1800 CE. A weighty hand-worked stone club from the Columbia River region, its elongated, tapering body swelling toward a rounded striking head and narrowing to a slender neck before terminating in a small knob pommel. The dense gray stone has been patiently ground and polished to a smooth, satiny surface, the labor of countless hours evident in the even sweep of its profile. A single incised girdle encircles the body just behind the head, dividing the working end from the grip, while the flared butt bears finely engraved chevron and herringbone motifs that fan outward like the tail feathers of a bird. Clubs of this class, sometimes called "slave killers" in the older literature, served as both weapons and emblems of rank among the peoples of the lower Columbia and the broader Northwest Coast, including Wishram, Wasco, Chinookan, and neighboring groups. Their concentrated heft made them lethal at close quarters, yet the care lavished upon their finish, and the restrained geometry of their incised ornament, suggests that they functioned equally as prestige objects passed within lineages and brandished in ceremonial contexts. The chevron field at the pommel, perhaps an abstraction of feathers or scales, links the piece to a broader Plateau and Coastal visual vocabulary in which pattern reinforced status without recourse to overt figuration.. 14.3" L x 2.8" W (36.3 cm L x 7.1 cm W). Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Flushing, New York and Ridgeway, Colorado, USA collection, acquired April 2018 via private seller SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 203031

Lot: 82 - Anasazi Black-on-White Lizard Cup, TL Tested

Native American, Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi), ca. 1050–1300 CE. A cylindrical earthenware mug from the Ancestral Puebloan world, its pale slipped body wrapped in crisp diagonal bands of black mineral paint that meet in chevrons and zigzags across the wall. The geometric program, painted with a yucca-fiber brush, reflects the rigorous draftsmanship that distinguishes Black-on-White wares of the San Juan Basin, where potters translated the visual logic of textiles and basketry into ceramic vocabulary. A small modeled lizard crouches at the upper attachment of the strap handle, head raised as if surveying the rim, its body articulated with tiny punctate impressions that travel down the length of the looped handle. Such effigy additions are uncommon and prized, transforming a utilitarian drinking vessel into a small sculptural statement and possibly invoking the lizard's role in Puebloan cosmology as a creature associated with water, healing, and the liminal spaces between earth and underworld. Mugs of this distinctive form, with vertical walls and ribbon handle, are characteristic of the Pueblo II to Pueblo III periods at sites such as Mesa Verde and the Mancos and Chaco drainages, and were likely used for ceremonial or prestige drinking. Thermoluminescence tested, supporting an authentic ancient origin. This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report will accompany the item upon purchase. Provenance: private Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired from a private Colorado, USA collection in 2003 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202563

Lot: 83 - Mississippian Caddo Pottery Bowl - Incised Band

Native American, North America, Mississippian, Caddo culture, ca. 900 to 1400 CE. A finely balanced and impressively intact Caddo pottery bowl of rounded form, its burnished surface encircled by a continuous band of softly incised geometric motifs that rhythmically articulate the vessel's shoulder and reflect the refined ceramic traditions of the Mississippian world. Size: 8.5" Diameter x 4" H (21.6 cm x 10.2 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private New York, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202277

Lot: 84 - Mississippian Pottery Duck Effigy Bow

Native American, Southeastern United States, Mississippian culture, ca. 900 to 1500 CE. A charming and sculptural pottery bowl shaped in the form of a waterfowl captures the quiet elegance of Mississippian ceramic artistry. The vessel is modeled as a rounded duck body, its curved neck and head rising gracefully from the rim to serve as a natural handle or sculptural accent, while a small

Lot: 85 - Caddo Pottery Etched Animal Effigy Pot

Native American, Mississippian, Caddo culture, ca. 900 to 1500 CE. A finely burnished pottery effigy bowl, its rounded form animated by a stylized animal head and tail with incised curvilinear motifs that reflect Caddo aesthetic traditions and a symbolic connection to the natural world. Size: 6.7" L x 4.7" W x 4.3" H (17 cm x 11.9 cm x 10.9 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private New York, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202351

Lot: 86 - Two Mississippian Pottery Vessels - Bowl and Jar

Native American, Mississippian culture, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A complementary pair of Mississippian pottery vessels, including a wide, low bowl with applied rim nodes and a tall, flared-neck jar, their smoke-darkened surfaces reflecting both everyday utility and the refined ceramic traditions of the Eastern Woodlands. Size of taller (jar): 4.9" Diameter x 6" H (12.4 cm x 15.2 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private New York, USA collection, acquired in the 2010s via private sellers SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202301

Lot: 87 - Upper Mississippian Oneota Stone Club Head - Grooved

Native American, Upper Mississippian, Oneota culture, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A finely shaped stone grooved club head from Lamartine, Wisconsin, its compact, bi-lobed form and encircling groove reflecting both the practical demands of hafting and the enduring martial traditions of the Oneota people. Size: 6" L x 3" W x 4.3" H (15.2 cm x 7.6 cm x 10.9 cm) Provenance: private Sheffield, Massachusetts, USA collection; purportedly found in Lamartine, Wisconsin, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199387

Lot: 88 - Mississippian Pottery Bottle w/ Three Faces

Native American, Mississippian, ca. 800 to 1600 CE. A sculptural Mississippian pottery bottle distinguished by three applied nodules subtly carved with eyes and mouths, transforming the vessel's rounded body into a rhythmic procession of abstract human faces that animate its otherwise austere form. Size: 6.8" Diameter x 6.8" H (17.3 cm x 17.3 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private New York, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202281

Lot: 89 - Mississippian Caddo Stippled Pottery Jar

Native American, Mississippian, Caddo culture, ca. 800 to 1600 CE. A compact Mississippian Caddo pottery jar with a rounded body and short neck, distinguished by two small loop handles and paired rim nodules, its shoulder encircled by a rhythmic zigzag band of finely incised dots that animate the vessel's otherwise earthy, utilitarian surface. Size: 4.8" Diameter x 3.6" H (12.2 cm x 9.1 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private New York, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202264

Lot: 90 - Two Mississippian Caddo Grayware Pottery Vessels

Native American, Southeastern United States, Arkansas, Mississippian-Caddo culture, ca. 1200 to 1500 CE. A pair of shell-tempered grayware ceramic vessels, each decorated with punctate patterning. The larger featuring a stippled band encircling a footed base, while the smaller, a globular jar, bears four human faces rendered in low relief with incised eyes and mouths oriented toward the cardinal directions, a motif strongly associated with Caddo cosmological belief. Size of largest: 5.5" W x 7.75" H (14 cm x 19.7 cm) Provenance: ex-private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection acquired from Jackson's International Auctioneers and Appraisers, Iowa, USA, in 2015. SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202290

Lot: 91 - Two Mississippian Caddo Pottery Vessels

Native American, Southeastern United States, Mississippian, Caddo culture, ca. 900 to 1600 CE. A pair of Caddo pottery vessels comprising a substantial globular cooking or storage jar with paired loop handles and a smoke-darkened exterior surface bearing the marks of active use, accompanied by a smaller burnished bowl decorated at the shoulder with incised horizontal lines and pendant hatched triangles in the refined geometric vocabulary characteristic of Caddo ceramic tradition. Size of larger: 7.8" Diameter x 5.7" H (19.8 cm x 14.5 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private New York, USA collection; more petite was found in Sevier County, Arkansas, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202311

Lot: 92 - Large Mississippian Pottery Vessel w/ Handles

Native American, Southeastern United States, Mississippian culture, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A massive pottery vessel of globular form with broad shoulders and handles, reconstructed from original fragments. Areas of exposed shell temper, visible as white inclusions within the clay, distinguish original surfaces from restored sections and attest to traditional manufacturing techniques. Vessels of this scale are uncommon, and complete examples are rarely encountered. This piece offers a strong impression of the vessel's original presence and form despite restoration. Size: 17" W x 14" H (43.2 cm x 35.6 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202169

Lot: 93 - Native American Grooved Hammerstone / Maul Head

Native American, Archaic to Woodlands era, ca. 2000 BCE – 1500 CE. A grooved maul or hafted hammerstone, shaped from a dense tan cobble with a pecked encircling groove that would have seated a withe or sinew wrapping to secure a wooden haft. The pitted surface reflects both the pecking used to shape the tool and the wear of extended use as a percussive implement for crushing, grinding, or driving wedges.. 4.5" D x 2" H (11.4 cm D x 5.1 cm H). Provenance: private Henderson, Nevada, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202852

Lot: 94 - Four Native American Hopewell Chert Blades

Native American, Midwestern United States, Hopewell culture, ca. 200 BCE – 500 CE. A group of four knapped chert cache blades attributed to the Hopewell tradition of the Illinois River valley, their broad leaf-shaped silhouettes thinned by skilled percussion flaking. Cache blades of this type were produced in large numbers from prized lithic sources, including Burlington and Crescent Quarry cherts, then deposited as mortuary offerings within the great earthen mounds and ceremonial enclosures of the Hopewell.. 3" W x 5" H (7.6 cm W x 12.7 cm H). Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200273

Lot: 95 - Mississippian Carved Sandstone Effigy

Native American, Mississippian culture, ca. 800–1600 CE. A roughly triangular block of warm, iron-stained sandstone, its conical silhouette tapering to a softly rounded apex. Two of its broad faces bear chevroned incisions that radiate from a central spine, conjuring the pinnate ribs of a fern frond unfurling across the stone. The third face carries a more abstract device: a lenticular eye motif, simplified to its essential almond, perhaps an allusion to vision, vigilance, or the watchful presence of an unseen power. Objects of this character emerge from the woodland river valleys of the American Southeast during the long florescence of Mississippian culture, when sedentary maize agriculturalists built earthen mounds, traded marine shell and copper across vast distances, and elaborated a rich symbolic vocabulary now gathered under the heading of the Southeastern Ceremonial Complex. The pairing of vegetal imagery, evocative of fertility and seasonal renewal, with an isolated eye, a recurring sign of supernatural sight, suggests a ritual function rather than a utilitarian one. The piece may have served as a charm, altar stone, or grave inclusion, its meaning legible to initiates and now only partly recoverable.. 6" W x 8" H x 4.8" D (15.2 cm W x 20.3 cm H x 12.2 cm D). Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Flushing, New York and Ridgeway, Colorado, USA collection, acquired March 2017 via John McLeod SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 203014

Lot: 96 - Mississippian Steatite Raptor Effigy Pipe

Native American, Mississippian culture, ca. 800–1500 CE. A compact and commanding raptor effigy pipe carved from dark steatite, its compressed teardrop body tapering to a keel-like belly while a hooked, predatory beak juts forward in alert profile. The sculptor has reduced the avian form to its most essential gestures: a rounded cranium, a sharply downturned bill suggestive of a hawk or

Lot: 97 - Mississippian Stone Ceremonial Mace

Native American, Mississippian culture, ca. 1000–1500 CE. A monolithic ceremonial mace carved from a single block of dense gray stone, its silhouette flaring from a tapered cylindrical haft into a broad, axe-like blade crowned by a sharply projecting median spur. The form belongs to a celebrated class of Mississippian regalia known from the Southeastern Ceremonial Complex, where oversized stone weapons, sculpted from a single piece without practical edge or balance, served as emblems of authority rather than instruments of combat. The smooth, gently undulating surfaces retain subtle bands of natural sediment in the stone, lending the piece a quiet stratigraphic beauty. Such "bannerstone maces" or eccentric monoliths appear in the iconography of the Southern Cult, brandished by the falcon-impersonator warriors engraved on shell gorgets and embossed copper plates from sites such as Etowah, Moundville, and Spiro. They are understood as objects of elite display, perhaps clutched in the hands of priest-chieftains during the rituals that bound together the great mound centers of the Mississippi Valley between roughly the 11th and 15th centuries. The deliberate exaggeration of the blade and the addition of decorative projections like the central spike transform a utilitarian weapon archetype into a symbol of consecrated power, a frozen gesture of dominion rendered in stone. The patina is even and the contours unworn, suggesting the piece spent its working life resting in ceremonial precincts rather than passing from hand to hand. It is a sculptural meditation on violence sublimated into authority, a stone weapon that was never meant to strike.. 9.9" L x 3.3" W (25.1 cm L x 8.4 cm W). Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Flushing, New York and Ridgeway, Colorado, USA collection, acquired April 2018 via private seller SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 203032

Lot: 98 - Caddo Taylor Incised Blackware Bottle

Native American, Caddo, Mississippian culture, ca. 1200–1600 CE. A gracefully swelling bottle of burnished dark earthenware, its body rising from a rounded base into a constricted neck capped by a thickened, everted lipped rim. The exterior carries the unmistakable vocabulary of Taylor Incised ware, with fluid scroll-and-hook designs trailing across the shoulder in lightly cut lines that curl back upon themselves in the rhythmic curvilinear motifs favored by Caddo potters of the Red River drainage. The surface retains a soft sheen from careful polishing before firing, and earthen accretions still cling to the lower body, evidence of long burial. Bottles of this gourd-like silhouette were produced across the Caddo homelands of present-day east Texas, southwest Arkansas, northwest Louisiana, and southeast Oklahoma, and were likely employed in mortuary and ceremonial contexts, deposited with the dead as containers for liquids or precious substances. The hook motif, sometimes interpreted as a cosmological reference to wind, water, or the path of the sun, remains one of the most distinctive signatures of Caddo ceramic art.. 5.3" D x 7.3" H (13.5 cm D x 18.5 cm H). Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection, ex-private Flushing, New York and Ridgeway, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in October 2016 via Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers, St. Louis, Missouri, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202883

Lot: 99 - Mississippian Pottery Long-Neck Bottle

Native American, Mississippian culture, ca. 1200–1500 CE. A long-necked earthenware bottle of compressed globular body, rising from a softly rounded base into a tall, near-cylindrical neck with a plain everted lip. The buff-to-grey surface is mottled with smoky fire-clouds, ghostly grey blooms that drift across the shoulder as a record of open-pit firing, where reduction and oxidation traded places against the vessel's curve. Modest in ornament and confident in form, the bottle exemplifies the utilitarian elegance achieved by potters of the late prehistoric Mississippian world, whose alluvial-clay wares, often shell-tempered, served as containers for water and other liquids drawn from the rivers and oxbow lakes of the lower Mississippi Valley. Reportedly recovered in Lee County, Arkansas, the piece belongs to a regional tradition that flourished across the St. Francis and lower White River basins, where village potters produced quantities of such bottles for domestic use and, ultimately, for placement with the dead. The unbroken silhouette, a flattened sphere balanced on the vertical accent of its neck, distills the Mississippian potter's instinct for proportion: function articulated as quiet sculpture.. 6.6" D x 9.5" H (16.8 cm D x 24.1 cm H). Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Flushing, New York and Ridgeway, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202953

Lot: 100 - Caddo Mississippian Effigy Pottery Bowl

Native American, Caddo, Mississippian culture, ca. 1200–1450 CE. A warm terracotta-hued earthenware bowl shaped by Caddoan hands during the late prehistoric Mississippian florescence of the Trans-Mississippi South. The vessel rises from a rounded base into gently flaring walls, its slightly asymmetrical mouth crowned by a continuous band of finely incised diagonal hatching that runs the full circumference of the rim, evoking the stitched edge of a hide or the dorsal patterning of a living creature. Four modeled lugs project from the exterior just beneath the lip, two of which appear elongated and ridged, perhaps suggesting fins, paws, or limbs, while the opposing pair reads as smaller appendages or eyes. Together they hint at a zoomorphic conception, possibly a fish, frog, or turtle rendered in the spare, allusive idiom favored by Caddo potters, in which the vessel itself becomes the body of the animal. The surface retains its burnished red-brown tone, smoothed by hand and lightly mottled from open firing. Caddo communities of the Arkansas, Red, and Sabine River drainages produced such effigy bowls for both domestic and mortuary contexts, where they accompanied the dead as offerings or served at feasts marking the agricultural and ceremonial calendar. The animating instinct, to fuse utility with the vitality of the natural world, remains palpable in the quiet zoological wit of this small vessel.. 8.5" W x 3.8" H x 8.3" D (21.6 cm W x 9.7 cm H x 21.1 cm D). Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Flushing, New York and Ridgeway, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202957

Lot: 101 - Caddo Blackware Punctate Friendship Bowl

Native American, Caddo, ca. 1200–1600 CE. A low, broad earthenware bowl burnished to a smoky charcoal sheen, its shallow basin opening from a softly rounded base into a gently flaring rim. The lower body remains unadorned, allowing the smoldering tones of the reduction-fired clay to speak for themselves, while a dense band of fingernail punctations encircles the shoulder, each crescent impression pressed into the wet clay by a working potter's thumbnail. The cumulative effect is a textile-like register of dashes that catches raking light and animates the otherwise austere silhouette. Bowls of this character belong to the Caddo ceramic tradition of the trans-Mississippi South, a sphere of accomplished potters working across what is now eastern Texas, southwestern Arkansas, northwestern Louisiana, and southeastern Oklahoma. Punctated wares occupied the everyday end of a remarkably refined repertoire that also included finely engraved bottles and effigy forms, and vessels of this scale likely served domestic functions, holding hominy, stews, or offerings at communal gatherings. The colloquial designation "friendship bowl" reflects the modern collector tradition of associating such shared-use vessels with hospitality and reciprocal feasting. The rhythmic punctate band is more than decoration. It records the maker's hand directly, a signature of touch preserved in clay across centuries, and aligns the piece with Mississippian-era aesthetic conventions in which surface texture carried as much weight as form.. 8.5" W x 3.1" H x 8.3" D (21.6 cm W x 7.9 cm H x 21.1 cm D). Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Flushing, New York and Ridgeway, Colorado, USA collection, acquired June 1989 via Caddo Trading Company, Murfreesboro, Arkansas, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202958

Lot: 102 - Mississippian Flatfish Effigy Bottle

Native American, Mississippian culture, Southeast Missouri, ca. 1200–1500 CE. A burnished blackware bottle modeled in the form of a flatfish, its compressed, lenticular body capturing the asymmetry that distinguishes flounder and their kin from other denizens of Mississippi waterways. The potter has rendered the species with naturalistic acuity: the head twists sideways toward the surface of the world, the dorsal fin runs along one flank while the anal and pelvic fins emerge from the other, mirroring the singular anatomy of a creature that swims on its side and gazes upward with both migrated eyes. A tall cylindrical neck rises from the swollen ovoid body, the form characteristic of Late Mississippian water bottles produced across the central and southeastern reaches of the Mississippi Valley. The vessel's surface, smoothed to a soft graphite sheen, carries the carbon-rich patina typical of reduction firing. Fish effigies occupy a recurring place within Mississippian iconography, where aquatic beings served as messengers of the Beneath World in the tripartite cosmology shared across the Southeastern Ceremonial Complex. Such bottles likely accompanied burials or held ritual liquids, their zoomorphic forms binding the contents to the watery realm from which life and fertility were believed to flow.. 7.8" W x 6" H x 6.9" D (19.8 cm W x 15.2 cm H x 17.5 cm D). Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Flushing, New York and Ridgeway, Colorado, USA collection, acquired October 2016 via Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers, St. Louis, Missouri, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 203004

Lot: 103 - Caddo Incised Punctated Pottery Jar

Native American, Caddo, ca. 1200–1500 CE. A deep, beaker-form earthenware jar rising from a softly rounded base to a slightly inverted rim, its upper register banded with a frieze of incised and punctated ornament. Alternating panels of vertical and diagonal parallel lines frame fields of densely tooled punctations, the small teardrop impressions catching shadow against the burnished clay. The lower body is left plain, smoothed to a warm buff and mottled tan surface where fire clouds drift like weather across the vessel's flank, a quiet counterpoint to the busy collar above. Hand-built by coiling, then scraped and burnished before firing in an open or reduced atmosphere, the jar belongs to the ceramic traditions of the Caddo peoples of the Trans-Mississippi South, whose villages and mound centers flourished across what is now eastern Texas, southwestern Arkansas, northwestern Louisiana, and southeastern Oklahoma. Utility wares of this character, sometimes grouped under types such as Pennington Punctated-Incised or related Caddo wares, served as cooking and storage vessels in domestic contexts, though comparable forms also accompanied the dead in mortuary settings. The disciplined geometry of the rim band, achieved with a fine stylus and a reed or sharpened point, speaks to a potter's vocabulary in which order and rhythm carry their own quiet authority.. 7.5" W x 8" H x 7" D (19.1 cm W x 20.3 cm H x 17.8 cm D). Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Flushing, New York and Ridgeway, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 203018

Lot: 104 - Caddo Engraved Tri-Lug Pottery Bowl

Native American, Midwestern / Southeastern, United States, Mississippian / Caddo culture, ca. 1200-1600 CE. A low-walled earthenware bowl rising from a rounded base, crowned by three bulbous lug projections, hand-built in burnished brown clay and incised to form a curvilinear geometric ornament. Such engraved wares are a signature achievement of the Caddo peoples of the Trans-Mississippi South, whose villages and mound centers flourished across present-day Arkansas, Louisiana, eastern Texas, and Oklahoma. Vessels of this scale and refinement likely served in mortuary and feasting contexts, accompanying the dead or marking ceremonial exchange among the ranked lineages of the Caddoan world.. 6.25" W x 4" H (15.9 cm W x 10.2 cm H). Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Flushing, New York and Ridgeway, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 203003

Lot: 105 - Archaic / Woodlands Stone Tool Collection

Native American, United States, Archaic to Woodlands period, ca. 10,000 BCE to 1800 CE. A group of knapped stone projectile points and tools collected primarily from the Midwest. The assemblage includes drills, scrapers, and blades likely used for hafting, along with notched projectile points for arrows or small spears. Several white quartzite examples are labeled as originating from Iowa, adding regional context to the collection. Size of largest: 4.25" L x 3.5" W (10.8 cm x 8.9 cm) Provenance: private Sheffield, Massachusetts, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199622

Lot: 106 - Five Large Prehistoric Paleo-Indian Chert Stone Points

Native American, Midwestern United States, Missouri, Sedalia region, Transitional Paleo-Indian to Early Archaic period, ca. 8500 to 6500 BCE. A collection of five knapped chert lance points or knife blades, each exhibiting skilled bifacial flaking with lanceolate forms tapering to sharp distal tips - typologically consistent with late Paleo-Indian and Early Archaic lithic traditions of the central Mississippi Valley. Size of largest: 6.25" L x 1.25" W (15.9 cm x 3.2 cm) Provenance: private Sheffield, Massachusetts, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200112

Lot: 107 - Two Native American Archaic Stone Hand Axes

Native American, Archaic Period, ca. 8000 to 1000 BCE. A pair of Native American stone hand axes, each shaped through direct percussion flaking to produce functional cutting edges and graspable forms. The darker example exhibits more defined flake scars and angular shaping, while the lighter stone retains a more rounded, weathered surface, suggesting differing stages of use or reworking. Such tools were essential implements of daily life during the Archaic period, used for chopping, scraping, and processing materials. Their simple yet effective forms reflect a practical approach to toolmaking, where durability and adaptability were paramount. Size of larger (darker stone): 5" L x 1.5" W x 2.8" H (12.7 cm x 3.8 cm x 7.1 cm) Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired prior to 2002 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201361

Lot: 108 - Caddo Pottery Jar - Harleton Applique

Native American, Mississippian, Late Caddo, Titus phase, ca. 1430 to 1680 CE. A robust Late Caddo pottery jar distinguished by its Harleton Applique decoration, with bold, raised zigzag bands and nodular elements encircling the vessel to create a rhythmic, tactile surface. Characteristic of utility wares from the Titus phase of East Texas, these applied motifs likely carried both aesthetic and symbolic significance while reinforcing the vessel’s form. The softly flaring rim and rounded body retain traces of use, grounding the piece in the daily and ceremonial life of Mississippian Caddo communities. Size: 7" Diameter x 8.1" H (17.8 cm x 20.6 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private New York, USA collection, acquired October 2016 via Selkirk Auctioneers & Appraisers, St. Louis, Missouri, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202288

Lot: 109 - Lot of 6 Illinois Hopewell Cache Stone Blades

Native American, North America, Illinois, Hopewell culture, ca. 100 BCE to 400 CE. A finely assembled cache of six stone blades, each shaped with deliberate precision and quiet skill, representing the refined lithic traditions of the Hopewell culture of ancient Illinois. Knapped from dark chert, the blades display broad, leaf-like forms with carefully struck flake scars that catch the light across their surfaces. Their symmetry and thinning suggest skilled craftsmanship, likely produced using controlled percussion and pressure flaking techniques. While functional as cutting tools, blades of this type were often made in excess of utilitarian need, serving as ceremonial objects, trade goods, or offerings within Hopewell exchange networks that spanned much of eastern North America. Subtle variation among the examples - in size, edge refinement, and coloration - speaks to individual knappers and differing stages of use or production. Size of largest: 4.2" L x 2.5" W (10.7 cm x 6.4 cm) Together, the group forms a cohesive and evocative cache, embodying both the technical mastery and the far-reaching cultural connections of the Hopewell world. Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200270

Lot: 110 - Woodland Hematite Full Grooved Axe Head

Native American, Woodland period, ca. 1000 BCE to 1000 CE. A dense hematite full grooved axe head of compact, rounded form, its pecked surface and encircling groove shaped for hafting, reflecting Woodland period tool-making traditions and long-distance material use, reportedly found in Fulton County, Illinois. Rare to find in this material! Size: 3.2" L x 1.8" W x 2.3" H (8.1 cm x 4.6 cm x 5.8 cm) Provenance: private Sheffield, Massachusetts, USA collection; ex-Pete Wheaton, purportedly found in Fulton County, Illinois, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199630

Lot: 111 - Native American Shell & Marine Mammal Tooth Necklace

Native American, Northwestern United States, possibly Alaska, Inuit / Yup’ik culture, ca. 18th to early 20th century CE. A necklace composed of shell heishi beads strung on a monofilament wire with a metal hook clasp, featuring twelve suspended teeth likely from a marine mammal - possibly seal, whale, or walrus - suggesting an Alaskan origin. Size of strand: 15.5" L (39.4 cm); teeth: 0.75" L x 0.5" W (1.9 cm x 1.3 cm) Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199152

Lot: 112 - 19th C. Native American Pueblo Pottery Storage Jar

Native American, Southwestern United States, Tewa / Puebloan culture, ca. 19th century CE. A globular earthenware vessel with a broad, gently flaring rim and rounded body, shaped by hand and finished with softly burnished surfaces in natural clay and mineral tones. Sweeping strokes and curvilinear motifs in read and Size: 9" W x 9.75" H (22.9 cm x 24.8 cm) Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199901

Lot: 113 - 19th C. Native American Wood Mortar + Gambling Bowl

Native American, Plains Indian, ca. 19th century CE. A splendid pair of hand-carved wood bowls, a mortar and a gambling bowl, each boasting elegant yet minimalist forms. Sculpted from the burl of a tree, the mortar showcases a warm hue of honey and a complex texture. Its thick walls rise to a broad rim flanked by 2 lug handles, all atop a deep basin and sturdy base where meats, roots, seeds, and nuts were mashed into a powder with the aid of a stone pestle. Alternatively, the gambling bowl presents a hemispherical shape and a rich, woodgrain surface in mottled toes of caramel and chocolate. Vessels like this were used to toss dice carved from bone, antler, or fruit pits for great stakes. Note the metal rivets reinforcing the base and repair to the rim, both indicating this bowl was of great value to its owner. Size (light brown): 11.75" W x 6.2" H (29.8 cm x 15.7 cm); (dark brown): 9.75" W x 4.1" H (24.8 cm x 10.4 cm) A similar wood bowl with metal repairs can be found at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian under catalog number 16/9014. Publication: IMPORTANT NOTE: This item falls under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and is not eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, & Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States. Provenance: private San Francisco, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 174038

Lot: 114 - Rare 1900s Comanche Women's Beaded Hide Dress

Native American, Southern Great Plains, Comanche, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine and rare Comanche women's dress of brain-tanned hide, constructed in the traditional two-hide format with a deeply fringed yoke, sleeves, and hemline - the fringe cut directly from the hide selvage in the manner characteristic of Southern Plains dress-making traditions. The neckline is trimmed with yellow cotton and the remains of a satin ribbon, adorned with multiple rows of polychrome seed beadwork in a sinuous wave pattern; the reverse and sleeves are further decorated with metallic silvery beads and red and yellow ribbon trim, while blue beadwork accents the skirt seam and metal jingle cones are attached along the side panels of the skirt - reflecting the transitional period following the establishment of the reservation in 1874, when trade beads, ribbon, and metalwork were increasingly incorporated into traditional hide garment construction. Size: 51" L x 30" W (129.5 cm x 76.2 cm) This exceptionally well-preserved example represents one of the last generations of fully hide-constructed Comanche women's dress, made before commercial fabrics became the predominant material in Plains garment construction in the early 20th century. Provenance: private Fairfax, Virginia, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202322

Lot: 115 - Pueblo Silver Turquoise Cuff by Clarence Chama & Bolo

Native American, Southwestern United States, Pueblo, ca. late 20th to 21st century CE. A sterling silver cuff bracelet by Kewa Pueblo artist Clarence Chama, stamped "C. Chama / Sterling" on the verso of each stone setting. The bracelet tests at 92% silver and is set with five turquoise cabochons, each framed in a formfitting bezel. Accompanying the cuff is a bolo tie composed of a nickel brass pendant inlaid with crushed turquoise and red stone, forming a bold bearpaw or hand pattern. The bolo is fitted with a braided black leather cord and finished with nickel brass tips. Size: 2.5" Diameter x 1.25" W (6.4 cm x 3.2 cm); gap opening: 1" W (2.5 cm); silver quality: 92%; weight: 80 grams. Provenance: private Lafayette, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 198432

Lot: 116 - Native American Silver Ring & Bracelet Set w/ Turquoise

Native American, Southwest United States, Navajo or Zuni, ca. 20th century CE. A complementary pair of Native American silver jewelry pieces consisting of a shadow box style ring set with turquoise and coral and a stamped silver cuff bracelet. Both pieces display the clean, geometric aesthetic and careful handwork associated with traditional Southwestern silversmithing. The ring features an elongated oval bezel constructed in the shadow box technique, a form in which a recessed darkened field emphasizes the central design. Set within the bezel are two stones - a turquoise cabochon and a coral cabochon - arranged vertically and separated by a small applied silver leaf element. The surrounding frame is bordered with fine stamped decoration, adding subtle texture and contrast to the polished surface. Size of bracelet: 2.6" L x 1.9" W (6.6 cm x 4.8 cm); US ring size: 4.5; silver quality: ring: 88.5%, bracelet: 94.1%; total weight: 32.3 grams The accompanying cuff bracelet is formed from a solid silver band and decorated with hand-stamped geometric motifs running along the exterior. Such stamped designs are characteristic of Navajo and Zuni silverwork and reflect a long tradition of tool-worked ornamentation developed in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries as Indigenous silversmiths adapted metalworking techniques introduced through trade. Together the ring and bracelet present a classic example of Southwestern Native American jewelry design, combining turquoise and coral with hand-worked silver surfaces in forms that remain central to Navajo and Zuni artistic traditions. Provenance: ex-private Moore collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired prior to 1990 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201298

Lot: 117 - Inuit Seal Fur Mukluks, Bear & Caribou Appliques

Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Inuit-Yupik, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A pair of handmade mukluks constructed from seal fur, caribou hide, leather, and felt. The exterior features supple seal skin with thick white fur ruffs at the cuffs, leather straps, and traditional crimped outer soles; historically, Arctic artisans achieved this crimped edge by chewing the dampened seal skin rather than using metal tools. The interiors are lined in dark felt with red felt drawstring closures at the top. Decorative fur appliques depict a polar bears and caribou. Mukluks are traditional winter boots of Arctic Indigenous communities, designed for extreme cold, and the term derives from the Yupik word maklak, referring to the bearded seal. This example reflects both enduring Indigenous techniques and adaptations in materials introduced through outside contact during the 20th century. Size: 12" L x 4.5" W x 19" H (30.5 cm x 11.4 cm x 48.3 cm) Provenance: Private Manchester, Missouri, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201108

Lot: 118 - Late Cretaceous Fossil Egg Clutch Attributed to Troodon

North America or Siberia, Late Cretaceous period, ca. 77.5 to 76.5 million years ago. A clutch of eleven Troodon eggs, beautifully preserved in their reddish-brown matrix. The name Troodon refers to several species of bird-like dinosaurs found mainly in the northern Rocky Mountains, with a few specimens known from northern Alaska, Siberia, and the western Russia/China border. The eggs are elongated, with a grey-blue color and obvious shell structure underneath a thin layer of red-brown deposits. When born, Troodons may have been some of the smartest dinosaurs - their brain cases are similar to those of modern birds. They walked and ran on two long legs and had three-fingered hands that they would have used to hunt their food, primarily small lizards and mammals. Size: 5.75" L x 10.5" W x 4" H (14.6 cm x 26.7 cm x 10.2 cm) Provenance: private Texas, USA Collection, ex-A Coin Exchange, Tarzana, California, USA, acquired at the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show in 2008 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201807

Lot: 119 - Massive Fossilized Cretaceous Dinosaur Vertebra Bone

North America, Western United States, Hell Creek Formation, Cretaceous, ca. 68 to 65.5 million years ago. A massive vertebra from a large prehistoric dinosaur; the species is unconfirmed, but based on the size it is consistent with a large theropod or ceratopsian from the Hell Creek fauna. The bone retains excellent three-dimensional form with well-preserved cortical structure visible across both faces. Presented on a custom wood stand. Size: 12" L x 6" W x 12" H (30.5 cm x 15.2 cm x 30.5 cm); 15.75" H (40 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Hagar collection, Wildwood, Missouri, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202234

Lot: 120 - Long Mammoth Ivory Tusk Fragment on Wood Base

North America, Alaska or Siberia, Late Pleistocene Epoch, ca. 1 million to 10,000 years ago. A mammoth tusk fragment mounted on custom base. This elongated section displays natural curvature and layered ivory structure, with visible grain and age-related fissures along the surface. The woolly mammoth, one of the most iconic megafauna of the Pleistocene, roamed the cold steppe-tundra of Eurasia and North America, its thick fur, domed skull, and long spiraling tusks adapted to harsh glacial environments. These tusks, continuously growing and often dramatically curved, were essential tools - used to sweep away snow in search of vegetation, to strip bark, and in displays of dominance or combat. Size: 26" L x 4.2" W (66 cm x 10.7 cm); 30.5" H (77.5 cm) on included custom stand. This item is made of or contains mammoth ivory and is classified under the ESA (Endangered Species Act) as an exempt piece. Due to federal and state regulations regarding the sale of ivory, this item cannot be shipped internationally or to individuals residing in the following U.S. states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Additionally, buyers are responsible for ensuring that their purchase complies with all local laws and regulations concerning ivory. We guarantee that this piece meets the criteria for an ESA antique exemption under U.S. Federal law, however, we advise buyers to consult with their local authorities to confirm their ability to legally acquire, possess, trade, or sell this item in your state of residence. Provenance: private Hagar collection, Wildwood, Missouri, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202233

Lot: 121 - Steppe Bison (Bison priscus) Partial Skull, Horn Cores

North America, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Pleistocene, ca. 250,000 to 10,000 years ago. This is an amazing find, a partial skull with massive horns and sheaths from a prehistoric steppe bison, Bison priscus. The bone coloration throughout is a lustrous caramel brown that is stunning, and the cavity on the brow reveals an inner spiderweb of bone structures. The most notable part are the horn cores, still covered with the sheaths. One sheath is white and the other black, leading us to nickname this devilish skull Cruella, although the other Disney villain Maleficent is also fitting. While steppe bison resembled their modern-day ancestors in appearance and size, the horns of modern-day bison pale in comparison to these enormous, curved sheaths presented here! Size of skull: 13" L x 41" W (33 cm x 104.1 cm); 32.5" H (82.6 cm) on included custom stand; horn width tip to tip: 39" W (99.1 cm); individual horn length: 32" L (81.3 cm) The steppe bison, sometimes steppe wisent, were a species that roamed from the British Isles and mainland Europe to Asia and across the Bering strait into North America. There is evidence they survived in Alaska up until nearly 5,500 years ago before dying out and replaced with European bison and the North American Bison antiquus, and later our modern Bison bison. This is a true fossil from a steppe bison, in the days of the last Ice Age when Neanderthals and Cro-Magnons hunted these beasts and memorialized their hunts and reverence for these creatures in their famous cave paintings. Their meat, hide, bones, and horns would have been valuable resources to humans in order to survive the harsh environment of the Ice Age. Publication: This piece has been searched against the Art Loss Register database and has been cleared. The Art Loss Register maintains the world's largest database of stolen art, collectibles, and antiques. Provenance: private Texas, USA Collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201805

Lot: 122 - Large Knightia Fish Fossils 'Mass Mortality' Stone Slab

North America, United States, Wyoming, Green River Formation, Eocene Epoch, ca. 53.5 to 48.5 million years ago. A large limestone slab preserving a dense concentration of Knightia fish fossils, representing what is known as either a life assemblage or a mass mortality event. Such groupings occur when a school of fish died suddenly - often from events such as oxygen depletion or rapid environmental change - and were quickly buried in fine sediment. Because the fish are preserved in close association, the slab captures a moment of natural behavior, demonstrating that Knightia traveled in large schools for protection from predators. Size: 29" L x 1" W x 20.5" H (73.7 cm x 2.5 cm x 52.1 cm); 20" H (50.8 cm) on included custom stand. The sediment from the Green River Formation was deposited over a 5-million-year span, the layers of flora and fauna may not have fossilized at the same time - but make for interesting composites. The Eocene world was the warmest of the Cenozoic (our current era), with an average mean temperature around 86 F (30 C) (for comparison, the average mean temperature in the last seventy years is around 58 F (14 C). Although the map of the Earth's surface would have been very recognizable to us today, with most of the continents in place and India moving close to its current position, there were basically no ice caps and huge swaths of the landscape were covered with water, including vast inland seas. This impressive aquarium like arrangement creates a rare scene from a prehistoric environment that was drastically different than what the semi-arid Wyoming landscape of today! Provenance: private Berthoud, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201490

Lot: 123 - Fossilized Juvenile Oreodont Merycoidodontoidea Skull

North America, United States, Wyoming, White River Formation, ca. late Eocene to early Miocene period, ca. 35 to 5 million years ago. A fantastic, fossilized skull from a juvenile oreodont (Merycoidodontoidea) a prehistoric mammal that roamed across North America. This skull is beautifully preserved with white plaster on the interior cavities. Both orbits (ocular cavities) are intact. The upper and lower jaws are slightly parted to reveal the rows of teeth, from which the oreodont name is derived. The molar teeth are an interesting high crown shape - pointy and triangular, and their name translates to "mountain tooth." The front canines are pointy; however, these mammals were herbivores and had traits that often were described as sheep, rhino, or pig like. Oreodonts roamed the prehistoric North America grasslands in herds grinding up the plants with their "mountainous" teeth. Size: 5" L x 2.75" W x 3.5" H (12.7 cm x 7 cm x 8.9 cm) Provenance: private Texas, USA Collection, private Lakewood, Colorado, USA collection, acquired 2017; ex Alexander Sachs collection, a board member of the American Museum of Natural History in New York City, New York, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201806

Lot: 124 - Large Ordovician Trilobite (Burmeisterella), Morocco

Morocco. Paleozoic Era, Ordovician Period, ca. 485–444 million years old. A well-preserved fossil trilobite identified as Burmeisterella, presented in strong relief with prominent cephalon, segmented thorax, and tapered pygidium. The specimen displays attractive natural coloration and fine ribbed detail across the exoskeleton, mounted on a stone base for display. A classic and highly collectible Moroccan trilobite from the Ordovician seas. Size: 6.125" L x 3.75" W x 3.5" H (15.6 cm x 9.5 cm x 8.9 cm) The Ordovician Period was a boom time for marine life—one of the greatest evolutionary expansions in Earth’s history. The shallow seafloor inhabited by Burmeisterella would have been rich with diverse invertebrates, including brachiopods (lamp shells), crinoids (sea lilies), bryozoans (moss animals), sponges, early corals, and a wide variety of other trilobites, along with gastropods and early mollusks. Above these ancient sea beds, the dominant predators were straight-shelled nautiloid cephalopods (orthocones), powerful hunters that patrolled the water column much like sharks in later eras. Provenance: private Berthoud, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200194

Lot: 125 - Fossil Collection: Trilobites, Ferns, Ammonites & Fish

North America, Europe, & Africa, Ordovician to Cretaceous, era, ca. 488 to 66 million years ago. A diverse collection of fossil specimens comprising primarily trilobites in varying states of preservation - including both partial and complete examples representing multiple species - housed in two stretch-film display mounts, alongside a panel with an assortment of specimens affixed to the surface, including fern impressions, fish fragments, trilobites, ammonites, and bivalve shells. Size of largest fossil: 3" Diameter (7.6 cm); backing panel: 13" L x 10" W (33 cm x 25.4 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202414

Lot: 126 - Hundreds of Polished Ammonite Shells in Stone Matrices

North Africa, Morocco, Devonian to Jurassic Period, ca. 419.2 to 145 million years ago. Approximately 20 lbs. (9 kg) of cut and polished circular stone matrices, each revealing a naturally occurring ammonite fossil at its center - ranging in size from small to palm-sized discs with warm brown, gray, and ochre tones. An exceptional bulk lot for mosaic artists, tile installations, jewelry makers, or anyone looking to incorporate prehistoric fossils into a creative project. Sizes range from: 2" Diameter (5.1 cm) to 1" Diameter (2.5 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202416

Lot: 127 - Dinosaur Edmontosaurus Jaw Segment & Tooth Structure

North America, Western United states, Wyoming, Lance Formation, Late Cretaceous 69 to 66 million years ago. A fossilized Edmontosaurus dinosaur jaw section displaying tightly packed vertical tooth batteries, with worn grinding surfaces characteristic of herbivorous feeding. Edmontosaurus was a large hadrosaur, or "duck-billed" dinosaur, known for its broad snout and highly efficient plant-processing teeth. It roamed floodplains in herds and was among the last non-avian dinosaurs before the end-Cretaceous extinction. Size: 5.6" L x 2" W x 3" H (14.2 cm x 5.1 cm x 7.6 cm); 7.25" H (18.4 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Berthoud, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202225

Lot: 128 - Pocket Knife with Fossilized Mammoth Tooth Handle

United States, ca. 21st century CE. A mammoth tooth grip folding pocket knife. The handle is composed of fossil mammoth tooth, displaying layered natural coloration in tones of brown, cream, and black, paired with a polished steel frame and blade. A functional and decorative piece that combines prehistoric material with modern knife-making techniques. Size with blade extended: 7.6" L x 1" W (19.3 cm x 2.5 cm) Provenance: private Hagar collection, Wildwood, Missouri, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202216

Lot: 129 - Marine Fossils - Brachiopod Shells & Echinoderms

North America, United States, Paleozoic era, ca. millions of years ago. A group of fossil specimens including a fully exposed brachiopod and five stone matrices containing echinoderms such as crinoid stem segments and blastoids, along with bivalve shells. Size: 2.8" L x 3.3" W x 0.6" H (7.1 cm x 8.4 cm x 1.5 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200579

Lot: 130 - Prehistoric Scaumenacia Lungfish Fossil in Stone Matrix

North America, Eastern Canada, Upper Devonian, ca. 370 million years ago. A Scaumenacia lungfish fossil preserved in stone matrix. The specimen displays a well-defined body with visible fin structure and surface detail, set within a natural matrix that highlights the organic outline of the fish. Subtle tonal variation between the fossil and surrounding stone enhances the contrast and readability of the form. Size: 8.5" L x 5" W (21.6 cm x 12.7 cm) Provenance: private Texas, USA Collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201856

Lot: 131 - Prehistoric Fern & Eocene Cricket Fossils

North America, United States, Missouri and Colorado, Pennsylvanian to Eocene periods, ca. 323 million to 48.5 million years ago. A compelling grouping of fossil specimens including fern fronds of Odontopteris brardii preserved in Bonner Springs Shale from Platte County, Missouri, alongside two insects identified as crickets (Gryllidae) from the Green River Formation, Parachute Creek Member, Colorado. The fern represents Carboniferous coal forest flora, while the insect fossils date to the later Eocene era, illustrating a wide temporal range of preservation in fine-grained sedimentary matrices. Size: 6.8" L x 4" W (17.3 cm x 10.2 cm) Provenance: private Hagar collection, Wildwood, Missouri, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202214

Lot: 132 - Fossilized Fern Frond, Dinosaur Tooth, & Chocolate Opal

Eastern Africa, Ethiopia, & North America, United States, Montana, ca. millions of years ago. An assorted group of natural history specimens including a fossilized leaf or fern frond preserved in matrix, a Nano Tyrannus or Tyrannosaurus rex tooth from the Hell Creek Formation, and a polished chocolate opal. The opal displays warm iridescent flashes with traces of its original matrix along the edges. Size of fern fossil: 4.5" L x 2" W x 1" H (11.4 cm x 5.1 cm x 2.5 cm); tooth: 0.7" L x 0.3" W x 1" H (1.8 cm x 0.8 cm x 2.5 cm) Provenance: private Hagar collection, Wildwood, Missouri, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200639

Lot: 133 - Green River Fossil Panel of Three Diplomystus Fish

North America, United States, Wyoming, Green River Formation, Eocene Epoch, ca. 53.5 to 48.5 million years ago. This limestone fossil panel preserves three prehistoric Dolomites fish in exceptional detail, with delicate ribs, fin rays, and distinct spines sharply exposed against the pale matrix - a striking study in ancient anatomy and natural preservation. Sourced from one of the world's most celebrated fossil beds, this specimen offers a direct glimpse into the freshwater ecosystems of prehistoric Wyoming. The Eocene was the warmest epoch of the Cenozoic Era, with average temperatures near 86F (30C) - nearly 30 degrees warmer than today - a hothouse world of no ice caps, vast inland seas, and lush, water-covered landscapes stretching across continents that would already have looked remarkably familiar to modern eyes. Size: 18.75" L x 13.6" W (47.6 cm x 34.5 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202415

Lot: 134 - Two Fossilized Megalodon Shark Teeth

Ancient Seas, Middle Miocene to end of Pliocene eras, ca. 28 to 2.6 million years ago. A pair of fossilized megalodon shark teeth, presenting a compelling glimpse into the apex predators of prehistoric oceans. The larger tooth exhibits a broad triangular form, its surface showing natural mineral staining. The smaller tooth features a polished enamel face, contrasted by a rugged root with a distinct coral encrustation. Size of largest : 5.1" L x 4.1" W (13 cm x 10.4 cm); smaller: 4.8" L x 3.3" W (12.2 cm x 8.4 cm) Provenance: private Texas, USA Collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201996

Lot: 135 - Pleistocene Kansas Cervid Skull Fragment w/ Horn Cores

North America, Western United States, Kansas, ca. Pleistocene era, ca. 1.8 million to 10,000 years ago. An impressive Ice Age cranial fragment presented on a mount, allowing the natural contours and weathered surface to take center stage. It came labeled as a prehistoric elk species, yet the close-set horn cores create a distinctive silhouette that may indicate an unusual or less commonly documented large cervid from Kansas' ancient fauna. Size: 8.5" L x 7" W x 6" H (21.6 cm x 17.8 cm x 15.2 cm); 13" H (33 cm) on included custom stand.Size: 8.5" L x 7" W x 6" H (21.6 cm x 17.8 cm x 15.2 cm); 13" H (33 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Hagar collection, Wildwood, Missouri, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199937

Lot: 136 - Crystals: Quartz Points, Geode, Pyrite & Stilbite

India & North America, ca. million of years ago. A mixed group of mineral specimens including quartz points, a cut geode, smoky quartz, pyrite, stilbite, pale amethyst, and green apophyllite with stilbite. The group displays a range of crystalline structures, from sharp terminated points to tiny clusters. Surfaces vary from glassy and translucent to matte and granular, with examples both in matrix and as more isolated crystal growths. An attractive and varied assortment suitable for study or display. Size of largest: 6" L x 5" W x 3" H (15.2 cm x 12.7 cm x 7.6 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201477

Lot: 137 - Sculptural Orthoceras & Ammonite Fossils

North Africa, Morocco, Devonian Period, ca. 419.2 to 358.9 million years ago. A sculptural fossil stone featuring a partial ammonite and an elongated Orthoceras shell preserved within a warm brown matrix. The fossil forms are rendered in pale quartzite, polished and raised against the textured surrounding surface, creating a strong natural contrast. The stone has been cut into an upright, freestanding form supported by a thick integral base, emphasizing both the organic structure of the fossils. Size: 17.5" L x 3.5" W x 17.5" H (44.4 cm x 8.9 cm x 44.4 cm) Provenance: private Texas, USA Collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202021

Lot: 138 - Carved Stone Partial Ammonite Shell Fossil

North Africa, Morocco, Devonian Period, ca. 419.2 to 358.9 million years ago. A decorative carved stone ammonite form with natural chamber lines visible within the spiral, shaped and polished to highlight the classic fossil shell silhouette. Size: 12" Diameter x 4" W (30.5 cm x 10.2 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 197989

Lot: 139 - Ammonite Fossil Collection, Polished & Iridescent

North Africa, Morocco, Devonian to Cretaceous, ca. 409 to 66 million years ago. A collection of eleven ammonite fossils representing multiple species, ranging from a large matrix-embedded specimen with well-defined ribbed sutures to smaller examples displaying vivid opalescent iridescence on their natural exteriors - a phenomenon caused by the preservation of the original aragonite shell. Several specimens have been cut and polished to reveal finely detailed interior chambers with glittering crystalline quartz septae. Size of largest: 2.6" L x 2" W (6.6 cm x 5.1 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 197741

Lot: 140 - Prehistoric Shark Teeth & Mosasaur Fossil Collection

North America & North Africa, Morocco, Cretaceous to Pliocene, ca. 70 to 2 million years ago. A paired collection of two professionally assembled fossil display cases, together presenting a diverse survey of prehistoric sharks and aquatic reptiles spanning tens of millions of years of ancient ocean life. The first is a wood shadow box mounted under glass, containing labeled specimens from the phosphate mines of Khouribga, Morocco - including teeth from sharks, mosasaurs, and fish, with a hanging loop on the verso for wall display. The second is a clear acrylic case presenting "Prehistoric Shark Teeth of North America," with individually labeled specimens including an Extinct Giant White. The hinged lid opens for closer examination and also features a wall-mount loop. Size of largest tooth: 1.6" L x 1.1" W (4.1 cm x 2.8 cm); wood case: 9.5" L x 5.75" W (24.1 cm x 14.6 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202413

Lot: 141 - Large Orthoceras Fossil Stone Panel

Ancient Seas, Morocco, Devonian Period, ca. 419.2 to 358.9 million years ago. A large rectangular orthoceras fossil panel featuring numerous fragmentary shells set within a dark stone matrix, with several circular flat sections suggesting use as a support base or presentation stand. The composition displays elongated, conical forms arranged in dynamic alignment across the surface. Orthoceras, an early cephalopod, possessed long, straight shells that housed its soft body and tentacles. The stone has been polished to clearly reveal the fossils, with white segmented sections representing preserved shell material. These contrast against the darker ground and emphasize the linear structure of the shells. Some elongated forms illustrate the full tapering shape of the organism, offering a clear view of the internal segmentation and overall morphology of these ancient marine animals. (25"L x 18.5"H x 2"W -- 63.5cm(L)x46.99cm(H)x5.08cm(W)) Prehistoric 'straight' cephalopods include straight ammonoids called orthoceras. Cephalopod evolution began during the Late Cambrian Period. Some of these creatures evolved into semi-coiled forms, eventually giving rise to coiled cephalopods like ammonites and nautili. Straight cephalopods were among the most advanced invertebrates of their time, with eyes, jaws, and a sophisticated nervous system. These creatures were predators that swam freely using a jet propulsion system by squirting water from their bodies. They had tentacles and ink sacs, much like present-day squid. Except for belemnites, cephalopods had external shells with hollow internal chambers separated by walls called septa. A tube called the siphuncle connected the body with the chambers allowing the animal to fill them with water or air, changing its buoyancy in order to rise or drop in the ocean. Only the last and largest chamber was occupied by the living animal! Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 197292

Lot: 142 - Polished Stone Tabletop - Ammonite Shell Fossils

North Africa, Morocco, Devonian Period, ca. 419.2 to 358.9 million years ago. Polished to a lustrous and smooth surface, this circular stone tabletop slab reveals a cross-section of ancient seafloor life - a dense, naturally occurring mosaic of Orthoceras and ammonite fossils locked in dark limestone matrix. Pale spiral ammonite chambers and the long, tapered cylinders of Orthoceras shells emerge in dramatic contrast against the mottled, gray, brown, and black stone. The slab is finished with a smooth beveled edge that lends the piece a clean architectural profile, making it equally at home as a functional table surface or a standalone sculptural object. Size: 24" Diameter x 0.5" W (61 cm x 1.3 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 196482

Lot: 143 - 2 Ceylon Blue Sapphires 0.73 Ct and 1.83 Ct

Fine pair of Ceylon sapphires, each of a wonderful medium blue. First is a slightly oval cabochon example with fine clarity and color. Weight is 1.83 carats. Next is a faceted oval stone, also in a beautiful medium blue hue, with very fine clarity. Weight is .73 carats. Size of cabochon: .25" L x .225" W (0.6 cm x 0.6 cm) Provenance: private Hagar collection, Wildwood, Missouri, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200280

Lot: 144 - Pair of Large Sumatran Amber Pendants

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumatra, ca. late 20th to early 21st century CE. A striking pair of Sumatran amber pendants, each carved and polished to emphasize the natural depth and warmth of the material. One is formed as a smooth, organic oval, glowing with rich cognac tones and subtle internal inclusions, while the other takes a more sculptural, ring-like form with a central aperture and darker marbling. Suspended from cords, both pieces highlight the tactile beauty and translucency of amber, long valued in the region for both adornment and its perceived protective qualities. Size of larger pendant: 1.7" L x 3" W x 2.1" H (4.3 cm x 7.6 cm x 5.3 cm); of longer strand: 23.5" L (59.7 cm) Provenance: private West Covina, California, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200815

Lot: 145 - Sterling Silver & Coral Bead Pendant

United States, ca. mid-20th to 21st century CE. A sterling silver costume jewelry pendant featuring a vivid coral-colored sphere cradled within an openwork teardrop frame formed as a flowing stem with a floral accent. The piece is stamped "S925" on the inner curve of the verso. Small faceted glass stones trace the outer curve and embellish the flower motif above, adding subtle sparkle and dimension. Size: 1.3" L x 0.7" W (3.3 cm x 1.8 cm); silver quality; 97%; weight: 6.2 grams Provenance: private Lafayette, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200401

Lot: 146 - Silver Scrollwork Pendant with Coral Sphere

United States, ca. mid-20th to 21st century CE. A sterling silver costume jewelry pendant featuring a vivid coral-colored sphere set within an openwork frame. The piece is stamped "925" on the bail, and the polished bead sits at the center, surrounded by faceted glass stones accents along the scrolling bail. Size: 1.4" L x 0.9" W (3.6 cm x 2.3 cm); silver quality: 96%; weight: 6.5 grams Provenance: private Lafayette, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200400

Lot: 147 - Baltic Amber Group, 15 Pcs w/ Inclusions

Northern Europe, Baltic region, ca. 47,000,000–34,000,000 BCE. Fifteen loose amber pieces in varied shapes and sizes, ranging from warm honey to deep cognac tones, some polished to a clear finish with visible inclusions and occasional insect encasements, while others retain a more matte surface that could benefit from additional polishing. One is mounted in small acrylic display cases with a magnified lid, making this group well suited for jewelry making or study.. 1.5" W x 1" H (3.8 cm W x 2.5 cm H). Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202854

Lot: 148 - Mesolithic African Chert Stone Hand Axe

Northwestern Africa, Upper Paleolithic to Mesolithic Period, ca. 24,000 to 8,000 years ago. This prehistoric chert stone tool is worked into an oval, hand-held form with a convex face and a flatter reverse, showing broad flake scars from shaping and use. One end tapers to a rounded point while the opposite edge forms a slightly sharper, blade-like tip, suggesting use as a multipurpose cutting and scraping implement. Size: 6.75" L x 3.5" W (17.1 cm x 8.9 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200157

Lot: 149 - 14th C. Ghana Koma Terracotta Head - Long Pointed Beard

West Africa, Ghana, Komaland (Moagduri District), Koma tradition, ca. 14th to 17th century CE. A striking Koma terracotta head modeled with a commanding face and an elongated pointed beard, rising from a tall cylindrical neck in the classic Komaland format. The features are strongly stylized, with pronounced eyes, layered lips, and a patterned brow or coiffure that gives the visage a rhythmic, almost architectural structure. Koma sculpture is associated with a roughly 100 km by 100 km area in what is now Ghana's North East Region, and its discovery has dramatically broadened the study of West African art. Yet the tradition remains difficult to contextualize historically, and attempts to connect the present-day inhabitants of Komaland to the makers of these figures remain largely hypothetical. Size: 3.6" L x 2.2" W x 6.2" H (9.1 cm x 5.6 cm x 15.7 cm) Before scientific excavations began in the 1980s and again in the 2000s, local communities encountered such works while digging soil for building, calling them kronkronballi ("children from an old-time"). Comparable in cultural weight to the terracotta traditions of Nok and Ife, Sao, and the Inland Niger Delta, Koma heads like this one endure as compelling fragments of a complex civilization, preserved in clay and still only partly understood. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199685

Lot: 150 - 15th C. Ghana Koma Culture Janus-Headed Pottery Finial

West Africa, Ghana, Koma culture, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A highly stylized terracotta janus-headed finial rising from a thick cylindrical shaft, the opposing faces rendered with applied eyes and open mouths as if singing or intoning, giving the sculpture a commanding presence suggestive of vocalization or breath. Koma terracottas are associated with ancestral, ritual, and possibly shrine-related practices in northern Ghana, often discovered in burial or ceremonial settings and reflecting complex spiritual systems. Janus imagery and open mouths are thought to relate to communication with the spirit world. Size: 8.5" L x 3.75" W (21.6 cm x 9.5 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Los Angeles, California, USA collection; ex-major gallery, Beverly Hills, California, USA, primarily acquired between 1985 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199684

Lot: 151 - African Lega Bwami & Lengola Wood Abstract Figures

Central Africa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bantu cultures, Lega and Lengola, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of carved wooden abstract figures. The larger example, with two stacked heads above a pair of bent legs and broad feet, is characteristic of Lega sculpture and likely associated with Bwami society rituals. The second figure, formed with a round base, open diamond-shaped body, stylized female torso, and head, is likely from Lengola carving traditions and may have served as a reliquary guardian or ancestor figure. Size of largest: 3.25" W x 11.75" H (8.3 cm x 29.8 cm); 13.5" H (34.3 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200605

Lot: 152 - Yombe Wood Nkisi Nkondi Figure - Glass Inset

Central Africa, Kongo, Yombe people, ca. mid-20th century CE. A vigilant and forceful presence, this Yombe nkisi nkondi figure stands as both guardian and instrument of spiritual authority, its surface bearing the visible record of ritual use and activation. Carved in wood and presented in a compact, frontal stance, the female figure is crowned by a tall, crested coiffure with finely incised

Lot: 153 - Borneo Dayak Wood Ancestral Figure, Hampatong Guardian

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo, Dayak peoples, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A weathered wooden post carved with a Hampatong figure, an ancestral and protective guardian spirit, shown seated atop a cylindrical base with expressive facial features and openwork limbs. Hampatong figures were traditionally placed outside longhouses or along village paths to ward off harmful forces, embodying the presence and vigilance of revered ancestors. Such figures also played an important role in ceremonies like the Tiwah, safeguarding the soul of the deceased as it traveled toward the afterlife. Size: 5.25" W x 15.5" H (13.3 cm x 39.4 cm) Provenance: private Rogers, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Bosio collection, Miami, Florida, USA, 1960-2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200056

Lot: 154 - Papua New Guinea Bamboo Arrows, Bow, & Fishing Spears

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A collection of bamboo, reed, and wood hunting and fishing implements including arrows, fishing spears, and a bow. The long projectile shafts, resembling light spears or javelins, are made from lightweight bamboo and cane and were designed for use with large bows in the hunting of birds and small game. Several fishing spears feature multi-pronged tips with serrated bamboo or wooden blades, secured with woven cane or fiber lashings. The accompanying bow retains a simple cord string made from twisted gut or dried hide. Size of longest: 62.5" L x 0.6" W (158.8 cm x 1.5 cm) Provenance: ex-private Denver collection, Colorado, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 176909

Lot: 155 - Papua New Guinea Bow + Carved & Painted Arrows

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A wooden bow accompanied by a group of wood and bamboo arrows. The arrows display a range of sharply barbed tips, some with carved decoration and bright pigment. The bow and arrows are fitted with both traditional woven cane and colored nylon cordage. The barbed forms are designed for deep penetration and difficult removal, reflecting weapons used in both warfare and hunting. Such objects may also have been used in ceremonial or dance contexts, where they could carry symbolic associations with power and strength. Size of bow: 73" L x 1.2" W (185.4 cm x 3 cm) Provenance: Private Park City, Utah collection, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201647

Lot: 156 - Large Papua New Guinea Mount Hagen Stone Axe

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Mount Hagen, ca. 20th century CE. A powerful emblem of wealth and social exchange, this ceremonial stone axe, known as a Di Kurugu, emerges from the highlands of Mount Hagen as both object and currency, a form shaped as much by ritual as by hand. The polished stone blade is set into a carved wooden socket, affixed to a gracefully bent wooden handle. The join is tightly bound and concealed beneath intricately woven cane, creating a dense, patterned surface that reinforces the structure while elevating its visual complexity. A long vertical shaft extends downward, while the opposing end broadens into a paddle-like form wrapped in finely woven fiber with geometric motifs, lending the piece a striking asymmetry and presence. Size (with blade inserted): 30" L x 3.5" W x 33.5" H (76.2 cm x 8.9 cm x 85.1 cm) In the Mount Hagen area, such axes functioned as stores of wealth and instruments of exchange rather than utilitarian tools. They played a central role in brideprice payments, where several axes formed part of the negotiated transfer between families, alongside additional ceremonial objects. Everyday working axes, by contrast, were excluded from such exchanges. Though modern examples are now produced in steel, stone axes like this remain potent symbols of tradition, value, and social connection. Both sculptural and symbolic, the Di Kurugu stands as a testament to a cultural system in which material, meaning, and ceremony are tightly bound. Provenance: private Park City, Utah, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201633

Lot: 157 - Papua New Guinea Bark & Hide Quiver w/ 12 Wood Arrows

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. 20th century CE. A striking hunting set, this Papua New Guinea quiver retains its original complement of twelve arrows, offering a complete and tangible glimpse into the material culture of highland or forest-based hunting traditions. The elongated quiver is formed from bark and tightly wrapped in animal hide, its surface etched with bands of linear and geometric striations that lend both texture and visual rhythm. The arrows, crafted from slender wooden shafts, vary in construction, some fitted with metal tips while others are bound with cane or animal sinew, reflecting adaptation and repair over time. Their differing forms suggest use for a range of purposes, from small game hunting to more specialized tasks. Within the quiver, a woven cane ring helps secure and organize the shafts, an understated yet practical detail of indigenous design. Size of quiver: 21" L x 3.6" W (53.3 cm x 9.1 cm); of longest arrow: 26.5" L (67.3 cm) Together, the ensemble speaks to a living tradition of craftsmanship, where natural materials are shaped with ingenuity and purpose. Both utilitarian and sculptural, the set carries the marks of use and time, preserving the quiet legacy of hunting practices in Papua New Guinea. Provenance: private Park City, Utah, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201635

Lot: 158 - Sepik River Tambanum Wood Spirit Mask w/ Cane Rim

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Middle Sepik River, Tambanum village, ca. 20th. A striking Sepik River spirit mask with elongated form and bold, graphic surface, framed by a woven cane rim and fiber attachments. Carved in wood and painted in earthy tones of black, white, and ochre, the face is animated by swirling motifs, pierced eyes, and a pronounced nose, embodying the stylized presence of ancestral or spirit beings. The braided fiber cords and cane edging add both structure and movement, typical of masks used in ceremonial or display contexts within Tambanum village traditions. Size: 10" W x 22.8" H (25.4 cm x 57.9 cm) Provenance: private Park City, Utah, USA collection; collected in 2019 in Papua New Guinea SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201637

Lot: 159 - Papua New Guinea Wood Bow & 14 Arrows

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A Papua New Guinea longbow of dark hardwood, its stave simply curved and bound at the nock, accompanied by fourteen arrows representing a range of hunting and fighting types: reed and bamboo shafts tipped with barbed hardwood points, a broad leaf-shaped blade lashed at the foreshaft with woven fiber, simple fire-hardened points, and one foreshaft carved with incised decoration filled with white pigment in the recessed areas. The variety of point types within a single quiver reflects the practical versatility expected of a hunter-warrior's kit in the highlands and lowland regions of Papua New Guinea, where arrow typology often encoded both function and the maker's regional identity. Size of largest (bow): 1.3" W x 65.9" H (3.3 cm W x 167.4 cm H) Provenance: private Park City, Utah, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201648

Lot: 160 - Egyptian Faience Bead Necklace, Bright Turquoise Hue

Egypt, New Kingdom to Late Period, ca. 1550 to 332 BCE. A necklace composed of ancient faience tubular and disc beads in varied tones of turquoise and blue, arranged into rectangular grouped segments that form a geometric design along the lower portion of the strand. The beads display natural surface variation and patina consistent with age and burial. The piece has been strung in modern times for stability and is now wearable with a contemporary lobster clasp. Size: 23.25" L (59.1 cm); tube beads: 0.6" L (1.5 cm) Provenance: ex-Moore collection, Houston, Texas, USA acquired from major LA gallery SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201078

Lot: 161 - Three Multistrand Egyptian Ancient Faience Necklaces

Egypt, New Kingdom to Late Period, ca. 1550 to 332 BCE. A group of three wearable necklaces composed of ancient faience beads in soft turquoise and green hues, interspersed with small disc and seed shaped spacers, in both blue and earthen tones. The tubular and ring-shaped beads display varied patina and surface wear, reflecting long burial and age while preserving their distinctive coloration. Each necklace is multistrand, creating a graceful drape that echoes ancient Egyptian adornment traditions. Size of strand: 21" L (53.3 cm); tubular bead: 0.4" L (1 cm) Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202375

Lot: 162 - Thousands of Egyptian Faience Beads for Jewelry, 1 lb.!

Ca. 1500 - 1450 BCE. Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom to Late Dynastic periods. Great opportunity to try out one's jewelry making skills! One pound of loose faience beads in colors of green, brown, blue, tan, yellow and in small spacer sizes along with long tube beads. From experience we can assure the buyer this lot can make dozens of necklaces. Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202376

Lot: 163 - Rare Ancient Egypt Carved Green Amazonite Scarab

Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 664 BCE., ca. 1070 - 664 BCE. Ancient Egypt, Third Intermediate Period, 21st to 25th Dynasty, ca. 1070 to 664 BCE. A rare amazonite scarab amulet of rich mottled green coloring, the dorsal surface rendered with the characteristic division of the elytra, prothorax, and clypeus in the canonical Egyptian tradition, with a longitudinal suspension hole drilled through the length of the body. The flat base bears a faint incised line but is uncarved. Amazonite, prized by the Egyptians for its vivid green color symbolizing fertility and rebirth, was among the most sacred materials used for scarab production. Size: 0.7" L x 0.5" W (1.8 cm L x 1.3 cm W) Provenance: private Boise, Idaho, USA collection; ex-Malter Galleries, acquired in 1990s SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202802

Lot: 164 - Egyptian Faience Amulet & Roman Coin Molds, 19 Pieces

Egypt, New Kingdom to Romano-Egyptian period, ca. 1550 BCE to 300 CE; Roman, Imperial period, ca. 3rd to 4th century CE. A compelling study group of nineteen objects spanning two ancient manufacturing traditions, comprising five Egyptian pottery amulet molds with five modern impressions and three Roman pottery coin molds with nine modern impressions, the whole assembled as both a document of

Lot: 165 - Pair of Egyptian Late Dynastic Faience Bead Necklaces

Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 30th Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. A harmonious pairing of ancient color and modern craftsmanship, this lot of two necklaces brings together authentic Egyptian Late Dynastic beads newly restrung for contemporary wear. Each necklace is composed of numerous small disc and tubular beads in warm shades of terracotta, rose, and muted earth tones. The beads, likely fashioned from faience and related materials typical of the period, were originally produced using molded and kiln-fired techniques that gave ancient Egyptian jewelry its distinctive matte surface and enduring vibrancy. Such beads once adorned the necks of men, women, and even mummies, serving not only as ornament but as markers of status, protection, and rebirth. Now carefully arranged on modern strands and fitted with metal clasps, both necklaces are fully wearable while preserving the integrity and visual rhythm of the ancient components. Size of longer necklace: 18.25" L (46.4 cm) One example is arranged in layered drapes that create a cascading effect across the chest, while the other incorporates looping segments that add movement and sculptural interest. These necklaces offer a tangible connection to the final centuries of pharaonic Egypt, when traditional bead forms continued to flourish even as the Nile Valley stood on the threshold of the Hellenistic world. Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201171

Lot: 166 - Egyptian Late Dynastic Bronze Aegis Amulet of Bastet

Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A leaded bronze aegis amulet depicting the leonine-headed goddess Bastet, crowned with the uraeus and sun disk. The goddess's visage projects forward in bold relief, her almond-shaped eyes and rounded snout softened by the flowing mane that frames her face. Below, the aegis takes the form of a broad collar incised with nested semicircles and triangular motifs, recalling the protective pectoral ornaments associated with divine authority. A suspension loop rises from the crown, allowing the piece to have once been worn as a pendant for personal protection. Amulets of this type were believed to embody the protective and maternal qualities of Bastet, a goddess revered both as a fierce lioness and as a nurturing deity linked to fertility, music, and the home. Size: 2.3" W x 2.8" H (5.8 cm x 7.1 cm); 5.3" H (13.5 cm) on included custom stand. By the Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic periods, Bastet's cult flourished at her principal sanctuary in Bubastis, where votive bronzes and amulets were dedicated in staggering numbers. This example, with its diminutive yet powerful form, reflects the widespread devotion to her as both guardian and benefactor. The amulet retains areas of green and brown patination, testifying to its ancient burial and centuries of reverence before entering the modern era. Provenance: private Keokuk, Iowa, USA collection, acquired in Orlando, Florida, USA in the late 1980s SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 197611

Lot: 167 - Ancient Egyptian Ptolemaic Pottery Figurine Fragments

Egypt, Ptolemaic Period, ca. 305 to 30 BCE. A pair of pottery figurine fragments depicting simplified male heads and torsos, originally part of small votive or funerary figures. Comparable examples in the Metropolitan Museum of Art collection (object numbers 32.3.374 and 32.3.391) were recovered from burial contexts and likely served as protective guardians or attendants for the deceased in the afterlife. Size of largest: 2.5" W x 3" H (6.4 cm x 7.6 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection acquired from major LA gallery acquired between 1980 and 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200707

Lot: 168 - S. Italic Daunian Bichrome Terracotta Thymiaterion

Daunian (Apulia, Southern Italy), ca. 550 to 450 BCE. A bichrome terracotta thymiaterion comprising a broad, rounded bowl set atop a tall stem of square section, rising from a spreading foot. The bowl is decorated with an abstract painted program, while the stem and base are encircled by alternating red and dark-painted bands. The surface displays characteristic Daunian geometric ornament and remains well balanced in proportion throughout. Size: 4.1" W x 5.7" H (10.4 cm x 14.5 cm) Cleared against the Art Loss Register database and accompanied by a confirmation letter. Provenance: Property of a central London gallery, previously acquired on the Dutch art market; previously acquired on the Belgian art market; Hugo Lievens, Brussels 1982. SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200996

Lot: 169 - Greek Alexander the Great Silver Drachm in Gilt Pendant

Ancient Greece, Hellenistic Period, ca. 4th to 3rd century BCE. A striking ancient Greek silver drachm, now preserved within a modern gold-plated nickel pendant, uniting classical iconography with wearable form. The obverse presents a finely worn but still legible portrait of Herakles (Hercules), shown in profile and clad in the lion skin, a deliberate association used by Alexander the Great to link himself with divine strength and heroic lineage. The reverse depicts Zeus enthroned, holding an eagle and scepter, symbols of sovereignty and divine authority. Though softened by circulation, the composition remains discernible, with the seated god rendered in a balanced, commanding posture typical of Alexander-era coinage. Such imagery reinforced the ruler's claim to power, placing him within the lineage of gods and mythic heroes. Size: 1" L x 0.7" W (2.5 cm x 1.8 cm); silver quality: 98.8%; weight: 4.2 grams The coin has been set within a simple gold-plated nickel mount, transforming an object of ancient commerce into a pendant suitable for modern wear. The mounting frames the coin without obscuring its surfaces, allowing both sides to be appreciated while acknowledging its secondary life as jewelry. Both historical artifact and personal adornment, this piece carries the enduring presence of Alexander's empire, where political ambition, mythology, and artistry were struck together in silver and sent across the ancient world. Provenance: ex-T.F. Holy Lands collection, formed since the 1960s SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200961

Lot: 170 - 10 Roman Bronze Belt Buckles, Clasps & Attachments

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A varied group of ten Roman belt components including buckles, clasps, attachment fittings, and a decorative hook, cast in bronze and related copper alloys with additional examples in brass, tin alloy, and lead alloy. The assemblage includes several ring and frame buckles with central bars, a large D-shaped buckle with projecting tongue mount, smaller fastening rings, a swivel attachment, and a hooked suspension fitting likely used for securing tools, pouches, or personal items to a belt. Belt fittings such as these formed an essential part of Roman dress and equipment. Soldiers, travelers, and civilians alike relied on belts not only to secure garments but also to suspend knives, keys, money purses, and other daily necessities. The variety of forms represented here reflects the functional diversity of Roman belt hardware, while the use of different copper-based alloys illustrates the wide range of casting practices employed by Roman metalworkers. Size of largest: 2.6" L x 2.4" W (6.6 cm x 6.1 cm) Groups of utilitarian fittings like this offer a practical glimpse into the everyday mechanics of Roman attire and personal equipment. Publication: Not recommended for wear due to lead content. Provenance: private Dayton, Maryland, USA collection; ex-private F. B. collection, Maryland, USA, acquired between 1990 to 2010 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 197563

Lot: 171 - Three Roman Bronze Phallic Amulets, Fascina

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A group of three Roman bronze and leaded bronze phallic amulets, known as fascina, comprising two suspension pendants of the characteristic curved phallus-and-ring form and a third pendant cast as a diminutive ithyphallic torso with suspension loop, all worn throughout the Roman world as potent apotropaic talismans against the evil eye, and all three bearing the warm dark patina of long burial that speaks to their unabashedly cheerful place in the everyday protective magic of ancient Roman life. Size of largest: 1.5" L x 0.4" W x 0.7" H (3.8 cm x 1 cm x 1.8 cm) Publication: Please note that the amulet with green patina contains up to 28% lead and is not recommended for wear. Provenance: private Dayton, Maryland, USA collection; ex-private F. B. collection, Maryland, USA, acquired between 1990 to 2010 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200630

Lot: 172 - Pair of Roman Bronze Phallic Amulets - Fascina

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A pair of Roman phallic amulets, known as fascina, comprising a finely cast bronze pendant in the form of a winged phallus with spread feathered wings and suspension loop, its vivid blue-green patina lending it an almost jewel-like presence, accompanied by a larger leaded bronze example of the simple bar-and-glans form suspended from a twisted wire loop, both representing the ubiquitous apotropaic talismans worn across the Roman world to ward off the evil eye and invite the blessings of Priapus upon their bearer. Size of larger: 1.6" L x 0.5" W x 1.1" H (4.1 cm x 1.3 cm x 2.8 cm) Publication: Please note that the larger amulet contains up to 38.4% lead and is not recommended for wear. Provenance: private Dayton, Maryland, USA collection; ex-private F. B. collection, Maryland, USA, acquired between 1990 to 2010 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200627

Lot: 173 - 11 Roman Miniatures - Attachments, Seal Box, & Philerae

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A compact yet characterful group of eleven Roman attachments and miniatures, anchored by two gilt bronze phalerae once worn proudly on a soldier's breastplate. The domed, shield-like phalerae retain traces of gilding and would have been affixed by pins to military dress, serving as visible marks of distinction and reward. Accompanying them are a sculptural winged talon attachment, six petaloid mounts composed of brass, leaded brass, and iron copper alloy, and a two-part leaded bronze seal box, its lid cast with a relief phallic design - a protective emblem tied to Roman beliefs in apotropaic power. The lid and base survive separately, as shown. Together, the group offers a glimpse into the material culture of Roman life, where military honor, personal adornment, and symbolic protection converged in small but potent forms. Size of largest (winged talon): 1.6" W x 1.3" H (4.1 cm x 3.3 cm) Publication: Please note that the winged talon and seal box components contain between 37% and 49% lead. Provenance: private Dayton, Maryland, USA collection; ex-private F. B. collection, Maryland, USA, acquired between 1990 to 2010 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200094

Lot: 174 - Three Prehistoric French Neolithic Stone Tools

Western Europe, northern France, Neolithic period, ca. 7000 to 2000 BCE. A compelling trio of chipped stone tools, each bearing the unmistakable marks of hand-held use and careful shaping, offering a direct connection to daily life in Neolithic western Europe. Formed from varied stone types including flint and quartzite, the pieces display flaked surfaces and worked edges, with one example retaining a more rudimentary, core-like form while the others exhibit broader, flattened working faces. Size of largest: 4.2" L x 2.3" W (10.7 cm x 5.8 cm) Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired prior to 2002 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201369

Lot: 175 - Prehistoric Acheulean Chert Stone Axe Tool

Western Europe, Paleolithic period, ca. 1.7 million to 200,000 years ago, a large bifacial chert handaxe exhibiting a classic teardrop form with broad flake scars and a tapered working edge. The surface shows well-defined percussion flaking across both faces, with a warm brown patina and areas of cortex remaining along the edge, emphasizing its early stone tool production. A representative example of Acheulean technology, this type of handaxe was a versatile implement used for cutting, butchering, and general survival tasks by early human populations. Size: 5" L x 3.25" W (12.7 cm x 8.3 cm) Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired prior to 2002 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201364

Lot: 176 - Three Scandinavian Neolithic Stone Axes

Europe, Scandinavia, probably Denmark, Neolithic period, ca. 3000 BCE. Lot of three stone axes in a style known as "thick-butted" comprising two bifacially worked examples with the characteristic irregular flaking scars and cortex remnants of expedient stone tool manufacture, accompanied by a smaller unifacially worked piece retaining its natural dorsal surface, all three bearing the warm patination of age and representing the essential lithic technology that sustained daily life across Scandinavia for thousands of years. Size of largest: 4.6" L x 1" W x 1.8" H (11.7 cm x 2.5 cm x 4.6 cm) Due to their diminutive size, it is possible these examples were made specifically for the tomb. Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired prior to 2002 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201368

Lot: 177 - 12th C. Medieval Stone Corbel with Dual Faces

Europe, Medieval period, ca. 12th to 14th century CE. A compact block of carved stone animated by two opposing faces, this medieval European corbel blurs the boundary between architecture and imagination. One head presents a human visage with softened, eroded features, while the other is marked by pointed, feline-like ears, suggestive of a zoomorph or demon. The pairing creates a subtle visual tension, a dialogue between the familiar and the uncanny that was deeply at home in medieval thought. Corbels such as this once projected from church or civic walls, supporting beams while offering viewers moments of surprise below rooflines and vaults. Faces, beasts, and hybrid creatures populated these liminal spaces, serving apotropaic functions, moral reminders, or simply expressions of a mason’s wit and invention. The presence of animal ears evokes medieval fascination with transformation, sin, guardianship, and the porous boundary between human and monstrous forms. Size: 12.6" L x 12.2" W x 8.3" H (32 cm x 31 cm x 21.1 cm) The stone surface bears clear evidence of hand carving, with uneven planes and softened contours shaped by centuries of exposure. Removed from its original setting, the corbel reads today as a powerful sculptural fragment, a concentrated glimpse into a world where buildings watched back. Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired between 1995-2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200777

Lot: 178 - 6 Mediaval to Early Modern Religious Badges & Figures

European and Russian, ca. 11th to 18th century CE. A diverse and evocative group of six devotional metal objects spanning some seven centuries of Christian material piety across Europe and Russia. The earliest is a lead pilgrim badge of the 11th to 15th century, its surface bearing the crowned head of a king or queen, one of the mass-produced tokens sold at shrines and holy sites that served medieval pilgrims as both proof of completed devotion and portable talismans of protection. A pierced bronze badge depicts a horse and rider in silhouette, likely representing Saint George and the dragon in the flattened, graphic idiom of medieval badge-making. A copper alloy crucifix badge renders the crucified Christ with the expressive economy characteristic of popular medieval metalwork, the corpus clinging to the cross with a directness that bypasses elegance in favor of devotional impact. Size of largest (openwork): 2" L x 2" W (5.1 cm x 5.1 cm) A copper lentoid badge of vesica form presents a multi-figure religious scene, its oval format the standard shape for episcopal and ecclesiastical seals throughout the medieval period, suggesting this piece may derive from or imitate institutional use. A lead figurine of Saint Anthony of Padua depicts the Franciscan friar in his conventional pose, holding the Christ child on one arm and a lily stalk in the opposite hand, the two identifying attributes that make him among the most instantly legible saints in the Catholic iconographic tradition. Finally, a rectangular leaded brass badge of Russian Orthodox manufacture, datable to the 17th or 18th century, presents a register of saints rendered in the frontal, hieratic style of icon painting translated into cast metal, a form of portable devotional object that served the Orthodox faithful much as pilgrim badges served their Catholic counterparts in the West. Provenance: private Thousand Oaks, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 193791

Lot: 179 - Ten Strands of Ancient Mesopotamian Shell & Stone Beads

Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3000 to 1000 BCE. A group of ten strands of ancient steatite and shell beads in tones of white, charcoal, and soft gray. The beads are small and evenly shaped, are presently loosely strung on modern monofilament for organization and display, offering a substantial quantity suitable for restringing into one or more wearable pieces of jewelry. Size of strands: 20" L (50.8 cm); beads: 0.15" W (0.4 cm) Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202381

Lot: 180 - Ancient Persian Achaemenid Copper Plaque of Griffin

Near East / Greek cultures, Iran (Persia), Iron Age II, Hasanlu Period IV to Achaemenid Empire, ca. 1150 to 300 BCE. A rectangular copper repousse plaque depicting a griffin in profile, the mythic beast shown with an open beak, raised ears, and the upper portions of its feathered wings rendered in shallow relief. Four corner perforations suggest the plaque was once affixed to furniture, a ceremonial / funerary object, or perhaps a chariot fitting. This stylized creature reflects the dynamic cultural dialogue between early Iranian and Mediterranean civilizations. The griffin - an emblem of divine power and protection - was a prominent motif in both Greek and Achaemenid art, blending Near Eastern mythological traditions with classical naturalism. The fusion of vigorous linework and regal symbolism seen here speaks to the artistic exchange along ancient trade and imperial routes linking Persia, Anatolia, and the wider Hellenic world. Size: 4.75" L x 3" W (12.1 cm x 7.6 cm) Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection; ex-Chairish Auctions; ex-T.L. auction, acquired by the previous collector prior to 2005. SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199187

Lot: 181 - Persian Achaemenid Copper Lotus Petal Bowls (3)

Ancient Near East, Persia, Achaemenid Empire, ca. 550 to 330 BCE. A group of three cast copper bowls of Achaemenid manufacture, each decorated with a radiating lotus petal motif in relief encircling the exterior body, the forms varying between a deeper carinated vessel with flared rim and two shallower open bowls, all three displaying the distinctive rosette pattern on the base visible in reverse through the hollow interior. The surfaces throughout are covered in a rich malachite-green patina with warm copper undertones, consistent with genuine age and burial context. Lotus-petal metalwork vessels of this type served ritual and ceremonial functions within the Achaemenid court and temple economy, the lotus being a symbol of solar regeneration and divine purity shared across the Persian, Egyptian, and Mesopotamian religious vocabularies that the Achaemenid Empire so fluently synthesized. Size: 4.9" Diameter x 1.5" H (12.4 cm x 3.8 cm) Offered as a cohesive group of three, this lot represents an exceptional opportunity to acquire a matched set of ancient Persian metalwork of consistent quality and iconographic coherence. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202410

Lot: 182 - Parthian Glass Intaglio Stamp Seal Bead with Lion

Near East / Persia, Roman cultures / Parthian Empire, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A translucent intaglio glass stamp seal engraved with a lion or boar prancing to the right in profile, its rounded form and softened details reflecting long use and age. The seal is pierced for suspension, allowing it to be worn as a personal amulet or carried as a functional mark of identity. Size: 0.8" L x 0.6" W (2 cm x 1.5 cm) Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199163

Lot: 183 - Sasanian Bronze Bowls - Set of Three

Ancient Near East, Persian Empire, Sasanian period, ca. 224 to 651 CE. A handsome group of three hammered bronze bowls displaying the simple yet refined forms characteristic of Sasanian metalwork. Each vessel features a broad shallow profile with gently flaring sides and a smooth interior basin, surfaces now enriched by natural patination with areas of deep brown and green oxidation. Such utilitarian bronze bowls were widely used in domestic and ceremonial settings throughout the Sasanian world, reflecting the empire's long tradition of skilled metalworking and elegant functional design. Size of largest: 6.6" W x 2.1" H (16.8 cm x 5.3 cm) Provenance: private London, United Kingdom collection, 2019; ex-Elias Vates collection, Netherlands; ex-George Dahdah Gallery, Damascus, Syria, acquired early 1980s SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199102

Lot: 184 - Sasanian Agate Seal Bead Depicting Altar Scene

Ancient Near East, Persia, Sasanian period, ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. A finely carved Sasanian agate stamp seal bead depicting a standing figure positioned before an altar, rendered in crisp intaglio against the warm honey brown surface of the stone. The scene is composed with deliberate economy, the figure and altar reduced to angular, architectural forms that emphasize ritual action over individual identity. Such imagery is closely associated with Sasanian religious practice and royal ideology, particularly Zoroastrian ritual, in which the altar served as a focal point for fire worship and divine presence. Seals bearing devotional or ceremonial scenes functioned both as personal identifiers and as protective amulets, linking the wearer to sacred order and sanctioned authority. Size: 0.6" W x 0.9" H (1.5 cm x 2.3 cm) Drilled for suspension and smoothed by wear, this seal was meant to be carried or worn, its impression pressed into clay or wax to mark ownership or assent. Modest in scale yet rich in symbolic meaning, the bead offers a direct glimpse into the spiritual and administrative life of late antique Iran, where ritual, power, and daily identity were inseparable. Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199160

Lot: 185 - Sasanian Stone Amulet with Possible King Portrait

Ancient Near East, Persia, Sasanian period, ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. A Sasanian stone stamp seal bead carved with the head of a male figure, presented in profile and rendered with confident, abbreviated lines. The face is framed by stylized hair or a crown-like headdress, suggesting the image may represent a ruler or elite individual rather than a generic portrait. The carving favors symbolic clarity over realism, a hallmark of Sasanian glyptic art. Portrait seals were closely tied to authority, identity, and legitimacy in the Sasanian world. Images of kings and nobles circulated widely on seals used to mark documents, goods, and correspondence, projecting power and status through compact visual form. Even when worn as amulets, such seals carried connotations of protection, rank, and divine favor, linking the wearer to the imperial order. Size: 0.8" Diameter x 0.7" H (2 cm x 1.8 cm) Drilled for suspension and bearing clear signs of age and wear, this bead was meant for regular use, its surface pressed into clay or wax or carried on the body. Softened by time yet visually direct, the seal preserves a potent image of masculine authority, offering a glimpse into how power was seen, worn, and impressed in late antique Iran. Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199162

Lot: 186 - 12th C. Persian Rayy Vessel w/ Bold Kufic Inscription

Central Asia, Persia (Iran), Rayy region, ca. 12th to 13th century CE. A ceramic vessel is decorated with a sweeping band of bold black-brown Kufic calligraphy encircling the shoulder, set against a buff ground with reddish-brown banding. Such vessels were both functional and decorative, often used for storing water, grains, or other provisions while conveying artistic and spiritual expression or prayers through their inscriptions. Size: 7.5" W x 7.5" H (19 cm x 19 cm) Provenance: ex-T.F. Holy Lands collection, formed since the 1960s SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 195724

Lot: 187 - Turkish Wool Cicim Kilim Flatweave Tapestry

Near East, Anatolia, Turkey, ca. mid-20th century CE. A wool cicim kilim flatweave textile featuring embroidered geometric motifs in vibrant contrasting hues, arranged in repeating diamond lattice patterns across a dark ground. Woven from wool, likely with goat hair, the surface displays the characteristic raised patterning of cicim, a brocade embroidery technique. One edge is folded with attached loops for suspension, indicating its use as a wall hanging or decorative tapestry. Size: 61.5" L x 47" W (156.2 cm L x 119.4 cm W) Provenance: ex-private Moore collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired prior to 1990 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201445

Lot: 188 - Huge Gandharan Pottery Zoomorph Jar, TL Tested

Ancient Central Asia, Pakistan / Afghanistan, Indus Valley, Kushan Empire / Gandhara, ca. 410 CE. A wheel-formed pottery pot of an exceptionally large size that was used as a storage vessel. Painted on the surface are stylized horses, boars, and birds in hues of umber and black. Many people of the Kushan empire were nomadic cattle herders relying heavily on their animals for food, transportation, and safety. In fact, boars were symbols of protection, virility, and victory, and their iconography may have made its way into the Indus region from the Persia and Zoroastrianism, the deity Verethragna sometimes manifests as a boar. This monumental piece is exceedingly rare, and we almost never see Gandhara or Kushan pottery on the market - especially of this size! Size: 18"Diameter x 17" H (45.7 cm x 43.2 cm) The Kushan Empire controlled part of the Silk Road, encompassing the Gandharan region, and their territory included present-day Uzbekistan, Afghanistan, and Pakistan, as well as northern India. Under Kushan’s rule Gandhara flourished and achieved a "Golden Period" of art and architecture. Vessels like this example hint at the intricate creations and zoomorphic stylization that people were able to achieve during this period. Artistic endeavors seem to serve the primary function to promote the empire and religious beliefs. Publication: This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and has been found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report will accompany the item upon purchase. Provenance: private Vero Beach, Florida, USA collection, acquired before 2003 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 177247

Lot: 189 - 17th C. Indian Pink Sandstone Fragment - Narasimha

South Asia, India, Mughal Empire, ca. 17th century CE. A compelling sandstone fragment depicting Narasimha, the fierce lion-headed avatar of Vishnu, seated in regal repose. The deity's leonine visage, though weathered by time, retains its commanding presence - a face once ferocious now softened by centuries of devotion and exposure. Narasimha sits cross-legged within a recessed architectural niche, his muscular arms bearing the vestiges of attributes that once proclaimed divine might. The composition is framed by cylindrical columns, characteristic of temple facades from the Mughal-period ateliers that inherited and transformed earlier Hindu sculptural traditions. Carved from warm pink sandstone native to northern India, the surface still carries the grain and pulse of the chisel's rhythm, suggesting the hand of a regional craftsman conversant with the enduring iconography of Vaishnavism. Size: 3" L x 17" W x 13" H (7.6 cm x 43.2 cm x 33 cm); 16.5" H (41.9 cm) on included custom stand. Narasimha's form represents the fourth incarnation of Vishnu, the "Man-Lion" who tore apart the tyrant Hiranyakashipu to protect the devoted Prahlada - a myth symbolizing the triumph of faith over arrogance. Reliefs of this subject were often integrated into temple walls as moral exempla, their dynamic energy frozen mid-transcendence. This example reflects the stylistic transition between the late medieval Hindu idiom and the Mughal-era penchant for architectural refinement. The piece's worn surface, broken edges, and softened modeling reveal both its antiquity and its passage through ritual, ruin, and rediscovery. Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA; ex-private Loveland, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 198850

Lot: 190 - Indian Pottery Plaque - Vishnu with Lakshmi & Sarasvati

South Asia, India, ca. 20th century CE. A delightful pottery plaque depicting the god Vishnu, one of the principal deities of the Hindu pantheon, standing in a strong, balanced posture, holding a mace and chakra in his upper hands and a conch shell and lotus bud in his lower. He is flanked by Lakshmi and Sarasvati. Size: 1.9" L x 4" W x 6.8" H (4.8 cm x 10.2 cm x 17.3 cm) Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 186874

Lot: 191 - Lovely 19th C. Tibetan Gilt Bronze Figure of Tara

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. An exceptional gilt-bronze figure of Tara upon a lotus pedestal, holding lotus stems that rise gracefully along her arms, symbols of purity and spiritual awakening. Her serene expression is framed by an elaborate foliate crown and large earrings, and her hair retains blue pigment, a detail associated with higher-quality Tibetan workshop production. The figure is cast with a removable lotus base and retains original pegs beneath the feet for secure attachment. The surface displays substantial surviving gilding, with areas reaching approximately 50% gold purity, while overall gold content ranges from approximately 22% to 58%. Size: 5" W x 10" H (12.7 cm x 25.4 cm); gold quality: 22% to 58%; (equivalent to 5K+ to 14K) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Lafayette, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 203036

Lot: 192 - Indian Turquoise & Silver Perak Headdress

Central Asia, Northern India, Ladakh / Tibet region, ca. mid-20th century CE.. A Ladakhi perak headdress, representing the front headband section of this traditional women's adornment, constructed on a cloth and leather base densely set with rows of natural turquoise nuggets, red coral beads, and three silver medallions with turquoise cabochons, trimmed along the upper and lower edges with rows of brass and glass beads. The perak was a significant marker of family wealth and status, typically passed from mother to eldest daughter at marriage, with turquoise held as protective and auspicious in Tibetan Buddhist tradition and coral valued as a long-distance trade material sourced from the Mediterranean.. 8.25" C x 4.5" W (21.0 cm C x 11.4 cm W); silver quality: 84% to 93%. Provenance: private Morrison, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202787

Lot: 193 - Tibetan Brass Gau Box, Flint Striker & Pendant

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 1850–1950 CE. A repousse lidded box, a flint striker purse, and a small Garuda. The largest is a domed circular box, its repousse surface densely chased with scrolling foliate bands and auspicious motifs radiating from a central boss set with a cabochon of red enamel; smaller red beads punctuate the rim. Accompanying it is a chuckmuck (mechag), for lightng fires, its hardened leather body crowned by a curved iron striker plate and decorated with nickel brass appliques. Domed bosses of red and turquoise enamel across the face. The smallest piece is a brass pendant talisman cast in the likeness of a protective Garuda.. box: 5" W x 3.5" H (12.7 cm W x 8.9 cm H). Provenance: private Lafayette, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 203045

Lot: 194 - 18th C. Tibetan Thangka - Shakyamuni Buddha

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 18th century CE. A richly detailed thangka depicting Shakyamuni Buddha, the historical founder of Buddhism, seated in dhyanasana (lotus position) and performing the bhumisparsha mudra - the earth-touching gesture that marks his moment of enlightenment. Calm and immovable, he anchors the composition at its center, framed by a radiant mandorla and elaborate aureole of swirling clouds and flame-like motifs. Surrounding him is a sacred assembly: arhats and attendants populate the celestial landscape, each rendered with individualized posture and expression, forming a visual testament to the transmission of Buddhist teaching. At the lower register appear the Kings of the Four Directions, guardian deities who preside over the cardinal realms, reinforcing the cosmic order under the Buddha's awakened authority. Size of painting: 27" W x 32" H (68.6 cm x 81.3 cm); of thangka: 38" W x 46.5" H (96.5 cm x 118.1 cm) Executed in mineral pigments on cloth, the painting balances intricate linework with saturated color - deep reds, greens, and softened gold tones. The composition unfolds as both narrative and cosmological diagram, guiding the viewer from the earthly realm below to the enlightened presence above. The thangka remains housed within its original textile mounting, bordered by silk brocade and fitted with a protective silk cover, underscoring its role as a portable devotional object used in ritual and meditation. Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201676

Lot: 195 - Tibetan Gilt Thangka Silk Painting - Yellow Jambhala

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. early 20th century CE. A vivid thangka depicting Jijig, the frightful wealth deity better known as Yellow Jambhala, seated in a dynamic posture upon a lotus throne. His robust, golden-hued form conveys both authority and abundance, framed by an ornate architectural aureole set against a richly patterned red ground. He is adorned with a gilt crown and elaborate jewelry befitting his status, reinforcing his identity as a bestower of wealth and divine power. With one face and two arms, he grasps a vajra in his right hand, symbolizing indestructible power, while his left cradles a mongoose - the mythical creature Nehulay - shown disgorging precious jewels, an enduring emblem of inexhaustible wealth and generosity. Size of painting: 17.5" W x 18.7" H (44.4 cm x 47.5 cm); of thangka: 30" W x 40.6" H (76.2 cm x 103.1 cm) Jijig appears here as a retinue deity associated with the eastern direction, and is widely understood as an emanation of the Buddha Ratnasambhava, embodying the transformative power of generosity and the alleviation of poverty across the six realms. He is also linked to Vaisravana, one of the Four Great Heavenly Kings, guardian of the northern realm and a protector of the Buddhist faith, further reinforcing his role as both benefactor and defender. The composition is executed in mineral pigments on cloth, with crisp linework and saturated tones of red, green, and gold defining the figure and surrounding motifs. Flanking celestial figures appear in roundels above, reinforcing the sacred hierarchy and devotional focus of the image. The painting is presented within a silk mounting with brocade borders and suspended from a wooden dowel, consistent with traditional Tibetan thangka construction. As both a ritual object and visual invocation, such works served as focal points for meditation, prayer, and the cultivation of prosperity and spiritual merit. Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201677

Lot: 196 - Exhibited Chinese Neolithic Liangzhu Jade Bi Disc

East Asia, China, Neolithic Period, Liangzhu culture, ca. 3400 to 2250 BCE. A carved stone bi-disc, meticulously hand-carved from a mesmerizing verdant green nephrite jade with natural grey, sage, and spring green inclusions. This bi disc is characteristically round with a wide central aperture drilled through both sides which retains some faint cutting marks on the interior rim as well as distinct sawing ridge to one side. The edge to the other side is slightly weathered and was probably polished with a deliberate slope . The fact that the disc is undecorated confirms that it is from the Neolithic period; later examples, such as those of the Zhou Dynasties were carved with relief sculptures representing celestial deities. Size: .5" L x 10.7" W (1.3 cm x 27.2 cm) Bi discs were traditionally used by shamans, the spiritual leaders and transmitters of cosmological knowledge of the Liangzhu society. Their circular form has prompted scholars to link bi discs to symbolism associated with earth and heaven. This said, no written accounts were left by Neolithic civilization. We do know, however, that bi discs were buried with the deceased as a celestial symbol that would accompany him/her into the afterlife. Provenance: private Orlando, Florida, USA collection, acquired in Southern Florida, USA, 1993 - 1997, collection exhibited at Rollins Museum of Art (formerly Cornell Fine Arts Museum) at Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, USA, in 1997 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200615

Lot: 197 - Warring States Incised Grayware Hu Jar

East Asia, China, Warring States period, ca. 475–221 BCE. A robust gray earthenware hu jar rising from a narrow foot to broad shoulders before tapering to a short flaring neck and everted lip, wheel-thrown in dense low-fired clay with the muted ash tones characteristic of reduction-fired ceramics of this period. The exterior is decorated with horizontal bands of comb-incised impressed texture encircling the upper shoulder, transitioning to diagonal hatched tooling across the lower body, a surface treatment common to utilitarian storage wares of the late Zhou and early Han periods. Hu jars such as this accompanied the living at table and the dead in burial, where their sturdy presence ensured sustenance in the afterlife.. 8" D x 10" H (20.3 cm D x 25.4 cm H). Provenance: private Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA collection, 1995 to 2005 or via inheritance; ex-JCT collection, U.S. Navy Commander, assembled 1926 to 1934 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 203008

Lot: 198 - Han Dynasty Earthenware Jar w/ Lug Handles

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE - 220 CE. A wheel-thrown globular earthenware jar with a flared everted rim, gently tapering base, and two small loop handles set below the neck, the exterior surface marked by horizontal throwing ridges and covered in a pale buff slip weathered to a chalky patina. Utilitarian jars of this form served Han households as storage vessels for grain, wine, or oil, and were frequently placed in tombs as mingqi to provision the deceased in the afterlife.. 7.5" D x 6.5" H (19.1 cm D x 16.5 cm H). Provenance: private Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA collection, 1995 to 2005 or via inheritance; ex-JCT collection, U.S. Navy Commander, assembled 1926 to 1934 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 203009

Lot: 199 - Han Glass Burial Suit Tiles, ex-Skinner & ex-Ellsworth

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A rare and intriguing assemblage of calcified glass burial plaques, once forming part of a funerary garment designed to protect and preserve the body in the afterlife. Composed primarily of rectangular tiles, many with perforations at the corners, these pieces were originally strung or sewn together to create a flexible covering, echoing the construction of more elite jade burial suits. The surfaces, now softened by age and mineral transformation, retain traces of molded decoration, including relief imagery on select examples. Their varied shapes - rectangular, irregular, and fragmentary - reflect both their original diversity and the passage of time, while their pale, weathered tones speak to long burial within tomb environments. Size of largest: 2.3" L x 1.8" W (5.8 cm x 4.6 cm) Glass burial suits are directly tied to the tradition of jade suits of the Han dynasty, which were reserved for high-ranking individuals. These glass counterparts, sharing identical forms and construction methods, were likely produced as more accessible alternatives, maintaining the same symbolic purpose of bodily preservation and spiritual protection. Together, this group offers a compelling glimpse into Han funerary practice, where material, belief, and craftsmanship converge in objects intended not for the living, but for eternity. Publication: A group of 18 Han Dynasty glass burial suit tiles also from the Ellsworth collection hammered $2,200 at Ancient Objects in Cranston, Rhode Island on May 8th, 2021 as lot 296. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection, acquired in May 2024; ex-Bruneau & Co. Auctioneers, Cranston, Rhode Island, USA; ex-Robert Hatfield Ellsworth collection; ex-Skinner, Inc., October 20, 2007, lot 663 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201487

Lot: 200 - Han Dynasty Ceramic Musicians and Dancer Group (6)

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A remarkable ensemble of six Han Dynasty ceramic tomb attendants, beautifully representing the harmony of music and movement in the ancient afterlife. The group comprises five seated male musicians and one standing female dancer, each rendered with a quiet dignity and a gentle sense of realism. The musicians are shown in performance, their gestures captured mid-action - one kneeling and playing a flute, while the remaining four hold pipes close to their chests. Their faces are softened by time, yet their postures retain the poise of courtly ritual. At the center stands the dancer, her graceful form cloaked in a long robe with sleeves drawn forward in a gesture of movement, suggesting a performance of reverence or celebration before the departed spirit. Each figure wears a tall, rounded hat and a thick-collared robe, their garments modeled with subtle folds and natural drapery. Size of largest (dancer): 3" L x 2.7" W x 8.1" H (7.6 cm x 6.9 cm x 20.6 cm) Traces of pigment remain on the gray and red clay surfaces, hinting at the lively colors that once animated these attendants. Such figures were placed in tombs to serve and entertain the deceased, ensuring the comforts of status and ceremony continued into eternity. This intimate grouping reflects the Han fascination with the continuity of life and the joy of artistic expression - an echo of music and dance preserved for two millennia in clay. Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Hawaii, USA collection; ex-Honking Gallery acquired in the 1980's SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 198952

Lot: 201 - Tang Dynasty Pottery Horse Rider w/ Owl

East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618–907 CE. A painted earthenware figure of a mounted falconer, notable for its well-preserved polychrome pigments in green, black, white, and red, and the unusual depiction of what appears to be an owl rather than the more typical hunting falcon. The horse stands alert with head turned and mouth open, its saddlecloth painted to resemble a tiger pelt, while the rider sits in the stirrups with the bird perched on his raised left arm. Mingqi of this type were placed in Tang tombs to accompany the deceased, and the choice of a nocturnal bird of prey may carry additional symbolic significance as a guardian or guide in the afterlife.. 12" W x 16" H x 4.5" D (30.5 cm W x 40.6 cm H x 11.4 cm D). Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Las Vegas, Nevada, USA collection acquired in 2020; ex-Becker Antiques, Amsterdam, Netherlands 2020; ex-German collection acquired before 1995. SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 203082

Lot: 202 - Chinese Ming Stone Panel w/ Buddhist Figural Scene

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. A large gray stone frieze panel carved in deep relief with a narrative vignette probably drawn from the Buddha's life or an associated parable, showing a central figure seated in meditation within a boat beneath a swelling canopy suggestive of the sacred bodhi tree, with curling wave forms below and a secondary monk-like attendant appearing to steady or accompany the vessel. Flanking the scene are standing attendants on small pedestals holding fans, while at right a crouching supporter lifts a haloed Buddha figure marked by a rosette nimbus, reinforcing the devotional and otherworldly tone of the composition. The panel was perhaps a tomb or temple register meant to be viewed at close range. Size: 28" L x 2.5" W x 17" H (71.1 cm x 6.4 cm x 43.2 cm); 19.75" H (50.2 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: Private Loveland, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199068

Lot: 203 - 2 Yuan & Ming Celadon Bowls - Twin Fish & Lotus Motifs

East Asia, China, Longquan kilns, Yuan Dynasty, ca. 13th to 14th century CE; Ming Dynasty, ca. 14th to 17th century CE. A scholarly pair of celadon-glazed bowls: the larger a Ming dish with an elegant lotus-barbed rim and a soft underglaze floral scroll, the smaller a Yuan example centered by the classic molded twin-fish medallion, each bathed in the spectrum of Longquan greens from cool sea-green to brownish-olive, their raised motifs subtly revealed where the glaze thins to produce a gentle relief. Thrown in high-fired porcellaneous stoneware and glazed inside and out, the Ming bowl presents a lobed profile on a neat footring with incised vegetal ornament to the interior and floral panels to the exterior; the Yuan bowl is broad and shallow with an everted lip and a raised double-fish design in the well, an auspicious emblem of abundance and harmonious union. Size of larger (floral motif): 9" Diameter x 2" H (22.9 cm x 5.1 cm) Bowls of this type were mass-produced at Longquan from the late Southern Song through the Yuan, with excavated parallels from kiln complexes at Shangyan'er, Dayao, and Jincun and comparable examples in major museums; such wares were likely used for serving or presentation at the table. Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201695

Lot: 204 - Pair of Chinese Ming Pottery Tomb Attendants

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A formal pair shaped for eternity, these Chinese Ming dynasty pottery tomb attendant figures stand as enduring companions to the deceased, their composed gestures and balanced bearing conveying service and readiness. Modeled in earthenware and once enlivened with pigment, they retain a soft, mineral surface that speaks to long burial and

Lot: 205 - 17th C. Chinese Amitabha Buddha, Varada Mudra, Hebei

East Asia, China, late Ming to early Qing Dynasty, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. Standing gracefully upon a double lotus pedestal, this painted wood and stucco sculpture from 17th to 18th century Hebei Province in North China presents Amitabha Buddha in a moment of serene yet active compassion. The right hand extends in the Varada Mudra, a gesture of giving and wish-fulfillment, while the left hand

Lot: 206 - 16th C. Chinese Ming Gilt & Lacquer Wood Taoist Figure

East Asia, China, late Ming Dynasty, ca. 16th to 17th century CE. An impressive and sizable lacquer-and-gilt wood figure of a standing Daoist immortal rises from the artistic traditions of early-modern China, attesting to the enduring power of Daoist devotion at court and in village temples alike. His form - rendered in deep red lacquer burnished by the patina of centuries - is swathed in flowing

Lot: 207 - Chinese Qing Dynasty Shipwreck Dishes, Set of 5

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1700–1850 CE. A group of five stoneware dishes recovered from a maritime shipwreck, each covered in a pale gray-green glaze decorated with stenciled cobalt chrysanthemum and geometric motifs, with unglazed biscuit centers typical of kiln-stacked mass production. Likely from the Fujian or Guangdong kilns and destined for Southeast Asian trade markets, these are modest everyday wares.. 6.75" D x 1.5" H (17.1 cm D x 3.8 cm H). Provenance: private Lanier collection, West Covina, California, USA via descent from father, acquired in the 1970's. SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202832

Lot: 208 - Chinese Qing Dynasty Ge Ware Vase

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th-19th century CE.. A fine Ge-ware style vase in a slender trumpet form with a gently fluted and scalloped rim, covered overall in a pale nearly white celadon glaze displaying the celebrated "iron wire and golden thread" double crackle pattern, wherein fine black crazing overlays broader yellowish fissures to create a rich, layered network across the surface. This combination of both iron wire and golden thread crackle is notably uncommon, as most Ge-type wares display only the single iron wire crackle, placing this piece among the more refined and desirable examples of the tradition which itself traces back to the legendary Song dynasty Ge kilns, one of the five great classical wares of imperial China.. 4" D x 10" H (10.2 cm D x 25.4 cm H). Provenance: private Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA collection, 1995 to 2005 or via inheritance; ex-JCT collection, U.S. Navy Commander, assembled 1926 to 1934 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 203007

Lot: 209 - 18th C. Chinese Wood Xiwangmu Queen Mother of the West

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th century CE. A lovely lacquered wood home altar figure of Xiwangmu, the Queen Mother of the West - one of the most revered deities in Daoist tradition. Depicted seated in calm authority atop a flat plinth, the goddess is dressed in flowing robes and crowned with an elaborate headdress adorned with floral and phoenix-like motifs, symbols of immortality and

Lot: 210 - Four 18th C. Chinese Qing Stone & Glass Snuff Bottles

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, 18th to 19th century CE. A compact survey of Qing ingenuity and taste, this group of four snuff bottles captures the playful intellect and tactile pleasure that made these objects irresistible companions of the scholar and courtier alike. Ranging from sober mineral elegance to lighthearted figural whimsy, the lot reflects the remarkable breadth of materials and

Lot: 211 - Pair of Chinese Ming Wooden Lohan Figures

East Asia, China, Ming Dynasty, ca. 1368 to 1644 CE. From the mists of the Ming Dynasty arose these two wooden Lohan figures, silent witnesses to centuries past. Fashioned, it seems, by a singular hand, their forms echo each other, whispering tales of shared sanctuary within the hushed halls of a temple long since faded into memory. One, clean-shaven and serene, his hands clasped in a gesture of

Lot: 212 - Qing Dynasty Stone Standing Buddha Figure

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 18th to early 19th century CE. A serene and dignified standing Buddha emerges in softly weathered stone, his presence at once tranquil and quietly commanding. The figure stands upright with balanced poise, his right hand raised in Abhayamudra - the gesture of reassurance and protection - while the left extends downward in Varadamudra, offering compassion and generosity. Together, these gestures articulate a visual language of calm authority and benevolence central to Buddhist devotional imagery. He is clad in flowing robes that cascade in rhythmic folds across the body, their contours still enlivened by traces of original polychrome, with muted reds and earthy tones lingering across the surface. The drapery clings and falls in measured arcs, revealing the sculptor's sensitivity to both form and movement. The face is composed and introspective, with gently lowered eyes, full lips, and elongated earlobes that signify wisdom and renunciation. Size: 6.5" W x 23.5" H (16.5 cm x 59.7 cm); 31.5" H (80 cm) on included custom stand. The hair rises in a stylized ushnisha, once likely more vividly defined, now softened by time. Carved in stone yet animated by its surviving pigment, the figure reflects the enduring Qing dynasty tradition of devotional sculpture, where painted surfaces brought sacred images into vivid immediacy for temple or domestic worship. This example, with its harmonious stance and expressive hand gestures, embodies both the spiritual ideals of fearlessness and compassion and the quiet endurance of an object shaped for reverence across generations. Provenance: Private Orlando, Florida, USA collection, acquired in Southern Florida, USA, 1993 - 1997, collection exhibited at Rollins Museum of Art (formerly Cornell Fine Arts Museum) at Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, USA in 1997 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200714

Lot: 213 - Chinese Qing Dynasty Wooden Shrine Figure on Lotus Base

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A devotional wooden figure depicting a crowned deity such as Guanyin or ancestor seated serenely upon a lotus pedestal base. The figure's hands rest palms upward in the lap in a meditative pose, symbolizing inner stillness and spiritual balance. Traces of cinnabar-red pigment remain across the surface, darkened over time - likely from candle smoke and ritual use - lending the sculpture a deep, timeworn patina. The verso contains a rectangular niche intended to hold prayers, consecrated scrolls, or offerings when sanctified for temple use. Below, a projecting wooden tenon suggests the piece was once fitted into a wall shrine or altar recess. Size: 4" L x 3.5" W x 10.5" H (10.2 cm x 8.9 cm x 26.7 cm) Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 192335

Lot: 214 - Chinese Qing Jade Carving w/ Felines

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A finely carved nephrite jade pendant depicting two felines climbing along a gently arched branch, rendered in pale creamy white stone often described as mutton jade. The animals are shown in lively yet compact poses, their bodies curling in rhythm with the curve beneath them, paws extended as if mid ascent. Executed in the style of the Han dynasty, the composition favors rounded forms, simplified musculature, and subtle incised scroll details that animate the surface without overwhelming it. The jade’s soft translucency and warm tonality enhance the sculptural modeling, while natural inclusions and slight tonal variations lend depth and character. Pierced apertures allow the pendant to be suspended, likely as a personal ornament or auspicious talisman. Size: 3" L x 1.3" W (7.6 cm x 3.3 cm) During the Qing dynasty, archaistic works inspired by earlier periods were highly prized, reflecting both scholarly taste and reverence for antiquity. This pendant embodies that revival spirit, uniting 19th century craftsmanship with the enduring visual language of Han dynasty jade carving. Provenance: private Thousand Oaks, California, USA collection, acquired November 21, 1999; ex-Samual Lee collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 193531

Lot: 215 - Chinese Stone Statue of Bodhisattva Guanyin

East Asia, China, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A beautifully carved stone statue of the Bodhisattva Guanyin, seated on a pedestal with her robes cascading gracefully over her legs. Her hands are held palm up in her lap, forming a meditative gesture, while her robe is delicately draped over her head. The lower edge of the pedestal is inscribed with Chinese characters. Size: 9.5" L x 16.5" H (24.1 cm x 41.9 cm) Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired from 1990 to 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 192912

Lot: 216 - 19th C. Japanese Meiji Bronze Censer, Dragon & Immortal

East Asia, Japan, late Edo to Meiji era, ca. 19th century CE. An elaborate leaded bronze censer and sculptural centerpiece formed with a domed, pierced lid designed to release incense smoke, the surface cast in low relief with swirling cloud motifs. A large three clawed dragon coils along one side, while above stands a dynamic male Immortal figure holding a raised vessel, his expression animated as if reacting to the liquid about to spill. His draped robes billow with a sense of movement, and his other hand once held an object now lost. The lid rests on a five legged support over an integral pedestal base, centered with an archaic character mark. Notably, the interior incense bowl is no longer present. Size: 13" W x 22.3" H (33 cm x 56.6 cm) Provenance: Collection of Y. Kayvan, Los Angeles, California, USA, acquired from a Los Angeles, California, USA gallery acquisition dates range from the late 1990s to 2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 195112

Lot: 217 - Chinese Qing Stone Bixie Carving - Two Horns

East Asia, China, late Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A compact and finely polished stone carving of a bixie, the mythical guardian beast long associated with protection and the warding off of malevolent forces. Shown recumbent with its legs tucked beneath its body, the creature raises its head alertly, its two horns projecting from the brow - a distinguishing feature often linked to powerful, protective variants of the type. The form is smoothly modeled, with curling brows, rounded haunches, and a subtly arched spine that gives the figure a sense of contained strength. The stone, warm ivory to honey brown in tone, has been carefully polished to a soft luster, emphasizing both the muscular contours and the stylized facial features. In Qing decorative and talismanic tradition, bixie were believed to dispel evil and attract auspicious energy. Size: 4.1" L x 1.8" W x 1.3" H (10.4 cm x 4.6 cm x 3.3 cm) Miniature carvings such as this were cherished as protective objects, scholarly desk ornaments, or personal talismans, uniting mythic symbolism with refined craftsmanship. Provenance: ex-T.F. Holy Lands collection, formed since the 1960s SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 196011

Lot: 218 - 8 Chinese Pipe Bowls, Pottery, Stone, Brass & Wood

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. A collection of assorted smoking pipe bowls illustrating the wide range of materials and decorative approaches used in Chinese pipe production. The group includes three ceramic examples: two blue-and-white porcelain bowls, one decorated with auspicious symbols and the other with a landscape scene, and a jade-green glazed stoneware bowl. A carved wooden fist-form bowl bearing a shou longevity symbol on the underside, a brass bowl, a heavy cylindrical quartz stone, black quartzite fitted with a brass neck, and a bright red jasper with a brass neck. Size of largest: 2" W x 2.25" H (5.1 cm x 5.7 cm) Provenance: private Rogers, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Bosio collection, Miami, Florida, USA, 1960-2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200048

Lot: 219 - Chinese Qing Dynasty Cinnabar Kang Bench / Table

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A long, low wooden kang bench or side table constructed with tenon-jointed legs and a rectangular plank top, a form traditionally used alongside raised platform couches. The surface retains traces of cinnabar-colored lacquer, now worn with age and use. A simple yet classic example of Qing dynasty domestic furniture designed for both utility and understated display. Size: 72" L x 11" W x 12" H (182.9 cm x 27.9 cm x 30.5 cm) Provenance: ex-private collection of the late Karming Wong; approximate date of acquisition: late 1970 to early 1980 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 195689

Lot: 220 - Chinese Early Republic-Era Paper Album Erotic Scenes

East Asia, China, Republic era, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. Painted erotic scenes on twelve concertina-style folding paper panels form a continuous sequence of intimate vignettes, executed in opaque watercolor and ink with linework and soft, muted washes. Chinese character captions appear on most panels, with further inscriptions on the verso that add narrative or playful commentary. Some men are depicted in Western-style suits and one in a gray military "Mao suit." Mounted in a clear acrylic case for display and protection. Size of paper: 41.5" L x 7" W (105.4 cm x 17.8 cm); acrylic case: 46.5" L x 11.5" W x 2" H (118.1 cm x 29.2 cm x 5.1 cm) Provenance: private Rogers, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Bosio collection, Miami, Florida, USA, 1960-2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199969

Lot: 221 - Chinese Zhou / Han Dynasty Jade Cicada Beads

East Asia, China, Zhou to Han Dynasty, ca. 1150 BCE–220 CE. A finely assembled ensemble of ten ancient jade cicadas carved from nephrite jade, now strung on a wire mount. XRF analysis confirms the nephrite composition of each element. The arrangement centers on two larger cicadas, flanked symmetrically by four smaller examples on each side. Each cicada is drilled vertically using a biconical bow-drilling technique, consistent with early Chinese jade-working practices. Size of bracelet: 7.5" L x .625" W (19 cm x 1.6 cm) In ancient China, cicadas symbolized rebirth and immortality because they emerge from the earth and shed their skins as if newly transformed. They were often placed in tombs, especially as jade cicadas on the tongue of the deceased, to ensure spiritual renewal and preservation. Cicadas also represented purity and moral virtue, admired as emblems of the refined scholar. Provenance: private Orlando, Florida, USA collection, acquired in Southern Florida, USA, 1993 - 1997, collection exhibited at Rollins Museum of Art (formerly Cornell Fine Arts Museum) at Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, USA, in 1997 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200621

Lot: 222 - 4 Chinese Polychrome Wooden Architectural Posts

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A set of four carved wooden architectural posts, each surmounted by a lotus-form finial and decorated with relief-carved floral, auspicious characters, bird, and fruit motifs in bright polychrome hues. The thick cylindrical bases are cut with long rectangular openings and smaller square apertures designed to receive wooden beams, indicating use as structural supports such as newel posts for stair railings or balcony balustrades. The elaborate lotus finials suggest placement at or just below eye level where the decorative carving would be fully visible. Size: 7" W x 19" H (17.8 cm x 48.3 cm) Provenance: private Rogers, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Bosio collection, Miami, Florida, USA, 1960-2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200175

Lot: 223 - Three Chinese Agate, Bone & Porcelain Snuff Jars

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. A collection of three snuff bottles in varied materials. One is carved bone fitted with a dark cowhorn lid, its sides engraved with a standing courtesan, a mountainous landscape, and lines of calligraphy. Another is formed from banded agate in a smooth egg-shaped silhouette, with the bone spoon now loose inside the vessel. The third is porcelain decorated in famille rose enamels with figural and avian scenes set within a landscape setting. Size: 1.75" W x 2.25" H (4.4 cm x 5.7 cm) Provenance: ex-T.F. Holy Lands collection, formed since the 1960s SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 196015

Lot: 224 - Chinese Neolithic Revival Red Stone Ceremonial Blade

East Asia, China, late Qing to Republic period, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A blade carved from a reddish stone, inspired by Neolithic yue axes and early Shang-Zhou blade forms, reinterpreted as a scholar's or collector's object. The elongated rectangular body is pierced with three evenly spaced circular perforations, and finished with a smooth polish. Size: 8.75" L x 3.75" W (22.2 cm x 9.5 cm) Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, before 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200328

Lot: 225 - Two Chinese Yellow Porcelain Bowls, 1910 Xuantong Mark

East Asia, China, late Qing Dynasty, ca. 1910 CE. A pair of mustard yellow glazed porcelain bowls of identical form, each with a gently flaring profile and raised foot. Though similar in size and shape, the interior decoration differs in molded relief. One bowl features five-clawed dragons and phoenixes arranged in dynamic composition, symbols associated with imperial authority and harmony. The other is decorated with peony blossoms, representing prosperity and honor. The bases bear an eight-character Xuantong reign mark, indicating production during the Gengxu year, corresponding to 1910. Size: 8" W x 2.25" H (20.3 cm x 5.7 cm) Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201710

Lot: 226 - Chinese White Jade Archaic Style Tiger Pendant

East Asia, China, ca. mid-20th century CE. A white jade pendant carved as a sinuous tiger-feline in an archaic style, with curled limbs, a raised spine, and incised scroll motifs that echo early ritual jade forms. Smoothly polished and softly translucent, it includes a small suspension piercing for wearing. Size: 2.2" L x 0.4" W (5.6 cm x 1 cm) Provenance: private New Orleans, Louisiana, USA collection, acquired 1990s in the Caribbean SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 196663

Lot: 227 - 8 Chinese Ivory Statues: Phoenix, Horses & Shen Dragon

East Asia, China, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A collection of carved elephant ivory figural sculptures, comprising a matched pair of large birds, likely phoenixes, perched atop branches, and mounted on a carved wood stand. Also included are four miniature horses and an ox on individual hardwood plinths, each rendered with fine naturalistic detail. The grouping is completed by a recumbent figure resting upon an open clamshell, from which a dragon or divine spirit (shen) appears to emerge - a motif associated with Daoist immortality and the transformative power of nature. Size of birds: 2.5" W x 6" H (6.4 cm x 15.2 cm); 7.5" H (19 cm) on included custom stand. This item is made of or contains mammoth ivory and is classified under the ESA (Endangered Species Act) as an exempt piece. Due to federal and state regulations regarding the sale of ivory, this item cannot be shipped internationally or to individuals residing in the following U.S. states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Additionally, buyers are responsible for ensuring that their purchase complies with all local laws and regulations concerning ivory. We guarantee that this piece meets the criteria for an ESA antique exemption under U.S. Federal law, however, we advise buyers to consult with their local authorities to confirm their ability to legally acquire, possess, trade, or sell this item in your state of residence. Provenance: private Littleton, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202333

Lot: 228 - Walrus Ivory Chinese Figural Sculptures & Inuit Animals

East Asia, China, ca. mid 20th century CE; United States, Alaska, Inuit culture, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A grouping of carved walrus ivory figures comprising two Chinese figural sculptures and an Inuit animal scene. The Chinese carvings depict a robed woman holding a basket of grapes and a man carrying a child with a cluster of grapes, both rendered with flowing garments and detailed surface patterning, while the Inuit carving presents a polar bear and seal set atop a rectangular base. Size: 2" W x 8" H (5.1 cm x 20.3 cm); 9.5" H (24.1 cm) on included custom stand. This item is made of or contains walrus ivory and is classified under the ESA (Endangered Species Act) as an exempt piece. Due to federal and state regulations regarding the sale of ivory, this item cannot be shipped internationally or to individuals residing in the following U.S. states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Additionally, buyers are responsible for ensuring that their purchase complies with all local laws and regulations concerning ivory. We guarantee that this piece meets the criteria for an ESA antique exemption under U.S. Federal law, however, we advise buyers to consult with their local authorities to confirm their ability to legally acquire, possess, trade, or sell this item in your state of residence. Provenance: private Littleton, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202332

Lot: 229 - Chinese Glass & Pottery Snuff Bottles, Set of 9

East Asia, China, ca. early to mid-20th century CE.. Nine snuff bottles in an appealing range of materials and techniques, including interior-painted glass, blue and white porcelain, pottery, pale pink glass, hardstone, and enameled brass figural example. Subjects include plum blossoms, dragons, phoenix, lotus, figural scenes, and inscribed calligraphy, with one interior-painted glass bottle depicting a nude figure, a subject produced for the export and curiosity market.. 1.75" D x 4" H (4.4 cm D x 10.2 cm H). Provenance: private West Covina, California, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202837

Lot: 230 - Five Chinese Carved Stone Charm Beads

East Asia, China, ca. 20th century CE. A group of five miniature carved stone bead charms depicting a dragon head, cicada, seated figure, tiger, and an abstract figure, each drilled for suspension. Size of largest: 1.1" L x 0.4" W (2.8 cm x 1 cm) Provenance: private Thousand Oaks, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 193529

Lot: 231 - Chinese Stone Pig Dragon & Carved Bead Pendant

East Asia, China, ca. 20th century CE. A carved stone pig-dragon pendant with circular body and stylized head, accompanied by a small turquoise hued magnesite bead carved with simple facial features and suspension holes for mounting or jewelry use. Size of largest: 1.7" L x 1.3" W (4.3 cm x 3.3 cm) Provenance: private Great Barrington, Massachusetts, USA collection, 1995 to 2005 or via inheritance SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 197452

Lot: 232 - Japanese Ukiyo-e Print Triptych - "Sanno Festival"

Anonymous (Japanese, XIX century). "Sanno Festival" color ukiyo-e print on paper, n.d. Titled at right with indecipherable artist's and publisher's stamps at left. A lively ukiyo-e woodblock print triptych illustrating the Sanno Matsuri, one of Edo's most celebrated Shinto festivals. The composition presents a bustling ceremonial procession moving across the foreground, where participants in coordinated robes escort portable shrines through the city streets. Behind the procession rises a layered landscape of water, shrines, and distant Mount Fuji, with costumed figures and performers arranged in lively vignettes that evoke the festive atmosphere of the celebration. The Sanno Matsuri was associated with the Hie Shrine and ranked among the most important annual events in Edo (modern Tokyo). Size of print: 20.5" W x 9.5" H (52.1 cm x 24.1 cm); of frame: 27.25" W x 16.75" H (69.2 cm x 42.5 cm) Held during the sixth month of the lunar calendar, the festival featured elaborate parades of mikoshi (portable shrines), musicians, dancers, and symbolic displays representing various districts of the city. Ukiyo-e artists frequently depicted the spectacle, capturing both the grandeur of the procession and the vibrant street life surrounding it. The print retains its original triptych format, with the title panel at the right identifying the festival scene. Artist and publisher seals appear at the left but are worn and difficult to decipher. Together, the sheets create a panoramic festival view typical of nineteenth century ukiyo-e, combining documentary detail with the lively narrative style that made such prints popular souvenirs of Edo's great public celebrations. Provenance: Private collection of important Hollywood family, collected between 1930 and 1980 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200767

Lot: 233 - 1930s Japanese Jizai Kagi Hearth Hook w/ Fish Ornament

East Asia, Japan, ca. 1930s to 1940s CE. A wooden hearth hook - called a jizai kagi - with an iron hook attached to the end of a wooden rod. The rod is housed within a bamboo case with a thick rope tied to one end to prevent the interior wooden pole from sliding out, but also for giving the pole some freedom to move with the weight of a full kettle. The fish-shaped ornament was used in helping to lower the pot and adjusting its position in the fire. Size: 10.75" L x 2.2" W x 46" H (27.3 cm x 5.6 cm x 116.8 cm) Provenance: Cultural Patina Gallery, Burke, Virginia, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 188294

Lot: 234 - Japanese Mammoth Ivory Okimono Fisherman w/ Children

Tadamori (Japanese, active 20th to 21st century). Fisherman with children. Mammoth ivory and wood okimono carving. Signed in Japanese characters on inlay on base. A lively and finely composed okimono carved in mammoth ivory and wood, depicting a fisherman seated atop a tall ladder platform while two cheerful children climb toward him, the scene animated by delicate incised patterns across the garments and expressive, smiling faces that capture a moment of playful interaction. The fisherman, wearing a broad conical hat and holding a small cup, is rendered with a flowing beard and relaxed posture, suggesting a quiet pause amid daily labor, while the children cling to the ladder rungs with a sense of movement and delight. The warm-toned wood base, inlaid with circular shell elements and raised on short legs above a pierced apron, provides both structural support and decorative contrast to the pale ivory figures. Size: 8.3" L x 5.7" W x 11" H (21.1 cm x 14.5 cm x 27.9 cm); 14.8" H (37.6 cm) on included custom stand. Suspended from the ladder, a small woven basket with an intricately carved ivory chain introduces an additional layer of narrative detail, hinting at the tools of the fisherman's trade. Signed by Tadamori on a small inset plaque, the work reflects the continued tradition of Japanese okimono carving into the modern era, blending technical precision with a gentle, genre-inspired storytelling. Provenance: private Hagar collection, Wildwood, Missouri, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202195

Lot: 235 - Rare 19th C. Thai Gilt Brass Statue of Monk Phra Malai

Southeast Asia, Thailand, Rattanakosin period, ca. 19th century CE. A gilt brass statue of a monk, likely Phra Malai Kham Luang, distinguished from Buddha statuary by the absence of an ushnisha protuberance. Cast over a pottery core, the figure is seated in the full lotus dhyanasana position atop a multi-tiered pedestal, with one hand touching the ground in the bhumisparsha mudra. In his other

Lot: 236 - Thai Dance Hat - Coppered Lacquer, Raised Gesso Motifs

Southeast Asia, Thailand / Cambodia, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A ceremonial conical hat composed of woven palm-leaf cane fronds coated with a thick lacquered surface - black covered with red oxide pigments. The exterior is richly ornamented with applied low-relief motifs in gesso - beaded scrolls, loops, and spirals - arranged in concentric registers that encircle the brim and ascend the tapering crown. A copper wash has been applied overall, lending a golden shimmering hue. Inside, a pair of wooden tabs with pierced holes remain for the attachment of a chin strap, attesting to the hat's intended wear in ceremonial or dance use. Despite similar classifications in museums as a "war hat," the lightweight nature and decorative lacquered surface indicate ritual rather than martial function. Such headpieces were associated with Buddhist courtly display, embodying cosmological symbolism through their stupa-like silhouette and radiant finish. Size: 16" Diameter x 6" H (40.6 cm x 15.2 cm) Provenance: private Boise, Idaho, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 196833

Lot: 237 - 19th C. Tai-Burmese Spirit Manuscript - Yantra Diagrams

Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), Tai Cultural Regions, ca. late 19th to 20th century CE. A remarkable accordion-folded manuscript comprising fourteen panels of mulberry paper, twelve of which are double-sided with two dark brown versos serving as protective covers, yielding twenty-six pages in total. Illustrated throughout in black and red ink, this manuscript presents a vivid tableau of hybrid

Lot: 238 - 15th C. Thai Celadon Bowl w/ Scalloped Rim

East / Southeast Asia, Thailand, Sawankhalok culture, Sukhothai Period, ca. 15th to 16th century CE. A Longquan-type stoneware bowl covered in a soft sage-green celadon glaze, with a gently scalloped rim shaped like petals. Subtle darker lines trace the undulating edge and circle the interior, while the exterior is vertically ribbed and raised on a short ring foot. Celadon glazes ranging from pale blue-green to olive tones, were first developed in China, and their popularity spread through trade, inspiring production in regions such as Korea, Japan, and Thailand, where local workshops created their own versions to rival Chinese examples. Size: 11.75" W x 4" H (29.8 cm x 10.2 cm) Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201746

Lot: 239 - Burmese Reclining Buddhas - Marble, Glass, Lapis Lazuli

Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. 19th and middle of 20th century CE. Comprising a group of three reclining Buddha images, including: a carved white marble figure with painted facial features and traces of gilt decoration; a dark glass example with parcel-gilt surface; and a small lapis lazuli reclining figure. The ensemble reflecting the Mandalay tradition of devotional sculpture and the continued production of luxury materials for domestic and export markets. Size of largest: 12.75" L x 4.75" H (32.4 cm x 12.1 cm) Provenance: private Rogers, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Bosio collection, Miami, Florida, USA, 1960-2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200212

Lot: 240 - Three Borneo Dayak Wood & Bone Nude Figures

Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Borneo (Kalimantan), Dayak culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A group of three miniature Dayak figural carvings from Borneo, comprising two wood figures and one animal bone figure, each presenting a distinct pose and material character while sharing a restrained, frontal approach to the human form. All three figures are nude, emphasizing symbolic posture rather than individual identity. The largest wood figure depicts a seated figure with knees drawn up, forearms resting across the knees, and hands brought together. A carved snake wraps around the torso, crossing at the chest and looping across the back, an element commonly associated with protection, spiritual power, or ancestral symbolism in Dayak belief systems. The figure's compact posture and integrated serpent suggest a ritual or talismanic function. Size of largest (figure with snake): 1" W x 3.4" H (2.5 cm x 8.6 cm) The mid-size wood figure stands upright in a modest pose reminiscent of a Venus pudica stance, with the left arm drawn across the chest and the right arm lowered across the body, the hand resting near the hips. The smallest figure, carved from bone, stands with hands folded at the stomach, its simplified anatomy and smooth surface reflecting both the material and the scale of the carving. Miniature Dayak figures such as these were often used as personal amulets, ritual objects, or representations of ancestral or protective spirits. Together, this group illustrates the variety of materials, poses, and symbolic elements employed in Dayak figural carving. Provenance: private Thousand Oaks, California, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 2000s SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 198148

Lot: 241 - Ecuadorian Macana Shawl - Indigo Ikat & Fleco

South America, Ecuador, Azuay Province, Gualaceo, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A fine cotton macana from Ecuador's Gualaceo valley whose warp-ikat field, figured indigo band, and elaborately knotted fringe together constitute one of the more quietly arresting textile traditions of the Andean world, each zone speaking a distinct technical language while remaining in strict visual

Lot: 242 - 5 Panamanian Mola Textile Panels

Central America, Panama, ca. 1950 - 1999 CE. Central America, Panama, Guna (Kuna) people, ca. mid to late 20th century. A group of five mola panels, the traditional reverse applique textile art of the Guna people of the San Blas Islands, each worked in vibrant polychrome cotton with densely layered patterning in rich reds, blacks, and multicolored accents. Molas are among the most celebrated textile traditions of the Americas, traditionally sewn as the front and back panels of women's blouses and representing a sophisticated visual language that reflects Guna cosmology, natural world, and contemporary life. Size: 22" W x 18" H (55.9 cm W x 45.7 cm H) Provenance: private Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 196799

Lot: 243 - Two Late 19th C. Andean & Lamaholot Warp Textiles

South America, Bolivia, Andean highland tradition; Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Lembata Island, Lamaholot culture, Ile Ape region, ca. late 19th to mid 20th century CE. A near-black camelid cloth from the southern Bolivian highlands and a warm-tan cotton sarong from the Ile Ape peninsula of Lembata Island: two warp-faced traditions, two continents, one lot. The Andean piece is a two-panel warp-faced cloth, likely camelid fiber, its dark ground structured by lateral bands of deep red and patterned strips carrying nested stepped diamonds in cream. The construction and palette are consistent with the purely geometric weaving traditions of the southern Bolivian highlands, though community attribution remains unresolved between northern Potosi Quechua and Oruro Aymara traditions pending specialist review. Textiles of this type served as dress panels, carrying cloths, or prestige exchange goods within the systems of reciprocal obligation that organized highland Andean social life. Size of larger: 63" L x 39" W (160.0 cm L x 99.1 cm W) The Indonesian piece is a two-panel warp-faced sarong from the Ile Ape region of Lembata Island, woven from likely hand-spun cotton on a back-tension loom. Its tan ground, perhaps colored with local mango or reo bark, carries vertical warp stripes in red, blue, pink, and teal, with narrow ikat bands at intervals bearing small geometric figures in cream on deep indigo, drawn from the documented Ile Ape motif vocabulary. The offset at the center seam is not a flaw but a structural convention: Ile Ape sarongs distribute their ikat bands in odd numbers across two separately woven panels, producing halves of deliberately unequal width. The cloth is most likely a wate hebaken, a ceremonial counter-prestation sarong exchanged in Lamaholot marriage alliances, or a related wate topon variant.You said: are you 100% sure that the second one can't be bolivian too? Provenance: ex-private Moore collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired prior to 1990 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201444

Lot: 244 - Mexico Spanish Colonial Bronze Signal Cannon Thundermug

Mexico, Spanish Colonial culture, ca. 17th to 18th century CE. A cast bronze signal cannon or "thundermug" with a short cylindrical form and slightly flared base, its hollow chamber designed to hold small powder charges with a touch hole for ignition. The broad base provides stability, while the compact scale suggests portability. These small cannons were used for signaling, ceremonial salutes, maritime alerts, and festive occasions, producing a loud report rather than firing a projectile. Rare to find examples from mexico! Size: 5" W x 7.75" H (12.7 cm x 19.7 cm) Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201770

Lot: 245 - 19th C. American Hatchets & Antler Handled Knife

United States, ca. 19th century CE. A knife and two hatchets of compact cale, well suited for fine wood shaping, carving, and detailed utility work. One larger axe bears a maker's stamp reading "CC Smith" on the butt end. The knife features a deer antler handle fitted with a sharp iron blade and accompanied by a leather sheath. The forms, materials, and hand-forged character are consistent with tools produced by frontier blacksmiths in North America. Size of largest axe: 11" L x 4.75" W (27.9 cm x 12.1 cm) Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199331

Lot: 246 - Four Spanish Colonial Copper Bola Sling Weights

South America, Post Conquest to Spanish Colonial Period, ca. 16th to 19th century CE. A set of four copper-tin alloy bola bullets formed as solid spherical weights with central perforations for attachment to cords. The high tin content indicates post-European contact and Colonial-period metalworking traditions. In use, each spherical weight was tied to the end of a long leather or fiber cord, with two or three cords joined together at one end to form a bola. When thrown, the weighted cords spread outward and wrapped around the legs or body of an animal, using momentum and centrifugal force to entangle and immobilize it Size: 1" Diameter (2.5 cm) Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199245

Lot: 247 - Three Peru / Bolivia Handwoven Wool Women's Mantles

South America, Peru / Bolivia, Quechua and Aymara cultures, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. Three woven wool textiles, likely sheep or camelid fiber such as alpaca, formed as rectangular mantles traditionally worn by women and secured with pins or belted at the waist. The textiles display dark brown and warm tan grounds accented with narrow woven geometric bands and small colorful embroidered motifs. Size of light brown : 47.5" L x 40" W (120.6 cm x 101.6 cm) Provenance: private Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 196803

Lot: 248 - Two Andean Silver Tupu Pins, Heart Shaped & Fish Charm

South America, Peru / Bolivia, ca. early 20th century CE. A group of two silver tupu pins composed of mixed silver alloys and brass elements. One features a deer standing within a crescent form suggestive of a reed boat. It is set with a faceted red glass stone. A large articulated fish pendant hangs below, attached by a chain, and a small black glass Egyptian revival scarab is mounted along the linkage. The deer element tests at approximately 76% silver, while the fish measures approximately 59% silver. The second tupu takes the form of a large Colonial-style heart, framed with repousse decoration and flanked by birds at the crest, centered by a faceted purple glass stone. This example is made from higher purity silver, ranging from approximately 85% to 87%. Size of heart tupu: 7" L x 2.5" W (17.8 cm x 6.4 cm); silver quality: 59% to 87%; total combined weights: 88.8 grams Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201700

Lot: 249 - Andean Brass Lidded Coquera Pumpkin Form Vessel

South America, Peru / Bolivia, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A large lobed nickel-brass coquera vessel of pumpkin or gourd form, raised on small feet and fitted with a domed lid. The surface reflects a blend of Andean and European design traditions, with applied lead and fruit finial. Traditionally, coqueras were used to store coca leaves, long chewed in Peru both before and during the colonial period, though examples like this could also be used for any number of purposes. Size: 10" W x 11.75" H (25.4 cm x 29.8 cm) Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201694

Lot: 250 - Vintage Mexican Guerrero Conquistador Mask w/ Helmet

Latin America, Mexico, Guerrero, ca. mid-20th century CE. A vividly painted face, crowned by a sweeping helmet and marked with a subtle cross upon the forehead, stares outward with theatrical authority. This carved wooden mask, complete with its original polychrome helmet, represents a Spanish conquistador figure from the enduring Danza de la Conquista - a performance where history is not merely

Lot: 251 - Mexican Nahua Mask - Iron-Crowned Moorish King

Latin America, Mexican, Guerrero, Nahua, ca. mid-20th century CE. A solemn crowned figure gazes forward with quiet authority, its elongated face and restrained expression evoking both dignity and theatrical presence. This painted wooden mask, surmounted by a hand-formed iron crown, represents a character from the enduring Danza de los Moros y Cristianos, a performance tradition layered with

Lot: 252 - 3 Vintage Mexican Cojo Masks, Danza Correr del Pocho

Latin America, Mexico, Veracruz, ca. mid-20th century CE. A rare grouping of three similar wooden festival masks known as Cojo, used in the Danza Correr del Pocho. Unlike most masks of this type found on the market, these masks are vintage and actually danced in festivals - not made for the tourist markets. The masks are simple with elongated faces, pronounced sloping noses, and eye slits. All are painted with a pigment that creates a smooth, metallic sheen. La Danza Correr del Pocho is a traditional Mayan ritual performed during Carnival and the saints holiday of Tenosique, centered on the defeat of the pre-Christian god Pocho, later characterized as evil by missionaries. The dance includes three main characters, cojoes, pochoveras, and tigres, who perform to flute and drum music, with the cojoes wearing wooden masks and leaf-adorned costumes to avoid recognition by Pocho, and in the narrative they ultimately defeat him by extinguishing his fire. Size of largest: 8.5" L x 6" W (21.6 cm x 15.2 cm) Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201707

Lot: 253 - Mexican Guerrero Silver Mask w/ Lizard Motif Bell

Latin America, Mexico, Guerrero, ca. mid-20th century CE. A commanding silver visage confronts the viewer, its luxuriant beard unfurling in rhythmic curls while two lizards meet in silent tension across the brow. This striking mask, crafted from high-purity silver (95.9%), exemplifies the celebrated "Barbone" type - a form at once theatrical, tactile, and deeply rooted in the visual language of

Lot: 254 - Spanish Colonial Marquetry Box, Silver + Ivory Inlays

Latin to South America, Spanish Colonial era, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A lovely marquetry storage box constructed with ebony and mahogany veneers, inlaid with contrasting honey-toned hardwood, elephant ivory, and engraved silver panels. The geometric veneer arrangement frames the top and sides, while the silver drawer fronts display abstract scrolling and stippled motifs. Small silver animal-form milagro charms serve as pulls on the upper drawers. The lower drawers retain functioning locks, and the original key is included, securing both compartments. Raised on four turned feet, the box is elevated to help protect stored documents and personal items from moisture. Size: 15.6" L x 10.6" W x 8" H (39.6 cm x 26.9 cm x 20.3 cm); silver quality: 76% to 95% This item is made of or contains elephant ivory and is classified under the ESA (Endangered Species Act) as an exempt piece. Due to federal and state regulations regarding the sale of ivory, this item cannot be shipped internationally or to individuals residing in the following U.S. states: California, Hawaii, Illinois, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, and Washington. Additionally, buyers are responsible for ensuring that their purchase complies with all local laws and regulations concerning ivory. We guarantee that this piece meets the criteria for an ESA antique exemption under U.S. Federal law, however, we advise buyers to consult with their local authorities to confirm their ability to legally acquire, possess, trade, or sell this item in your state of residence. Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201757

Lot: 255 - 18th C. European Engraved Antler Cup - Soldiers Scene

Europe, Neoclassical period, ca. 18th century CE. An elegant engraved antler cup, possibly intended as a hunter's powder cup, featuring meticulous incised and inked decoration. The conical vessel is adorned with two rectangular panels depicting armed soldiers in profile - one standing with spear and shield, the other seated in repose, both wearing classical helmets and breastplates inspired by Greco-Roman antiquity. Between these scenes rise stylized palmettes and fan motifs, framed by neat beaded borders that give the composition a rhythmic balance. The handle, carved from the same piece of antler, twists gracefully into a circular form, while the base displays a crisscross pattern of etched lines stained in a darker hue. Such engraved antler work was popular across northern and central Europe in the 18th century, often crafted by huntsmen or soldiers as personal luxuries or mementos. Size: 4.2" L x 2.3" W x 4.6" H (10.7 cm x 5.8 cm x 11.7 cm) The handle, carved from the same piece of antler, twists gracefully into a circular form, while the base displays a crisscross pattern of etched lines stained in a darker hue. Such engraved antler work was popular across northern and central Europe in the 18th century, often crafted by huntsmen or soldiers as personal luxuries or mementos. The choice of martial imagery and hunting material reflects the intertwined values of strength, skill, and discipline in early modern European noble culture. Whether used to store gunpowder or as a decorative drinking vessel, this cup captures the fusion of artistry and utility characteristic of the period - a fine testament to craftsmanship drawn from nature and inspired by the heroic ideal. Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired between 1995-2005 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199015

Lot: 256 - European 18th C. Wooden Barrel Costrel Canteen Vessel

Europe, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A wooden costrel or canteen formed as a compact barrel-like vessel bound by broad, bent wooden bands around a darker staved body. A round mouth opening is bored through the center of the long side, and small piercings along the edges indicate it was meant to be suspended by a cord or strap for carrying. The surface shows warm honey and chestnut tones with age wear, tool marks, and handling polish that speak to long use. The maker or owner marked it with the initials "WI" or "IM" carved into both end caps, adding a personal touch to this practical, early container. Size: 8.75" L x 6" W x 7" H (22.2 cm x 15.2 cm x 17.8 cm) Provenance: private southwestern Pennsylvania, USA collection, acquired prior to 2000 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199469

Lot: 257 - Two 19th C Italian Silver Devotional Feathers

Western Europe, southern Italy, ca. 19th century CE. A striking pair of hand-wrought silver feather appliques, the larger an elongated palm frond of sculptural presence and the smaller a curling plume, both crisply modeled with chased veins along a raised rachis. Fashioned from high-purity silver (assayed 90.6% to 94.3%), the sheets were worked in repousse and fine chasing to achieve their lively, wind-swept surfaces; mounting edges and a rolled terminal suggest attachment to a devotional object. The larger piece bears an Italian inscription at the lower edge, possibly reading: "Li morta de Damian Chaves al patron Santo Lorenso," which may indicate a memorial dedication and points to ecclesiastical use, perhaps as the martyr's palm attribute of Saint Lawrence (San Lorenzo), while the petite example could have served as an angel's wing on a processional figure, reliquary, or altar standard. Size of larger: 20.6" L x 5.5" W (52.3 cm x 14 cm); silver quality: 90.6% to 94.3%; total weight: 401.7 grams Comparable feathers and palms appear among 18th to 19th century Italian ex-voto and church silver in diocesan collections. Provenance: private collection of S. Saunders, Nogales Arizona, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201759

Lot: 258 - Georgian to Victorian Gold Ring w/ Blue Glass & Pearls

Europe, Late Georgian to Early Victorian period, ca. 1790 to 1840 CE. A quietly theatrical ring, this piece balances intimacy and ornament with the easy confidence of late Georgian taste moving toward the Victorian age. The design centers on an oval blue glass cabochon, its surface softly domed and darkly luminous, shifting from inky cobalt to midnight violet as it catches the light. The cabochon is framed by a delicate halo of petite pearl beads, individually set to form a scalloped border that adds texture and gentle movement. This pearl surround reflects the era's fascination with classical revival forms and sentimental jewelry, where pearls symbolized purity, affection, and remembrance. The setting rises slightly above the finger, lending presence without excess. Size: 1.1" L x 0.8" W (2.8 cm x 2 cm); weight: 7.8 grams; US ring size: 4 The gold shank is formed as a twisted or rope-style band, a motif that adds both visual rhythm and structural strength. This braided effect was favored in the late 18th and early 19th centuries for its classical associations and its suggestion of continuity and unity. The interior shows hand-finished irregularities consistent with period craftsmanship rather than later industrial production. Blue glass cabochons of this type were widely used in Georgian and early Victorian jewelry as elegant stand-ins for sapphire, prized for their saturated color and smooth polish. Combined with pearls and warm-toned gold, the effect is refined, wearable, and unmistakably of its time. This ring would have been equally at home as a sentimental token, a fashionable accessory, or a modest display of taste and means during a period that prized quiet symbolism over overt display. Provenance: ex-T.F. Holy Lands collection, formed since the 1960s SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200973

Lot: 259 - Four Historic European Commemorative Bronze Medals

Western Europe, Germany, France, & England, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A group of four medals representing military, civic, and commemorative themes. Included is a German World War I iron medal dated 1914 to 1916, designed by August Gaul (1869-1921), with a Goethe quote on the verso. Also present is a French bronze agricultural medal by Adolphe Rivet (1855-1925), issued for agricultural societies. A brass medal depicting Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament reflects English architectural pride. Completing the group is a brass Prussian commemorative medal honoring Field Marshal Gebhard Leberecht von Blucher, noted for his role in the defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. Size of largest: 2.75" Diameter (7 cm) Provenance: private Sheffield, Massachusetts, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201451

Lot: 260 - Neoclassical 20kt Gold Cross with Inset Garnet

Western Europe, ca. 20th century CE. Lovely high karat gold cross in the Byzantine style. Equal-sized cross sections, a classic style used by early Greek and Byzantine artisans, each with scrolling motifs and deep red garnet set into center. Size: 1.125" W x 1.25" H (2.9 cm x 3.2 cm). Weighs 10.4 grams. Provenance: private London, UK collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 200919

Lot: 261 - Spratling Silver Rings Earrings (Clip-On)

Mexico, ca. 2nd half of the 20th century CE. Very "Deco" looking pair of silver earrings from the famous William Spratling company. Based on the geometric, tiered design and the dangling "hoop" or "link" elements, these are likely from his Third Design Period (approx. 1955–1967). Spratling is often called the "Father of Mexican Silver," and his pieces are highly sought after by jewelry collectors. Each earring marked with the William Spratling logo along with Taco, Mexico. Also stamped with TS-2M. Size: 1.625" L x .625" W (4.1 cm x 1.6 cm) 925% silver. Provenance: ex-private Moore collection, Denver, Colorado, USA, acquired prior to 1990 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201195

Lot: 262 - 1779 Geo. III Sterling Silver Cream Pourer

Northern Europe, Great Britain, England, Georgian, George III period, ca. 1779 CE. A graceful sterling silver cream pourer rising from a stepped circular foot, its baluster body swelling into a high, narrow neck before flaring into a generous lipped spout. A delicate band of beading traces the rim of the pour, descends the elegant scrolled handle, and wreaths the foot in a single repeated grammar of ornament, lending rhythm to an otherwise unembellished surface that catches and folds light along its polished curves. The form belongs to the neoclassical idiom that swept English silver in the 1770s, when Adam-period taste favored slender ewer profiles drawn from antique prototypes over the rococo exuberance of the preceding decades. Beneath the spout, an engraved monogram pairs the initials M and a conjoined TL, perhaps a marriage cipher or a presentation mark linking two families at the moment of the piece's commissioning. The underside carries the full London assay: a lion passant guaranteeing sterling standard, the crowned leopard's head of the London office, and a lowercase d within its cartouche fixing the date letter to 1779, the nineteenth year of George III's reign. Analysis confirms a silver content of 92.98 percent, comfortably above the sterling threshold. Such cream pourers accompanied the tea services that anchored Georgian sociability, small luxuries through which a household's polish was measured one pour at a time.. 3.6" W x 5.8" H x 2.2" D (9.1 cm W x 14.7 cm H x 5.6 cm D); silver quality: 92.98%; weight: 102.4 grams. Provenance: private Loveland, Colorado, USA collection, acquired April 5, 2002 at Antiques at 115 Broadway, San Antonio, Texas, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202747

Lot: 263 - 19th C. German 800 Silver Sugar Caster

Central Europe, Germany, Hanau, ca. 1880–1920 CE. A diminutive silver muffineer rising on a stepped octagonal foot to an urn-shaped body, its surface a quiet exercise in neoclassical revival vocabulary. Eight gently faceted panels are framed by pilaster-like dividers and dressed with repousse swags of laurel and bellflowers, the husks tied with ribbon bows that fall in measured rhythm around the shoulder. A band of stylized leaf-tips crowns the upper register, while fluted gadroons fan upward from the foot, lending the lower body a columnar gravity that echoes Adamesque and Louis XVI prototypes filtered through a Wilhelmine sensibility. The pierced dome cover is wrought with a lattice of trellised diamonds and crescent perforations, surmounted by a cast acorn finial, the whole calibrated to disperse fine sugar or spiced powder in a polite sift across muffins, scones, or fruit. Struck on the underside with pseudo-marks, a crowned C beside crossed keys, the caster belongs to the long tradition of Hanau silversmithing, where workshops such as those of Neresheimer, Schleissner, and Weinranck routinely revived eighteenth-century European forms in 800-standard silver for an export market hungry for ancien-regime refinement. The crossed keys recall Bremen and other older municipal marks, deliberately evoked rather than legally claimed, a conceit characteristic of Hanau's late nineteenth and early twentieth-century production. Tested at 80.3 percent silver, the piece sits comfortably within the German 800 fineness standard codified in 1888.. 3.1" D x 7.8" H (7.9 cm D x 19.8 cm H); silver quality: 80.3%; weight: 188.1 grams. Provenance: private Loveland, Colorado, USA collection, acquired September 26, 2004 via D.D. Allen Antiques, Inc., La Jolla, California, USA SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 202734

Lot: 264 - Victorian Silver Muffineers, Edinburgh & Chester

Northern Europe, British Isles, Scotland and England, ca. 1890–1906 CE. A pair of British sterling silver muffineers, two casters of contrasting temperament caught in the same conversation about the breakfast table. The more elaborate of the pair, struck in Edinburgh in 1890 by the celebrated firm of Hamilton & Inches, rises in a baluster of swirling Rococo Revival exuberance: gadrooned

Lot: 265 - Silver & Semi-Precious Stone Bib Statement Necklace

United States, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A statement bib necklace featuring a series of form-fitting silver bezels set with semi-precious stones. Each bezel is linked to the next by a ring, providing slight flexibility, with several dangling drops. The stones include almandine garnet, amethyst, citrine, and blue topaz. Size: 16" L (40.6 cm); silver quality: 88% to 90%; weight: 150.6 grams Provenance: private Saratoga Springs, New York, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201767

Lot: 266 - 18th C. Russian Silvered Icon - "The Unexpected Joy"

Eastern Europe, Russia, Orthodox Church, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A compelling Russian Orthodox icon depicting the miracle of "The Unexpected Joy," rendered in egg tempera and gesso on wood with areas of silvered and coppered decoration. The composition presents the well known devotional narrative in which a sinful man kneels in prayer before an icon of the Virgin and Child, only to witness

Lot: 267 - Pair WWI Trench Art Brass Shell Vases 1919

Europe, Post-World War I, ca. 1919 CE. A pair of brass trench art vases formed from repurposed artillery shell casings, each with a tall cylindrical body rising from a crimped base. Their elegant flared rims and sculptural lower sections transform military remnants into refined decorative objects. Both vases are richly engraved with decorative imagery. The upper bodies display finely incised floral and vegetal motifs, while one example is dated 1919 and further embellished with acorn forms and geometric ornament. The companion vase features figural imagery, including a scene with a figure in a boat, along with additional floral designs and a triangular patterned band near the base. Trench art objects such as these were commonly created by soldiers or civilians from spent shell casings in the years immediately following the First World War. The combination of engraved decoration and carefully crimped shaping demonstrates the transformation of wartime materials into personal works of craft and remembrance. Size (both the same): 3.5" Diameter x 13.4" H (8.9 cm x 34 cm) Provenance: private Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, USA collection SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 201275

Lot: 268 - 1st Ed. "Monarchia Ecclesiastica" 1620 - Juan de Pineda

Western Europe, Spain, Barcelona, Counter-Reformation / Early Modern period, ca. 1620 CE. A substantial first edition of "Quarta Parte de la Monarchia Ecclesiastica, o Historia Universal del mundo" ("Fourth Part of the Ecclesiastical Monarchy, or Universal History of the World"), composed by Juan de Pineda (1558-1637), one of the most formidable Spanish Jesuit theologians and biblical exegetes of

Lot: 269 - "La Dulce y Santa Muerte" Spanish Devotional Book, 1750

Western Europe, Spain, Seville, Early Modern period, ca. 1750 CE. Printed on laid paper and bound in hardened limp vellum with original thong ties, the book now possesses a tactile firmness that speaks to long centuries of handling and environmental exposure. The vellum covers are deeply mottled and creased, the spine titled in manuscript, and the text block shows consistent age toning throughout

Lot: 270 - Signed First Edition "The Vortex" by Noel Coward (1925)

"The Vortex: A Play in Three Acts" by Noel Coward. London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1925. First edition with author's signature. A signed first edition of "The Vortex", the play that announced Noel Coward as a fearless new voice on the British stage and promptly scandalized polite society. Published in London in 1925 by Ernest Benn Limited, this copy bears Coward's autograph on the front flyleaf, inscribed in his own hand to Fanny and dated May 1932 from Goldenhurst Farm, his country residence from 1926 to 1956. The inscription includes a pointed line from Act 3 - "It doesn't matter about death but it matters terribly about life!" - a sentence that neatly distills Coward's philosophy and theatrical nerve. Size: 5.5" L x 0.5" W x 7.5" H (14 cm x 1.3 cm x 19 cm) Premiering in November 1924, "The Vortex" was shocking for its frank portrayal of sexual vanity, emotional cruelty, and cocaine addiction among the upper classes. The story of a nymphomaniac socialite and her drug-dependent son, played by Coward himself, drew enormous audiences and fierce debate. Some critics read the addiction as a coded metaphor for homosexuality, then unspeakable in public discourse. Kenneth Tynan later memorably described the play as "a jeremiad against narcotics with dialogue that sounds today not so much stilted as high-heeled". The success of "The Vortex" transformed Coward's career, carrying him from a suburban theater to the West End and onward to New York. It marked the beginning of a remarkable output that would include over fifty plays, countless songs, screenplays, and performances across six decades. This signed copy, linking Coward's breakthrough work to his mature years at Goldenhurst, offers a rare and intimate artifact of a writer whose wit, audacity, and style permanently altered modern theater. Provenance: Private collection of important Hollywood family, collected between 1930 and 1980 SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199082

Lot: 271 - Two Late 19th C. International Stamp Albums

North America, United States, New York, ca. 1889 and 1897 CE. A lot of two late 19th century international postage stamp albums. Included is the Duke Postage Stamp Album, created by J. Walter Scott and printed by W. Duke Sons and Co., Scott being the originator of the Scott numbering system still used worldwide. This album features printed illustrations with blank spaces for mounting stamps and contains fewer than 100 mostly common early issues, offered primarily as a period album with stamps present. Also included is the International Postage Stamp Album printed by Scott, containing hundreds of 19th century stamps from around the world. The collection includes United States revenue stamps, cigarette stamps, stamped envelope issues, proprietary stamps, Army stamps, Treasury Department stamps, and numerous early postal issues from various countries. While not every stamp has been individually catalogued or graded, the overall stamp content is substantial. Size: 9.5" W x 11.75" H (24.1 cm x 29.8 cm) Provenance: private Sheffield, Massachusetts, USA collection, by inheritance, collected 1970's SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.). PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception. Item # 199541