Cultural Discoveries Ancient & Ethnographic

Lot: 1 - Taino Stone Collar - Carved Granite Ring with Zemi Relief

Pre-Columbian, Caribbean, Greater Antilles, Taino, ca. 1000–1500 CE. A massive oval ring of mottled gray granite, ground and polished to a smooth, swelling profile that thickens and tapers like a living form bent back upon itself. One flank carries an abstract relief: shallow incised faces or zemi motifs, their geometric eyes and mouths emerging from the stone in low planes. Known as stone collars, these heavy ceremonial rings rank among the most enigmatic objects of Taino culture, likely tied to the ritual ballgame (batey) and to the worship of zemis, ancestral and nature spirits embodied in carved stone. Whether worn, displayed, or set as markers, their weight made them impractical for athletic play, suggesting a votive or commemorative role. The labor invested in shaping such hard stone signals an object of considerable prestige. Size: 14.5" W x 17.5" H x 3.3" D (36.8 cm W x 44.5 cm H x 8.4 cm D); on included custom stand: 18.2" H (46.2 cm H). Taino stone collars (often called "stone yokes" by analogy with Mesoamerican examples, though distinct in function) are concentrated in Puerto Rico and Hispaniola, the heartland of the Taino chiefdoms encountered by Columbus in 1492. Scholars connect them to the batey ballcourt complex and to areito ceremonies, though their precise use remains debated. The closed-ring form, sometimes called the "elbow stone" type when partial, demanded pecking, grinding, and polishing of intractable igneous stone with only stone and abrasive tools, a months-long undertaking. The zemi, the central religious concept of Taino cosmology, denoted a spirit or its material vessel; rendering one upon so durable a medium fixed sacred presence in permanent form. 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 # 203355

Lot: 2 - Taino Greenstone Figural Celt - Zemi Spirit Form

Pre-Columbian, Greater Antilles, Taino culture, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A superb Taino greenstone figural celt carved in the stylized form of a zemi, the sacred spirit-being central to Taino cosmology. Executed from hard greenstone and polished to a soft luster, the celt depicts an anthropo-zoomorphic entity with a rounded head, circular incised eyes, and a sharply defined triangular nose. The figure's body tapers to a pointed base, transforming the divine visage into the practical outline of an axe or ritual blade. This hybrid form embodies the union of utility and sanctity that characterized Taino craftsmanship. Celts such as this were not simply tools, but living embodiments of zemi power - objects imbued with ancestral and divine energy. The deeply incised features and incipient wings or limbs suggest a spiritual being in transformation, perhaps symbolizing rebirth or the interconnection between human, animal, and cosmic realms. Size: 9.7" L x 5.3" W (24.6 cm x 13.5 cm) The greenstone material itself held symbolic importance, associated with fertility, water, and the life-giving vitality of the earth. As a sacred implement, such a celt may have been used in agricultural ceremonies invoking Yucahu, the god of cassava and abundance, or buried in fields to ensure successful harvests. Its aerodynamic shape and refined polish also suggest that it could have served as an emblem of prestige or shamanic authority, linking its owner to both the practical and metaphysical forces that governed daily life. This piece beautifully encapsulates the Taino worldview - where every object carried spiritual resonance, every ritual gesture bridged the material and divine, and stone itself was alive with ancestral breath. 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 # 198712

Lot: 3 - 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: 4 - 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: 5 - Impressive Guerrero Mezcala Stone Axe God

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala culture, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. An impressively sizeable, hand-carved and string-cut, deep grey-green stone (probably andesite) depicting a standing anthropomorphic axe god figure, the human physiognomy displaying appealing stylization. The ancient artisans of this region were particular adept at reducing the human body to simple, eloquent forms via a string cut technique. Note the dramatically tapered head, cut separation between the legs, and abstract facial features that ironically appeal to a modernist taste for minimalism. Size: 3.5" W x 10.5" H (8.9 cm x 26.7 cm); 10.75" H (27.3 cm) on included custom stand. The form of this figure fits somewhere between and M-8 type -with its broader, flatter face, sloping cheek planes that meet in the central vertical ridge which suggests a nose, and the flatter temporal region- and an M-10 type, which according to expert Carlo Gay showed significant changes advancing them over the previous four types. For instance, note how the flat plane across the lower section of the face is an uninterrupted area as opposed to the narrow, slit mouth of earlier figures. According to Gay, "At its best, the M-10 type epitomizes Mezcala sculpture, representing an optimal solution to carving a viable portrayal of the human figure in an intractable material and with simple tools." (Carlo Gay, Mezcala Ancient Stone Sculpture from Guerrero Mexico. New York: Balsas Publications, 1992 p. 51). For a similar example, see plate 33 on p. 51 of Gay's text. Provenance: private Stillwater, Minnesota, USA collection, purchased in November 2020; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private Hawaii, USA collection; ex Ketteler Collection, Germany 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 # 179253

Lot: 6 - 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: 7 - Pre-Columbian Mezcala Stone Effigy Figures, Group of Three

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Mezcala, ca. 500 BCE – 300 CE. A group of three carved stone anthropomorphic figures in the classic Mezcala style, each reducing the human form to geometric planes with notched shoulders, a broad rectangular head, and minimal facial features defined by string-cut grooves. The largest is a boldly simplified standing figure worked from a pale banded stone, the smallest is a pendant-sized example with drilled suspension holes. Size of largest: 1.5" W x 4.2" H (3.8 cm W x 10.7 cm H). Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; Largest: 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 # 202814

Lot: 8 - 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: 9 - 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: 10 - 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: 11 - 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: 12 - Mezcala Stone Figure & Temple Amulet - Guerrero, Mexico

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala, ca. 500–100 BCE. A pair of carved stone amulets from the Mezcala tradition of highland Guerrero. The first is a standing anthropomorphic figure with drilled eyes and traces of red pigment across the brow and face, reduced to the spare geometric planes characteristic of the style. The second is a miniature architectural model interpreted as a temple, its columnar facade pierced by an open doorway and drilled through for suspension. Size: 1.2" W x 3.6" H (3.0 cm W x 9.1 cm H). Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; Figure: 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 # 202816

Lot: 13 - 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: 14 - 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: 15 - 3 Chupicuaro Redware Vessels w/ Anthropomorphic Faces

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Chupicuaro culture, ca. 500 to 100 BCE. Three redware pottery vessels, each highly burnished with distinctive anthropomorphic features. One is an oval-shaped bowl with human heads rising from the ends, their arms stretched along the rim and necks pierced for suspension or for securing a lid. The largest is a tripod vessel with a stylized face on the shoulder, showing raised eyes and a protruding mouth. The smaller bowl also bears facial features, with a pronounced nose and ears, giving it a more fully anthropomorphic character. Size of largest: 8" Diameter x 5.5" H (20.3 cm x 14 cm) Provenance: ex-Hayes collection, via descent, originally acquired in Mexico in the 1970s 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 # 196477

Lot: 16 - Chupicuaro Pottery Group - Tripod Vessel & Two Dishes, Resist Dots

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Chupicuaro, ca. 400–100 BCE. A trio of highly burnished earthenware vessels, comprising a rounded tripod pot raised on three feet and two diminutive shallow dishes. Each is slipped in a warm gray-beige ground and painted in iron-red, then finished with a negative-resist technique: wax dots applied before firing melted in the kiln's heat, shielding the surface beneath and leaving a scatter of pale, mottled spots across the reddened field. Size of largest: 4.75" W x 3" H (12.1 cm W x 7.6 cm H). Provenance: private Phoenix, Arizona, USA collection. Ex private Boulder, Colorado collection 2005 to 2010. Ex Dr. G. Smith collection, San Diego, CA before 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 # 203560

Lot: 17 - Group of 3 Chupicuaro Redware Vessels

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Chupicuaro, ca. 500 to 100 BCE. A set of 3 hand-built redware pottery vessels including a squat bowl, a larger bowl with painted geometric motifs, and a large tripod vessel with interesting linear patterns in light pigment across the exterior. Size of largest: 6.33" W x 6.875" H (16.1 cm x 17.5 cm) Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-private Fayetteville, Arkansas estate, USA, acquired 1960 to 2024 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 # 186489

Lot: 18 - Pre-Columbian Jalisco & Colima Pottery Standing Figures, Group of 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: 19 - Pre-Columbian Terracotta Figural Heads, Group of Five

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. Size: 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: 20 - Pre-Columbian Stone Spheres and Pottery Figural Group

Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, ca. 300 BCE – 1200 CE. A group of eight objects comprising three rounded stone spheres and five small hand-modeled clay figurines, several pierced for suspension as pendants or amulets. The figurines display the schematic human form characteristic of early Mesoamerican votive traditions, with pinched limbs and summary facial features, while the polished stone spheres likely served as tools or a gaming function. Size: 2" D (5.1 cm D). 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 # 202676

Lot: 21 - Mezcala Maskette & Costa Rican Jade Frog Pendants

Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Mezcala culture, ca. 300 BCE to 100 CE; Central America, Costa Rica, ca. 500 to 1000 CE. This wearable pair comprises a Guerrero Mezcala blackstone maskette pendant and a Costa Rican omphacite jade frog pendant, each mounted on modern strands for contemporary use. The Mezcala maskette, carved from a dark, fine-grained blackstone and polished to a restrained

Lot: 22 - 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: 23 - Colima 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: 24 - Three Mezcala Stone Figures & One Head Pendant

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Guerrero, Mezcala culture, ca. 700 to 200 BCE. A compelling group of four carved stone objects from the Mezcala tradition of Guerrero, this ensemble includes three flattened anthropomorphic figures resembling so-called axe gods and one pendant carved in the form of a stylized head or maskette. Executed in mottled green stone, each figure displays the distinctive abstract geometry that defines Mezcala sculpture - broad, helmet-like heads, simplified torsos, and tapering lower bodies articulated through shallow incised lines. The three larger figures feature horizontal bands across the chest and vertically grooved legs, creating a rhythmic, architectural structure that balances symmetry with subtle variation. Mezcala figures are renowned for their reductive aesthetic. Limbs are suggested rather than modeled, and facial features are conveyed through minimal incisions or shallow drilled eyes. Size of largest: 1.6" W x 2.6" H (4.1 cm x 6.6 cm) This abstraction is not a lack of skill but a deliberate visual language, transforming the human form into a compact, enduring emblem. Such figures have often been interpreted as ancestral beings, deities, or ritual effigies, and were frequently placed in tombs or caches within temple precincts across Guerrero and neighboring regions. The fourth object, a smaller pendant perforated for suspension, takes the form of a stylized head or maskette. Its drilled eyes and compact proportions echo the larger figures while suggesting personal adornment. Pendants of this type may have served as amulets, signaling identity, lineage, or spiritual protection. Together, this group illustrates the coherence and power of Mezcala stone carving - an art defined by clarity of form, disciplined geometry, and a striking modernity that continues to resonate across millennia. 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 # 200365

Lot: 25 - 3 Pre-Columbian West Mexico Pottery Jar & Grater Bowls

Pre-Columbian, West / Central Mexico, ca. 300 BCE to 1500 CE. A group of three pottery vessels including a tripod bowl, a shallow redware dish, and a globular jar. The tripod bowl and the dish each feature stippled indentations on the tondo, likely functioning as graters that may once have held small pebbles inlaid into the surface. The largest vessel is a rounded pot with traces of vertical red striping. Size of jar: 4.5" W x 4.25" H (11.4 cm x 10.8 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 # 199189

Lot: 26 - Pre-Columbian Jalisco Redware Standing Figures, Pair

Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Jalisco, ca. 100 BCE – 300 CE. A pair of large hollow pottery standing figures in the shaft tomb tradition, each nude with a broad face and stout columnar legs. The male figure has applied headband detailing and earrings, while the female holds a bowl, her shoulders covered in small protrusions interpreted as ritual scarification or tattoos. Such figures were placed in the deep shaft tombs of the Jalisco region as funerary companions, likely representing ancestors, attendants, or guardians for the deceased. Size: 11" W x 17" H x 4" D (27.9 cm W x 43.2 cm H x 10.2 cm D). Provenance: private Charlotte collection, North Carolina, USA; ex-Joel Malter collection before 2004 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 # 176675

Lot: 27 - Colima Pottery Vessel, Shaman Head Bird=

Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, Protoclassic period, ca. 100 BCE to 250 CE. A remarkable pottery vessel in the form of a shaman wearing a bird-beaked mask, representative of the wind god Ehecatl. The vizard presents saucer-like eyes, a projecting beak with a basal knob that juts out sideways, and a pointed nose, all beneath a close-fitting cap with short, fringed ruff. The sides are marked by protruding knops and flanges stick out in 3 directions, perhaps intended as wings, while the top opens to the hollow interior of the vessel. Size: 5.3" L x 5.4" W x 5.3" H (13.5 cm x 13.7 cm x 13.5 cm) Publication: A similar Colima pottery head vessel of the deity Ehecatl (though of larger scale) was sold by Sotheby's New York for $37,500 as lot 60 on May 15th, 2015 (African, Oceanic & Pre-Columbian Art). Provenance: private Charlotte, North Carolina, USA collection, acquired on October 22nd, 2007; ex-R.G. Munn Auction LLC, Cloudcroft, New Mexico, 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 # 176879

Lot: 28 - 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: 29 - 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: 30 - 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: 31 - 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: 32 - 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: 33 - 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: 34 - 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: 35 - Mesoamerican Pottery Figures - 8 Piece Lot

Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, ca. 500 BCE to 500 CE; Mexico, West Mexico, Nayarit, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE; West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE; Oaxaca, Zapotec, ca. 200 BCE to 800 CE; Michoacan, ca. 300 to 900 CE; Veracruz, ca. 600 to 900 CE; Guatemala, Maya, ca. 600 to 900 CE. A varied and engaging group of eight Pre-Columbian pottery figures, each reflecting distinct regional styles and cultural traditions across ancient Mesoamerica and Central America. The lot includes a Nayarit Chinesco seated figure on nubbin legs, a Colima figural whistle, a Veracruz seated figure with traces of bitumen, a Michoacan head, a petite Costa Rican example, a Zapotec headless figure with a child on the leg, a larger Maya figure from Guatemala, and a West Mexican seated headless figure with hands resting on the knees. Size of largest (torso with hands crossed on chest): 3.5" L x 3.8" W x 6.5" H (8.9 cm x 9.7 cm x 16.5 cm) Together, these pieces illustrate a rich spectrum of form, function, and symbolism, from playful whistles to more solemn figural representations likely tied to ritual or funerary contexts. 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 # 196984

Lot: 36 - Chupicuaro Pottery Tripod & Costa Rican Ladle w/ Hand

Pre-Columbian, Central Mexico, Chupicuaro, ca. 500 BCE to 300 CE; Central America, Costa Rica, ca. 800 to 1200 CE. A group of two Pre-Columbian pottery vessels, each representing a distinct regional tradition. The first is a red-slipped Chupicuaro tripod bowl, formed with a shallow, flaring profile and three pointed, hollow legs. These legs originally functioned as rattles, a characteristic feature in Chupicuaro ceramic design, though they no longer produce sound. The surface shows the warm red tones and simple banded detailing that define the style, along with wear and mineral deposits consistent with age. The second vessel is a Costa Rican ladle with a round bowl and a sculptural handle shaped as a human arm terminating in a clenched fist. The handle is hollow and functions as a rattle that still sounds when shaken. A long vertical slot and small openings at the wrist and elbow articulate the arm's form, blending figural modeling with utility. Size of larger (tripod): 9" Diameter x 3.8" H (22.9 cm x 9.7 cm) Together, the vessels highlight two different approaches to ceramic design within the Pre-Columbian world: the geometric simplicity and rhythmic sound-making of Chupicuaro work, and the sculptural inventiveness of Costa Rican artisans. Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; tripod: acquired April 2024; ex-Joshua Kodner Auction, Dania Beach, Florida, USA; hand: acquired April 2024; ex-Caza Sikes, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; ex-collection of Ann M. Meranus, Cincinnati, Ohio, 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 # 197196

Lot: 37 - 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: 38 - 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: 39 - Veracruz El Faisan Pottery Fig Head Frag

Pre-Columbian, Gulf Coast of Mexico, South-Central Veracruz, El Faisan region, Veracruz (Vera Cruz) culture, Early Classic Period, ca. 450 to 600 CE. A mold-formed head fragment from a larger figure. The upturned head has the remains of a headdress and a necklace, and the parted lips to reveal teeth. The surface is painted with red slip and black bitumen known as "chapapote," that came from petroleum-rich deposits. The figure's elaborate dress may indicate this is a chieftain, shaman, or figure of importance engaged in a religious or political ceremony. Size: 4.5" L x 1.5" W x 6.75" H (11.4 cm x 3.8 cm x 17.1 cm) Provenance: private Boulder, Colorado, USA collection, ex Sutfin collection acquired 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 # 145844

Lot: 40 - 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: 41 - 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: 42 - 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: 43 - 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: 44 - 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: 45 - Maya El Salvador Geometric 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: 46 - 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: 47 - 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: 48 - 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: 49 - 2 Maya Pottery Bird Ocarinas and 1 Peruvian Whistle

Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, Maya, ca. 600 to 900 CE; South America, Peru, ca. 19th century CE. A charming group of three pottery whistles including two larger Pre-Columbian Maya examples modeled in the form of birds and a smaller Peruvian whistle dating to the 19th century. The Maya whistles display rounded avian bodies with simplified heads and wings, their forms pierced with sound holes that allowed them to function as small wind instruments. Such whistles were often used in ritual, music, and ceremonial contexts, producing sharp, bird-like tones when blown. The third example, more petite in size, is a Peruvian pottery whistle with a streamlined triangular form and a single perforation for suspension. While later in date, it reflects the continuation of a long Andean tradition of ceramic sound instruments used in daily life and festive settings. Size of largest: 2.6" L x 2" W x 3" H (6.6 cm x 5.1 cm x 7.6 cm) Together, the group offers an engaging glimpse into the role of sound-producing objects in the Americas, where pottery whistles served not only as instruments but also as symbolic objects shaped in forms drawn from the natural world. Provenance: private Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA, acquired in 2022; ex-John Moran collection, Denver, Colorado, USA; ex-Daniel K. Statnekov collection, acquired 1970s to 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 # 196819

Lot: 50 - 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: 51 - Jamacoaque Pottery Mask w / Ear, Nose, & Chin Ornaments

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Jamacoaque culture, ca. 350 BCE to 400 CE. A powerful Jamacoaque terracotta mask, modeled with a commanding presence and finely detailed facial features. The face presents wide almond-shaped eyes beneath arched brows, a strong nose adorned with a prominent nose ornament, and a broad mouth baring teeth in an animated expression. The cheeks are set with large circular earspools, while an additional disk ornament rests at the chin, all evoking the regalia of high-ranking individuals or ritual figures. A rounded headdress, bordered with raised beading, frames the visage, lending further grandeur. Masks of this type were likely used in ceremonial or funerary contexts, representing deities, ancestors, or elite personages. The bold expression, marked by its large eyes and protruding mouth, would have projected vitality and spiritual potency during ritual performance. Size: 6" L x 6" W (15.2 cm x 15.2 cm) Provenance: private Burbank, Illinois, USA collection via inheritance 2024, acquired between 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 # 196319

Lot: 52 - Pre-Columbian Pottery Group - Narino, Jama-Coaque, Bahia & Aztec

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, Bahia, ca. 500 BCE to 500 CE; Jama-Coaque, ca. 350 BCE to 1531 CE; Colombia/Ecuador, Narino-Carchi, ca. 500 to 900 CE; Mexico, Aztec, ca. 1300 to 1521 CE. A quartet of ceramic survivals spanning the breadth of the ancient Americas, each piece a distinct voice in the long conversation between Andean and Mesoamerican potters. The largest, a globular Narino-Carchi jar from the high cordillera of the Ecuador-Colombia frontier, swells toward a near-perfect sphere; its grey-buff body carries lightly incised geometric panels traced before firing, and the shoulder bears a small modeled face flanked by applied ears, with relief arms and a beaded necklace descending across the belly, a figural treatment associated with the Capuli and Piartal traditions that flourished in the highlands. Beside it sits a hollow gourd-form vessel attributed to the Bahia culture of coastal Ecuador, its tapering upper lobe and applied lug suggesting both utilitarian use and a sculptor's pleasure in organic form. A Jama-Coaque figural whistle, the bust of a personage in a tall red-slipped headdress with cape or tunic, preserves the brilliant post-fire pigments and crisp modeling for which the culture of Ecuador's northern coast is admired, the eyes and mouth incised with quick assurance; a small aperture at the back betrays its original function as an aerophone, perhaps sounded in procession or ritual. The smallest piece, a relief sherd in the Aztec manner, retains a frontal face framed by what may be a feathered or beaded headband, perhaps once part of a censer or architectural ornament from the Basin of Mexico. Together the group telescopes some two millennia of Indigenous ceramic invention into a single shelf, the Andean wares speaking to highland and littoral economies, the Mesoamerican fragment to the ritual urban world that Cortes would find at Tenochtitlan. Size of largest: 5.2" D x 5" H (13.2 cm D x 12.7 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 # 202811

Lot: 53 - 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: 54 - Five Pre-Columbian Ceramic Effigy Whistles & Rattle Figures

Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica & South America, ca. 300 BCE – 1500 CE. A group of five pottery figural effigy whistles and rattles representing several distinct regional traditions, including a mold-made grayware Moche-Chimu rattle figure, a Costa Rican rattle in the form of a standing figure playing a flute, a warrior holding a shield whistle, a bird whistle, and a nude figural whistle. Such figural musical instruments served ritual and ceremonial functions across Pre-Columbian cultures, and this group offers a varied cross-section of form and tradition from multiple regions and periods. Size: 3" W x 4.5" H (7.6 cm W x 11.4 cm H). Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; Bird Whistle: 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 # 202809

Lot: 55 - Three Precolumbian Mesoamerican Pottery Applique Heads

Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, ca. 300 BCE to 1500 CE. A trio of small modeled pottery heads, each rendered with simplified facial features including narrow slitted eyes, and delineated mouths with incised teeth, likely originally serving as applique elements affixed to ceramic vessels. The consistent scale and related facial treatment suggest they were produced as a group or within the same tradition, with minor surface wear and firing irregularities consistent with age and use. Size of largest head: 0.7" L x 0.5" W x 1.8" H (1.8 cm x 1.3 cm x 4.6 cm) 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 # 197602

Lot: 56 - Ecuadorian Pottery Shell Effigy Ocarina, Ex-Gibran

Pre-Columbian, Ecuador, ca. 5th to 15th century CE. A pottery ocarina whistle in the form of a shell with etched zoomorphic and figural motifs. The artisan even molded the interior spiral, and the mouthpiece is set where the actual chamber openings of a shell would be placed. The instrument is pierced with a suspension hole for wearing on a necklace or belt. Size: 4" L x 3" W x 2.5" H (10.2 cm x 7.6 cm x 6.4 cm) Provenance: private Massachusetts, USA collection of Kahlil and Jean Gibran. Kahlil Gibran (1922-2008, also known as Kahlil George Gibran) was a successful mid-20th century Magic Realist painter and sculptor. 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 # 144282

Lot: 57 - 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: 58 - 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: 59 - Taino Wood Vomit Stick w/ Zemi - Cohoba Ritual

Pre-Columbian, Greater Antilles, Taino culture, Hispaniola, Dominican Republic, Boca Chica, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A finely carved wooden ritual implement known as a vomit stick, or vomitivo, created by the Taino people of the pre-Columbian Caribbean. Long and slender, this sacred object terminates in a detailed anthropomorphic zemi figure with angular limbs, prominent facial features, and incised geometric motifs along the shaft. The surface exhibits a rich, dark patina from centuries of preservation, accentuating the rhythmic carving and tactile grain of the wood. Taino artists fashioned these implements for ceremonial purging rituals conducted by spiritual specialists known as behique (also called bohite or buhuitihu). Before consuming cohoba - a potent entheogenic powder made from the seeds of the Anadenanthera peregrina tree - participants would use implements such as this one to induce vomiting, purifying both body and spirit. Size: 22.5" L x 1.4" W (57.2 cm x 3.6 cm); 24" H (61 cm) on included custom stand. In this cleansed state, the behique could enter visionary trances to communicate with ancestral spirits and deities, interpreting messages to guide the community. The carved figure at the handle's tip may represent a protective spirit or zemi, the divine intermediaries that populated Taino cosmology. Through its form and function, this vomit stick bridges the physical and metaphysical realms, embodying the unity of art, ritual, and healing central to Taino spiritual practice. Publication: This piece was published in "Treasures of the Caribbean" by Rodney Hilton Brown (Fairhaven, MA: The War Museum Press, 2023) on page 22. 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 # 198206

Lot: 60 - Pre-Columbian / Roman Carnelian & Jasper Bead Necklace

Pre-Columbian, Colombia, Sinu (Zenu) or Tairona people, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE & Near East, Mesopotamia / Egypt, New Kingdom to Roman Period, ca. 1550 BCE to 1000 CE. An assemblage necklace composed of ancient carnelian, jasper, and agate beads gathered from multiple regions and thoughtfully restrung into a wearable form. The necklace features warm red and orange stones in varied shapes, including elongated barrel forms and rounded, drop-like beads, culminating in a clustered pendant arrangement that highlights the natural variation of the materials. For millennia, these hardstone gems have been valued for their saturated color, durability, and luminous polish, making them enduring choices for adornment across cultures and centuries. Here, elements spanning the ancient Americas and the broader Mediterranean and Near Eastern world are brought together in a single composition, linked by modern brass spacer beads and finished with a contemporary magnetic clasp for ease of wear. Size of strand: 16" L (40.6 cm); teardrop bead: 0.5" L x 0.6" W (1.3 cm x 1.5 cm) Provenance: ex-Moore collection, Houston, 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 # 200245

Lot: 61 - Two Colombian Narino Pottery Bowls w/ Zoomorphs

Pre-Columbian, South America, Colombia to Ecuador, Narino Highlands, Capuli / Narino culture, ca. 800 to 1500 CE. A pair of pottery bowls, each raised on a foot and decorated with resist- and slip-painted designs in rich red, cream, and black hues. One bowl features the interior adorned with stylized monkeys framed by geometric banding, symbolic figures often associated with fertility and vitality in Narino cosmology. The second bowl presents a central motif of a canine-like figure, flanked by bold stepped and linear designs, echoing themes of guardianship and the natural world. Size of wider: 8.5" Diameter x 3.5" H (21.6 cm x 8.9 cm) Provenance: private Burbank, Illinois, USA collection via inheritance 2024, acquired between 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 # 196318

Lot: 62 - 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: 63 - Three Chimu Wood Bobbins & Copper Tupu Pin w/ Feline

Pre-Columbian, Peru, North Coast, Chimu Culture, ca. 900 to 1470 CE. A group of a tupu cast in copper and two weaving bobbins carved from wood. The copper example features an incised shaft with geometric detailing, a perforation for suspension or added ornament, and a finial shaped as a stylized feline head, a creature associated with power and protective symbolism. The first wooden bobbin is topped with a simplified human head. The second and longest is carved with a standing anthropomorphic figure, its form integrated along the upper portion of the shaft. Size of largest: 11.5" L x 0.65" W (29.2 cm x 1.7 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 # 199249

Lot: 64 - 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: 65 - 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: 66 - Chancay Pottery Deer Whistle & Salinar Monkey Jar

Pre-Columbian, Central Andes, Peru, Salinar culture, ca. 200 BCE to 200 CE; Chancay culture, ca. 1000 to 1470 CE. A captivating pair of Pre-Columbian pottery vessels representing animal forms, each serving both functional and symbolic roles in their respective cultures. The first is a Chancay whistle in the form of a deer-like zoomorph, its rounded body tapering into short legs, with a charming head featuring wide circular eyes, pointed ears, and an open, toothy grin. A small aperture is placed atop the back, allowing the vessel to sound when blown, transforming it into a musical instrument imbued with ritual significance. The deer, an important game animal in the Andes, was closely associated with fertility, sustenance, and shamanic transformation. Alongside it stands a Salinar pottery jar in the form of a monkey, the bulbous body doubling as the vessel chamber. Size of larger (whistle): 7.3" L x 3.3" W x 4.7" H (18.5 cm x 8.4 cm x 11.9 cm) The primate is rendered clinging to the side, its long arms and expressive face enlivening the composition, with a spout rising from the vessel's back. Monkeys in Andean art were tied to playfulness, sexuality, and agricultural fertility, while also serving as liminal figures between the human and natural worlds. Together, these two vessels highlight the ingenuity and symbolic depth of Andean ceramics, where form and function merge to embody cosmological meaning. Publication: A similar Chancay pottery whistle can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art as object number 89.4.3432. 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 # 197068

Lot: 67 - 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: 68 - 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: 69 - 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: 70 - 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: 71 - Eleven Andean Painted Gourd Drinking Vessels

South America, Ecuador / Peru, ca. 1900–1970 CE. A collection of eleven dried and hollowed gourd vessels in a range of ovoid and elongated forms, their natural surfaces ranging from pale tan to deep mahogany. Several are decorated with geometric and figurative motifs including bold zigzag bands, diamond registers, and abstracted humanoid and animal figures rendered in a lively negative resist or resist-painted technique. Size: 4" D x 8" H (10.2 cm D x 20.3 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 # 202861

Lot: 72 - Three Andean Brass & Copper Tupu Pins

South America, Bolivia / Peru, Quechua & Aymara, ca. 1850–1950 CE. Three Andean tupus, the long shawl pins worn by indigenous Aymara and Quechua women to fasten their woven mantles at the chest. The most elaborate is a flat nickel brass example cut and etched with llamas, a horse, and a bird, set with bezels containing colored glass cabochons, and hung with Bolivian coins. One is a large brass spoon with its handle reshaped into a slender pin, and the smallest appears to have also originated as a spoon, its bowl flattened into a disc. Both adornment and fastener, the tupu signaled a woman's status, wealth, and married identity across the highland communities. Size of largest: 10.6" L x 1.6" W (26.9 cm L x 4.1 cm W). 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 # 190510

Lot: 73 - Adena-Hopewell Stone Effigy Pipe - Human Head, Ohio

Native American, Adena to Hopewell culture, ca. 500 BCE – 400 CE. A carved stone pipe rendered as a human head, its rounded crown tapering to a short collared neck incised with fine encircling lines. The face is reduced to essentials: a long ridged nose flanked by two deeply drilled eye pits, set above an open mouth that doubles as the pipe's bowl. The maker exploited the warm tan stone, its surface flecked and stippled with darker mineral inclusions, polishing the contours to a soft sheen. Effigy pipes of this kind were prestige and ritual objects among the Woodland peoples of the Ohio Valley, smoked in ceremonial settings and often interred with the dead. The economy of the carving, abstracting a face to a few gestures, lends the piece a quiet, almost meditative presence characteristic of the region's lapidary tradition. Size: 2" W x 3.4" H x 2.1" D (5.1 cm W x 8.6 cm H x 5.3 cm D). The Adena and succeeding Hopewell cultures of the Ohio and Mississippi valleys were renowned moundbuilders and accomplished stoneworkers, producing platform and effigy pipes that rank among the finest lapidary art of ancient North America. Pipes carried profound social weight: tobacco and other smoked plants were central to ritual, diplomacy, and communion with the spirit world, and finely worked examples signaled status and ceremonial authority. Fort Ancient, overlooking the Little Miami River in southwestern Ohio, is one of the great earthwork complexes of the region, lending objects found in its vicinity a storied archaeological context. Provenance: private Colorado, USA Collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Flushing, New York and Ridgeway, Colorado, USA collection; found along the Miami River in Fort Ancient, Ohio, 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 # 203059

Lot: 74 - Hopewell Polished Stone Bear Effigy Platform Pipe, Ohio

Native American, Midwestern United States, Ohio, Hopewell culture, ca. 200 BCE – 500 CE. A carved stone effigy platform pipe surmounted by a seated bear, the animal crouching with the bowl opening between the shoulders in the classic Hopewell form. Worked from a fine-grained pale stone, the gently arched platform tapers to a mouthpiece at one end. Hopewell effigy pipes of this type are among the most celebrated objects of prehistoric North America, used ceremonially rather than casually, with animal effigies likely representing spirit helpers or clan totems. Size: 4.4" W x 2" H x 1.75" D (11.2 cm W x 5.1 cm H x 4.4 cm D). Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-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 # 202873

Lot: 75 - Native American Stone Effigy Platform Pipes, Beaver & Opossum

Pre-Columbian, North America, Hopewell culture, ca. 200 BCE – 500 CE. Two carved stone effigy platform pipes, one depicting a seated beaver with the bowl opening at the back, the other a more elaborately modeled mother opossum and young, both in the classic Hopewell arched platform form with mouthpiece aperture at one end. The beaver has an old findsite label for Mason County Kentucky, and the opossum is labeled as from Calhoun County. Size: 3.5" W x 2" H x 1.75" D (8.9 cm W x 5.1 cm H x 4.4 cm D). 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 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 # 202897

Lot: 76 - Native American Woodlands Stone Platform Pipe

Native American, Eastern Woodlands, ca. 1000 to 1500 CE. A carved stone platform pipe in the classic Woodland form, with a slender lenticular base tapering to rounded ends and a cylindrical bowl rising from the center with a flared rim and clean interior bore. The pipe is worked from a fine-grained pale stone and retains a smooth surface. Size: 8" W x 2.5" H x 1.5" D (20.3 cm W x 6.3 cm H x 3.8 cm D). 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 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 # 202904

Lot: 77 - Fort Ancient Carved Stone Smoking Pipe

Native American, Midwestern United States, Ohio, Fort Ancient culture, ca. 1000–1650 CE. A hand-shaped sandstone pipe with a conical bowl rising from a sharply angled stem, the mouthpiece end tapering to a point, worked from a coarse-grained gray sandstone with a naturally granular surface. Fort Ancient elbow pipes of this simple form are among the most characteristic smoking implements of the late prehistoric Ohio Valley, used in both everyday and ceremonial contexts by one of the last major prehistoric cultures of the region before European contact. Size: 4" W x 1.5" H x 1.2" D (10.2 cm W x 3.8 cm H x 3.0 cm D). Retains an original find site label identifying provenance as the Fuert Site, Ohio, collected in 1967, predating the site's listing on the National Register of Historic Places. 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 # 203080

Lot: 78 - Large Mississippian Stone Pipe Bird Effigy

Native American, Southeastern / Midwestern United States, Mississippian, ca. 1000 to 1600 CE. A carved sandstone pipe with an elongated, tapering stem and a pronounced bowl rising at the center. The terminal is shaped as a simplified bird head, with a rounded beak and eyes. The broad receptacle opening and long stem are cleanly integrated, with the inhalation channel running through the shaft. Size: 10.5" L x 1.6" W x 3.25" H (26.7 cm x 4.1 cm x 8.3 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 # 202179

Lot: 79 - 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: 80 - 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: 81 - 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: 82 - Two Archaic Native American Full Groove Axe Heads

Native American, United States, Midwestern region, Archaic period, ca. 3000 BCE to 1000 BCE. Two full-groove axe heads with rounded butt ends and smoothly polished cutting edges from prolonged use. One retains a handwritten find-site label indicating discovery at Root River, Wisconsin. Size of largest: 4" L x 2.75" W (10.2 cm x 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 # 199628

Lot: 83 - Native American Stone Nutting Stones, Mortars & Pestles - Collection

Native American, Archaic to Woodlands era, ca. 8000 BCE – 1500 CE. A gathered assemblage of ground and pecked stone implements, comprising nutting stones with their characteristic cupped depressions, shallow mortars, and hand-held pestles worn smooth through use. Fashioned from durable stone, these tools served the everyday labor of processing nuts, seeds, and pigments across generations. Size of largest: 4.5" W x 2.75" H x 4" D (11.4 cm W x 7.0 cm H x 10.2 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 # 203071

Lot: 84 - Native American Stone Celt & Axe Head Group - Four Ground Tools

Native American, ca. 3000 BCE – 1500 CE. A grouping of four ground and polished stone tools, comprising elongated celts and a broader axe head worked from dense hardstone. Each was pecked into shape and abraded to a smooth working bit, the surfaces retaining the earthy patina of long burial and utilitarian wear. Size: 5.3" L x 1.3" W (13.5 cm L x 3.3 cm W). Provenance: private Lumberton, Texas, USA collection, acquired before 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 # 203380

Lot: 85 - 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: 86 - 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: 87 - 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: 88 - 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: 89 - 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: 90 - Caddo Mississippian Pottery Vessel Stippled Surface

Native American, Southeastern / Midwestern United States, Arkansas, Clark County, Mississippian / Caddo culture, ca. 1000 to 1600 CE. A pottery vessel with a rounded body and a textured, stippled surface, divided into quadrants by raised ridges that descend from the rim. Visible shell temper is present throughout with areas of darkening from firing. Size: 5.5" W x 3.26" H (14 cm x 8.3 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private New York, USA collection; ex-Heritage Auctions 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 # 202126

Lot: 91 - 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: 92 - Mississippian Quapaw Painted Pottery Jar

Native American, Mississippian culture, Quapaw, ca. 1200 to 1600 CE. A globular pottery jar with a short neck and wide shoulder, decorated in polychrome washes of red and buff that form softly shifting fields across the surface, reflecting the distinctive painted traditions of Quapaw ceramic production. Size: 9.5" Diameter x 7.2" H (24.1 cm x 18.3 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Denver, Colorado, USA collection; ex-private New York, USA collection, acquired in January 2017 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 # 202096

Lot: 93 - Quapaw Polychrome Water Bottle

Native American, Southeastern United States, modern-day Arkansas, Poinsette County, Quapaw culture, ca. 1500 to 1700 CE. A bold interplay of red and cream bands wraps this elegant Quapaw water bottle in rhythmic precision, its tall flaring neck rising from a sharply carinated body like a column set atop a dome. Both sculptural and practical, the vessel embodies the refinement of late prehistoric

Lot: 94 - 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: 95 - Mississippian Carved Sandstone with Fern and Eye Motifs

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. Size: 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 Blackware 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. Size: 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: 97 - Mississippian Grayware Long-Neck Bottle - Incised Spiral Motifs

Native American, Midwestern to Southeastern United States, Mississippian Caddo culture, ca. 1200–1500 CE. A Caddo pottery bottle with a globular body and tall cylindrical neck, the dark gray-brown surface engraved with concentric circles centered on each face, joined by sweeping curvilinear bands accented with short dashed ticking. Vessels of this form served as water bottles and are frequently found in mortuary contexts across the Caddo homeland. Size: 6" W x 9.5" H (15.2 cm W 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 # 202172

Lot: 98 - Caddo Engraved Pottery Bowl with Tri-Lug Rim

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. Size: 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: 99 - Mississippian Pottery Water Bottle - Incised Lines

Native American, Midwestern / Southeastern United States, Mississippian culture, ca. 1200–1500 CE. A pottery bottle with a globular body and tall cylindrical neck, finished in a burnished dark gray-black surface. The neck is incised with encircling lines at the shoulder, from which four sets of three parallel lines radiate downward across the body. Size: 4.75" W x 7" H (12.1 cm W x 17.8 cm H). Provenance: ex-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 # 202246

Lot: 100 - Two Mississippian Caddo Greyware Jars with Shell Temper

Native American, Midwestern / Southeastern United States, Mississippian Caddo culture, ca. 1200–1500 CE. A pair of hand-built greyware jars from the Caddo tradition of the American Southeast, their smoky surfaces mottled with white shell temper. The larger vessel swells into a globular body beneath a tall constricted neck, while its companion sits low and wide with a sharply carinated shoulder and flaring rim. Both were coil-formed and burnished to a soft sheen, plain of decoration save for the play of light across their earthen forms. Such utilitarian jars served domestic roles in food storage and preparation within Caddo communities. Size of largest: 5.5" W x 6" H (14.0 cm W x 15.2 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 # 203030

Lot: 101 - Mississippian Caddo Pottery Tripod Bottle - Long-Necked Form

Native American, Southeastern / Midwestern United States, Mississippian Caddo culture, ca. 1200–1500 CE. A long-necked pottery bottle with a globular body, and three small nubbin tripod feet. The vessel is finished in a smoothed dark burnished surface with mottled fire-clouding. Size: 6.5" W x 9.75" H (16.5 cm W x 24.8 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 # 203140

Lot: 102 - Mississippian Pottery Long-Neck Water Bottle, Arkansas

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. Size: 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: 103 - Caddo Mississippian Pottery Effigy Bowl with Incised Rim

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. Size: 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: 104 - Caddo Blackware Fingernail 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. Size: 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: 105 - Caddo Incised and Punctated Pottery Jar, Mississippian Era

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. Size: 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: 106 - Woodland Stone Axe Head - 3/4 Groove Form

Native American, Woodland period, ca. 1000 BCE to 1000 CE. A finely formed stone 3/4 groove axe head with a rectangular body, a gently curved blade, and a rounded butt, its pecked and smoothed surface marked by mottled mineral tones and a well-defined groove for secure hafting. Size: 4.3" L x 1.3" W x 2.6" H (10.9 cm x 3.3 cm x 6.6 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 # 199632

Lot: 107 - Native American Stone Hand Tools - Group of Five Smoothed Cobbles

Native American, United States, Archaic to Woodlands era, ca. 8000 BCE – 1500 CE. A group of five smooth, ovoid river cobbles in graduated sizes, with polished buff to grayish-brown surfaces consistent with use as hammerstones, mullers, hand processors, or nutting stones (one bearing a shallow central depression) in indigenous North American food preparation and toolmaking. Size of largest: 1.5" D (3.8 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 # 203170

Lot: 108 - Native American Stone Arrowheads & Drills - Lot of 109 Lithic Points

Native American, Midwestern United States, Archaic to Woodlands era, ca. 8000 BCE – 1600 CE. A collection of over one hundred hand-knapped chert projectile points and tools in varied sizes and types, with several awls and drill bits included. Size of largest: 3.2" L x 1" W (8.1 cm L x 2.5 cm W). 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 # 199390

Lot: 109 - 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. Size: 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: 110 - Native American Stone Gorgets and Celt Group - Woodland Period

Native American, Midwestern United States, Arkansas, Eastern Woodlands cultures, ca. 1000 BCE – 1500 CE. A group of three ground and polished stone objects, including a rectangular two-hole sandstone gorget from Arkansas retaining its original collection label, a dense highly polished black stone tool or implement, and a pale cream lenticular bar gorget with a single central perforation and tapered points. The rectangular gorget retains its original collection label identifying it as from Arkansas. Size of longest: 6.5" L x 1.25" W (16.5 cm L x 3.2 cm W). Minor losses and chips. Old inventory numbers written on surfaces and find site label. 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 # 202295

Lot: 111 - Four Native American Hopewell Chert Cache 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. Size: 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: 112 - Anasazi Black on White Pottery Ladle

Native American, Southwestern United States, Anasazi (Ancestral Puebloan), ca. 900 to 1150 CE. A hand-built pottery ladle with a deep scoop and a bifurcated handle. The white-ground cooking utensil is decorated with a band of vertical stripes around the interior basin walls. Size: 6.9" L x 3.375" W x 1.5" H (17.5 cm x 8.6 cm x 3.8 cm) Publication: Please 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 Westcliffe, 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 # 186167

Lot: 113 - Prehistoric Anasazi Bichrome Bowl

Native American, Southwestern United States, Central eastern Arizona, Anasazi / Ancestral Puebloan, Greater Mogollon, ca. 12th century CE. A wonderful pottery bowl of hemispherical form with red-on-beige linear motifs adorning the interior. Size: 7.4" Diameter x 3" H (18.8 cm x 7.6 cm) Please note this item may fall 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: Cultural Patina Gallery, Burke, Virginia, USA; ex-estate of Marie Haschak, Russian Slovakia; purportedly from an Arizona dig site in 1931 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 # 188159

Lot: 114 - Two Anasazi Stone Artifacts - Stone Ball Game Piece & Handstone Tool

Native American, Southwestern United States, Ancestral Puebloan (Anasazi), ca. 700–1300 CE. A pair of worked stone artifacts from the American Southwest, shaped and smoothed by patient abrasion against harder grit. The smaller is a near-spherical ball, its surface dimpled and softly faceted from manufacture and long handling, the form often associated with games of skill and chance among Ancestral Puebloan communities. The larger is an elongated cobble bearing shallow bored depressions on opposing faces, a feature suggesting use as a pitted handstone or anvil, perhaps gripped while cracking nuts, grinding pigment, or working other materials. 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 # 203146

Lot: 115 - 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: 116 - 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: 117 - 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: 118 - 19th C. Hopi Sikyatki Revival Pottery Bowl

Native American, Southwestern United States, Hopi, ca. late 19th to early 20th CE. A hand-built ceramic bowl with a rounded body and wide mouth, decorated in dark pigments over a warm buff-orange slip. The shoulder features a continuous band of bold geometric motifs in deep black, comprised of angular triangles, tapering elements, and dotted accents framed within linear borders. These motifs are inspired by prehistoric pottery found at the archaeological site of Sikyatki, located on the Hopi Reservation in Arizona. This revival style emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Patches of surface wear and mineral deposits attest to the vessel's age and history. Size: 7" Diameter x 3.5" H (17.8 cm x 8.9 cm) Provenance: private Jefferson, Louisiana, USA collection, by inheritance, acquired before 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 # 197576

Lot: 119 - Native American Folk Art Carved Stone Snake Effigy

Native American or American, ca. 20th century CE. A charming folk art carved stone snake effigy, carved from soapstone or serpentine. One side features fine incised dot-and-circle motifs, while the underside is painted in dark navy to black bands, emphasizing the serpent’s natural curvatur. The combination of engraving and pigment suggests symbolic duality—light and shadow, upper and underworld—a theme often seen in Native serpent imagery. Size: 11.6" L x 1.25" W (29.5 cm x 3.2 cm) Snakes and serpents hold enduring symbolic importance in both Native American and American folk art, frequently associated with water, fertility, and transformation. The stylistic incising recalls early 20th-century Plains decorative vocabulary, while the form itself parallels known serpent effigies carved in stone and wood for ceremonial or protective purposes. The craftsmanship and two-sided design suggest the work of a skilled artisan familiar with both Native symbology and folk carving traditions. Provenance: private Anahola, Hawaii, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 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 # 197922

Lot: 120 - Acoma Pueblo Polychrome Pot w/ Piecrust Rim

Native American, Southwestern United States, New Mexico, Acoma Pueblo, ca. mid-20th century CE. This polychrome pot features a classic Acoma geometric pattern in black and orange on a white slipped ground. It is distinguished by an applied "pie-crust" cord and scalloped rim. The base is marked "Acoma New Mexico." Size: 4.75" Diameter x 4" H (12.1 cm x 10.2 cm) Please note this item may fall 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 Aurora, Colorado, USA collection, acquired from 1975 to 1982 in New Mexico, Colorado, and Kansas, 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 # 188115

Lot: 121 - Robert Tenorio Santo Domingo Pottery Jar

Robert Tenorio (Santo Domingo Pueblo, b. 1950). A striking hand-coiled pottery jar by celebrated Kewa (Santo Domingo) artist Robert Tenorio (American, b. 1950), renowned for his mastery of Pueblo design and his commitment to traditional methods. Formed from locally gathered clay and painted with natural mineral pigments, this vessel exemplifies Tenorio's signature blend of bold geometry and

Lot: 122 - Native American Olla + Mata Ortiz Jar (Lupe Soto)

(1) Lupe Soto (Mexican / Mata Ortiz, 20th to 21st century). Blackware jar, n.d. Signed on base; (2) Anonymous (Native American, 20th century). Indecipherable signature (possibly "Lomtes"?) on underside of base. A lovely pair of blackware vessels: a large jar with a matte triangular pattern by Lupe Soto and a petite bowl with an inward curving mouth and faint remains of a geometric design by an anonymous artist. Size of larger (Lupe Soto): 7.75" Diameter x 7.5" H (19.7 cm x 19 cm) Publication: Please note this item may fall under the Safeguard Tribal Objects of Patrimony Act and may not be eligible for international shipping. Native American, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian objects are only eligible to ship within the United States. Provenance: private Westcliffe, 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 # 186787

Lot: 123 - Canadian Inuit Soapstone Carving of Chubby Walrus

First Nations / Canadian, Inuit, ca. 20th century CE. A delightful soapstone carving of a plump walrus, rendered with rounded folds of blubber and a charmingly compact form. The chin has two small drill holes where tusks of bone or ivory were once inserted but are now lost. On the underside, a faintly incised disc number appears to read E-9-1360, though scratches make it nearly indiscernible. If correctly identified, this rotund walrus is likely the work of Nowya Qinuajua (b. 1923) of Akulivik, Quebec, whose sculptures are represented in several museum and institutional collections. Size: 4.5" L x 2.75" W x 2.5" H (11.4 cm x 7 cm x 6.4 cm) Provenance: 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 # 196959

Lot: 124 - Group of 3 Inuit Stone Carvings - 2 Seals + Owl

(1) Josie Pamiutu Papialuk (First Nations / Inuit, Povunggituk / Puvirnituq, disc # E9-861, 1918-1996). Stone carving of a spotted seal, n.d. Signed "Josie Pappy" with disc number on underside of base; (2) Lazaroosee Akpaliapik (First Nations / Inuit, Arctic Bay / Ikpiarjuk, disc # E5-907, b. 1921). Stone carving of a seal, n.d. Signed with name and disc number on underside of base; (3) Therese Paolak Tugumiar (First Nations / Inuit, Repulse Bay / Naujaat, b. 1944). Stone carving of an owl, n.d. Signed in syllabics with disc number on underside of base. A lovely ensemble of 3 stone animals hand-carved by Inuit artists: a spotted seal by Josie Pamiutu Papialuk, a reecumbent seal by Lazaroosee Akpaliapik, and an owl by Therese Paolak Tugumiar. Size of largest (spotted seal; all similar in size): 3.6" L x 1.3" W x 2.8" H (9.1 cm x 3.3 cm x 7.1 cm) Provenance: private Greenwood Village, 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 # 181764

Lot: 125 - 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: 126 - 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: 127 - 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: 128 - 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: 129 - 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: 130 - 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: 131 - 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: 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 - 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: 134 - 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: 135 - 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: 136 - Fossilized Slab w/ Ammonites, Polished Tabletop

North Africa, Morocco, Devonian Period, ca. 419.2 to 358.9 million years ago. This large circular fossil slab is polished to a smooth finish, revealing scattered ammonite and orthoceras fossils embedded within a warm gray-to-black stone matrix with subtle olive undertones. The slab functions equally well as a dramatic display piece, tabletop surface when mounted on custom legs, or a monumental tray or coaster placed atop an existing table, offering a bold expression of deep geological time. Size: 23.75" Diameter x 0.7" W (60.3 cm x 1.8 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 # 196487

Lot: 137 - 24 Prehistoric Devonian Orthoceras Shell Fossils

Ancient Seas, Morocco, Devonian Period, ca. 419.2 to 358.9 million years ago. A group of 24 fossilized shells from Orthoceras, a prehistoric cephalopod! The white quartzite inclusions are pieces of individual chambers, surrounded by a black-gray matrix. These are fragments of larger horn shaped shells that once protected the soft flesh and tentacles of the Orthoceras. The shells and encasing matrix are given a high polish to better view the fossils. Size of largest: 3" L x 0.75" W (7.6 cm x 1.9 cm) 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; ex-Keystone auctions, York, Pennsylvania, 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 # 187904

Lot: 138 - 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: 139 - 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: 140 - For Prehistoric Fossilized Sand Dollars & Sea Urchins

Prehistoric Seas, Paleozoic to Cenozoic Era, ca. 400 million to 2.6 million years ago. A collection of four fossilized echinoderms comprising prehistoric sea urchins and sand dollars, two preserved within natural stone matrix and two fully excavated and free-standing. The flattened sand dollars display the characteristic five-petal petaloid pattern radiating across their discs, a remnant of the living animal's structure, while their smooth surfaces reflect the loss of delicate spines after burial and fossilization, preserving the iconic star-like design in stone. Size of largest: 3.5" L x 3" W x 3" H (8.9 cm x 7.6 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 # 200546

Lot: 141 - 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: 142 - 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: 143 - 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: 144 - 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: 145 - Mammoth Ivory, Fur, Woolly Rhino Tooth & Fern Fossil

Northern Asia, Russia, Siberia / North America, Alaska, Pleistocene (Ice Age), ca. 2.6 million to 10,000 years ago; North America, United States, Missouri, Pennsylvanian Age, ca. 323 million years ago. An assemblage of Ice Age megafauna material from woolly mammoth (Mammuthus primigenius) and woolly rhinoceros (Coelodonta antiquitatis), including tusk ivory fragments, a molar tooth, and preserved hair. The group also includes botanical fossils of prehistoric Odontopteris brardii ferns preserved in brown shale from Missouri. The woolly rhinoceros molar, mounted on a wooden base, shows a deep-rooted structure characteristic of grazing megaherbivores. Two substantial sections of mammoth tusk ivory survive as polished and stabilized fragments, accompanied by strands of mammoth hair recovered from Siberian and Alaskan permafrost. Size of longest ivory: 9.75" L x 1.6" W (24.8 cm x 4.1 cm) 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 # 200645

Lot: 146 - Cretaceous Fossil Mosasaur Teeth in Plaster Composite

North Africa, ca. 100,000,000 - 66,000,000 BCE. North Africa, Late Cretaceous, ca. 100 to 66 million years ago. A dramatic display piece featuring fossil teeth, likely from a mosasaur, set into a reconstructed plaster matrix to showcase the teeth's natural arrangement. Size: 5.5" W x 9" H x 3" D (14.0 cm W x 22.9 cm H x 7.6 cm D) 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 # 197993

Lot: 147 - Eocene Fossil Fish Group, Green River Formation & Lebanon

North America, United States, Wyoming, Green River Formation & Lebanon, ca. 53,500,000–48,500,000 years agoo. A collection of approximately 14 fossil fish matrix plates from two of the world's most celebrated fossil fish localities, including pale limestone slabs from the Lebanese Cretaceous deposits preserving elongated fish and shrimp, and cream to gray matrix plates from the Green River Formation of Wyoming preserving Knightia and other Eocene species. Ranging from small study specimens to larger display-quality plates, this is a strong mixed lot for collectors interested in fossil fish from two very different ancient marine and freshwater environments. Size: 3.5" W x 4.75" H (8.9 cm W x 12.1 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 # 203040

Lot: 148 - Dinosaur Tooth, Plant Fossil & 6 Opal Specimens

Eastern Africa (Ethiopia), Australia, and North America (Montana), ca. millions of years ago. This assorted group includes a fossilized leaf or fern frond preserved in matrix and a shard of a Richardoestesia theropod dinosaur tooth from Montana. Five raw Australian white quartz stones display opalized areas, and a polished chocolate opal completes the group, showing warm iridescent rainbow hues with remnants of the original matrix along the edges. Size of fossil: 5" L x 2.75" W (12.7 cm x 7 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 # 200638

Lot: 149 - Wooly Mammoth Tusk Frags, Fur, & Wooly Rhino Tooth

Pleistocene, Alaska, ca. 1.5 million to 11500 years old. Group includes Wooly Rhino tooth - long extinct and, like the mammoth, a very formidable foe. Areas of root and enamel still present. Next 2 sections of mammoth tusk "bark." Each in the fossilization process and developing lovely tan and brown hues. Along with 2 small packets of wooly mammoth fur. Amazing to believe that tufts of this fur is still found in the Alaskan and Siberian permafrost, sometimes with large frozen section of the actual beasts. Size of largest piece of bark: 7.25" L x 3.125" W (18.4 cm x 7.9 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 # 200642

Lot: 150 - Ammonite & Orthoceras Shell Fossil Tile - Polished Black Slab

North Africa, Morocco, Devonian to Cretaceous, ca. 419,200,000–358,900,000 BCE. A large polished square stone tile densely packed with cross-sections of fossil ammonites, orthoceras, and other marine invertebrates, cut and polished to a smooth flat surface that reveals the intricate internal chambers and suture patterns of the ancient shells. The dark chocolate brown matrix contrasts beautifully with the lighter fossil sections, making this an equally effective decorative tile or display specimen. A striking example of the fossiliferous limestone quarried in the Atlas Mountain region of Morocco, widely used for both decorative and collecting purposes. Size: 15.75" W x 15.75" H x 0.75" D (40.0 cm W x 40.0 cm H x 1.9 cm D). 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 # 196879

Lot: 151 - Carboniferous Botanical Fossil Group - Ferns, Leaves & Calamites

North America, ca. 358,900,000–298,900,000 years ago. A large collection of botanical fossil specimens preserving the ancient plant life of the Coal Age, including fern frond impressions, broad leaf imprints, calamite stem sections with characteristic ribbing, and numerous small rounded seed fern or lycopod fragments in a variety of matrix types and colors. The collection spans a good range of Carboniferous plant genera and preservation styles, making it an excellent reference or display group for collectors and educators alike. Size: 4.25" W x 3" H x 0.5" D (10.8 cm W x 7.6 cm H x 1.3 cm D). 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 # 203041

Lot: 152 - Fossil Shark Tooth Group - Megalodon, Otodus & Lamnidae

North America and Africa, ca. 100,000,000–2,600,000 BCE. A collection of fossilized teeth from some of the most formidable predators in ocean history, including sand sharks, fragments and small teeth of the legendary Megalodon, Otodus obliquus, and other prehistoric mackerel sharks of the family Lamnidae.. Size of largest: 2.5" W x 2.25" H (6.3 cm W x 5.7 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 # 202972

Lot: 153 - Carboniferous Fern Leaf Fossils - Group of 3 Plant Specimens

North America, United States, Carboniferous era, ca. millions of years ago. Three fossilized plant specimens preserved in stone matrix, including two well-defined fern frond impressions with visible pinnate leaf structure. The third piece is a split nodule revealing a fossilized organic impression of an indeterminate plant or seed structure, with the counterpart half showing the corresponding reverse impression. Size: 4" W x 0.75" H x 2" D (10.2 cm W x 1.9 cm H x 5.1 cm D). 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 # 199441

Lot: 154 - Three Fossilized Coral Specimens

North America, ca. millions of years ago. Three fossilized colonial coral specimens, displaying dense clusters of individual corallites. One has been cut and polished on one face, revealing the internal septal structure and radiating pattern of the coral colony in cross-section. Size: 4.5" W x 2.5" H (11.4 cm W x 6.3 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 # 200561

Lot: 155 - Baltic Amber Group - Fifteen Polished Pieces with Insect Inclusions

Eastern Europe, Baltic region, ca. millions of years ago. 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 insect encasements, while others retain a more matte surface that could benefit from additional polishing. 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 # 202859

Lot: 156 - Ancient Near Eastern Carnelian, Agate & Jasper Bead Collection

Near East and Eastern Mediterranean, ca. 2000 BCE – 1000 CE. A loose assemblage of hardstone beads, gathered across the warm spectrum of the chalcedony family: carnelian in fiery orange and brick-red, banded agate, and dense jasper, with a scattered few in honeyed amber and deep aubergine tones. There is a single wine red stone that is likely a garnet. The forms range from barrel and biconical to oblate, spherical, and elongated cylinders, each pierced through its long axis for stringing. Size of largest: 0.5" D x 0.75" H (1.3 cm D x 1.9 cm H). 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 # 203182

Lot: 157 - 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: 158 - Large Natural Amethyst Geode, Sparkling Druzy Interior

South America, Uruguay or Bolivia, ca. millions of years old. A dramatic natural amethyst geode with a rugged matrix exterior, opened to reveal a sparkling crystal-lined cavity bordered by a band of white quartz. The interior displays dense, well-formed points in shades ranging from deep purple to soft lavender, creating strong contrast against the dark outer stone. Formed over immense geological time by silica-rich mineral solutions depositing crystals within volcanic cavities, this specimen is prized for both its visual impact and natural history. Size: 15" L x 10.5" W x 6.5" H (38.1 cm x 26.7 cm x 16.5 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 # 197739

Lot: 159 - Paleolithic Acheulean Stone Hand Axe

North Africa, Acheulean culture, Lower Paleolithic, ca. 1.2 million to 500,000 years ago. A knapped stone hand axe formed in a classic teardrop shape, suited for chopping, butchering, and general utility tasks. This form represents one of the longest-lasting tool traditions in human history, reflecting early technological skill and adaptation among prehistoric hominins. Size: 6.2" L x 3.5" W (15.7 cm x 8.9 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 # 201366

Lot: 160 - 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: 161 - 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: 162 - 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: 163 - Three African Neolithic Stone Choppers

Africa, Neolithic Period, ca. 10000 to 5000 BCE. A set of 3 hand-knapped stone chopping tools that showcase mottled hued of white, gray, red, and orange. The overall forms of each tool suggest that they could be wielded in one's hand or secured to the end of a pole or handle. Size of largest: 5.375" L x 2.7" W x 1.4" H (13.7 cm x 6.9 cm x 3.6 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 # 176824

Lot: 164 - Prehistoric North Africa Neolithic Stone Scraper Tool

North Africa, Sahara Desert region, Neolithic period, ca. 8000 to 3000 BCE. A knapped chert stone tool of rounded oval form, its carefully worked edges likely serving as a scraper or cutting implement. Such a tool would have been indispensable to early pastoralist and hunter-gatherer communities of the Saharan region, used for tasks such as butchering game, processing hides, and other daily survival activities. Size: 2.75" Diameter (7 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 # 194385

Lot: 165 - Neolithic Flint Tool Group - North African Knives and Adze

North Africa, Neolithic, ca. 6000-4000 BCE. A collection of 4 stone blades perhaps for handheld use, knapped from a creamy gray and pink chert. Such tools were used by ancient humans adapting to the changing climate of the Sahara - during this time period, weather conditions called the Neolithic Subpluvial meant that the Sahara was a green, fertile landscape, ideal for hunter and gathering cultures. Size: 1.75" W x 5.25" H (4.4 cm W x 13.3 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 # 200155

Lot: 166 - Three African Neolithic Stone Adze Axe Heads

North Africa, Neolithic, ca. 6000 BCE – 4000 CE. A collection of 3 stone blades perhaps used as adze or for handheld use, knapped from a creamy gray and pink chert. Such tools were used by ancient humans adapting to the changing climate of the Sahara - during this time period, weather conditions called the Neolithic Subpluvial meant that the Sahara was a green, fertile landscape, ideal for hunter and gathering cultures. Size: 4.75" L x 2" W (12.1 cm L x 5.1 cm W). 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 # 200158

Lot: 167 - 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: 168 - 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: 169 - African Wood Mortar Hourglass Shape, Nice Patina

Africa, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden mortar of hourglass form. The base is broad and stable, allowing for firm placement during use. Both the interior and exterior exhibit a smooth, lustrous surface, the result of prolonged handling and the pounding of oily or organic materials over time. Size: 6.5" W x 10" H (16.5 cm x 25.4 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 # 198602

Lot: 170 - Congolese Wood Multi Neck String Pluriarc Instrument

Central Africa, Congo region, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A carved wooden instrument known as a pluriarc, a multi-necked lute comprising a hollow box-form sound chamber with an opening at the underside. Slender wooden sticks are inserted at the back as necks to secure and tension the strings, which are made from plant reed or vine material. Pluriarcs are played by plucking the strings with the fingers, producing varied tonal registers from each neck; due to the pliable nature of the reeds, precise tuning is limited. The rectangular wood body and bundled arched necks correspond to forms documented in regions of Central Africa, where such instruments were used in courtly and communal musical traditions. Size: 31.5" L x 9" W (80 cm x 22.9 cm) 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 # 176662

Lot: 171 - Rare Nigerian Yoruba Brass Fans, Osun Priestess Rituals

West Africa, Nigeria, Yoruba culture, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of brass paddle-shaped priestess fans, etched and stamped with geometric motifs, the larger bordered by snakes. Osun priestesses carried these ceremonial fans during rituals, often held on the banks of the Osun River, including the Osun-Osogbo festival. Serving as spiritual leaders and intermediaries between the goddess Osun - goddess of love, fertility, and rivers - and her followers, the priestesses hold a vital religious role, with the fans often signifying their status and authority. The Osun River, bearing the goddess's name, is a pilgrimage site and hub of the annual Osun-Osogbo festival where the priestesses perform rituals, prayers, and sacrifices to invoke Osun's blessings for fertility, healing, and prosperity. Size of larger: 16.5" L x 11" W (41.9 cm x 27.9 cm) Provenance: ex-private San Pedro, 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 # 193360

Lot: 172 - Large Ashanti Wood Prestige Stool w/ Water Buffalo

West Africa, Ghana, Asante (Ashanti) / Akan culture, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A finely carved wooden prestige stool, mounted atop a sculpted buffalo or bush cow, which itself stands on a six-legged base. The entire work is carved from a single piece of wood, showcasing both technical skill and symbolic depth. Notably, the rear legs of the lower base feature triangular projections along one edge - an elegant and distinctive stylistic element. In Asante culture, stools hold deep spiritual and social importance, often regarded as the embodiment of their owner's soul and status. The inclusion of the bush cow - equated with the forest buffalo or water buffalo - adds further meaning. Among the Akan peoples, this animal is revered as a symbol of power, aggression, and untamed spiritual energy, frequently associated with royalty and ancestral spirits. Referenced in proverbs, ceremonial regalia, and masquerades, the bush cow embodies both protection and peril, reflecting its dual role as a respected and feared force of the natural and spiritual worlds. Size: 24" L x 13.5" W x 17" H (61 cm x 34.3 cm x 43.2 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 # 193672

Lot: 173 - 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: 174 - Mali Dogon Wood Ritual Thief Staff - Yo Domolo

West Africa, Mali, Dogon culture, ca. 20th century CE. A powerfully curved Dogon yo domolo, or thief's staff, this sculptural wooden crook embodies one of the most enigmatic ritual institutions in West African art. Carved in hardwood with a deep, lustrous patina from age and handling, the staff rises in a long, gently tapering shaft that culminates in a hooked upper section. The shorter, angled

Lot: 175 - Rare Cameroon Elephant Effigy w/ Cowrie Shells & Beads

Central Africa, Cameroon, Bamileke / Bafou culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A rare and striking wooden elephant figure, meticulously adorned with hundreds of cowrie shells and multicolored glass beads. The sculpture is carved from a solid wood base and overlaid with woven fiber material, to which the decorative elements are sewn. Although the precise origin, function, and cultural context of this piece remain undocumented, its stylistic characteristics strongly align with artistic traditions of Cameroon, particularly those associated with the Bafou people. A similar cowrie-covered elephant figure was loaned and exhibited at the Musee du quai Branly-Jacques Chirac in Paris as part of the exhibition "On the Route of Cameroon's Chiefdoms," where it was described as originating from a community heritage house of a Bafou chiefdom. Size: 22" L x 6" W x 21" H (55.9 cm x 15.2 cm x 53.3 cm) A Bafou heritage hut (or heritage house) is a traditional dwelling or ceremonial structure associated with the Bafou, a subgroup of the Bamileke ethnic group of the western highlands of Cameroon. These architecturally distinctive structures serve as powerful symbols of lineage, authority, and ancestral reverence, often functioning as sacred repositories for ritual objects used in ancestral worship, initiation ceremonies, and council gatherings. In this cultural context, the elephant is a potent emblem of royalty, wisdom, and spiritual authority. Effigies and masks in the likeness of elephants are traditionally used in royal rituals and masquerades, reinforcing the animal's association with power and sacred leadership. 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 # 193673

Lot: 176 - Lot of 6 West African Brass Figures, Animals, & Jar

West Africa, ca. 20th century CE. A lot of six West African brass objects from the 20th century. The group includes a rounded jar with textured dot decoration, a standing horse with attenuated legs, and a stylized bird form with elongated beak. Also present are three figural pieces: a hollow-cast human figure holding a vessel, a diminutive horse-and-rider, and a mask-like head with a long, rectangular snout and three ribbed, curved horns projecting upward. The set reflects traditional West African metalworking practices, with emphasis on stylized, abstracted forms, surface patterning, and motifs derived from ritual and daily life. Each piece displays a rich, varied patina, attesting to its age and handling. Together, these six objects provide a compact survey of regional brass casting traditions, with zoomorphic and anthropomorphic subjects typical of West African art of the 20th century. Size of largest (figure w/ vessel): 1.1" L x 0.9" W x 3" H (2.8 cm x 2.3 cm x 7.6 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 # 197243

Lot: 177 - Lot of 5 Senufo and Dogon Brass Miniature Figures

West Africa, Senufo and Dogon peoples, ca. 20th century CE.A group of small brass miniature figures attributed to the Senufo and Dogon traditions of West Africa. The lot includes stylized human and animal forms as well as figural ring elements, all cast in brass with elongated proportions and simplified features characteristic of regional metalworking traditions. Miniature figures of this type are often associated with personal adornment, ritual symbolism, or decorative objects reflecting the sculptural aesthetics of West African bronze and brass casting. Size of largest: 1" W x 3.2" H (2.5 cm x 8.1 cm); 3.5" H (8.9 cm) on included custom stand. 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 # 197242

Lot: 178 - 19th C. Fijian Wood Spur-Headed Kiakavo Dance Club

South Pacific, Melanesia, Fiji Islands, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A spur-headed kiakavo dance club with a polished surface and a scored area on the underside of the curved head. This style is sometimes called a "snake" or "gunstock" club, since the hooked spur is reminiscent of both. This kiakavo was likely used for dance rituals to emphasize movements and perhaps represent larger war clubs. Clubs were highly important in Fijian society, and not just weapons or ritualistic props, but also decorative accessories men would carry while going about their daily life, using them in greeting gestures and as symbols of status. Size: 6" L x 2" W x 28" H (15.2 cm x 5.1 cm x 71.1 cm) Provenance: Private Arlington, 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 # 187211

Lot: 179 - 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: 180 - 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: 181 - Four Papua New Guinea Woven Miniature Yam Masks

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Abelam Culture, ca. 20th century CE. Four woven yam masks, each hand-crafted from natural basketry fibers and decorated with pigments in red, white, ochre, and black. These spirited creations represent ancestral beings and were traditionally made to adorn large ceremonial yams displayed during annual harvest festivals, symbolizing fertility, prestige, and deep reverence for the ancestral realm. Size of largest: 7.25" W x 9.5" H (18.4 cm x 24.1 cm) Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960's; ex-Ron Perry collection, acquired from Frank Patania 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 # 198045

Lot: 182 - Papua New Guinea Sepik River Dog-Tooth Necklace - Plaited Fiber Cord

Oceania, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region, ca. 1900–1970 CE. A choker-length band of hand-plaited bast fiber bristling with rows of canine teeth, their enamel crowns burnished to a warm ivory by handling and age. Slender dog canines alternate with a broader molar, each tooth anchored into the twined cordage so that the points face outward in a serrated, defensive rhythm. Along the Sepik River, dog teeth carried real currency: prized for both ornament and exchange, they signaled the wearer's standing, wealth, and prowess. Such necklaces were worn at dances and ceremonial gatherings, where the accumulation of teeth advertised a man's success in hunting or trade. The economy of means here, fiber, tooth, and knot, belies the labor of collection, for each canine represents a separate animal and a separate transaction in a society where adornment and value were inseparable. Size of largest tooth: 1.5" L x 0.3" W (3.8 cm L x 0.8 cm W); of necklace: 22.4" L (56.9 cm L). Among the peoples of the Sepik, dog teeth functioned as a recognized medium of exchange well into the twentieth century, strung in lengths and traded much like shell valuables elsewhere in Melanesia. Their worth lay partly in scarcity: a single dog yields only four canines, so a fully strung ornament such as this aggregates the teeth of many animals, a tangible ledger of accumulated wealth and social obligation. Worn at feasts and initiation rites, these adornments mediated relationships as much as they decorated the body. Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, 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 # 152146

Lot: 183 - 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: 184 - Seven Papua New Guinea Woven Miniature Yam Masks

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Abelam people, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A collection of seven miniature woven yam masks, each hand-crafted from natural basketry fibers and decorated with pigments in red, white, ochre, and black. These spirited creations represent ancestral beings and were traditionally made to adorn large ceremonial yams displayed during annual harvest festivals, symbolizing fertility, prestige, and deep reverence for the ancestral realm. Size: 9" L x 5.75" W (22.9 cm x 14.6 cm) Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960's; ex-Ron Perry collection, acquired from Frank Patania 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 # 198047

Lot: 185 - Papua New Guinea Iatmul Mei Mask w/ Cowrie Shell Eye

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Iatmul People, Middle Sepik River, ca. 20th century CE. A commanding and elongated Mei mask from the Iatmul people of the Middle Sepik River, carved from a single piece of wood and distinguished by its sharp linear ridges and deeply incised contours. The mask's angular features, prominent nose, and open mouth evoke the fierce ancestral presence of the male spirit, while the inlaid cowrie shell eyes shimmer with spectral vitality. A rattan beard encircles the lower edge, completing the composition with organic texture and ceremonial gravity. The Mei (also known as Mai, Mwei, or Mvai) masks represent ancestral brothers and sisters of a village clan. Each clan traditionally owns a paired set - one male and one female - kept suspended in the elder's house when not in ritual use. Size: 3.8" L x 8.7" W x 29.5" H (9.7 cm x 22.1 cm x 74.9 cm); 34.3" H (87.1 cm) on included custom stand. These masks, often associated with headhunting and warfare, embody the principle of duality that structures Iatmul and neighboring Sawos cosmology: male and female, elder and younger, life and death, continuity and renewal. In performance, the Mei masks emerge as living embodiments of mythic power. Dancers don full conical costumes of rattan and coconut fiber that conceal the body entirely, transforming the wearer into the ancestral spirit itself. Painted in bold black, white, and red ochre patterns, and often adorned with shell and pigment inlay, the masks stride down raised ramps built within fenced ceremonial compounds, reenacting their descent from the mountains of ancestral origin. This example, with its spare elegance and expressive depth, likely represents the male or elder counterpart of such a pair. It stands as both a sculptural masterpiece and a vessel of ancestral presence - bridging art, ritual, and the living cosmology of the Sepik River peoples. 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 # 197332

Lot: 186 - Impressive 20th C. PNG Sepik River Wood Sago Spatula

Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Sepik River region, ca. mid-20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden sago spatula, also known as a sago stirrer, with a paddle-shaped lower body that tapers gradually to form the narrow handle. The upper handle is incised with a broad crosshatch pattern on one side and a similar but dense pattern on the opposite side to increase the grip of the user. Interestingly, the hourglass-shaped pommel enabled the user to employ a second hand if desired. Lustrous layers of brown patina have developed across the tool. Sago, a starch extracted from the spongy center of various tropical palm stems, is a major food staple for the indigenous peoples of Papua New Guinea. Size: 2.25" W x 24.625" H (5.7 cm x 62.5 cm); 26" H (66 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private Newport Beach, 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 # 142679

Lot: 187 - 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: 188 - 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: 189 - Australian Aboriginal Wooden Boomerang Throwing Stick

Oceania, Australia, Aboriginal culture, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A hand-carved wooden boomerang, skillfully shaped with a broad V-shaped form, to optimize balance and aerodynamics. The surface displays a rich reddish-brown patina from age and handling. Such implements were traditionally fashioned by Aboriginal makers to serve multiple purposes - as hunting weapons, sporting and ceremonial objects, and at times as instruments of warfare. The careful curvature ensured controlled flight, whether designed to return or to travel straight as a powerful throwing stick. Size: 23.5" L x 2.5" W (59.7 cm x 6.4 cm) Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960'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 # 195709

Lot: 190 - Egyptian Wood Striding Male Moving Arm, Acquired 1930s

Ancient Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 11th to 13th Dynasty, ca. 2130 to 1650 BCE. A hand-carved wooden male figure, perhaps once a servant figure in a tomb depicting scenes of everyday life in ancient Egypt. The man presents in a striding pose with his forward left leg extending the lower fringe of his shendyt, or kilt, forward as both lengthy arms extend down with fingers almost to his knees. Remains of black and white pigment are visible across the arms and body while white ovals flank the petite nose to form the enlarged eyes. Wooden sculptures like this are incredibly rare in this state of preservation and are fascinating examples illustrating life in ancient Egypt. Size: 2.5" W x 7.25" H (6.4 cm x 18.4 cm); 9.625" H (24.4 cm) on included custom stand. Publication: A stylistically similar example, of a larger size and standing atop a wooden plinth, hammered for GBP 18,750 ($24,711) at Christie's, London, South Kensington "Antiquities" auction (sale 6060, April 14, 2011, lot 23). Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-MacMurray College collection, Jacksonville, Illinois, USA, originally collected by professor Dr. Wallace M. Sterns in the 1930s. He was a member of the Egyptian Exploration fund in 1914. 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 # 175488

Lot: 191 - 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: 192 - Egyptian Faience Seated Monkey Amulet - TL Tested

Egypt, Middle Kingdom to Late Period, Dynasty XII to XXVI, ca. 1934–614 BCE. A small amulet of pale turquoise faience modeled as a seated monkey, its haunches drawn up and forelimbs reaching toward its muzzle in the familiar crouch of the long-tailed guenon kept along the Nile. The glaze has fired to a soft robin's-egg blue, worn in places to reveal the lighter siliceous core beneath, and the modeling preserves the rounded shoulders, bowed back, and alert simian head. A pierced suspension loop on the verso, set below the head, allowed the amulet to be strung and worn. The monkey carried connotations of fertility, mischief, and solar regeneration, and such charms were worn in life and gathered among the funerary equipment of the dead, where their bright blue stood for renewal and the life-giving waters. Size: 0.5" W x 1.7" H x 1" D (1.3 cm W x 4.3 cm H x 2.5 cm D). Egyptian faience is not clay but a self-glazing paste of crushed quartz, natron, and lime, shaped and then fired so that soluble salts migrate to the surface and vitrify into a glassy skin. The copper compounds in the mix yield the characteristic blue-green that the Egyptians prized as a surrogate for turquoise and lapis, materials charged with associations of rebirth and the heavens. The monkey held a particular charm in Egyptian iconography, at once a creature of household amusement (apes were imported and kept as exotic pets) and a figure laden with symbolism of fecundity and the rising sun, distinct from the sacred baboon of Thoth. As an amulet it would have been worn for the playful, generative powers it embodied. This piece has been tested using thermoluminescence (TL) analysis and found to be ancient and of the period stated. A full printed and bound report accompanies the item upon purchase. Provenance: private Keller Family collection, Alabama, USA, acquired via inheritance, assembled from private U.S. and European collections 1935 to 1950s 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 # 194046

Lot: 193 - 10 Ancient Egyptian Faience Bead Strands

Egypt, New Kingdom to Late Period, ca. 1550 to 332 BCE. A collection of 10 equal-length strands composed of tiny faience seed beads, likely originally part of a multi-strand necklace. The beads are currently strung in modern times on monofilament wire. The strands loose, though they remain well-suited for restringing into wearable necklaces or for study and display. Size of strand: 35.25" L (89.5 cm); beads: 0.1" W (0.3 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 # 197284

Lot: 194 - Ancient Egyptian Faience Mummy Bead Strands

Egypt, Late Period, ca. 664–332 BCE. A cascade of six strands gathered from the disc shaped faience beads glazed in a spectrum of green, turquoise, ochre, sienna, and beige. Such beads once formed the funerary shrouds and broad collars laid over mummies, the self-glazing faience prized for its luminous evocation of rebirth and the regenerative power of the sun. Each bead was individually wound and fired, then threaded by the hundreds into protective lattices for the journey through the afterlife. These strands have been restrung in modern times and are not intended to be worn as is. They are presented ready to be made up into necklaces, bracelets, or other ornaments at the buyer's pleasure. Size of strands: 35.5" L (90.2 cm L); beads: 0.17" D (0.4 cm D). 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 # 203465

Lot: 195 - 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: 196 - 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: 197 - 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: 198 - Romano-Egyptian Faience, Glass, & Stone Bead Necklace

Roman Egypt, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 4th century CE. A vibrant strand of Romano-Egyptian beads brings together faience, stone, and glass in a composition that bridges antiquity and modern wearability. The necklace is formed from an array of small disk beads in soft earthen tones, interspersed with vivid turquoise, deep blue, and green elements that once would have echoed the brilliant hues prized along the Nile. Suspended at the center is a decorative arrangement of elongated and tubular faience beads, accented with smaller stone and glass components that create a subtle pendant-like flourish. The varied shapes - cylindrical, barrel, and disk - reflect the diversity of bead production in Roman Egypt, where faience continued a Pharaonic tradition while glassworking flourished under Mediterranean influence. Size of largest bead: 0.4" L (1 cm); of necklace: 18" L (45.7 cm) Faience, a glazed non-clay ceramic composed primarily of silica, was valued for its luminous blue-green surface, symbolically associated with regeneration and the life-giving waters of the Nile. The inclusion of stone and glass beads adds texture and tonal contrast, highlighting the layered history embodied in the strand. Restrung on a modern cord with a discreet magnetic clasp, the necklace has been thoughtfully assembled for secure and comfortable wear, allowing ancient materials to be appreciated not only as artifacts but as adornment once more. Provenance: ex-Moore collection, Houston, Texas, USA; 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 # 201081

Lot: 199 - Egyptian Faience Seed & Quartz Melon Bead Necklace

Ancient Egypt, New Kingdom to Late Period, ca. 1539 to 30 BCE. A strand of turquoise-blue faience seed beads punctuated by five ribbed quartz 'melon' beads, restrung in modern times with a metal hook clasp for wearing. The ribbed quartz forms - named for their resemblance to fruit - may allude to abundance and the life-giving properties of water in an arid landscape, complementing the long-standing Egyptian preference for blue-green materials associated with renewal. Size of strand: 21" L (53.3 cm); largest bead: 0.5" L x 0.3" W (1.3 cm x 0.8 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 # 200149

Lot: 200 - 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: 201 - 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: 202 - Egyptian Late Period Cedar Hand (from Sarcophagus)

Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, 26th to 31st Dynasty, ca. 664 to 332 BCE. Carved from a single piece of cedar, a left hand from a sarcophagus displaying slender, lengthy fingers and a gently curved thumb, all extended outwards and held together. Liberal remains of gesso as well as tan and green paint adorn the surface suggesting that the hand was previously embellished by rings and a bracelet. A pair of perforations beneath the ring finger and thumb reveal how it was attached via dowels to the wood sarcophagus beneath. Size: 6.6" L x 3.2" W (16.8 cm x 8.1 cm) Provenance: ex-Natalie Capron, Vermont, USA, 1972 to 2008, now by her heirs; ex-Maurice Crandall, Vermont, 1941 to 1972; ex-Clyde du Vernet Hunt, Vermont, 1916 to 1941; ex-Katherine Jarvis Hunt, Vermont, 1907 to 1916; ex-Leavitt Hunt, Vermont, collected 1851 to 1852 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 # 174384

Lot: 203 - Egyptian Late Period Faience Amulet Group - Sekhmet & Taweret

North Africa, Egypt, Late Dynastic Period, ca. 664–332 BCE. A group of three Egyptian faience amulets depicting popular protective deities, including a lioness-headed Sekhmet or Bastet figure holding a staff or sistrum, a second lioness-headed figure possibly holding a wadjet eye, and a hippopotamus-headed Taweret, goddess of fertility and childbirth, each retaining traces of the characteristic blue-green glaze typical of Late Period faience production. Such amulets were worn by the living as protective charms and placed with the deceased in burial contexts, invoking the protective and regenerative powers of each deity. Size: 0.3" W x 1.6" H (0.8 cm W x 4.1 cm H). Provenance: private J. M. collection, Fountain Hills, Arizona, USA via family descent. Mother acquired these in 1992. 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 # 203126

Lot: 204 - Egyptian Bone Protective Amulet Depicting Bes

Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A wonderful carved bovine or ungulate bone amulet depicting the dwarf god Bes. He stands with short bowed legs upon an integral pedestal. His body is small with a rounded stomach and arms bent at his sides. In Bes' hands are curved objects, perhaps papyrus fronds. Two suspension holes are drilled laterally through the sides. The flat back may have been carved with protective hieroglyphs. Bes watched over the household, particularly the women and children of the house, protecting them with the magical sign "sa". An amulet like this one was made to be worn for protection. Size: .875" L x .5" W x 1.375" H (2.2 cm x 1.3 cm x 3.5 cm); 2" H (5.1 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA, acquired before 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 # 159006

Lot: 205 - Egyptian Faience Amulet, Mummified Ram, ex-Mitry

Ancient Egypt, Late Dynastic to Ptolemaic Period, ca. 664 to 30 BCE. A soft green amulet in the form of a mummified ram in a recumbent pose on an integral rectangular plinth, finely mold-formed from faience. The animal lays with extended legs in front of a naturalistic ram head replete with almond eyes, relaxed ears, a rounded snout with nostrils, and a pair of large, curving horns resting on top. Size: 1.2" L x 0.36" W x 0.71" H (3 cm x 0.9 cm x 1.8 cm); 1.12" H (2.8 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: Collection of Dr. W. Benson Harer, Los Angeles, California, USA, purchased September 26, 1975; Exhibited at California State University, San Bernadino, California, between 1992 and 2023; ex-Superior Galleries, Los Angeles, California, USA, purchased in early 1975; ex-Philip Mitry collection, with Anglo-American Bookstore, Cairo, 1940s, and imported to USA circa 1952, 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 # 182338

Lot: 206 - 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: 207 - Greco-Roman Terracotta Female Head, Blackware Cup, Bronze Lion Head

Western Greece, Archaic Period & Magna Graecia / Roman Empire, ca. 600 BCE – 300 CE. A small collection of three ancient objects from classical antiquity, including a mold-made terracotta female head with arranged coiffure, tall headdress, and traces of white pigment, likely a votive offering from a Western Greek sanctuary. Also included is a wheel-thrown Campanian blackware cup with a flared pedestal foot and lightly pinched pouring spout suggesting ceremonial use, its lustrous glaze displaying attractive silvery iridescence from burial, and a cast bronze lion-head applique from a piece of furniture or decorative fitting Size of vessel: 2.5" D x 1.8" H (6.3 cm D x 4.6 cm H). Provenance: private East Coast collection, New York, USA; ex-East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 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 # 203047

Lot: 208 - Lot of 21 Greek Gold Clothing Ornaments - 4.9 g

Greek, Hellenistic Period, ca. 3rd to 1st century BCE. Twenty-one beautiful gold (range from 50-95% gold, with most around 80%, equivalent to 12-22K+) ornaments. Several are shield-shaped with repousse geometric decoration. Others are domed and diamond-shaped. All are pierced at multiple points along their edges, made to be sewn onto garments or otherwise worn. Size of largest: 0.85" W (2.2 cm); they range from 50-95% gold, with most around 80%, equivalent to 12-22K+; total weight is 4.9 grams Provenance: private Dayton, Maryland, USA collection; ex-private F. B. collection, Maryland, USA, acquired in May 2020 via Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA; ex-private Tennessee, USA collection; ex-Arte Primitivo Gallery, New York, New York, USA, acquired in 2016 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 # 195834

Lot: 209 - Ancient Mediterranean Bead Collection - Stone, Shell & Pottery

Mediterranean, Roman and Egyptian, ca. 700 BCE – 400 CE. A varied assemblage of ancient beads worked in stone, coral, and fired clay in a palette of rose, terracotta, and ivory, the forms ranging from cylinders and disks to barrel and ring shapes, each pierced for stringing and worn smooth from age. Likely spanning Egyptian and Roman contexts, such beads served as personal ornament, talisman, and funerary goods across the Mediterranean world. Size largest bead: 0.2" D x 0.5" H (0.5 cm D x 1.3 cm H). 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 # 203185

Lot: 210 - Greco-Roman Terracotta Figural Head Fragments

Mediterranean, Greek and Roman, ca. 400 BCE – 300 CE. A group of ten mold made terracotta head fragments, each from a larger figurine or votive vessels. The faces include youthful maiden heads framed by rolled or wreathed coiffures, zoomorphs, and impressed low figural motifs. Figures of this kind were mass produced in molds across the classical Mediterranean and served as household votives, sanctuary offerings, and funerary goods. Size of largest head: 2" W x 2" H x 2" D (5.1 cm W x 5.1 cm H x 5.1 cm D). Provenance: private Corpus Christi, Texas, USA estate collection, acquired 1960s to 1970s 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 # 165372

Lot: 211 - Greco-Roman Lead Knucklebone, Bronze Fishhook & Chape

Mediterranean, Ancient Greece / Roman Empire, ca. 500 BCE – 300 CE. A small group of three metal and lead objects including a large bronze fishhook with barb intact, a bronze sheath chape with green patina, and lead knucklebone. Cast metal knucklebones (astragalos), were used in the ancient world for gaming, divination, and as votive offerings, faithfully reproducing in durable materials the bone shape. Size: 1.6" L x 0.6" W (4.1 cm L x 1.5 cm W). 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 # 201988

Lot: 212 - 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: 213 - Ancient Roman & Byzantine Bronze & Lead Weights

Eastern Mediterranean, Roman and Byzantine Empire, ca. 100 BCE – 700 CE. A group of approximately two dozen ancient scale weights, sling bullets, and other items cast from lead and bronze. Several weights are inscribed with script or circles, and there are 3 conical weights, one pierced for suspension. There is a ovoid and nearly perfect spherical lead pellet, both likely served as ammunition for slings. Size largest spherical weight: 1.2" W x 1.25" H (3.0 cm W x 3.2 cm H). Provenance: private Charlotte, North Carolina, USA collection; ex-Joel Malter collection, prior to 2004 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 # 203198

Lot: 214 - 1st-3rd C. Roman Glass Unguentaria Group, Three Vessels

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1–300 CE. A group of three blown glass unguentaria, comprising a small baluster-form jar with flared rim and two elongated tubular kohl or perfume applicator vessels, each in pale aqua glass with attractive iridescent silver patina developed through burial. Unguentaria were among the most common personal toiletry vessels of the Roman world, used to store and apply perfumes, oils, cosmetics, and medicinal ointments, and were produced in vast quantities across the Empire following the widespread adoption of glass-blowing in the 1st century BCE. All three pieces display the characteristic surface iridescence that collectors prize, a result of centuries of soil chemistry acting on the glass surface. Size of longest: 0.45" W x 3" H (1.1 cm W x 7.6 cm H). Provenance: private J. M. collection, Fountain Hills, Arizona, USA acquired via family descent. Mother acquired these on September 17, 1970 at Asfar Brothers Gallery, Beirut, Lebanon 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 # 203125

Lot: 215 - Roman–Medieval Bronze Artifacts | Snake Hooks, Penannular Brooch & Buckles

Western Europe, Roman to Medieval periods, ca. 1st to 15th century CE. A collection of seven bronze and brass alloy artifacts including two S-shaped hooks with snake head terminals, a penannular brooch, two buckles / strap fasteners. The forms reflect a range of utilitarian and personal adornment objects spanning late antiquity through the medieval era. Size of largest: 2.5" L x 0.5" W (6.4 cm x 1.3 cm) 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 # 197614

Lot: 216 - 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: 217 - 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: 218 - Roman Leaded Bronze Standing Nude Mercury

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 1st to 3rd century CE. A petite but powerful leaded bronze figurine of the god Mercury, the Roman counterpart of the Greek Hermes, revered as the swift messenger of the gods and patron of travelers, commerce, and communication. Cast with a lean, youthful physique, the god is shown nude, a common convention emphasizing his divine vitality. His head bears a stylized representation of the winged petasos cap, a key attribute that identified him instantly to ancient viewers. The figure stands with balanced contrapposto, arms slightly bent, suggesting he once held additional attributes - perhaps a caduceus in one hand and a money pouch in the other. Size: 1.1" W x 2.2" H (2.8 cm x 5.6 cm) Mercury occupied a central role in Roman religion and daily life, embodying eloquence, trade, and fortune, as well as guiding souls to the underworld. Figurines such as this were likely used as household cult objects or votive offerings, invoking his favor in business, travel, or safe passage. The leaded bronze material, with its mottled green and dark gray patina, testifies to its antiquity while preserving fine surface details of his youthful form. 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 # 197245

Lot: 219 - 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: 220 - Roman Bronze Coin Hoard - Large Lot of Imperial Issues

Roman, Imperial period, ca. 100–400 CE. A substantial accumulation of Roman Imperial bronze coinage, surface patinas ranging from dark green to brown. Most retain traces of imperial portraiture on the obverse; reverse types: deities, personifications, and mint legends. The group spans multiple denominations and mints and rewards patient attribution. Size: 0.75" W (1.9 cm W). Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, 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 # 186313

Lot: 221 - Miniature Roman Glass Olpe Pendant - Sweet & Petite!

Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, late Imperial period, ca. 4th to 5th century CE. A diminutive Roman glass olpe, rod-formed, tooled, and trailed, its scale so compact that it may once have been worn as a pendant or carried as a personal charm. Measuring 1.2 inches wide by 1.6 inches high (3 cm x 4.1 cm), the vessel features a rounded body rising to a narrow neck with a flared mouth, all crafted in glossy black glass. The body is encircled by a ribbon of white trailed glass applied in a looping, rhythmic pattern. This contrasting band stands out vividly against the dark surface, creating a lively interplay of line and form that enriches the vessel's small silhouette. A single handle, pulled and attached by hand, extends from the shoulder to the rim, its slight irregularities revealing the glassworker's quick, practiced movements while the material remained hot and pliable. Size: 1.2" W x 1.6" H (3 cm x 4.1 cm) Miniature vessels of this type appear in both domestic and funerary contexts, sometimes serving as symbolic offerings or personal ornaments. The presence of a sturdy handle and the vessel's unusually small scale suggest that this example may have been intended for suspension, perhaps worn as an amulet or kept as a protective token. Despite its modest size, the piece reflects the technical versatility of late Roman glassworkers, who continued to shape, trail, and tool glass with skill even as production shifted increasingly toward utilitarian wares. Its survival in such complete condition highlights the enduring appeal of miniature objects in the late antique world. Publication: Cf. Metropolitan Museum of Art, 17.194.437. Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery, Louisville, Colorado, USA; ex-East Coast collection, New York Gallery, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 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 # 199058

Lot: 222 - 5 Roman-Byzantine Metal Adornments - Rings & Fibulae

Roman, Imperial to Byzantine period, ca. 1st to 7th century CE. A lot of five Roman to Byzantine metal adornments spans the full arc of late antique personal ornament, from fastener to finger ring to devotional token. The largest piece is a lead-copper alloy fibula retaining its characteristic bow and foot, accompanied by a separate bronze hoop and pin from a second fibula, together representing the ubiquitous cloak-fastening technology of the Roman world. Two finger rings round out the personal jewelry: a leaded bronze example set with a glass inlay, its square bezel and ribbed shoulders consistent with mid-Imperial taste, and a diminutive silver insignia ring, likely made for a child or infant, its bezel engraved with a quadruped, perhaps a horse, perhaps a lion, the ambiguity less a failing of the engraver than a reminder of how much identity and apotropaic intent Romans compressed into a device no larger than a fingernail. Size of largest (fibula): 0.8" W x 1.8" H x 1.1" D (2.0 cm W x 4.6 cm H x 2.8 cm D); US ring size of larger ring: 8; silver quality of petite ring: 61.8%; petite ring weight: 1 gram The most petite object is a leaded bronze pilgrimage token or pendant bearing an inscription and a cross, situating the lot's terminus at the Christian end of the chronological range and suggesting an owner for whom Roman habit and Byzantine faith were not yet fully disentangled. Publication: Please note that all items in this lot contain between 1.15% to 44.4% lead. 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 # 200283

Lot: 223 - Ancient Roman Post-Medieval Bronze & Iron Artifacts

Europe, Roman to post-Medieval periods, ca. 500 BCE – 1800 CE. A group of copper-alloy, iron, and lead objects of mixed date including a heavy cast bronze penannular bracelet fragment, an engraved buckle plate, two T-shaped balance arm fragments, a multi-lobed frame fitting, a lion-headed loop attachment, an iron firesteel, and several small cast mounts and figurine fragments. Size of bracelet band: 3.25" L x 0.8" W (8.3 cm L x 2.0 cm W). Provenance: private Charlotte, North Carolina, USA collection; ex-Joel Malter collection, prior to 2004 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 # 203194

Lot: 224 - Byzantine Glass Trio - Perfume Flask & Child Bracelets

Ancient Near East, Byzantine, ca. 5th to 8th century CE. A trio of Byzantine glass objects appears here like soft echoes of domestic life in the late antique world: two slender bracelets shaped in contrasting palettes and a miniature flask once meant to hold a treasured drop of scented oil. The first bracelet is crafted from pale blue green glass, its spiraling form created by twisting the molten band around an opaque white core. The resulting helix of color feels almost confectionary, a deliberate interplay of translucence and opacity prized in Byzantine glass workshops. The second bracelet, darker and moodier, is formed from deep violet glass. Though weathered by time, its tone still holds that quiet purple richness favored in the eastern Mediterranean. Size of largest (bottle): 0.5" L x 1.3" W x 3.7" H (1.3 cm x 3.3 cm x 9.4 cm) The first bracelet is crafted from pale blue green glass, its spiraling form created by twisting the molten band around an opaque white core. The resulting helix of color feels almost confectionary, a deliberate interplay of translucence and opacity prized in Byzantine glass workshops. The second bracelet, darker and moodier, is formed from deep violet glass. Though weathered by time, its tone still holds that quiet purple richness favored in the eastern Mediterranean. As a grouping, these pieces offer a gentle portrait of everyday Byzantine adornment and ritual, where small objects of glass carried beauty, scent, and meaning through the rhythms of daily life. 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 # 197599

Lot: 225 - Roman-Era Holy Land Terracotta Oil Lamp & Dish

Eastern Mediterranean, Holy Land, Roman period, ca. 100–400 CE. A pairing of two Roman era pottery vessels from the Holy Land: a mold made oil lamp and a shallow dish. The lamp has a rosette pattern discus with central filling hole. The dish is a plain buff ware with a low rim. Provenance: private Corpus Christi, Texas, USA estate collection, acquired 1960s to 1970s 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 # 165401

Lot: 226 - Byzantine Leaded Bronze Plaque - Crucifix

Eastern Mediterranean, Byzantine Empire, ca. 10th to 12th century CE. A cast leaded bronze plaque in the form of a cross, featuring a stylized crucifix rendered in low relief and framed within a compact, rectilinear silhouette. The front presents Christ affixed to the cross, his body simplified into linear forms with incised detailing that emphasizes the verticality of the torso and the outstretched arms. The head is centrally placed, with schematic facial features that align with the restrained, symbolic visual language of Byzantine devotional art. The surface displays worn but legible relief, with linear striations suggesting drapery and anatomical structure rather than naturalistic modeling. The reverse is plain, bearing a dark, mottled patina with areas of mineral accretion consistent with age and long burial or exposure. The plaque lacks suspension hardware, suggesting it may have been mounted, sewn into a textile, affixed to a reliquary, or incorporated into a larger devotional setting rather than worn as a pendant. Size: 1" W x 1.5" H (2.5 cm x 3.8 cm) Leaded bronze plaques of this type were produced widely throughout the Byzantine world as portable expressions of faith, serving both liturgical and personal devotional purposes. Their compact scale, durable material, and simplified iconography allowed them to circulate easily among clergy and lay believers alike, functioning as visual affirmations of Christian doctrine centered on the Crucifixion. This example reflects the Byzantine preference for symbolic clarity over naturalism, where the power of the image lies not in anatomical realism but in its theological resonance. The softened edges and surface wear attest to sustained handling and devotional use, lending the object an understated gravity and quiet authority rooted in centuries of belief and ritual. 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 # 197231

Lot: 227 - 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: 228 - 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: 229 - Phoenician Astarte Emerging From a Multi-Headed Horse

Ancient Near East, Syro-Hittite, Iron Age, ca. 1200 to 800 BCE. A spirited and symbolic terracotta sculpture of the goddess Astarte mounted atop a double-headed horse, an arresting image of divine presence and fertility in motion. The stylized equine body is shared by two conjoined necks, each terminating in a rounded, abstracted horse head that projects laterally from the shoulders. Their bodies form a stable arch, while the goddess herself rises from the center, rigid and frontal, with squared shoulders, finely modeled facial features, and long cascading hair or headdress. Though simply rendered, the central figure likely represents Astarte (or Ashtart), a prominent goddess of fertility, sexuality, and war whose cult spanned the Syro-Levantine world. Her iconography often features paired animals or hybrid mounts, symbolic of her power to traverse and command natural and supernatural realms. The doubled equine heads may reflect ancient beliefs in duality, divine strength, or cosmic balance. Size: 3.6" L x 1.3" W x 3.8" H (9.1 cm x 3.3 cm x 9.7 cm) Such terracotta figures were likely used in household shrines or as votive offerings, carrying a potent visual language of protection, potency, and divine patronage. 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 # 194870

Lot: 230 - Ancient Levantine Pottery Globular Spouted Jar

Ancient Near East, Levant, Iron Age to Roman Period, ca. 1200 BCE to 300 CE. A wheel-thrown globular pouring jar with a short angled spout, a small loop handle on the opposing side, and a flared rim likely designed to receive a lid. The shoulder is articulated with a band of incised parallel lines below impressed marks. Size: 6" D x 5.5" H (15.2 cm D x 14.0 cm H) 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 # 202452

Lot: 231 - Luristan Bronze Situla - Button Base Form

Ancient Near East, Persia, Luristan, Iron Age, ca. 9th to 8th century BCE. A beautifully patinated bronze situla from the Luristan culture of the western Iranian plateau, cast in a strikingly elegant form with a bulbous lower body that tapers into a narrow neck and subtly flared rim. The vessel is distinguished by its small protruding button-like base, a hallmark of early Western Iranian bronzework, likely intended for stabilization or suspension during ritual or daily use. The vessel's proportions are gracefully balanced - the rounded lower chamber flows into a soft vertical profile, suggesting both containment and upward motion. Rich mottled green, brown, and earthen tones ripple across the surface, the result of long-term burial and the chemical marriage of bronze with soil. Traces of encrustation and pitting speak to its ancient origins, while the form remains remarkably intact and expressive. Situlae such as this were used for the storage or pouring of precious liquids - water, oil, or libations - in both domestic and ceremonial contexts. In Luristan's metallurgical tradition, utility and beauty often merge, and this piece is no exception: its unadorned form is refined by an instinctive minimalism, shaped by both artistic sensibility and metallurgical skill. Found in tombs and ritual sites, these vessels reflect the wealth and cultural complexity of Iron Age Luristan, a region renowned for its masterful bronze production. Though modest in scale, this situla carries the quiet authority of function, form, and deep antiquity. 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 # 195380

Lot: 232 - Five Ancient Near Eastern Bronze Arrow & Spear Heads

Near East, Ancient Anatolian and Persian cultures, Luristan / Achaemenid / Elamite, late Bronze to Iron Age,, ca. 2000–400 BCE. A group of five cast copper and bronze arrow or spearheads with slender tangs for hafting onto wooden shafts, likely secured by wrapping with cords. The group shows a nice variety of leaf-shaped and lanceolate forms, some with pronounced midribs. Size: 4.5" L x 0.8" W (11.4 cm L x 2.0 cm W). Provenance: private southern California, USA collection, 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 # 145494

Lot: 233 - 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: 234 - 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: 235 - 3 Sassanian Stamp Seals (Carnelian, Red Jasper, Bronze)

Ancient near-east, Sassanian Empire, Iran/Iraq, ca 500 CE. Trio of stamp seals in carnelian, red jasper and bronze. Stamp seals were used continuously in the near-east from about 3000 BCE to 800 CE as a means of identifying correspondence sent by an individual. The bronze example is very rare and is in scaraboid form with an image of a moufflon (type of antelope) with what appears to a drawn bow. The carnelian example shows a standing figure with long headdress. Jasper seal shows a single moufflon with multi-pointed rack of antlers. Size of largest: .75" L x .625" H (1.9 cm x 1.6 cm) Provenance: private Matrisciano collection, Thousand Oaks, California, USA, before 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 # 176560

Lot: 236 - 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: 237 - Medieval Persian Islamic Brass Oil Lamp

Near East / Central Asia, Persia (Iran), likely Khorasan region, Abbasid / Seljuk (Saljuq) Empire, ca. 11th to 13th CE. A cast brass oil lamp featuring a globular body that rests upon a wide flared foot and a long, tapering spout for the wick. The handle rises in an elegant scroll terminating in a stylized palmette finial. Size: 7.3" L x 3.5" W x 4.25" H (18.5 cm x 8.9 cm x 10.8 cm) Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection; ex-Eldert Bontekoe, Pegasi, Ann Harbor Michigan, 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 # 198838

Lot: 238 - Persian Brass & Silver Molar Flask & Bird-Finial Pins

Near East / Central Asia, Persia, Ottoman Empire, ca. 18th to early 20th century CE. A group of three small brass and silver-copper alloy objects comprising a square-bodied molar flask on four pointed feet and two slender pin implements with bird finials. The molar flask, named for its resemblance to a tooth root, was used to hold perfume, oil, or cosmetics, and the form has antecedents in ancient Near Eastern metalwork. The slender pins could be hairsticks or may have served as kohl applicators, and the smaller bird and stem are cast from a 45% silver and copper alloy. Sizeof jar: 0.74" W x 2.94" H x 0.74" D (1.9 cm W x 7.5 cm H x 1.9 cm D). Provenance: private Essex, 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 # 203438

Lot: 239 - 18th C. Islamic Calligraphic Manuscript Pages (Framed)

Near East, Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Islamic culture, ca. 18th century CE. A beautiful set of framed Islamic calligraphic manuscript pages; the larger frame has 2 sections of the Quran, part of chapter 32, "As-Sajdah," and chapter 4, "An-Nisa" - these appear to be from different Qurans / scribes. The other frame has leaves from a religious text about humility, and the other is a biography of the Prophet Muhammed, and these leaves were copied from another book in the early to mid-18th century. These are professionally set in modern Turkish ebru marbled mats and mounted in glass and wood frames. Size of a leaf: 7" L x 6.5" W (17.8 cm x 16.5 cm); large frame: 19.5" L x 12.25" W (49.5 cm x 31.1 cm); small frame: 17" L x 12.6" W (43.2 cm x 32 cm) Provenance: Private Virginia, USA collection, purchased in Istanbul, Turkey, circa 1972 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 # 179334

Lot: 240 - 19th C. Ottoman Empire Islamic Iron Stirrup

Near East or North Africa, Morocco to Turkey, Ottoman Empire, Islamic culture, ca. 19th century CE. A singular iron stirrup with a broad and slightly curved foot plate and arched bands supporting a suspension loop. The sides are pierced with stippled markings as a simple decoration, and this style was used throughout the Ottoman Empire, spreading to Spain via Morocco, and eventually to the New World colonies. Size: 5" L x 5.25" W x 6.75" H (12.7 cm x 13.3 cm x 17.1 cm) Provenance: private Glorieta, 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 # 160362

Lot: 241 - 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: 242 - 15th C. Indian Bronze Lingam With Naga

South Asia, India, ca. 15th century CE. A finely cast leaded bronze lingam, the sacred emblem of Shiva, rising from a square base and crowned by a protective naga serpent. The cylindrical shaft is surmounted by a hooded cobra, its broad canopy unfurling dramatically over the lingam to signify divine guardianship. The base is adorned with relief decoration and small animal figures, including a recumbent bull (Nandi) at the fore, emblematic mount of Shiva and a symbol of steadfast devotion. Lingams such as this were central to Shaivite worship, embodying both the cosmic generative force and the infinite nature of the deity. The presence of the naga, a serpent deeply associated with protection, fertility, and water, imbues the image with further potency. Together, the lingam and naga communicate themes of creation, preservation, and the eternal cycle of existence. Size: 4" L x 3.5" W x 4.2" H (10.2 cm x 8.9 cm x 10.7 cm) Cast in leaded bronze, this piece reflects the technical mastery of medieval Indian metalworkers, who created enduring objects for temple shrines and domestic altars. Provenance: ex-P.T. collection, Queens, 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 # 197508

Lot: 243 - Naga Headhunter Trophy Brass Pendant & Beaded Necklace

South Asia, Northeast India / Burma, Nagaland, Konyak Naga people, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A brass pendant cast in the form of a stylized conch shell, its surface worked with a human visage perhaps symbolizing a trophy head, reflecting the Konyak Naga's long traditions of martial valor and ancestral reverence. From the base hangs a colorful, woven beaded tassel of glass trade beads in yellow, red, white, and cobalt blue. The pendant is strung on a cord of large red and orange glass trade beads with blue-colored beads. Such pendants were worn as markers of status, power, and identity, blending symbolic iconography with materials acquired through long-distance exchange. Size of brass pendant: 4.5" L x 2.5" W (11.4 cm x 6.4 cm); beaded tassel adds 3" L x 1" W (7.6 cm x 2.5 cm) Provenance: private Wichita, Kansas, 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 # 196670

Lot: 244 - 19th C. Tibetan Bronze Dorje (Vajra) - Buddhist Ritual Implement

East Asia, Tibet, Tibetan Buddhist, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A bronze dorje (vajra) with prongs at each end, the curving outer ribs rising from lotus-petal collars to enclose a central rod, joined by a rounded grip at the waist. The bronze shows a dark patina throughout with wear to the high points revealing a lighter metal beneath. Used in Vajrayana Buddhist ritual practice, the dorje symbolizes the indestructible nature of enlightenment and is traditionally paired with the bell (ghanta). Size: 7" W x 2.2" H (17.8 cm W x 5.6 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 # 203544

Lot: 245 - 19th C. Ottoman Brass & Iron Tools

Central Asia / Near East, Ottoman Empire / Persia, ca. 1800–1900 CE. A grouping of seven hand-wrought domestic and personal implements in brass and iron. Included is a pierced-bowl strainer ladle, and a deep brass spoon. Scissor-form and regular tongs, and a iron rod with narrow slotted tips. Size: 0.39" W x 8.63" H (1.0 cm W x 21.9 cm H). Provenance: private Essex, 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 # 203439

Lot: 246 - Afghan Pillowcase & Swat Valley Silk Embroidery Textile

Central Asia, Afghanistan & Pakistan, Swat Valley, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A pair of colorful embroidered textiles consisting of one elongated pillow case and one square tapestry panel. The pillow case is worked on dark gray cotton and densely embroidered with vivid pink silk thread arranged in stepped geometric and repeating motifs, the outer edge finished with orange yarn trim and bright pink tassels at each corner, one end left open to accommodate a long, narrow pillow suitable for use as a couch or bench accent. The accompanying square textile is executed on black cotton and features highly saturated pink and multicolored silk embroidery with angular geometric forms and a central diamond composition, the silk threads retaining a subtle sheen. Three edges of the panel remain raw and unfinished, suggesting it was originally part of a cushion or larger furnishing. Size of tapestry: 32" L x 31" W (81.3 cm x 78.7 cm) Provenance: private Valley Glen, 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 # 198066

Lot: 247 - Seven Assorted Indian Brass & Iron Hooks & Flint Strikers

South Asia, India, ca. 19th to mid-20th century CE. A gathering of seven hand-wrought hooks, flint strikers, and clasps in brass and iron. Several terminate in abstracted birds, makara, or stylized animal heads, while others carry pierced or punched ornament. Such fittings hung from a sash or waistband to suspend a betel-nut pouch, keys, or a small knife. Size: 2.57" W x 4.7" H x 3.3" D (6.5 cm W x 11.9 cm H x 8.4 cm D). Provenance: private Essex, 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 # 203433

Lot: 248 - Nepalese Wood Turned Large Himachal Storage Pots, 3

Central Asia, Nepal / Northern India, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A handsome trio of large wooden storage vessels, each masterfully turned from a single piece of dense hardwood to ensure a watertight body suitable for holding liquids or grains. Each vessel displays a broad, funnel-shaped rim over a rounded, tapering body, the surfaces marked with fine concentric grooves and incised lines left by the turning process. The variation in tone - from warm umber to deep charcoal - highlights the wood's naturally rich grain. Known by various regional names - including Himachal pots or gagri - these utilitarian forms were essential in mountain households, combining practical durability with understated craftsmanship. Two display traditional period repairs made by their original users to preserve their function and longevity - including infill to surface gouges and one with a completely replaced base - details that speak to their long utilitarian life and the value placed on such vessels. Size of tallest: 12" Diameter x 15.5" H (30.5 cm x 39.4 cm) Provenance: private Anahola, Hawaii, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 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 # 197915

Lot: 249 - Tibetan Nickel Brass Box, Flint Striker Pouch & Garuda 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. Size of 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: 250 - India and Indian State Philatelic Study - 5 Vol.

South Asia, India and Indian states, British India and Feudatory States, ca. 1854 to 1964 CE. A remarkable archive of imperial history and regional identity, this substantial five-volume philatelic collection presents what appears to be approximately 3,000 stamps from the celebrated "Golden Age" of Indian philately and beyond. Bound in red leatherette albums with gilt-stamped titles, the volumes

Lot: 251 - 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: 252 - Naga Brass & Beaded Ceremonial Crown Diadem

South Asia, Northeast India, Naga people, ca. 20th century CE. An impressive ceremonial crown of hammered brass, formed into a broad band that rises to a scalloped peak at the front. The surface is richly embellished with repousse spiral motifs, symbols associated with vitality, continuity, and ritual significance within Naga culture. The sides are fitted with multiple strands of colorful glass trade beads in red, orange, blue, white, and black, strung together to secure the crown at the back, with a large circular brass button. Size: 6.5" Diameter x 2.75" H (16.5 cm x 7 cm) Provenance: private Wichita, Kansas, 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 # 196753

Lot: 253 - 19th C. Tibetan Bronze Figure of Tara (High-Gold Gilt)

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: 254 - 18th C. Tibetan Bronze Ritual Bell (Ghanta) - Vajra Finial, Kirtimukha Frieze

East Asia, Tibet, Tibetan Buddhist, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A Buddhist bronze ritual bell (ghanta) with a vajra finial above a looped ring, the domed body cast in low relief with a band of kirtimukha faces around the midsection and beaded borders at rim and foot. The interior is finished with a four-petaled lotus motif surrounding the clapper attachment point, showing the same attention to detail given to concealed surfaces as to those on display. The bronze shows wear from handling consistent with age and use; the iron clapper is secured with a modern wire, leaving its originality uncertain, though the bell produces a loud, clear tone when rung. Size: 3.5" W x 7" H (8.9 cm W x 17.8 cm H). The ghanta and vajra (Tibetan: dril bu and rdo rje) are the indispensable pair of Vajrayana ritual implements. The bell's hollow body is understood as the wisdom of emptiness, its ringing voice the proclamation of dharma, while the vajra finial here echoes the thunderbolt-diamond held in the opposite hand. The kirtimukha, a fierce disgorging mask of South Asian origin, serves as a protective and auspicious guardian, its presence around the bell's waist warding the sacred sound within. 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 # 203546

Lot: 255 - 19th C. Tibetan Thangka - Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 19th century CE. A luminous 19th century Tibetan thangka portraying the Eleven-Headed Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Compassion, rendered with reverence and intricate symbolic precision. Avalokiteshvara stands tall upon a lotus pedestal, enveloped in an aureole of divine radiance, his eleven serene faces rising in tiers that ascend from tranquil white to wrathful red and blue - each representing a distinct aspect of enlightened awareness. The deity's thousand arms radiate outward in perfect symmetry, each hand bearing an eye, a symbol of omniscient compassion seeing the suffering of all beings. His uppermost hands are joined in anjali mudra, holding a precious blue gem at his heart, while others form gestures of protection and generosity. Size of thangka: 18.5" W x 26" H (47 cm x 66 cm); of matte / plexiglass: 25" W x 32.75" H (63.5 cm x 83.2 cm) Draped in flowing robes of soft green and crimson, Avalokiteshvara wears delicate jewelry and a pelt of antelope skin - a symbol of gentleness and sacrifice - across his shoulders, all meticulously detailed in the painter's careful linework. Surrounding the central figure are smaller Buddhas and deities, each poised upon lotus thrones and set against radiant halos of green, red, and gold. These celestial attendants complete the cosmic harmony of the composition, where divine compassion unfolds in every color and curve. This thangka embodies Avalokiteshvara's eternal vow to forgo personal enlightenment until all sentient beings are liberated from suffering - a visual hymn to selfless compassion, its grace and symmetry preserving the devotional spirit of Tibetan Buddhist art. Provenance: private Anahola, Hawaii, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 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 # 197935

Lot: 256 - Large Tibetan Thangka Silk Tapestry Painting of Buddha

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A vibrant thangka painting, finely rendered in polychrome pigments on canvas and mounted within a silk brocade surround. The central image depicts the Buddha enthroned upon a lotus pedestal, flanked by attendant bodhisattvas and surrounded by narrative vignettes illustrating scenes from the Buddha’s life and teachings. The composition is bordered by rich bands of red, yellow, and lilac silk brocade. A thin yellow silk veil is stitched at the top - an element traditionally used both to protect the painting and to heighten ritual drama, concealing the image until it is ceremonially drawn aside. Size: 46" L x 31" W (116.8 cm x 78.7 cm) 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 # 199401

Lot: 257 - Tibetan Brass & Iron Trousse Utility Knife in Sheath

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. early 20th century CE. A handsome single-blade utility knife in the trousse tradition, featuring an iron blade housed in a scabbard adorned with auspicious Buddhist motifs. The sheath and handle are mounted with finely worked yellow-brass and nickel-brass fittings, decorated in repousse with scrolling designs, conch shells, and a stylized dragon. Though lacking the chopstick or skewer holders of a complete trousse, the piece embodies the same cultural function as a personal utility set. A multicolored silk ribbon tassel still adorns the sheath, adding both vibrancy and elegance to this symbolic and practical object. Size in sheath: 12.5" L x 1.25" W (31.8 cm x 3.2 cm); blade: 8" L x 0.75" W (20.3 cm x 1.9 cm) Provenance: ex-P.T. collection, Queens, 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 # 197516

Lot: 258 - Tibetan Bone Bracelet - Garuda and Dorje Motifs

Central Asia, Tibet, ca. 20th century CE. A finely carved bracelet fashioned from bone ornaments, repurposed from a Tibetan rus rgyan (bone ornament), an element traditionally associated with Tantric Buddhist ritual dress. Known in Western literature as a "tantric apron," the rus rgyan was worn by religious adepts and dancers during esoteric ceremonies. Considered both protective and symbolic, these bone adornments were believed to function as a type of spiritual armor, enabling the triumph of Tantric Buddhism over pre-Buddhist shamanic forces and the deities allied with them. The bracelet features a central carved plaque depicting Garuda, the mythical bird-man and fierce protector deity, rendered in high relief with outspread wings and vigorous movement. Garuda is flanked on either side by vegetal finials resembling stylized dorjes (vajras), symbols of indestructibility and spiritual power. Size of pendant: 4.2" L x 1.3" W (10.7 cm x 3.3 cm); of bracelet: 14.5" L (36.8 cm) The composition is further enhanced with rows of spherical bone beads strung together with cord, completing the ornament's wearable form. The reverse reveals the natural bone surface and stringing holes, underscoring its repurposed ritual function. This piece embodies the intersection of personal adornment, ritual practice, and religious symbolism, transforming sacred Tantric imagery into an intimate object that retains its apotropaic associations. Provenance: private Anahola, Hawaii, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 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 # 197929

Lot: 259 - Chinese Han Painted Pottery Horse Torso, ex-de Coux

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A rare and evocative Chinese Han Dynasty pottery horse, comprising the head and torso of what was once a full figure constructed of multiple materials. The body is simply and formally modeled, with rounded, almost abstract contours that emphasize the animal's powerful mass. The only protrusions are the bulging eyes, sculpted in low relief and lending a gentle expressiveness to the horse's stylized head. The hollow figure features small apertures in the center of an otherwise flat base and at the tail, both original to its construction. These would have accommodated the now-lost wooden legs and ears, while the tail hole once held a real horsehair tail - an ingenious detail that brought a lifelike quality to the composite sculpture. Size: 15.5" L x 5.7" W x 11" H (39.4 cm x 14.5 cm x 27.9 cm) Traces of red and cream pigment remain on the surface, arranged in geometric and dotted designs typical of Han painted pottery, recalling the vibrant polychromy that once enlivened tomb figures of this era. Such models were placed in tombs as mingqi - spirit objects meant to serve the deceased in the afterlife. Horses in particular symbolized prestige, mobility, and the imperial might of the Han, whose empire expanded along the Silk Road by cavalry power. The present example, though partial, captures the balance of elegance and formal restraint characteristic of early Chinese sculptural art, where spiritual purpose and natural form coexisted in enduring harmony. Publication: Published in "2018 December 5 & 6 Fine & Decorative Arts Auction" from Morphy Auctions, pg. 391, #1175. Provenance: private Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, USA collection; ex-Morphy Auctions, December 5 & 6, 2018, lot 1175; ex-Janet de Coux and Eliza Miller collection, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania, USA; ex-Frank Caro, successor to C.T. Loo; ex-C.T. Loo (Ching Tsai Loo), New York, New York, USA collection with receipt from 1952 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 # 197309

Lot: 260 - Soulful Ming / Qing Lacquered Wood Lohan Glass Eyes

East Asia, China, ca. late Ming to early Qing dynasty, 17th to 18th century CE. A striking and soulful wood sculpture of a seated monk or Lohan (Arhat), a spiritually enlightened disciple of the Buddha. Carved from a single block of wood, the large figure sits in serene meditation, hands held in a symbolic mudra gesture with index and middle fingers extended. The finely rendered face bears a calm, introspective expression, enhanced by inset glass eyes that lend lifelike presence and spiritual vitality. Traces of red pigment and gilding remain across the surface, suggesting the figure's once richly adorned state. The deep crimson hues of the robe hint at an original lacquered finish, much of which has aged and flaked away. The back is traditionally hollowed to prevent cracking and possibly to house relics. Though weathered and with notable losses to the lower robe and base, the figure retains a powerful sense of dignity, testifying to its devotional significance and skilled craftsmanship. Size: 13.5" W x 33.5" H (34.3 cm x 85.1 cm) Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection, acquired from 1990 - 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 # 192909

Lot: 261 - Han Dynasty Painted Pottery Hu Jar - Mingqi Spirit Vessel

East Asia, China, Western Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE – 9 CE. A lidded earthenware hu of generous globular body, rising from a splayed foot to a tapering neck and crowned by a domed cover, its chalky white slip washed with traces of red, ochre, and smoky purple pigments arranged in scrolling cloud volutes. The painted ornament unfurls in spirals across shoulder and lid alike, an economical echo of the lacquered prototypes whose costlier brilliance this potter's pigment sought to evoke. Such vessels belonged to the burgeoning repertoire of mingqi, the "spirit goods" devised in the early Han to furnish the tomb with all that the living world afforded. Where Warring States elites had committed jade, bronze, silk, and instruments of music to the grave, the Han turned increasingly to surrogates in low-fired clay, less costly to produce yet equally potent in their symbolic offering. The hu form itself carried a long pedigree as a container for grain or wine, and its presence among the burial goods promised the deceased an unending pantry for the journey ahead. That journey, in Han cosmology, threaded through banks of celestial vapor toward the realm of the immortals, and the swirling motifs that animate this surface are likely a painted invocation of those very mists. The pigments, mineral and unfired, cling lightly to the porous earthenware, and the vessel was never intended to hold liquid, only meaning. Size: 4.8" D x 7.7" H (12.2 cm D x 19.6 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 # 176930

Lot: 262 - Han Dynasty Green-Glazed Tripod Dish w/ Dragon Handle

East Asia, China, Han Dynasty, ca. 206 BCE to 220 CE. A Chinese green-glazed pottery dish of rare and imaginative form, supported on three short legs and extending into a handle sculpted as the head of a dragon. The dish itself is shallow, with a raised central boss, its interior and exterior covered in a mottled glaze of emerald, turquoise, and earthen tones, lending the surface a luminous patina from centuries of burial. The handle depicts a dragon with a fierce open mouth, bulging eyes, and curling horns, its features modeled in high relief and animated with vitality. In Han cosmology, dragons were potent symbols of power, transformation, and auspicious energy, associated with the heavens and the life-giving force of water. A vessel of this type may have functioned in a ritual or domestic context, perhaps used as an offering dish, lamp, or libation vessel. The combination of practical form and symbolic handle reflects the Han dynasty's creative integration of utility with spiritual significance. Size: 7.2" L x 4.3" W x 2.1" H (18.3 cm x 10.9 cm x 5.3 cm) Provenance: private Venice, Florida, 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 # 197821

Lot: 263 - Chinese Tang Dynasty Chinese Bronze Mirror w/ Tree

East Asia, China, Tang Dynasty, ca. 618 to 907 CE. A cast leaded bronze mirror of lobed, petal-like form, each of its eight scalloped edges adorned with a petite floral motif. At the center, a raised circular medallion presents a scene scholar stones beneath a tree. The central perforated knob (for stringing the mirror) rises from the middle. The reverse was once highly polished to a reflective sheen, serving as both a practical mirror and grave good. Size: 5.5" Diameter (14 cm) Provenance: private Dallas, Texas, USA collection; ex-Artemis Gallery; private southern California, 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 # 198864

Lot: 264 - 19th C. Chinese Qing Pale Jade Brush Washer - Carved Qilin Handles

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1800–1900 CE. A cabinet-scale brush washer carved from creamy, near-white stone, its rounded rectangular body hollowed to a shallow oval basin meant to hold water at the scholar's desk. The translucent material glows with a soft, waxy luster where the light catches its polished flanks. At each short end a qilin, the auspicious composite beast of Chinese myth, crouches in relief, its coiled body and ruffled mane forming naturalistic handles that frame the vessel. The carver exploited the stone's even tone to keep the surface serene, letting the mythical creatures supply the only ornament. Such washers belonged to the literati's "four treasures of the study," used to rinse and steady the brush between strokes, prized as much for tactile pleasure as for utility. Size: 3.1" W x 1" H x 1.6" D (7.9 cm W x 2.5 cm H x 4.1 cm D). The qilin is a benevolent omen in Chinese tradition, said to appear at the birth or death of a sage and to tread so gently it harms no living thing. Its presence on a scholar's implement signals wishes for wisdom, virtue, and the arrival of distinguished offspring. The brush washer numbers among the wenfang, the furnishings of the studio that surrounded the inkstone, brush, ink, and paper; a refined washer announced the cultivation of its owner as clearly as any text he composed. 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 # 203495

Lot: 265 - 19th C. Chinese Qing Wood Taoist Official w/ Hu Tablet

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A wonderful wood sculpture presenting a seated Taoist figure, radiating a sense of quiet authority and spiritual devotion. The aged wood, bearing the subtle patina of time, lends a tactile richness to the sculpture, highlighting the flowing lines of the priest's robes which cascade around his form in elegant folds. His face, framed by a

Lot: 266 - 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: 267 - 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: 268 - 19th C. Chinese Qing Scale w/ Wooden Case (for Opium)

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1850s CE. A simple bovine bone and brass scale with the original wooden case. The scale is comprised of a bone balance bar with black stippling to indicate measurements and a shallow brass pan. The pan is suspended from the bone beam with thin cords. The scale can collapse and fits inside of the paddle shaped case, which is hand carved from wood and swings open on a rivet. Westerners may think of this as an "opium scale" but these scales were used for weighing many different precious items, such as gold or medicinal herbs. Size of case: 12" L x 3" W (30.5 cm x 7.6 cm); length of bone beam: 10.25" L (26 cm) Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York City, New York, USA, acquired before 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 # 162568

Lot: 269 - Chinese Blanc d' Chin Seated Buddha

China, Republic Period, ca. 2nd half 19th century CE. White glazed porcelain figure of seated Buddha. He sits with legs crossed, hands folded in front holding an orb - Chinese sign of good fortune, prosperity and wealth. He sits upon a lotus throne, eyes cast downward wearing flowing robes and wearing mandala on his chest. Size: 5" W x 10.875" H (12.7 cm x 27.6 cm) Provenance: Estate of R. Pearson, Denver, Colorado, USA; Mr. Pearson collected from the third quarter of the 20th century until he passed away. 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 # 143286

Lot: 270 - Lifesize++ Chinese Stone Head of Guanyin

East Asia, Chin, ca. 1st half of 20th century CE. A large carved stone head depicting Guanyin (Avalokiteshvara), shown with a serene downcast gaze and softly modeled facial features. The hair is gathered into an elaborate high chignon and crowned by an ornate headdress centered with a stylized animal-mask and scrolling motifs. Warm natural surface tones and areas of weathering contribute to the sculpture’s devotional presence and architectural scale. Size: 14" W x 19.5" H (35.6 cm x 49.5 cm); 23.5" H (59.7 cm) on included custom stand. 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 # 199846

Lot: 271 - 19th C. Chinese Qing Wood & Bone Mask, Dragon Headdress

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful rosewood mask with a naturalistic rendering of a deity or emperor, complete with glass eyes, bovine bone teeth, and a headdress decorated with dragon motifs. The man may be a representation of an emperor or even Longwang (Long Wang) the mythical Dragon King. His visage is comprised of a flowing beard and a slightly open mouth with strips of carved bone teeth. His expression is fierce, and his eyes are inlaid with white and black glass, giving this mask a very lifelike appearance. The headdress is intricate with long tassels and foliate motifs. Two dragons flank the sides; both have pointed bone teeth and glass eyes. The surface is polished and smooth, and the verso has a groove for mounting this piece on a wall. A charming piece that is ready to be displayed! Size: 10.5" L x 7.5" W (26.7 cm x 19 cm)2022 Provenance: ex-Phoenicia Holyland Antiquities, New York, New York, USA, 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 # 162655

Lot: 272 - 19th C. Chinese Qing Green Glazed Pottery Censer Suite

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 19th century CE. A gorgeous pottery censer suite comprising of a pair of gu-form vases, 2 candlesticks, and a 4-legged censer crowned by a fu lion lid. Enveloped in rich green glaze, the exterior of each is embellished by relief decoration of lotus flower, leaf, and scrolling motifs. The intricate designs and unique silhouettes of this censer suite make it a

Lot: 273 - Chinese Cloisonne Cranes (Atop Dragon Turtles)

East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A beautiful pair of leaded-brass and cloisonne enamel cranes mounted upon a pair of dragon turtles ('longgui' in Chinese). The cranes are cast seperataley and mounted via threaded bolts to the turtle shells, and the brass has a light gold gilt (1% gold). Cranes held a special place in Chinese culture as symbols of longevity, they carry souls to heaven. Immortals often transform into cranes or cranes serve as mounts and companions for mythical journeys. Dragon turtles were believed to positively influence success, courage, fertility, and determination, and were typically placed facing towards a window within a structure. Size of taller crane: 6" L x 3" W x 13" H (15.2 cm x 7.6 cm x 33 cm); gold quality: 1.2% Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection, acquired between 1964 to mid-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 # 182493

Lot: 274 - 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: 275 - Chinese Nephrite Jade Belt Hook Pixiu Beast

East Asia, China, ca. 20th century CE. A nephrite jade belt hook carved in an archaistic style as a pixiu beast with a smaller cub clinging along its stomach. In Chinese tradition, the pixiu is associated with protection, wealth, and good fortune, and the paired figures suggest an amplified auspicious meaning tied to abundance and prosperity. The reverse features the raised knob for securing to a belt. Size: 3.75" L x 1.25" W (9.5 cm x 3.2 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 # 196031

Lot: 276 - 19th C. Toyohara Kunichika Woodblock Triptych - Yaegaki & Katsuyori Kabuki Scene

Toyohara Kunichika (Japanese, 1835-1900). "Princess Yaegaki and Takeda Katsuyori," from a scene in "Honcho Nijushi-ko" (Twenty-Four Paragons of Filial Piety in Our Country), woodblock print triptych, ink and color on paper, ca. 1878 to 1888. Signed lower right of the center sheet with the artist's red seal. A kabuki triptych in three woodblock sheets depicting the celebrated "Kitsunebi" (Fox

Lot: 277 - Japanese Iron Ikebana Suiban Vessel with Frog & Lilies

East Asia, Japan, Meiji era, ca. early 20th century CE. A cast-iron lidded Ikebana Suiban, beautifully adorned with a small sculpted frog resting on a lily leaf among an openwork design of swirling water. The openwork lid covers a shallow basin raised upon 4 feet. The suiban, a vessel used in the Japanese art of Ikebana (the traditional practice of flower arrangement), serves as both a practical base for holding water and an aesthetic frame to highlight seasonal blooms and natural materials. In Ikebana, the suiban plays a vital role, as its low, open form allows for a wide range of creative arrangements, symbolizing harmony between nature, space, and balance. Size: 11.5" L x 6" W x 2" H (29.2 cm x 15.2 cm x 5.1 cm) Provenance: private Salt Lake 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 # 197464

Lot: 278 - Japanese Meiji Era Silk Hina Dolls, Emperor & Empress

East Asia, Japan, Meiji era, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A pair of Hina dolls traditionally displayed during Japan's Hinamatsuri festival. The figures are made of wood and covered in silk fabrics. The faces and hands are crafted from gofun, a white pigment made from powdered oyster shells, giving them a porcelain-like appearance. Their features are painted, with fine eyebrows and inlaid glass eyes, and a pair of faint smudge-like dots on the forehead, signifying their status as the highest aristocracy - possibly the Emperor and Empress. The male doll, Obina, wears a court robe of brocade silk and dons a black hat (kanmuri), symbolizing his imperial status. The female doll, or Mebina, is adorned in an elaborate junihitoe, a silk kimono with brocade, and a tin crown (kanmuri) with trailing ornaments. She holds a ceremonial fan and is seated upon a silk pillow. The heads of both dolls are removable, with the gofun-coated heads mounted on sticks that insert into the wooden bodies. Size of man: 10" L x 4.5" W x 9" H (25.4 cm x 11.4 cm x 22.9 cm). Provenance: private Rochester, Michigan, 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 # 191816

Lot: 279 - 19th C. Thai Teak Architectural Naga Crest w/ Inlays

Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. 19th century CE. A hand-carved wooden architectural element that was once the flaming frontal crest of a Naga serpent which was likely atop a roof or guarding an entrance. The surfaces are incised into a grid pattern and painted with vibrant colors, and the obverse face bears evidence that it was at one time entirely inlaid with petite glass panels that would have reflected light in the sun. Size: 3" L x 11.75" W x 48.25" H (7.6 cm x 29.8 cm x 122.6 cm); 55" H (139.7 cm) on included custom stand. Provenance: private New York, New York, USA collection; ex-private New Jersey 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 # 163748

Lot: 280 - 19th C. Thai Painting of Buddha Returning from Heaven

Southeast Asia, Thailand, ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A resplendent Thai painting on canvas depicting "The Descent of the Buddha from Heaven," an episode from Buddhist cosmology recounting the Buddha's return to earth after teaching the Abhidharma to his mother in the celestial realm of Tavatimsa. At the center, the Buddha, clad in a flowing red robe, gracefully descends a triple ladder of gold, flanked by attendant deities bearing offerings and gestures of reverence. Celestial figures in elaborate crowns and garments, their faces serene yet animated, surround the scene, while a supplicant figure kneels below, hands clasped in devotion. The composition is alive with vivid colors - deep vermilion backdrops, luminous gold detailing, and jewel-toned garments - that heighten the painting's sacred drama. Size of painting: 9.6" W x 13.6" H (24.4 cm x 34.5 cm); of frame: 14.75" W x 18.75" H (37.5 cm x 47.6 cm) The ladders, extending from the heavens to the earth, symbolize the bridge between divine and mortal realms, an iconic feature of Thai temple mural painting. Framed by a floral border, the scene reflects the ornate style of late Rattanakosin period Buddhist art, where narrative storytelling intertwined with devotional imagery. This work embodies both spiritual significance and artistic refinement, serving not only as a visual retelling of a pivotal moment in Buddhist doctrine but also as an offering of merit for those who viewed it within a temple or private shrine. Provenance: private Anahola, Hawaii, USA collection, acquired 1970s to 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 # 197939

Lot: 281 - Burmese Enthroned Jambupati Buddha Naga Back Panel

Southeast Asia, Burma (Myanmar), ca. late 19th to early 20th century CE. A stunning wooden Buddha statue, lacquered and gilded, seated in dhyanasana on a rectangular pedestal with a massive, intricately carved back panel forming a magnificent throne / shrine. His hands are positioned in the bhumisparsha mudra, and his eyes are inlaid with glass or enamel. He wears an elaborate headband crown adorned with red glass, along with a large engraved necklace and bangles on his wrists. The back panel features intricate openwork depicting nagas, mythical serpentine or dragon-like creatures, while a spire finial resembling a flaming ushnisha crowns the top. This ornate enthroned Buddha is often associated with the Jambupati tradition, a story that may have originated from Indian sources. Size: 28" L x 9" W x 47.5" H (71.1 cm x 22.9 cm x 120.6 cm); 48.5" H (123.2 cm) on included custom stand. In Myanmar lore, King Jambupati was an arrogant and powerful ruler who sought to assert his dominance over all other kings. To humble him, the Buddha manifested a magnificent jeweled palace and appeared seated on an elaborate throne, adorned in royal regalia. Witnessing the Buddha's supreme grandeur, Jambupati was overcome with awe and realized the insignificance of worldly power. Humbled, he renounced his arrogance, accepted the Buddha's teachings, and eventually became a devoted follower. 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 # 192440

Lot: 282 - 19th C. American Wooden Dough Bowl

North America, United States, ca. 19th century CE. A large hand carved wooden dough bowl, a large trough shape with handles. A hole was drilled through one handle for hanging up when not in use. Wooden bowls were preferred when the dough was rising, to trap heat that was generate during the yeast fermentation. Size: 25.5" L x 14.75" W x 6" H (64.8 cm x 37.5 cm x 15.2 cm) Provenance: private Aurora, 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 # 188096

Lot: 283 - Decorative Painted Textile Valance, ex-James Coburn

United States, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A set of painted cotton textiles used as curtains or wall covers, and a shaped valance, featuring scrolling floral and foliate motifs in warm tones of coral, sage, and muted gold. The valance is edged with decorative trim and tassel fringe. Purportedly owned by James Coburn, an American actor known for his roles in films like "The Magnificent Seven" and "Our Man Flint", celebrated for his distinctive voice and commanding screen presence. His residence's interior decor was a direct reflection of Coburn's profound interest in Eastern mysticism. The rooms were filled with Asian antiques, custom lighting, and intricate screens, all working together to create an atmosphere of serene elegance.. The fabric shows areas of wear and soft fading, contributing to a layered, timeworn character suited to interior display. Size of fringed textile: 95.5" L x 21" W (242.6 cm x 53.3 cm); large panel: 72" L x 43.5" W (182.9 cm x 110.5 cm) Provenance: private Valley Glen, California, USA collection; ex-James Coburn estate 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 # 198111

Lot: 284 - Russian Orthodox Brass Pendant - Virgin Mary

Eastern Europe, Russia, Russian Orthodox, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A cast brass Russian Orthodox pendant icon depicting the bust of the Virgin Mary in low relief, shown frontally with a solemn, contemplative expression and enveloped in a hooded maphorion rendered with deeply incised, linear folds. The compact arched form is surmounted by an integral suspension loop, indicating its intended use as a wearable devotional object. The Virgin is identified by her traditional Greek inscription, with two letters placed on either side of her head reading MP and THU, an abbreviated form of Meter Theou, meaning "Mother of God." This formula is standard in Orthodox iconography and underscores Marys theological role as Theotokos, the bearer of Christ. Her facial features are softly modeled, with large almond-shaped eyes and a restrained, hieratic presence characteristic of Russian icon pendants produced for personal devotion. Size: 1.3" W x 2" H (3.3 cm x 5.1 cm) The reverse is plain, bearing the natural wear and mottled green and brown patina expected of long-used brass devotional objects. Such pendants were commonly worn by clergy, pilgrims, and lay believers alike, serving both as declarations of faith and as protective talismans believed to confer spiritual intercession. Modest in scale yet rich in symbolic meaning, this pendant reflects the enduring Orthodox tradition of portable iconography and the widespread production of cast metal icons in Russia during the 18th and 19th centuries. Its worn surface and softened details speak to sustained handling and devotional use over generations, lending the object an intimate and authentic presence. 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 # 197233

Lot: 285 - WWII Era Spanish Merchant Ship Ensign Textile Flag

Western Europe, ca. 1939 CE. A loosely woven cotton or burlap textile flag made in the style of a Spanish merchant marine ensign, constructed from separate red, white, and yellow sections and featuring a black galleon motif at the center. The hoist cloth bears markings including an "A" inside a circle, the year "1939," and the number "510." The design reflects variants used by Spanish merchant vessels, with colors arranged in a pattern distinct from naval war ensigns and associated with commercial maritime activity. Such flags may have been carried for ceremonial display or identification in merchant trade, including routes connected with Cuba, or possibly employed during World War II as neutral identification to suggest a Spanish vessel at sea. Size: 69.5" L x 49" W (176.5 cm x 124.5 cm) Provenance: ex-private collection, Fairhaven, Massachusetts, USA; ex-collection of the late Malcolm Smith, the long-time assistant secretary to the Battle of Britain Association 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 # 199173

Lot: 286 - WWII Belgian Resistance Booklet and French Ration Card

Europe, France and Belgium, World War II period, ca. 1940 to 1945 CE. A compelling pair of World War II paper documents reflecting the daily realities of wartime Europe and the anticipation of Allied liberation. The first is a French individual food card issued for rationing purposes, printed with spaces for personal identification and official validation. Such cards were essential throughout occupied France, allowing civilians to obtain limited supplies of food and basic necessities through a tightly controlled ration system. Accompanying it is a rare Belgian resistance booklet produced prior to the Allied invasion of Western Europe. Printed in Dutch, the small manual provides practical guidance for civilians and resistance members on how to prepare for the anticipated Allied landings. Illustrated pages include diagrams explaining military ranks and insignia, navigation techniques such as identifying the North Star and the constellation Ursa Major, and instructions for orientation and communication. Size of larger (food card): 6.3" L x 4.7" W (16 cm x 11.9 cm) The booklet forms part of the broader network of clandestine publications circulated by the Belgian Resistance to help prepare the population for liberation and coordinated action once Allied forces arrived. Together, these documents offer a tangible glimpse into the atmosphere of occupied Europe, where ordinary citizens navigated shortages, surveillance, and uncertainty while quietly preparing for the long awaited return of Allied armies. 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 # 199128

Lot: 287 - WWII Suitcase Marked R.D. Robertson, RAF & Pin-Up Decal

Western Europe, England, WWII era, ca. 1940s CE. A rugged wood and metal steamer trunk from a WWII RAF "R.D. Robertson," decorated with a pin-up girl decal on the front panel and an RAF roundel decal. The exterior shows wear from travel and service, and the interior is also weathered, but retains the removable tray. Perfect as a statement coffee table base or dramatic display prop. Size: 30" L x 20" W x 10" H (76.2 cm x 50.8 cm x 25.4 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 # 199290

Lot: 288 - Vintage WWII Trench Art Brass Shell Lamps

United States, WWII, ca. 1942 to 1945 CE. Three "Trench Art" lamps. The Left Lamp: Appears to be a smaller caliber casing, possibly a 37mm or 40mm anti-aircraft shell. It sits on a decorative cast-metal base. The Middle Lamp: A taller, "bottleneck" style casing, likely from a medium-caliber field gun. The Right Lamp: A straight-walled casing (similar to your 105mm shell but smaller in diameter) with a unique "domed" cap, possibly converted from a different military component or a specialized fuse cover. The bottom of this lamp is stamped 1938, 8.8cm Flak 18 The numbers P94 and 6347 are also stamped on the bottom of this item. Size: 3.25" W x 11.5" H (8.3 cm x 29.2 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 # 199495

Lot: 289 - Sterling Silver Floral Jewelry, Brooches & Earrings

Europe / United States, ca. mid-20th century CE. A varied group of jewelry focused on floral and foliate motifs, including six brooches, three pairs of earrings, of sterling silver and copper. The pansy nacre pin is a 73% silver alloy. The maple leaf earrings are copper, offering a warm-toned contrast within the group. The sunflower bouquet brooch is a 30% silver-copper alloy, with a darker, softly toned surface. All remaining pieces are sterling silver: leaf-form earrings, stylized bird or wing brooches with inlay, a curved oyster pin set with a pearl accent, a large multi-flower spray brooch, an oak-leaf-and-scroll brooch, and a slender stem-and-blossom brooch set with turquoise-colored stones. Size of largest brooch: 3.5" L x 2" W (8.9 cm x 5.1 cm); silver quality: 30% to 92%; total combined weight: 69 grams Provenance: private Denver, Colorado, USA collection, acquired in the 1960'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 # 197765

Lot: 290 - William Spratling "TS-24" Sterling & Gold Gilt Flatware Pair

Latin America, Mexico, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A sterling silver table knife and serving spoon with gold gilt accents from the William Spratling workshop. The knife features a tapered silver handle with a warm gilt roundel set into the terminal, stamped with the William Spratling script square hallmark and the Eagle 63 assay mark, and the blade is marked by the Mexican manufacturer Ekco, reading "Inoxidable / Hecho en Mexico / acero templado," indicating tempered stainless steel. The serving spoon has a broad, rounded bowl and a matching tapered handle inset with geometric gilt elements, including a central circular accent framed by elongated diamond forms. The spoon is stamped with the William Spratling script square hallmark and "TS-24," denoting production after 1979 by Sucesores de William Spratling. Size of spoon: 9" L x 0.8" W (22.9 cm x 2 cm); silver quality: 92%; gold quality: 38% to 65% (equivalent to 9K+ to 15K+); total combined weights: 148 grams 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 # 201212

Lot: 291 - William Spratling Silver & Wood Spoon Pair | TS-24 | Taxco post-1979

William Spratling (American/expatriate in Mexico, 1900-1967). Produced by Sucesores de William Spratling. Two silver and wood spoons, ca. 1979 or later. Both marked with Spratling hallmark on versos; one marked with "TS-24" silver quality mark on verso. A refined pair of Mexican silver and wood spoons produced by Sucesores de William Spratling, each bearing the Spratling workshop mark and a

Lot: 292 - Hallmarked Early 18th C. English Silver Muffineer by Robert Keble

Western Europe, England, Queen Anne period, ca. 1712 CE. A Queen Anne Britannia standard silver caster by Robert Keble, London, hallmarked 1711. The pear-shaped baluster body is worked with spiral gadrooning and fluting, rising to a domed, pierced cover with a turned ball finial. The cover is secured by a bayonet fitting, in which lugs engage slots on the collar and lock with a partial turn, a construction typical of English casters before friction-fit covers became standard in the following decades. Size: 2.5" W x 6.25" H (6.3 cm W x 15.9 cm H); silver quality: 83%; weight: 167.5 grams. The piece carries the marks required on London silver between 1697 and 1720, when the Britannia standard of 95.8 percent fineness was mandatory: the figure of Britannia, the lion's head erased, and the date letter for 1711, together with the maker's mark Ke in a beaded punch for Robert Keble. Under the Britannia standard, makers' marks used the first two letters of the surname rather than initials. Keble worked in the London caster trade during the reigns of Anne and George I; Samuel Welder, one of the period's specialist caster makers, trained in his workshop. 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 # 202730

Lot: 293 - Early 20th C. Italian Silver Muffineer - Fluted Baluster Sugar Caster

Europe, Italy, Florence, ca. 1936 CE. A silver muffineer of baluster form, the lower body with deep vertical fluting in alternating ridges and channels. The domed, pierced cover is perforated for dusting sugar, cinnamon, or nutmeg, rising to a turned acorn finial above a gadrooned collar, with beaded and reeded borders at the shoulder and stepped spreading foot. Neoclassical in form, the piece reflects an enduring taste for eighteenth-century silver forms revived in later periods. The foot rim is stamped with the Italian 800 standard silver, and the maker's mark of F.lli Peruzzi, Florence. Size: 2.75" W x 5.75" H (7.0 cm W x 14.6 cm H); silver quality: 84% to 86%. 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 # 202732

Lot: 294 - 20th C. Danish Silver Muffineers - Copenhagen Sugar Casters, Grun & Heise

Northern Europe, Denmark, Copenhagen, ca. 1900–1950 CE. A pair of Danish silver muffineers, or sugar casters, each topped with a pierced dome for scattering sugar or spice. The larger caster has a baluster body embossed with flowers and scrolling foliage. Its companion is more restrained, a paneled ovoid body with spiral fluting on a plain spreading base. Both bear the Copenhagen three-towers assay mark, the larger stamped with the maker's mark of Christian Frederik Heise, the other with the "HGR" mark of Hugo Grun. Size of largest: 3" W x 7.6" H (7.6 cm W x 19.3 cm H); silver quality: 88% to 90%. 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 # 202761

Lot: 295 - Reference Library - Native American Artifact & Projectile Point Books

United States, ca. mid to late 20th century CE. A collector's library assembled around the study of Native American material culture. The lot pairs hardbound surveys with spiral-bound monographs, among them John W. Barry's "American Indian Pottery" (2nd Edition), a "Arrowheads & Projectile Points" guide credited to Hothem, and Gregory Perino's "Guide to the Identification of Certain American Indian Projectile Points," issued as Special Bulletin No. 4 of the Oklahoma Anthropological Society. Page after page of typologies, line drawings, and regional point sequences supplied the vocabulary by which mid-century collectors classified arrowheads, lithics, and ceramics. Size: 8.75" W x 11" H (22.2 cm W x 27.9 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 # 199472

Lot: 296 - 20th C. US Postage Stamps - Presidential Series

North America, United States, ca. 20th century CE. A clever and historically engaging grouping of United States postage stamps, each linking presidential order to denomination in a quietly ingenious numerical system. The series aligns cent values with presidential succession, from 2 cents depicting John Adams, the second president, through higher denominations honoring figures such as James Monroe, Andrew Jackson, and William McKinley, the twenty-fifth. Printed in characteristic mid-century tones - rose, violet, blue, green, and sepia - each stamp bears a finely engraved portrait framed by clean typographic borders. The examples are presented in small bundled stacks, still secured with period rubber bands, preserving their original utilitarian form. All stamps have been cancelled, their surfaces marked with postal ink, subtle traces of circulation that speak to their former life in transit. Size (all about the same): 0.8" W x 1" H (2 cm x 2.5 cm) Such issues reflect a thoughtful design tradition within U.S. postal history, where education and function converge. Here, everyday ephemera becomes a compact historical sequence, inviting both the collector and the observer to trace the early lineage of American leadership through color, number, and print. 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 # 200677

Lot: 297 - United States Postage Stamp Group - Over 900 Stamps!

North America, United States, ca. 20th century CE. A vibrant accumulation of history in miniature, this group of United States postage stamps captures the color, design, and visual identity of American life across the late 19th to early 20th century. The lot comprises a large (based on weight, just under 1000 stamps) assortment of used stamps in a wide range of denominations, colors, and issues, featuring portraits of presidents, national symbols, and commemorative designs. Many retain visible postmarks, adding a layer of authenticity and narrative, each stamp once part of a journey through the postal system. Condition varies, with typical signs of use including cancellations, toning, and edge wear. Such groupings offer both visual appeal and collecting potential, representing an accessible cross-section of American philatelic history. Size: 1.5" L x 1" W (3.8 cm x 2.5 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 # 200529

Lot: 298 - 153 Fancy Cancel US 2c and 3c Postage Stamps - Scott 65 and 210

North America, United States, late 19th century, ca. 1861 to 1890 CE. A compelling study group of 153 used Washington issues showcasing dramatic fancy cancels - concentric targets, segmented wheels, stars, Maltese crosses, grids, rosettes, leaves, initials, and occasional blue strikes - arrayed across two annotated stock sheets. Printed by line-engraved intaglio on wove paper in rose (3¢, Scott 65) and red brown (2¢, Scott 210) by the National and American Bank Note Companies, the adhesives exemplify the era when postmasters carved corks to obliterate stamps and assert local identity, a practice richly documented with parallels in the Smithsonian’s National Postal Museum and classic Waterbury types. 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 # 200405

Lot: 299 - 20th C. Mexican Folk Art Painting of Town Square

Latin America, Mexico, 20th century. A charming Mexican Folk Art painting of a plaza or town square known as a zocalo surrounded by Spanish Colonial architecture - a grand colonnade gracing the façade of the central edifice, while symmetrically placed lanterns and flourishing flower gardens embellish the square. Marvelous vignettes of villagers bring the scene to life; there are courting couples, farmers bring crops to market, campesinos wearing sombreros and ladies dressed in traditional clothing with their hair in braids, children playing, and even a balloon seller. A wonderfully colorful and lively composition that was likely painted by a self-taught artist and reflects both indigenous and European influences. Size of painting: 30.5" W x 22.8" H (77.5 cm x 57.9 cm) Size of frame frame: 38.5" W x 30.5" H (97.8 cm x 77.5 cm) Provenance: private Colorado, USA collection; ex-private Bishop Family Trust collection, the Trust of the late Bill Bishop, a noted antiquarian with shops in Scottsdale, Arizona and Allenspark, Colorado, USA, acquired before 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 # 203650

Lot: 300 - W.P. Henderson Oil Painting | "Velarde Station" New Mexico | Santa Fe Railway

Attributed to William Penhallow Henderson (American, 1877-1943). "Velarde Station" oil on board, n.d. Artist and title delineated on old label on verso of frame. This gem of a painting depicts Velarde Station, a railroad stop in Velarde, New Mexico, a charming village in the Rio Grande Valley located between Taos and Espanola. The scene features modest adobe buildings with pitched roofs and cupolas, characteristic of railroad depots rendered in Pueblo style, and three figures, indicating that the station was a hub for social and economic activity in an otherwise rural area. Majestic cliffs in the background suggest the Basalt cliffs and mesas in the vicinity of Velarde and the Rio Grande. All is rendered in the artist's Post-Impressionist style with a vibrant color palette, expressive brushwork, and keen light effects. A nostalgic view of life along the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway, a nexus of the American economy from the late 19th to early 20th century. Size: 10" L x 8" W (25.4 cm x 20.3 cm) Size (frame): 14.25" L x 12.25" W (36.2 cm x 31.1 cm) Publication: William Penhallow Henderson's "Casa Lucero" - an oil on board painting of similar size to "Velarde Station" - sold with a hammer price of $16,000 on November 10, 2018 (Santa Fe Art Auction, Santa Fe, NM, Lot #91). In addition, "Los Gallos (Mable Dodge Luhan House)" - a smaller oil on board by William P. Henderson - sold at auction with a hammer price of $6500 on May 2, 2021 (Grogan & Company, Boston, MA, Lot #34). 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 # 200519

Lot: 301 - Two 1493 Nuremberg Chronicle Woodcut Leaves - Florence & Bamberg Views

Northern Europe, Holy Roman Empire, Germany, Nuremberg, ca. 1493 CE. A pair of incunable laid paper leaves from Hartmann Schedel's Liber Chronicarum, the celebrated Nuremberg Chronicle printed by Anton Koberger in 1493. One sheet unfurls a sweeping panorama of Florence, the Arno threading past walled quarters bristling with campaniles and the unmistakable swell of Brunelleschi's dome rising above terracotta rooftops, a small boat gliding in the foreground. The verso, set in dense Gothic Latin type, carries portraits of pontiffs and Holy Roman emperors framed within the chronicle's signature columned layout. The companion leaf presents a view of Bamberg, its monastic precinct anchored by the cathedral and abbey of St. Michael, paired on its reverse with further imperial and papal medallion portraits flanking the chronicle's narrative of the Carolingian and Ottonian succession. Printed from hand-cut woodblocks by the workshop of Michael Wolgemut and Wilhelm Pleydenwurff, the same atelier that trained the young Albrecht Durer, the Chronicle stands as the most ambitious illustrated book of the fifteenth century, a universal history yoking biblical chronology to contemporary cartography. The Florence and Bamberg vedute are among the relatively few topographically accurate city views in the volume, most others being reused generic woodblocks, which lends these particular leaves an enduring documentary fascination. The colors here appear to be early hand-applied washes, a practice frequently commissioned by the book's first owners to elevate the printed page toward the splendor of an illuminated manuscript. Size of larger (Bamberg): 22.8" W x 16.6" H (57.9 cm W x 42.2 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 # 203118

Lot: 302 - 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: 303 - "Contemporary Art from Cuba" Exhibition Proofs (1998)

7 Hand-Signed Printers Proofs by Various Contemporary Cuban Artists - Pedro Alvarez, Carlos Estevez, Luis Gomez, Malaquias Montoya (Mujer Zapatista), Fernando Rodriguez (phones), Jose Angel Toirac (Fidel), Tonel (Antonio Eligio Fernandez). Original, hand-signed printer's proofs printed in conjunction with "Contemporary Art from Cuba: Irony and Survival on the Utopian Island" at Arizona State

Lot: 304 - Jean-Claude Picot Ceramic Plaque "Embarcadero…" (1984)

Jean-Claude Picot (1933-2020). "Embarcadero a Mantes la Jolie" ceramic wall plaque, 1984. Edition 41/60. Signed lower left. Signed and numbered on the verso. Created and fired at Atelier Bernard Leclerc (stamp and edition number on verso). A ceramic wall plate from a limited edition by Jean-Claude Picot, an artist whose oeuvre demonstrates the great influence of Fauvist masters Matisse, Derain,

Lot: 305 - Edith Kramer Painting - Man in a Machine Shop (1955)

Edith Kramer (Austrian born American, 1916-2014). Man in Machine Shop, oil on linen, 1955. Signed and dated in black paint at lower right. A large-scale painting by Edith Kramer, an amazing artist as well as a world-renowned pioneer in the field of Art Therapy. The theme of this piece reflects Kramer's Bauhaus roots in Europe as well as her time working in a machine shop in the Soho District of

Lot: 306 - Edith Kramer Painting "Tanks und Graser" (1990)

Edith Kramer (Austrian born American, 1916-2014). "Tanks und Graser" (Tanks and Grasses) oil on linen, 1990. Signed and dated at lower right and again with title on verso. A windswept field of grasses fills the foreground, their slender blades bending and crossing like quick, nervous lines of thought, while the horizon settles into the unmistakable geometry of industry. Painted from life in the

Lot: 307 - 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: 308 - Edith Kramer Painting "Moonlit Woods" (1971)

Edith Kramer (Austrian born American, 1916-2014). "Moonlit Woods, Vermont" oil on canvas, 1971. Signed and dated at lower right. Titled and dated on verso. Inscribed "Night Painting" on top edge. Bathed in the cool hush of nocturnal light, Edith Kramer's "Moonlit Woods, Vermont" evokes the mystery and quiet pulse of the natural world after dark. Painted directly under moonlight - as the artist's

Lot: 309 - 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: 310 - 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: 311 - Hans Gustav Burkhardt Artist Proof (1973)

Hans Gustav Burkhardt (Swiss-born American, 1904-1994) "Abstract with Purple, Red and Blue Circles" linocut, 1973. "Artist Proof" at lower left. Artist's signature and creation date at lower right. A crisp, graphic linocut where Burkhardt distills his abstract language into a compact stage of tension, balance, and color. Against a dense black field, three floating forms - purple, red, and blue -

Lot: 312 - Gladys Golden Mixed Media - Abstract Couple

Gladys Golden (American, 20th century). Abstract Couple. Watercolor and ink on paper, n.d. Signed at lower right. A dreamlike pair emerges from a haze of color in this expressive watercolor, where fluid washes of teal, sea-green, and smoky gray bloom across the paper like weather moving through a sky. Golden sketches two elongated figures with swift, searching ink lines, allowing the forms to remain deliberately open, as if caught mid-thought rather than fully defined. The figure at left seems crowned with a burst of energetic strokes, while the taller companion stands in quiet counterpoint, their features reduced to spare, elegant marks. The composition balances spontaneity and control: watercolor drifting and pooling in soft veils, ink asserting itself in wiry contours and looping gestures. Size of painting: 13.5" W x 22" H (34.3 cm x 55.9 cm); of matte: 20" W x 29" H (50.8 cm x 73.7 cm) Signed by the artist, the work carries the immediacy of a private vision, poised between portraiture and abstraction. It is less a literal scene than a mood - intimate, slightly mysterious, and alive with the restless electricity of line. 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 # 200750

Lot: 313 - 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: 314 - 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: 315 - 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: 316 - Lynn Heitler Painting - Abstraction (1979)

Lynn Heitler (American, b. 1948). Oil on canvas, 1979. Signed and dated at lower right. A large-scale abstract painting by Lynn Heitler. This piece exemplifies Heitler's deep dive into abstraction that invites viewers to partake in pareidolia, a psychological phenomenon in which we humans perceive recognizable images in non-representational forms. The painting is rendered with Heitler's signature

Lot: 317 - Alena Vavilina - "Butterflies Series #36" w/ Gold Leaf

Alena Vavilina (b. Russia, b. 1986). Butterflies Series: #36. Mixed media: gold leaf, silver leaf, and ink on paper, 2023. Signed "AV" at lower right. A stunning composition by award winning contemporary artist Alena Vavilina from Vavilina's Butterflies Series. Nature is Vavilina's greatest muse, and this piece features five butterflies fluttering around thin, vertical stripes of silver leaf,

Lot: 318 - Arthur Knebel Painting - "Old Homestead"

Arthur Knebel (American, 1925-2013). "Old Homestead" oil on canvas, n.d. Unsigned. A weathered cluster of buildings rests quietly beside still water, their reflections dissolving into a lattice of color and memory. In "Old Homestead", Arthur Knebel presents a rural landscape that feels observed rather than recorded, shaped as much by recollection as by sight. The scene unfolds gently, with barns

Lot: 319 - 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: 320 - Captivating Abstract Painting by Joro Petkov

Joro Petkov (Bulgarian, b. 1960). Abstract Painting, Acrylic on Paper, n.d. Signed lower right. An enchanting abstract painting by Joro Petkov, a Bulgarian artist known for both abstract compositions and landscapes. This piece is rendered with a vibrant color palette - rich shades of russet red, golden yellow, forest green, teal, cobalt blue, violet, autumnal orange, black, grey, and white. All is

Lot: 321 - R. G. Eves 1916 Portrait Drawings, Young Soldier & the Artist's Father William Eves

Reginald Grenville Eves RA (British, 1876-1941). (1) "A Young Soldier" black chalk drawing on paper, 1916; "William Eves" (the artist's father), pencil on paper, 1916. Each signed at lower left and dated at lower right. A pair of intimate works on paper by Reginald Grenville Eves RA (British, 1876-1941), each signed "R. G. Eves" at lower left and dated 1916 at lower right. The larger sheet,

Lot: 322 - Pair of Mark Radiske Pastels - "Selene" & "Prosperity"

Mark Rediske (American, b. 1965). "Selene" and "Prosperity" oil pastel on paper, n.d. Each signed lower right, titled lower left. A quiet, celestial hush settles over these two abstract pastels by Mark Rediske, whose work distills memory, light, and elemental presence into layered surfaces of shadow and suggestion. In "Selene", named for the Greek moon goddess, a cool palette of smoky whites, charcoal greys, and muted reds envelops the silhouetted form of a vessel or column, its contours softened by atmospheric veils of pigment. In "Prosperity", the mood shifts toward warmth and depth, with earthy browns and ochres radiating from a central figure, vessel-like and rooted, surrounded by architectural echoes rendered in pale, almost ghostly tones. Each composition is grounded in Rediske's lifelong fascination with light and natural cycles. Size of pastel (both the same): 17" W x 20.5" H (43.2 cm x 52.1 cm); of frame: 28" W x 32" H (71.1 cm x 81.3 cm) Raised in Minnesota, the artist attributes his sensitivity to color and atmosphere to the vivid seasonal transformations of his childhood - particularly the luminous play of light on water, sky, and earth. These works reflect that sensibility, combining architectural symmetry with gestural texture, and evoking imagined places suspended between memory and myth. Rediske's technique is one of excavation and transformation. Using layered pigment, scraping, and semi-transparent overlays, he creates tactile surfaces that reveal traces of their own making. The forms, though abstract, possess an archaeological resonance - like unearthed relics or sacred markers - hinting at the synthesis of the natural and the constructed that lies at the heart of his practice. In his own words, he seeks to conjure "a luminous atmosphere that can be interpreted as a time of day, a memory of place, or an imagined possibility." Both "Selene" and "Prosperity" stand as quiet meditations - on abundance, on reverence, on the cyclical nature of time and experience. They invite not just viewing but immersion, offering the viewer a portal into stillness, balance, and contemplation. 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 # 195012

Lot: 323 - Isabel Chiara Painting - "Once There Was an Elephant"

Isabel Chiara (Spanish, d. 2022). "Once There Was an Elephant" mixed media collage on canvas, n.d. Signed and titled on verso. A wonderful mixed media collage by Spanish artist Isabel Chiara featuring an off-center, abstract visage of an elephant with huge ears, a raised trunk and prominent white tusks delineated in brilliant hues of scarlet, lapis, violet, and persimmon. The beige and mocha-toned

Lot: 324 - Jess DuBois Painting - Native American in Headdress

Jess Eugene DuBois (American, 1934-2022). Native American Chief in Headdress. Oil on canvas, n.d. Signed at lower left. A powerful painted portrait by the famous American artist Jess E. DuBois depicting the frontally-facing bust of a Native American chief in a headdress, all rendered in brilliant hues and liberal, open brushstrokes. DuBois’ work often includes portraits of Native American people and culture, inspired by his own Cherokee ancestry and visits to the American Southwest, including Scottsdale, Arizona, and Taos, New Mexico. A Creole artist of Cherokee descent, DuBois studied at The Art Institute of Colorado and learned from several established artists, including Ray Vanilla, David Lafel, and Daniel Greene. He opened the DuBois Gallery in Estes Park, Colorado, later returning to Denver where he expanded into glassblowing and sculpture. Size of painting: 40.5" W x 40.5" H (102.9 cm x 102.9 cm); of frame: 43.25" W x 43.25" H (109.9 cm x 109.9 cm) DuBois received numerous accolades, including a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 1988 Denver Black Arts Festival and the Denver Mayor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts in 2004. He continued to teach and pursue his art until his passing at the age of 88. 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 # 191428

Lot: 325 - Arthur Knebel Painting - Seated Woman Reading (1997)

Arthur Knebel (American, 1925-2013). Seated Woman. Oil on canvas, 1997. Signed and dated at lower right. A quietly absorbing interior scene unfolds with the measured calm of a sustained musical phrase, depicting a woman seated alone, her posture inward and reflective, possibly mid reading. She occupies a simple chair before a large window whose grid dissolves into softened planes of green, blue,

Lot: 326 - 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: 327 - Arnold Iger Painting - "Harmonic Variations #90" (2002)

Arnold Iger (American, b. 1949). "Harmonic Variations #ninety" mixed media painting on paper, 2002. Signed and dated at lower right; titled at lower left. A vibrant exploration of balance, movement, and musical abstraction, "Harmonic Variations #ninety" by Arnold Iger fuses expressive gesture with architectonic structure. Fluid washes of ochre, teal, slate, and sienna sweep across the surface,

Lot: 328 - 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: 329 - Yang Yang Painting - Horse and Figures (2008)

Yang Yang (Chinese-American, b. 1953). Two figures with horse. Mixed media painting on canvas, 2008. Signed at lower left and initialed and dated at lower right. Two nude figures emerge before a horse in this poetic composition by Yang Yang, their forms softly rendered in earthen and ash-gray tones. The trio stands in a dreamlike field of diffuse light, where human and animal boundaries seem to

Lot: 330 - Yang Yang Mixed Media Painting - Dancing Nude and Bull

Yang Yang (Chinese-American, b. 1953). Figure with bull. Mixed media on canvas, n.d. Signed at lower left. A pale, almost spectral figure leaps beside a massive bull, arms raised in a gesture that teeters between dance and defiance. The creature, rendered in dark, smoky tones, bears five legs - a quiet rupture in the logic of anatomy that turns the scene from natural to mythic. Behind them, blocks

Lot: 331 - 2 Yang Yang Mixed Media Paintings - Figures & Animals

Yang Yang (Chinese, b. 1953). Two mixed media drawings: ink, paint, and watercolor on paper, n.d. Both signed at lower left. This expressive pair of mixed media works by Yang Yang captures his hallmark fusion of human and animal forms in fluid, dreamlike states. One drawing presents a female nude merging seamlessly with a horse-like creature, her stance both commanding and ambiguous, while the

Lot: 332 - 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: 333 - 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: 334 - 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: 335 - 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: 336 - Isabel Chiara Collage - "Good Morning Sun"

Isabel Chiara (Spanish, d. 2022). "Good Morning Sun" mixed media collage on canvas, n.d. Signed and titled on verso. A lovely mixed media collage by Spanish artist Isabel Chiara featuring a photograph of a sunflower cut into squares and rectangles atop a painted canvas in hues of lavender, mauve, lilac, and aubergine. The radiating petals of the flower combined with their warm gold and yellow

Lot: 337 - 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: 338 - Teresa Villegas Printer's Proof "Mundo al Reves" 2010

Teresa Villegas (American, b. 1967). "El Mundo al Reves" ("The World Upside Down") nine linocuts on paper, 2010. Printer's proof. Hand-signed, dated, titled, and inscribed "P.P." beneath image with publisher's blind stamp. Printed by Segura Publishing Company, Mesa, Arizona. A riveting ensemble of nine printer's proof linocuts from the book "El Mundo Al Reves," written by Ilan Stavans and

Lot: 339 - Abstract Mixed Media Painting by Kai

Kai (American?, active XX-XXI). Abstract painting. Mixed media: ink and acrylic on foamboard. Signed at lower right. A bold and enigmatic composition unfolds through looping black ink lines and saturated fields of yellow, green, red, and blue, suggesting a figure without fixing it in place. The central form reads as simultaneously organic and psychological - a mask-like head or core encircled by color, with gestural lines tracing a body in motion, seated, curled, or in the act of becoming. The surface carries an immediacy that feels improvised yet intentional, where acrylic washes and linear marks remain visibly distinct, each asserting its role in the composition. The work resists narrative clarity, instead inviting associative reading. Its abstracted figuration recalls mid-century automatism and Neo-Expressionist drawing, where line functions as thought made visible. Size of painting: 12" W x 18" H (30.5 cm x 45.7 cm); of frame: 23" W x 27" H (58.4 cm x 68.6 cm) The choice of foamboard as a support reinforces the directness of the gesture, emphasizing process over polish. Signed simply "Kai" at the lower edge, the painting stands as a self-contained statement - personal, intuitive, and unconcerned with explanation - allowing form, color, and motion to carry the expressive weight. Provenance: private collection of important Hollywood 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 # 200773

Lot: 340 - 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: 341 - Edith Kramer Pencil 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: 342 - 20th C. American Works on Paper - Bransom Snowy Owl Watercolor & Deane Portrait

(1) Freddie Deane (American, active XX century). "Young Woman" pencil drawing on paper, n.d. Illegible signature at lower right; (2) Paul Bransom (American, 1885-1979). Snowy Owl. Watercolor on paper, n.d. Signed at lower left. A pairing of two intimate American works on paper from the twentieth century, each modest in scale yet attentive in observation. The first, a graphite drawing by Freddie Deane (American, active 20th century) titled "Young Woman," presents a head-and-shoulders study of a girl with softly curling hair and large, candid eyes. Deane's pencil moves lightly, summoning volume through delicate hatching while leaving much of the sheet open to breathe, the unfinished shoulders dissolving into bare paper. An illegible signature rests at the lower right. The second, by the celebrated wildlife illustrator Paul Bransom (American, 1885-1979), is a small watercolor of a snowy owl perched against a backdrop of bold, near-abstract brushwork in blue, ivory, and earthen brown. Bransom, often called the "dean of American animal artists," contributed illustrations to publications including the Saturday Evening Post and to editions of "The Wind in the Willows" and "The Call of the Wild." Here his command of avian anatomy is undimmed by scale, the bird's barred plumage and pale gold gaze rendered with quick, sure washes. Signed at lower left. Size of larger: 13.5" W x 13.5" H (34.3 cm W x 34.3 cm H). Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico USA collection; ex-private Maine, 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 # 203068

Lot: 343 - Three Trevor Willoughby Drawings & One Print - Female Figures

Trevor Willoughby (English, 1926-1995). Stretching dancer. One lithograph on paper, 1980. Edition 5 of 75. Signed, dated, and numbered below plate; Female figure studies. Three charcoal drawings on paper, 1984-1985. Each signed and dated at lower right. A quartet of works on paper by the English figurative artist Trevor Willoughby (1926-1995), each devoted to the study of the female form. The lithograph, dated 1980 and pulled in an edition of seventy-five, depicts a dancer caught mid-stretch, her elongated limbs articulated in fluid contour. It is signed, dated, and numbered 5/75 beneath the plate, and bears a personal dedication beginning "For Ned," a gift from Willoughby to the American figurative painter Ned Jacob. The three accompanying charcoal drawings, executed in 1984 and 1985, gather a small repertoire of poses: a standing woman in a long skirt, her stance casual yet self-possessed; a seated nude bent forward over folded knees; and a seated figure viewed from behind, her shoulders and back rendered with economical, searching line. Each drawing is signed and dated at lower right. Willoughby, trained at the Royal Academy Schools and known for his commitment to life drawing and the dancing figure, distilled the body to its essential rhythms through a confident, unhurried hand. Together the four sheets form a compact portrait of his draftsmanship at full maturity, and carry the additional interest of the artist's friendship with a fellow devotee of the figure across the Atlantic. Size of largest (lithograph): 19.5" W x 24.5" H (49.5 cm W x 62.2 cm H). Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico USA collection; ex-private Maine, 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 # 203070

Lot: 344 - Group of Three Landscape Works on Paper - 19th & 20th C.

(1) Anonymous (active XX century). "Glesver" charcoal and white chalk on paper, n.d; (2) After Jozef Brandt (Polish, 1841-1915). "A Hunting Party" photogravure on paper, n.d. Published by Gebbie & Co; (3) Adrian Keith Graham Hill (British, 1895-1977). "Ship Building Rye" pen and ink drawing on paper, 1923. Signed, titled, and dated at lower right. A gathering of three landscape works on paper, each spun from a different hand and a different latitude. The first, signed "Glesver" by an anonymous artist active in the twentieth century, is rendered in charcoal heightened with white chalk, almost certainly a view of Glesvaer along the rugged Norwegian coast south of Bergen, where fishing skerries and low islands meet the open sea. The second, after the Polish painter Jozef Brandt (1841-1915), is a photogravure titled "A Hunting Party," reproducing one of Brandt's characteristic equestrian compositions: a hunter pauses among his horses on a windswept steppe, the figures pulled forward in finely worked tone while the foreground grasses dissolve into atmospheric light. The plate was issued by Gebbie and Co. of Philadelphia, a leading late nineteenth-century publisher of fine photogravure portfolios drawing on the European salon painters. The third is the work of Adrian Keith Graham Hill (British, 1895-1977), a pen and ink drawing titled "Ship Building Rye," dated 1923 and signed, titled, and dated at lower right. Hill, a veteran of the First World War who became a pioneer of art therapy and a familiar face on early BBC television, captures the timbered slipways and working hulls of the Sussex coastal town in confident, draughtsmanlike line. Together the three sheets trace a quiet itinerary across northern landscapes, from the Norwegian shore to the Mazovian plain to an English harbor between the wars. Size of largest (Glesver): 17" W x 11.5" H (43.2 cm W x 29.2 cm H); of matte: 22" W x 16" H (55.9 cm W x 40.6 cm H). Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico USA collection; ex-private Maine, 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 # 203069

Lot: 345 - Early 20th C. Frank B. Hoffman Graphite Drawing - Chuckwagon

Frank B. Hoffman (American, 1888-1958). Chuckwagon. Graphite drawing on paper, n.d. Signed at lower left. A spirited graphite study by Frank B. Hoffman (American, 1888-1958), capturing a chuckwagon in motion across the open range. The team of horses surges forward at left, their muscular forequarters rendered in confident, smudged tonal strokes, while the canvas-bonneted wagon, water barrels