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Artemis Fine Arts' upcoming Timed Marketplace auction, closing on May 6, 2026, offers a sophisticated cross-section of human history and creative expression. The sale features an expertly curated selection of Ancient and Ethnographic artifacts alongside Fine Art masterpieces, bridging the gap between antiquity and the contemporary world. Medieval Persian Islamic Brass Oil Lamp. Estimate: $450 - $675.

Sasanian Glass Stamp Seal with Warrior Combat. Ancient Near East, Persia, Sasanian period, ca. 3rd to 7th century CE. A translucent pale green glass stamp seal bead or amulet from the Sasanian period, engraved with a dynamic scene of two warrior figures locked in combat. Rendered in a highly stylized and linear manner, the figures face one another with outstretched limbs, their forms reduced to bold silhouettes that emphasize movement and confrontation rather than naturalistic detail. Estimate: $450 - $675.

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. Estimate: $450 - $675.

Neolithic Saharan Circular Flint Blade Tool. North Africa, Sahara Desert region, Neolithic Period, ca. 8000 to 3000 BCE. A circular chert tool shaped from mottled gray flint with visible percussion marks from flaking. Likely used as a scraping or cutting implement, it features a broad, rounded form ideal for handheld use. The surface retains desert patina and pitting characteristic of long-term burial in arid sands. Size: 2" Diameter (5.1 cm) Estimate: $450 - $675.

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. Estimate: $450 - $675.

Edith Kramer Ink Drawing - NYC Rooftops #1 (1946). Edith Kramer (Austrian born American, 1916-2014). New York City Rooftops #1. Brush and ink on paper, 1946. Signed and dated at lower right. A restless geometry of rooftops stretches across the page in this sweeping brush and ink drawing, a view captured from the heights of Edith Kramers own New York apartment in 1946. Estimate: $400 - $600.

19th C. British Pocket Sundial Compass in Wood Case. Western Europe, England, Georgian to early Victorian era, ca. late 18th to early 19th century CE. A finely turned wood pocket pantochronometer, also known as a floating-card sundial compass, an elegant fusion of navigation and timekeeping technology. Estimate: $400 - $600.

USA Minesweeper Model Boat + Wooden Ships & Navy Pins. United States, ca. 1950s CE. A group of USA maritime-themed models and insignia, led by a detailed plastic model minesweeper on labeled supports, complete with fine rigging and a small paper U.S. flag. Estimate: $400 - $600.

Amlash / Marlik Pottery Pitcher w/ Horse Head Handle. Near East / Central Asia, Northern Iran, Marlik or Cheragh-Ali Teppe region, Amlash / Amardi culture, Iron Age, ca. 1200 to 600 BCE. A petite pottery pouring vessel featuring a tubular spout and a handle with a restored horse head motif. While the restoration incorporated a horse head, evidence that this was the original design on this pot is unclear. Estimate: $400 - $600.

Model Sealskin Kayak + Inuit Hunter, Gun & Harpoons. Native American, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Inuit / Yupik, ca. early 20th century CE. A miniature hunter in a kayak, the figure is constructed as a torso only, with cotton cloth stuffed with filling to form the upper body, dressed in a hooded parka of seal fur. His face is crafted from cloth with embroidered features. Estimate: $400 - $600.