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This February 27th, history takes center stage in Boulder, Colorado, as Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo proudly present Day 2 of their landmark joint auction. Building on decades of shared expertise and a passion for connoisseurship, this session transitions from the tribal treasures of Day 1 into a breathtaking exploration of Classical Antiquities, Asian, and Fine Arts. From the enduring majesty of Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artifacts to the intricate elegance of Near Eastern and Asian masterpieces, this curated selection offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire pieces of exceptional quality and provenance. In this image: Egyptian Blue Faience Bowl with Incised Figures. Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000.

Roman Bronze Appliques - Hercules in Nemean Lion Helm. Roman, Imperial Period, ca. 2nd century CE. A fine pair of bronze appliques of the legendary hero Hercules (Greek Herakles), each depicting him from the chest up and likely intended for a wagon or carrying chair via the iron tang on the verso. Hercules is shown here at his most adventurous, recalling Hellenistic portrayals of Alexander as Hercules. Estimate: $10,000 - $18,000.

Egyptian Faience Was Scepter Amulet with Ankh. Egypt. New Kingdom, 19th-20th dynasty 1320 - 1085 B.C. Blue-green glazed faience pottery Was scepter in the center of an Ankh amulet. The ankh was used as a hieroglyph to write the words "live," "alive," or "life." It also became a popular symbol for life in general. The was septer in the center, which was the symbol of power or dominion, and was associated with ancient Egyptian deities such as Set or Anubis, as well as with the pharaoh. Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500.

Egyptian Limestone Artist’s Model with Duck. Egypt. New Kingdom, 19th - 20th dynasty, 1320 - 1085 B.C. Small carved limestone slab tile, having a relief carved profile head of a duck. Brown encrusted surface patina on the reverse. Some various losses to the corners, otherwise intact. Mounted on a custom base. Size: 2-3/8" x 2. Estimate: $4,000 - $5,000.

Roman Gold Finger Ring with Figure of Athena. Eastern Mediterranean. Ca. 1st - 2nd century A.D. Gold finger ring having a tapered setting with three beveled top side panels, and a raised round bezel decorated with a single gold ball, and set with a nicolo intaglio having a carved depiction of a figure standing with his arm held in front of a blazing altar. Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000.

Coptic Wood Weavers Carding Comb. Coptic Egypt. Ca. 5th century A.D. Large wooden three piece construction weavers carding comb, which was used to beat thread close to the weft on a loom. Of rectangular form with carved teeth and a long handle. On side decorated with a series of small concentric ring circles. Incised owner's mark on the back. Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500.

Egyptian Faience Amulet of Tauret. Egypt. Late period, ca. 700 - 30 B.C. Pale blue-green faience glazed pottery amulet in the form of the hippo headed goddess of pregnancy and child bearing. She stands striding upon the integral plinth base, with low relief arms to sides, slightly bent at the elbow. Her short legs support her plump-bellied body, her relief breasts show elongated nipples and she wears a wig having striated strands. Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000.

Celtic High-Karat Gold Earrings, Crescent Hoop Form. Celtic, Late Iron Age, ca. 100 BCE. A matched pair of high-karat gold hoop earrings of crescent form. Each earring terminates in a flat, disc-shaped expansion bordered by a narrow collar and set off from the curved body by a raised ridge. The surfaces are smoothly finished, with subtle tooling marks visible, consistent with ancient manufacture. Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000.

Egyptian Faience Amulets (6). Egypt. Late period, ca. 700 - 30 B.C. Six different examples including four small blue-green glazed faience pottery striding Horus amulets, the hawk headed god, who was the god of the sky, wearing a sun disc crown and short pleated kilt. Each has a suspension hole in through the rear column. Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800.

Sasanian Bullae with Profile King (5). Sasanian Empire. Ancient Near East. Ca. Late 6th - early 7th century A.D. Group of five different pottery bullae, four having a double stamp impression, depicting a king, some with an outer border inscription, and a second script stamp impression. Additionally, all have small impressed stamps in the outer edges. Estimate: $1,250 - $2,500.