Pantalets, ca. 1850, American or European, cotton

Grisaille Panel, ca. 1325, Made in Rouen, Normandy, France, French, Pot-metal glass and vitreous paint, 127 1/2 x 36 1/4 in. (323.8 x 92 cm), Glass-Stained

Capital, ca. 1130–40, Made in present-day France, Catalan, Marble, 16 x 16 x 16 in. (40.6 x 40.6 x 40.6 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Fragment of a Bowl, 14th–15th century, Found Egypt, Kus, Stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze, H. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm), Ceramics

Incense Burner on Stand, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); W. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Jade

Visored Bascinet, ca. 1400, German, Steel, brass, leather, Bascinet (a); H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm); D. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 3.7 oz. (2372.9 g); aventail (b); H. 16 1/4…

Tunic, 12th–14th century, Peru, Chimú, Camelid hair, cotton, H. 50 x W. 18 in. (127 x 45.7 cm), Textiles-Woven

Statuette of a temple boy, Terracotta, H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm), Terracottas

Dish with Heron in Pond, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Chongzhen period (1628–44), mid-17th century, China, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), Diam. 8…

Marble-slab table, 1760–70, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, marble, 30 1/4 x 49 3/4 x 26 in. (76.8 x 126.4 x 66 cm), Furniture, This table was made for…

Bowl and Cover, ca. 1850, Japan, White porcelain covered with gold (Kairakuen ware), H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics, Nanki Otokoyama (Japanese)

Glass Fragment, 14th–15th century, European, Colorless glass, Overall: 3 1/8 x 7/8 in. (8 x 2 cm), Glass-Stained

Dancer, Edo period (1615–1868), Japan, Hanging scroll; color on paper, Painting only: 30 3/4 x 16 1/2 in. (78.1 x 41.9 cm), Paintings, School of Hishikawa Moronobu (Japanese, died 1694)

Burgonet, 1575–1600, Augsburg, German, Augsburg, Steel, gold, pigment, brass, H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); D. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); Wt. 4 lb. (1802 g), Helmets, Helmets of…

Figure of Monkey as a Temple Dancer, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, White porcelain, H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 990–970 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Chamber B, Burial of…

Shabti, Late Period, Dynasty 30, ca. 380–343 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 14 cm (5 1/2 in); w. 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in)

Glass Fragment, 14th–15th century, European, Colorless glass, Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 3/8 inches (4 x 3.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, with brown glaze, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 4 1/2…

Magic wand fragment, Middle Kingdom, mid to end Dynasty 12, ca. 1900–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House A1:3, Pit 883, 1920–21, Ivory,…

Bracelet, 1550–1680 (?), Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, Ivory, copper (?), H. 5 1/8 x Diam. 3 9/16 in. (13 x 9 cm), Bone/Ivory-Ornaments, At palace festivals, the king and chiefs of…

Netsuke of Monkey Attacking a Boar, 19th century, Japan, Ivory-stained brown, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Netsuke

Brooch in the form of a stag, ca. early to mid-1st millennium B.C., Transcaucasia, Bronze, H. 4 in. (10.7 cm), Metalwork-Ornaments

Jar, ca. 1700, Made in Puedbla, Mexico, Mexican, Tin-glazed earthenware, H. 10 5/8 in. (27 cm), Ceramics

Dress, 1882–83, American, silk

Camel, second half 18th century, Italian, Naples, Polychromed wooden body covered with stucco; wooden saddle and leather girth straps; burlap cushion and leather saddlebags, H. 16 1/4 in. (41.3…

Prince Albert Technological Exam Medal, mid-late 19th century, British, Silver, Diameter: 7 7/8 in. (200 mm), Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: Leonard Charles Wyon (British, 1826–1891)

Bride Box, ca. 1780, European, Cedar, 6 1/2 x 17 1/8 x 10 7/8 in. (16.5 x 43.5 x 27.6 cm), Furniture

Jar with Double Cover, Edo period (1615–1868), 1680, Japan, Clay covered with a transparent crackled, streaked glaze (Satsuma ware), H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Ceramics

Dish, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 7/16 x 2 3/4 in. (3.7 x 7 cm), Ceramics

Plate, ca. 1840–ca. 1845, Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm), Ceramics, Mellor, Venables &…

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Glass-Vessels

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper, Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 4.2 oz. (119.1 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Toaster, 1700–1800, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Wrought iron, 6 1/2 x 20 x 12 3/4 in. (16.5 x 50.8 x 32.4 cm), Metal

Capital, 12th century, French, Marble, H: 8' W: 9 1/2' (at top) 6' (at bottom), Sculpture-Architectural

Beached Whale, 1598, Engraving, 12 x 16.75 ', Prints, Jacob Matham (Netherlandish, Haarlem 1571–1631 Haarlem)

Fragment of a Bowl, 10th–11th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Glass, greenish; free blown, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm), Glass

Upper Part of a Crupper, late 16th or early 17th century, Italian (probably Brescia), Steel, gold, L. 23 7/8 in. (60 cm); W. 28 3/4 in. (73 cm); Wt. 8 lb. 5 oz. (3,780 g), Armor for Horse

Glass Fragment, 12th–14th century, French, Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, Overall: 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in (9.5 x 9.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Fragment, first half 14th century, Attributed to Syria, Stonepaste; painted under transparent glaze, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Ceramics

Razor, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 37, Hall (C), burial 16, inside oval basket, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1911,…

Bottle with Incised Designs, 5th–4th century B.C., Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, ancient peanuts, Overall: 4 3/4 in. (12.07 cm), Ceramics-Vessels

Necklace with disc beads and amulets, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 37, Burial 53, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1911,…

Vase or Pencil Holder (?), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, soft paste and fine crackle, H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Ceramics

The National Portrait Gallery of Distinguished Americans, Vol. II, 1835, Illustrations: etching, 10 13/16 x 7 1/2 in. (27.5 x 19 cm), Books

Roundel with two Kings from an Adoration Group, 1500–1510, Made in Lower Rhineland or Lowlands, Germany, German, Colorless glass, silver stain, vitreous paint, Overall Diam.: 8 7/8 in. (22.5…

Bowl, 9th century, Found/excavated Iran, Nishapur. Attributed to Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; red slip covered and polychrome painted under transparent glaze, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Ceramics

Sash Fragments, 14th–early 16th century, Peru, Peruvian, Cotton, camelid hair, Length (a) 25 in., Textiles-Woven

Magical Figure, Late Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13–SIP, ca. 1802–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, west of mastaba of Senwosretankh, surface…

'Gustaham Slays Lahhak and Farshidvard', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1330–40, Attributed to Iran, probably Isfahan, Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper, Page: 8 1/16 x…

'Morning Glories' (Asagao) chapter from The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari), Edo period (1615–1868), early 17th century, Japan, Pair of albums (accordion fold) with , Album: 8 9/16 × 7 7/8 ×…

The Buddha Amitayus Attended by Bodhisattvas, 11th or early 12th century, Tibet, Distemper on cloth, Overall: 54 1/2 x 41 3/4 in. (138.4 x 106.1 cm), Paintings, The cult of Amitayus, the Buddha…

Armchair, ca. 1904, Made in Chicago, Illinois, United States, American, Oak, poplar, 31 1/2 x 20 3/8 x 25 1/2 in. (80 x 51.8 x 64.8 cm), Furniture, J. S. Ford, Johnson and Company (American,…

Side Chair, 1800–1810, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Primary: mahogany. Secondary: poplar (medial braces, probably original), 32 3/8 x 18 9/16 x 21 in. (82.2 x 47.1 x…

Relief fragment possibly from the tomb of Mereri, Old Kingdom–First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 7–10 (?), ca. 2100–2090 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Dendera, Tomb of Mereri,…

Statuette of Amun, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21–22, ca. 1070–712 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous alloy, precious metals, H. without base 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in)

Plate, Edo period (1615–1868), 1750, Japan, Porcelain decorated in enamels and pierced medallions (Arita ware, Imari type), H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 12 in. (30.5 cm), Ceramics

Cassetta frame, mid-16th century, Italian, Veneto, Pine, Overall: 22 1/8 x 19 3/4, Frames

Magic wand, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13, ca. 1750–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, SE corner platform, Pit 378, 1920–22, Ivory, L. 10.8 × W. 4.6…

Coin (Crown) Showing Charles I, 1625, British, Silver, gold, Diam. 1 11/16 in. (4.2 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Wt. 1.1 oz. (31.2 g), Miscellaneous-Coins and Medals

Spherical spindle-whorl with broad flat top and base, Early Cypriot III–Middle Cypriot II, ca. 2000–1725 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; hand-made, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Spindle whorls aided in…

Censer and cover, Edo period (1615–1868), 1800, Japan, Porcelain decorated with enamels; silver lid, (Arita ware, Imari type), H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); L. 6 3/4 in. (17.1…

Scholarship Medal, ca. 1800, American, Silver, 1 5/16 x 15/16 in. (3.3 x 2.4 cm), Silver

Glass Fragment, 13th–14th century, French (?), Pot metal glass, Overall: 3 x 7 1/8 in. (7.6 x 18.1 cm), Glass-Stained

Stela of Nayefennebu, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22, ca. 825–712 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, 1921–22, Wood, gesso, paint, H. 23.4 cm, This is one of…

Pair of Earrings, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Gold, H. (without pins) 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Jewelry

Woman Carrying a Child on Her Back and Leading an Animal, New KIngdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1450 B.C., From Egypt, Red faience, h. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in)

Plinth, 14th century, Made in Spain, Marble, Sculpture

Sunk relief fragment, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–610 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312,), Lunette, 2nd chamber, 1922–23, Limestone, 10…

Fragment, 3rd–4th century, Made in Egypt, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, 19 5/16 in. high 1 15/16 in. wide (49 cm high 5 cm wide), Textiles

Costume Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, Overall: 2 in. (5.08 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Stirrup Spout Bottle with Seated Figure, 5th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, Overall: 8 7/8 x 5 1/8 in. (22.54 x 13 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Glass Fragment, probably 15th century, European, Colorless glass, silver stain, paint, Overall: 5 3/4 x 6 inches (14.6 x 15.2 cm), Glass-Stained

Arm at wrist, leg at knee (?), New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside southern wall,…

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 1 3/4 x 13/16in. (4.5 x 2.1cm), Metalwork-Lead

Henu barque amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–380 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Gold sheet, l. 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.) × h. 2.6 cm (1 in.)

Animal-headed Rattle, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery, H. 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Glass-Vessels

Ceramic, probably 8th–12th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware (?), Ceramics

Glass Fragment, 13th–14th century, European, Pot metal glass, Diameter: 1 1/2 in. (4 cm), Glass-Stained

Altar, late 12th century, Made in Castile, Spain, Spanish, Stone, Overall: 35 3/4 x 53 1/4 x 22 in. (90.8 x 135.3 x 55.9 cm), Sculpture

Tool, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum, Petrie excavations, 1926, Flint

Head and Shoulders of a Sphinx of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Senenmut Quarry & temple courts, 1926–28, Granite,…

Sugar Tongs, ca. 1800, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, L. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Silver, Bernard Wenman (ca. 1789–1833)

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Jiaqing mark and period (1796–1820), China, Porcelain painted with polychrome enamels on a yellow ground, H. 24 1/2 (62.2 cm); Diam. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm), Ceramics

Royal Academy of Arts Medal, 1830, British, Bronze, Diameter: 2 1/8 in. (54 mm), Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton)

Bowl, Edo period (1615–1868), 1750, Japan, Porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze and colored enamels (Arita ware, Imari type), H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Diam. 9 13/16 in. (24.9 cm), Ceramics

'The Combat of Qaran and Afrasiyab', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1330–40, Attributed to Iran, probably Isfahan, Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper, Page: 8 x 5 1/8…

Statuette of Senbi in long kilt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1802–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid south of House A1:4, Pit 898,…

Doublecloth Scarf, 10th–15th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Camelid hair, Overall: 10 3/4 x 45 in. (27.31 x 114.3 cm), Textiles-Woven

Amulet with an Ankh and Two Was Scepters, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, West Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Amenhotep III (WV 22),…

Sheet, linen mark, coarse spin, medium weave, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1492–1473 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Hatnefer and Ramose (below TT…

The Mother and Wife of Userhat, Tomb of Userhat, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1294–1279 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Tempera on paper, facsimile: H. 49 × W. 26.5 cm (19 5/16…

Cushion, first quarter 17th century, French, Silk and metal thread on canvas, H. 16 x W. 21 inches (40.6 x 53.3 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House A3.1, Pit 348, 1920–22,…

Decanter, 1815–40, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Blown lead glass, H. 10 in. (25.4 cm), Glass

Portrait of George Washington, 1800–30, Made in France, Oil on wood, Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Paintings

Menat fragment, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, Hathor Shrine, 1922–23, Faience, 4.2 x 4.8 cm

Sideboard Table, 1790–1800, Made in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, American, Mahogany, satinwood, pine, 47 x 78 3/4 x 27 1/2 in. (119.4 x 200 x 69.9 cm), Furniture

Water Bird, 10th–16th century, Canada, Inuit, Ivory (walrus), H x W x D: 7/8 x 1 x 1 5/16 in. (2.2 x 2.6 x 3.4 cm), Bone/Ivory-Sculpture