Face Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Stone (Alabaster (?)), Overall: 1 3/16 x 1 x 1 in. (3 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm), Lapidary Work-Alabaster

Jar fragment, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster) (?), h. 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in); w.…

Beas, 8th–13th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Stone, Stone

'Kai Khusrau's War Prizes Are Pledged', Folio 225v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1530, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H.…

[John Gibson], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs

Glass Fragments from a Vessel, 4th–early 5th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass, Storage (petri dish diam.): 3 7/16 in. (8.8 cm), Glass-Vessels

Glass Fragment, 13th century, Made in Bourges, France, French, Glass, Overall: 5 1/4 x 4 in. (13.3 x 10.2 cm), Glass-Stained

George III double sovereign, Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1783–1855, active England), 1820, British, London, Gold, Diameter: 27 mm, Coins, Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1783–1855, active England)

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 17th century, Japanese, Iron, brass, copper, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 5.6 oz. (158.8 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Terracotta hydria (water jar), Archaic, ca. 520–510 B.C., Greek, Caeretan, Terracotta; black-figure, H. 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm), Vases, Obverse, a lion and a leopard felling a bull, Reverse,…

Two-Colored Tile, late 14th century, British, Fired earthenware with slip decoration and lead glaze, Overall (approx.): 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. (10.5 x 10.5 cm), Ceramics-Tiles

Roundel with Saint John the Baptist and Donors, ca. 1525, South Netherlandish, Colorless glass, silver stain, vitreous paint, Overall Diam.: 9 in. (22.9 cm), Glass-Stained

Halberd, early 15th century, Swiss, Steel, wood, iron, L. 77 3/8 in. (196.5 cm); L. of head 17 1/2 in. (44.4 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 12 oz. (2150 g), Shafted Weapons

Head of a King, Possibly Seankhkare Mentuhotep III, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, late, ca. 2000–1988 B.C., From Egypt, Limestone, H. 18.3 cm (7 3/16 in.); W. 21.5 cm (8 7/16 in.); D. 18.2 cm (7…

Kentucky Rifle, ca. 1775, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Steel, brass, maple, H. 54 1/2 in. (138.4 cm), Metal

Sculpture Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Stone (Alabaster), Overall: 3 3/8 x 1 15/16 x 7/8 in. (8.6 x 5 x 2.3 cm), Lapidary Work-Alabaster

Covered Sugar Bowl, 1891–ca. 1898, Made in East Liverpool, Ohio, United States, American, Porcelain, 3 3/4 x 5 1/2 x 4 in. (9.5 x 14 x 10.2 cm), Ceramics, Knowles, Taylor, and Knowles (1870–1929)

Glass cup, Late Imperial, 3rd century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown in a dip mold, H. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm) diameter 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Glass, Colorless with pale greenish tinge. Everted rim, folded…

Door (one of a pair), 18th century, Thailand, Wood with gilt and paint, H. 112 1/2 in. (285.8 cm); W. 38 1/4 in. (97.2 cm), Woodwork

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, EEF excavations,…

Raised 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, North door, 1922–23, Limestone, 3…

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…

Man with Pipe Standing Behind (Barn) Door (from Sketchbook), Graphite, pen, ink, and watercolor on paper, Drawings, John William Casilear (American, New York 1811–1893 Saratoga Springs, New York)

Compositional Study With Man Getting His Feet Washed (from Sketchbook), 1810–20, Ink on paper, 9 x 11 1/2 in. (22.9 x 29.2 cm), Drawings, Thomas Sully (American, Horncastle, Lincolnshire…

Raised relief fragment, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–610 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312,), 1st chamber E. wall; 7th register,…

Glass jar in the shape of a bunch of grapes, Late Imperial, ca. 3rd century A.D., Roman, Palestinian, Glass; blown in a three-part mold, H.: 4 in. (10.2 cm), Glass, Translucent greenish yellow.,…

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm), Glass-Vessels

Writing Box with Design of Plum Blossoms and Moon, 江戸時代 月梅枝蒔絵螺鈿硯箱, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Reddish-brown lacquer with gold hiramaki-e, lead,…

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 18th–early 19th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, copper, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm);…

Canopic Jar of Ruiu, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1504–1447 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb of Neferkhawet, east chamber, Burial of Ruiu (IV), inside canopic box,…

Stela of the God's-Father of Amun Pakeshi, Third Intermediate Period–Saite Period, Dynasty 25–26, ca. 750–525 B.C., From Egypt, Wood, gesso, paint, 36.6 x 29 cm (14 7/16 x 11 7/16 in.), As…

Dressing jacket, mid-19th century, American or European, cotton

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 19th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, copper, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6…

Dress, ca. 1815, European, silk

Vase, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Stoneware (Cizhou ware), H. 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. of rim 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. of foot 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Ceramics

Water Coupe, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain painted in enamels on the biscuit, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); L., 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics

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,…

Terracotta hydria (water jar), Classical, early 4th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 18 in. (45.7 cm), Vases, Herakles with women, satyr, and Pan in the garden of the…

Vase, Edo period (1615–1868), 1750, Japan, Faience decorated in enamels and design in relief (Kyoto ware), H. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm); W. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm), Ceramics

Bone Weaving Bobbin, 8th–mid-16th century, Peru, Peru; north coast (?), Bone, Length 5-3/4 in. (17.2 cm), Textiles-Implements

Frogs Skating, 1866, Etched copper plate, 6 5/16 x 8 1/4 in. (16 x 21 cm), Plates, Henry Victor Burgy (French, died 1901)

Brush Holder, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

Raised relief fragment, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–610 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312,), Not from Nespakashuty, 1922–23,…

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 16th century, Japanese, Iron, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper, Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 3.8 oz. (107.7 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose I, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1504–1492 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, glazed, l. 1.2 cm (1/2 in)

Gyoran Kannon, Edo period (1615–1868), Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Image: 49 3/4 × 20 7/8 in. (126.4 × 53 cm), Paintings, Miyagawa Chōshun (Japanese, 1683–1753)

Standing male figure, ca. late 1st millennium B.C., Southwestern Arabia, Alabaster (gypsum), 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm), Stone-Sculpture-Inscribed, This standing male figure is a funerary or votive…

Terracotta tankard, Geometric, 4th quarter of the 8th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta, H.: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Vases, The tankard was used as a jug. It is an antecedent of the mug and olpe.

Miniature Figure of a Horse, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Unglazed pottery, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); L. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Tomb Pottery

Hammamet with Its Mosque, 1914, Watercolor and graphite on paper mounted on cardboard, 9 3/8 × 8 3/4 in. (23.8 × 22.2 cm), Drawings, Paul Klee (German (born Switzerland), Münchenbuchsee…

Foliate Capital, early 12th century, French, Black marble, H: 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm); Square, 9 3/4 in. (at top) 6 3/4 in. (at bottom), Sculpture-Architectural

Vase, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Jade

Cuneiform tablet: fragment, content uncertain, ca. late 1st millennium B.C., Mesopotamia, Clay, 1/2 x 3/4 x 1/4 in. (1.2 x 1.9 x 0.5 cm), Clay-Tablets-Inscribed

Figure, 18th century, United States, Oregon, Columbia River region, Columbia River, Bone, H. 6 3/8 x W. 1 1/8 x D. 1/2 in. (16.2 x 2.8 x 1.3 cm), Bone/Ivory-Sculpture

Weaving tool, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Late New Kingdom Settlement, 1920–22, Wood, l. 50.5 cm (19 7/8 in)

Medallion, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Jadeite, light mottled violet splashed with brilliant emerald-green, H. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm); W. 3/16 in. (0.4 cm), Jade

清中期 玉、瑪瑙道家人物, Figures of Daoist deities, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite) and agate, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); D. 2 in.…

Pen, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Oxyrhynchus (Bahnasa), EEF excavations 1896–97, Reed, L. 11.6 cm (4 9/16 in.)

Cover, early 19th century, Attributed to present-day Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Silk, linen, 63.75 in. high 95.00 in. wide (161.9 cm high 241.3 cm wide), Textiles-Embroidered, Suzani, literally meaning…

□膏, Seal, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or earlier, China, Bronze, H. 3/8 in. (1 cm); W. 3/8 in. (1 cm); D. 3/8 in. (1 cm), Metalwork

Earring, 6th–10th century, Attributed to Iraq, Gold; filligreed, H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm), Jewelry

Marble torso of Eros, Imperial, 1st or 2nd century A.D., Roman, Marble, H. 20 3/4 in. (52.7 cm), Stone Sculpture, Copy of a Greek statue of the 4th century B.C. attributed to Lysippos.. The young…

Jug, ca. 1865, Made in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Free-blown silvered and colorless glass, pewter, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Glass, Boston Silver Glass Company (1857–1871)

Longcase equation regulator, ca. 1752, French, Oak veneered with satinwood and kingwood; gilt-bronze mounts, glass, enamel, steel, and brass, Overall: 86 1/4 × 24 13/16 × 11 13/16 in. (219 × 63…

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Glass-Vessels

Dress, ca. 1864, American, cotton

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Daoguang mark and period (1821–50), China, Porcelain with incised decoration under colored glazes, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

Glass Fragment, 14th century, Made in Chartres, France, French, Colorless glass, Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (7 x 3.5 cm), Glass-Stained

'Muhammad's Call to Prophecy and the First Revelation', Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories), ca. 1425, Attributed to present-day Afghanistan, Herat, Opaque watercolor,…

Sopranino Cornet in E-flat, ca. 1900, Paris, France, French, Brass, Overall: 13.2 x 33.6cm (5 3/16 x 13 1/4in.), Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-horn, Gautrot aîné (French, Paris active 1845–84)

Relief fragment, tomb of Mereri, First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 9, ca. 2100–2030 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Dendera, Tomb of Mereri, Behind Temple of Hathor, Egypt Exploration…

Bangle, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 304 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Central Delta, Tell el-Balamun (Diospolis Inferior), Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1913, Silver, Diam. 14.2 x Th. 0.3 cm (5 9/16…

Vase, 1893–96, Made in Queens, New York, New York, United States, American, Favrile glass, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Glass, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892–1902)

Cover, 18th century, Attributed to Caucasus, Silk on cotton, 34 in. high 25.00 in. wide (86.36 cm high 63.5 cm wide), Textiles-Embroidered

The Attarouthi Treasure - Censer, 500–650, Made in Attarouthi, Syria, Byzantine, Silver and gilded silver with copper liner, Overall (without chain): 3 3/8 x 5 3/16 x 4 15/16 in. (8.5 x 13.2 x…

Design for a Clock in the Form of a Lyre, ca. 1775–85, Pen and black and brown ink, brush and gray and yellow wash, with graphite underdrawing, 14 5/16 x 9 9/16 in. (36.4 x 24.3 cm),…

'The Wedding of Siyavush and Farangis', Folio 185v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525–30, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper,…

Nativity of the Virgin, ca. 1480, Made in Lower Franconia, Germany, German, Limewood with paint, Overall: 14 1/4 x 54 x 17 in., 58lb. (36.2 x 137.2 x 43.2 cm, 26.3kg), Sculpture-Wood, In all…

Saucer, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Stoneware with crackled green glaze, Diam. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Ceramics

Mellon Beads on Gold Wire, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III, Gold,…

Carpet, 1743, British, H. 92 1/2 x W. 88 inches, Textiles-Rugs

Madonna With Christ and John Baptist [?]; Three Cherubs; Standing Classical Female Figure, Holding Bowl (from Sketchbook), 1810–20, Ink, wash, on paper, 9 x 11 1/2 in. (22.9 x 29.2 cm),…

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Brown agate with green glass stopper, L. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Snuff Bottles

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain painted in famille verte enamels, H. 17 in. (43.2 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, Ubaid, mid 6th–5th millennium B.C., Mesopotamia, Eridu (modern Abu Shahrein), Ubaid, Ceramic, 2.75 in. (6.99 cm), Ceramics-Vessels, The usual pottery found in Ubaid graves at the…

Astragal frame, early 17th century(?), Italian, Veneto, Poplar, Overall: 14 x 19 1/4, Frames

Plaque: Wedjat Eye, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Lapis lazuli, L. 1.8 cm (11/16 in), w. 1.6 cm (5/8 in)

Drum, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Pottery (Cizhou ware), H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); Diam. of top 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. of base 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

清康熙 景德鎮窯青花西廂記故事圖長頸瓶, Vase with scenes from Romance of the West Chamber, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th century, China,…

Library Bookcase, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, gray wash, sheet: 8 9/16 x 12 5/16 in. (21.7 x 31.3 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West…

Miniature chandelier, ca. 1720, Dutch, Amsterdam, Silver, 4 5/16 × 4 5/16 in. (11 × 11 cm), Metalwork-Silver-Miniature

Opportunity Makes the Thief, 1843–1940, Watercolor, 12 3/4 x 18 1/8 in. (32.4 x 46.0 cm), Drawings, Maurice Leloir (French, Paris 1853–1940 Paris)

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 5/8 x 4 1/4 in. (4.2 x 10.8 cm), Ceramics

Guanyin, Meiji period (1868–1912), late 19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; color on silk, 48 1/2 x 23 1/8 in. (123.2 x 58.7 cm), Paintings, in the tradition of Wu Daozi (Chinese, 689–after 755)

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1920–22, Steatite, blue glaze, l. 1.8 cm (11/16 in)

Fragment of a Bowl, 9th–10th century, Probably from Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; white slip with black slip decoration under glaze, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Ceramics

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 1.1 oz. (31.2 g), Sword…

'Sufarai's Victory over the Haital', Folio 595v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1530–35, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting:…

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with light green glaze, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Ceramics

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain with underglaze blue, H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm), Ceramics