Fragment, 12th–14th century, French, Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, 1 × 2 3/16 × 3/16 in. (2.6 × 5.6 × 0.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 2 3/16 x 5 1/8 in. (5.6 x 13 cm), Ceramics

Roundel with Saint John The Baptist, ca. 1500, South Netherlandish, Colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, Overall: 8 7/16 in. (21.4 cm), Glass-Stained

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

Bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Porcelaneous ware (Longquan ware), H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Diam. of foot 2 in. (5.1 cm), Ceramics

Bronze sestertius of Trajan, Mid Imperial, Trajanic, A.D. 103–111, Roman, Bronze, 26.6g (26.6g), Coins, IMP CAES NERVAE TRAIANO AVG GERM DAC P M TR P COS V P P, bust of emperor/S P Q R…

Vase, 11th century, Found Iran, Nishapur, Stone; carved, H. 4 3/4 in. (12 cm), Stone

Head of statue, First Persian Period–Late Period, Dynasty 27–30, 525–332 B.C., From Egypt, Haematite, H. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)

Hepy, String of periwinkle shells, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, early-mid, ca. 1950–1885 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, mastaba west of Senwosretankh, Pit 3, Hepy, scattered in…

Bench, 1850–60, Made in United States, American, Cast iron, 34 1/2 x 55 3/8 x 20 3/4 in. (87.6 x 140.7 x 52.7 cm), Furniture

Amulet, cat, Clay, glazed, Other: 7/8 x 5/16 x 5/8 in. (2.2 x 0.8 x 1.6 cm), Gold and Silver

Hair Dressing Tool (Kogai), 18th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper, L. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); W. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g),…

Candelabra, 16th century, Spanish, Iron, H. 63 1/2 in. (161.3 cm), Metalwork-Iron

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

Slipper Chair, 1870–80, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Beech, 28 1/2 x 19 x 17 in. (72.4 x 48.3 x 43.2 cm), Furniture

Jar, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, mid–13, ca. 1900–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1906–07, Pottery, h. 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in)

Panel with Christ Shown to the People, early 16th century, Made in Normandy, France, French, Oak, Overall: 35 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (90.2 x 26.7 cm), Woodwork-Architectural

Bottle, 7th–5th century B.C., Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Height: 3 3/8in. (8.6cm), Ceramics-Containers

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Porcelain with clear glaze, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Diam. 2 3/8 in. (6.0 cm), Ceramics

Glass Fragment, 4th–early 5th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass, Storage (petri dish diam.): 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Glass-Vessels

Jar, late Western Han (206 B.C.–A.D. 9)–Eastern Han (25–220) dynasty, 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D., China, Earthenware with relief decoration under green glaze, H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4…

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 18th–early 19th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.8 oz. (107.7 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm), Ceramics

Corset cover, 1880s, American, cotton

Sherd from a Black-topped Red Ware Beaker with a Graffito of an Elephant, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery

Pedestal, Silla Kingdom (57 B.C.–A.D. 676), 5th–6th century, Korea, High fired pottery, H. 5 in (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 9/16 x 4 3/16 in. (4 x 10.6 cm), Ceramics

Stays, 1700–1799, probably American

Fragment, late 16th–17th century, Italian, Silk, metal thread, Overall: 11 x 16 in. (27.9 x 40.6 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Vessel with Handle, 5th–2nd century B.C., Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, H.10 1/2 x Diam. 7 in. (26.7 x 17.8 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Dress, 1910, French, silk

Pin and Wire Fragments, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Copper alloy, Storage (petri dish diam.): 5 9/16 in. (14.2 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Fragment, 13th century, Syrian, Glass, L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Glass-Vessels

Model figure, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Double Row of Pits, Pit 6L.P13, 1923–24, Wood, yellow paint, h. 11.6 cm (4 9/16 in)

[1939 New York World's Fair, Entrance to Perisphere], ca. 1939, Gelatin silver print, 31.4 x 25.5 cm. (12 3/8 x 10 1/16 in.), Photographs, Samuel H. Gottscho (American, 1875–1971)

Glass Fragment, early 14th century, French or British, Colorless glass, Overall: 2 x 1 3.4 inches (5 x 4.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Dagger, 18th century, China, Steel, nephrite, L. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Jade

Set of Five Pigment Tablets Decorated with Chrysanthemums in Lacquer Box, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Ink, lacquer, Box: W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); L. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); D. 1…

Votive 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, 3.2 x 3.7 cm

Three Serpents (Tunjos), 10th–16th century, Colombia, Bogota and Tunja region, Guatavita Lake region, Muisca, Gold, H. 11/16 x W. 4 7/8 in. (1.7 x 12.4 cm), Metal-Ornaments, Depictions of snakes…

Head of Goddess Anukis, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1336–1250 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, H. 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.); W. 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.); D. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.)

Brigandine Plate, 1400–1450, Italian, H. 10 15/16 in. (27.8 cm); W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 12.3 oz. (802.3 g), Armor Parts

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon excavations, 1911 (?), Glazed steatite, L. 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Agate with red glass stopper, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Snuff Bottles

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Blue faience, l. 1.9 cm (3/4 in)

Corpus frame, 1950–70, style Lombardy, 17th century, American, United States, Pine back frame with poplar upper moldings., 61 x 67.2, 38 x 49.5, 41.2 x 52.8 cm., Frames

Vest, 1850s, French, silk

Door Pull Plate, 16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 7 x 4 3/4 in. (17.8 x 12.1 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Jar and cover, Edo period (1615–1868), 1780, Japan, Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Imari type), H. (with cover) 10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm); Diam. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm), Ceramics

Needlepoint valance (one of three), 1604, Swiss, Silk and metal thread on canvas, H. 9 3/4 x L. 60 inches (24.8 x 152.4 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Glass jug, Mid Imperial, 2nd–3rd century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown, 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Glass, Colorless with green tinge; handle in same color. Uneven rim folded out, over, and in; slightly…

Sconce, 1785–1800, Pine, 27 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (70.5 x 24.8 cm), Furniture

Tile Panel, 13th century, Made in Iran, Stonepaste; painted under transparent glaze, L. 63 1/4 in. (160.6 cm), Ceramics-Tiles

[Eugene Joseph Verboeckhoven], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs, Hector de Saedeler (Belgian, active 1860s)

Portrait of a Man in White, 1574, Oil on wood, 16 1/8 x 9 1/2 in. (41 x 24.1 cm), Paintings, Monogrammist LAM (French, active 1568–74)

Spoon, 1700–1730, Possibly made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States; Possibly made in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, American, Silver, L. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Silver, Jonathan…

Gold Solidus of Justinian I (527–65), 538–565, Made in Constantinople, Byzantine, Gold, Overall: 3/4 x 1/16 in. (1.9 x 0.1 cm), Coins, Justinian in 539 was the first Byzantine emperor to adopt…

Bowl, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Paste covered with glaze (Seto ware), H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Diam. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Diam. of foot 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Ceramics

Fragment, 17th century, Italian, Silk, Overall: 18 x 22 in. (45.7 x 55.9 cm), Textiles-Velvets

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…

Design for Chimney Piece and Wall Decor, 19th century, Pencil and wash, 7 7/8 x 12in. (20 x 30.5cm), Drawings, Charles Monblond (French, 19th century)

Panel with Pilate Washing his Hands, early 16th century, Made in Normandy, France, French, Oak, Overall: 35 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (90.2 x 26.7 cm), Woodwork-Architectural

Figure of a Child with Cat, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with a crackled glaze, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Ceramics

George IV crown, William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton), 1826, British, Gold, Diam. 150 mm., Coins, William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton)

[J. Richards ?], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs, Unknown

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…

Alcove Ornament in form of Shojo, Edo period (1615–1868), 1750, Japan, Faience decorated in enamels and gold (Awata ware), H. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm), Ceramics

Morion-Cabasset, ca. 1575, Italian, Steel, brass, leather, H. 11 in. (27.9 cm); W. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm); D. 14 in. (35.6 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 7 oz. (1555 g), Helmets

Inscribed pillar or support fragments, Aten cartouches, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten,…

Vest, 1885–90, probably American, cotton

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…

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,…

Reverse frame, mid- to late 17th century, North Italian, Poplar, 50 x 62.2, 32.2 x 44.2, 34.5 x 46.8 cm., Frames

Side Chair, 1675–1700, Made in New England, United States, American, Maple, oak, 45 x 18 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (114.3 x 47 x 39.4 cm), Furniture

Glass Fragment, late 15th century, European, Colorless glass, Overall: 4 x 2 in. (10.2 x 5.1 cm), Glass-Stained

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

Teapot, 1813, Made in Albany, New York, United States, American, Silver, 7 3/8 x 12 x 5 5/16 in. (18.7 x 30.5 x 13.5 cm); 26 oz. (808.2 g), Silver, Isaac Hutton (American, New York 1766–1855…

Body (thigh ?) with garment, pleating, 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…

Davida Johnson Clark, 1886, Plaster, shellac, 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (26.7 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm), Sculpture, Augustus Saint-Gaudens (American, Dublin 1848–1907 Cornish, New Hampshire), This…

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, with coffee brown glaze, H. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm), Ceramics

Double Capital, late 13th–early 14th century, Made in Pyrénées, French, White marble, Overall: 23 x 17 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. (58.4 x 43.8 x 33.7 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Metalwork-Lead

Shroud of Ahmose Penhet, Son of Ahhotep, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–18, ca. 1580–1479 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Unfinished…

Vase, 14th century, Japan, Clay with an inlaid design of white slip and touches of blue under a glaze clouded with white; (Korai type), H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Ceramics

Manuscript Version of “The Chronicle of Great Peace” (Taiheiki), Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Forty-one volumes of books; ink on paper, Each book: 9 × 6 3/8 in. (22.9 ×…

Hieratic ostracon with three columns of inscription, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–610 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312,), 1922–23,…

Relief fragments from procession of attendants, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2030 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Neferu (TT 319,), 1930–31, Limestone,…

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 1 1/16 x 1 1/8in. (2.7 x 2.9cm), Metalwork-Lead

Knife Handle (Kozuka), early 19th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (28.3 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Papyrus Fragment of a Letter, ca. 600, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Papyrus and ink, Overall: 4 3/16 x 2 13/16 in. (10.6 x 7.1 cm), Papyrus

Candlestick (one of a pair), Master 'RW' (Swedish, Upsala, early 18th century), ca. 1710–20, Swedish, Uppsala, Silver, partially gilt, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.5 cm.); D. standing 5 3/4 in. (15 cm),…

Handle (?), 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Metal, Overall: 7 7/8 x 1 1/16 x 1/2 in. (20 x 2.7 x 1.3 cm), Metalwork

清 碧石桃樹花插, Flower holder in the shape of a peach tree, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, China, Jasper, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Hardstone

George III pattern sovereign with St. George reverse, Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1783–1855, active England), 1820, British, London, Gold, Diameter: 89 mm, Coins, Benedetto Pistrucci…

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Diam. of rim: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Diam. of foot: 1 7/8 in.…

Glass flask, Mid or Late Imperial, 2nd–3rd century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown, 4 7/8 in. (12.5 cm), Glass, Colorless with green tinge. Rim folded over and in, with beveled outer lip; flaring…

Paperweight, ca. 1876, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Free-blown glass, H. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm); Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Glass, Probably James Gillinder and Sons…

Vase, 1895–1910, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Favrile glass, H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm); Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Glass, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American,…

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, Hathor Shrine, 1922–23, Blue faience, 1.4 cm

Ostracon, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, A.D. 4th century, From Egypt, Western Desert; Kharga Oasis, Hibis, 1908–10, Pottery, ink, 8.7 x 5.9 x 1.1 cm (3 7/16 x 2 5/16 x 7/16 in.)