Hair pin, Predynastic, Naqada II, ca. 3500–3300 B.C., From Egypt, Southern Upper Egypt, Hierakonpolis (Nekhen), Fort Cemetery, Bone (?)

Wine Cup of Archaistic Design, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Bronze, H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); D. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Metalwork

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); W. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.8 oz. (136.1 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

(From Sketchbook), 1810–20, Ink, wash, on paper, 9 x 11 1/2 in. (22.9 x 29.2 cm), Drawings, Thomas Sully (American, Horncastle, Lincolnshire 1783–1872 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)

Pocketbook, 1790–1800, Leather, 4 x 2 1/2 in. (10.2 x 6.4 cm), Natural Substances

Table Model, 1770–1800, Wood; Mahogany, 9 x 7 3/8 in. (22.9 x 18.7 cm), Natural Substances

Card table, ca. 1800, Made in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, American, Mahogany, satinwood, holly with white pine, sycamore, birch, 30 3/4 x 35 x 17 1/4 in. (78.1 x 88.9 x 43.8 cm), Furniture

One of Three Cups with Floral Designs, from a Set of Twenty, Edo period (1615–1868), 1690–1720s, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type), H. 2…

染付亀蛇籠形文鎮, Paperweight in the Shape of Embankment Baskets and Turtles, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th–early 19th century, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hirado ware),…

Mirror decorated with dragons, 동제 두 마리 용 무늬 거울 고려, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), 11th–12th century, Korea, Bronze, Diam. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Mirrors

Shield bearer, Cypro-Archaic I, ca. 750–600 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; wheel-made and hand-made, H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Terracottas, The cylindrical body is wheel-made and hollow, with a…

Forearm Defense (Vambrace) and Elbow Defense (Couter), ca. 1400, Italian, Steel, H. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 10.1 oz. (739.9 g), Armor Parts

Braided Head Cord or Fillet, 10th–14th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Cotton, Overall: 3/4 x 17 in. (1.91 x 43.18 cm), Textiles-Woven

Specimen of mortar from the Great Pyramid, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, ca. 2551–2528 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Giza, Pyramid Complex of Khufu, Pyramid, between core blocks, north side,…

Fish Hacha, 6th–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Classic Veracruz, Stone, traces of plaster, H. 14 7/8 x W. 3 1/4 x D. 9 5/8 in. (37.8 x 8.3 x 24.5 cm), Stone-Sculpture,…

色絵牡丹菊風景文大皿, Large Dish with Flower Vases and Landscapes in Cartouches, Edo period (1615–1868), late 17th–early 18th century, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue and…

Vase, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery (Ding type), H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics

Bottle, Feline Face, 3rd–2nd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Overall: 5 3/4 in. (14.61 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Column Base, 20th century, European, Cement, Overall (joined together with .50): 5 3/8 x 18 1/8 x 8 7/8 in. (13.7 x 46 x 22.5 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Jadeite, H. 2 1/16 in. (5.3 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm), Snuff Bottles

Coat of Arms, late 13th or early 14th century, French, Stone, Overall: 15 7/8 x 12 x 4 3/4 in. (40.3 x 30.5 x 12.1 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with rice-grain decoration, painted in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam.…

Swept frame, 1740s, Eastern European (?), Lime with oak feather keys, 19.7 x 17.7, 10 x 8, 10.4 x 9.2 cm., Frames

'Zal Consults the Magi', Folio 73v 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: H. 11 1/16 x…

Jar, Tang dynasty (618–907), ca. late 7th–first half of the 8th century, China, Earthenware with blue glaze, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. of rim 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam.…

Male head, Cypro-Classical, 5th–4th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made and hand-made, H. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm), Terracottas, The solid bearded head is probably from a horseman. The face…

Minoan body sherd, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Pottery, h. 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in); w. 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in)

Table with Design of Pine and Plum Trees, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Gold maki-e on black lacquer, H. 4 3/4 in. (12. 1 cm); W. 11 3/4 in. (29 .8 cm); L. 21 5 /16 in. (54.1…

Statuette of male youth, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1775 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House A1:4, Pit 391,…

Cuff Bracelet with Lion Cub Amulets, 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,…

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Clouded agate, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Snuff Bottles

Bronze statue of a camillus (acolyte), Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian, ca. A.D. 14–54, Roman, Bronze, H. 46 1/8 in. (117.1 cm), Bronzes, As soon as he took power, the emperor Augustus set in…

The Crucifixion (from Scenes from the Passion of Christ), early 16th century, Made in Lorraine, France, French, Stone, Overall: 33 x 33 1/2 in. (83.8 x 85.1 cm), Sculpture

Tankard, ca. 1690, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 6 7/8 x 8 in. (17.5 x 20.3 cm); 26 oz. 16 dwt. (833.5 g), Silver, Thomas Savage Sr. (1664–1749)

Dagger (Yatagan) with Sheath, 18th century, Balkan, Steel, ivory, silver, carnelian, ruby, H. with sheath 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm); H. without sheath 15 5/16 in. (38.9 cm); H. of blade 10 5/8 in. (27…

Scarab, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Expedition House area, House pit 2, 1933–34, Steatite, l. 1.6 cm (5/8 in)

Terracotta statuette of a seated boy, Cypro-Classical II, 4th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm), Terracottas, The figurine, of 'temple boy' type, is mold-made…

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Tongzhi mark and period (1862–74), China, Porcelain painted in polychrome enamels on a gilt ground, green glaze inside, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Diam. 4 1/2 in.…

Netsuke of Boy Cutting a Gourd, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); D. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm), Netsuke

Costume Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, D. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Waistcoat, 18th century, American or European, silk, linen

String of cylindrical beads, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Old Kingdom Cemetery, Roman burial, Faience, l. 94 cm (37 in)

Collar, mid-19th century, European, Eastern

Side Chair, 1850–60, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Rosewood, 39 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 18 3/4 in. (100.3 x 47 x 47.6 cm), Furniture

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Metalwork-Lead

Fragment, 12th–14th century, French, Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, 1 1/4 × 1 3/4 × 1/8 in. (3.1 × 4.5 × 0.3 cm), Glass-Stained

Alice and the White Knight, illustration for Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There by Lewis Carroll (1902), 1902, Watercolor, Drawings, Peter Newell (American, McDonough County,…

Terracotta comic figurine, Early Hellenistic, late 4th–3rd century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Terracottas, The figurine seems to represent an old man. He has…

Forearm Defense (Vambrace), ca. 1450–70, Italian, Steel, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); W. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); D. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Wt. 13.7 oz. (388.4 g), Armor Parts

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…

Knee Defense (Poleyn), ca. 1430–40, Italian, Steel, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); D. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Wt. 7.8 oz. (221.1 g), Armor Parts-Knee Defenses

Teapot in the Shape of Buddha's-hand Citron, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Stoneware with colored glazes (possibly glazed Yixing ware, Jiangsu Province), H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm): W.…

Part of a 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: 8 x Th. 0.3…

Broadway, New York, West Side from Fulton Street to Courtland Street, 1856, Lithograph with tint stone, image: 16 1/4 x 37 5/16 in. (41.2 x 94.7 cm), Prints

桜下遊女と禿, Courtesan and her Attendant under a Cherry, Edo period (1615–1868), early 19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 35 5/16 in. × 14 in. (89.7 ×…

Pyx, 15th century, Spanish (?), Silver, partly gilt, Overall: H: 9 1/2 x Diam: 3 3/4 in. (24.1 x 9.5 cm), Metalwork-Silver

Clarinet in C, ca. 1845, Winchester, New Hampshire, United States, Grenadilla, ivory, silver, L. 59.3 cm (23-3/8 in.) W. of case 25.8 cm (10-1/4 in.), Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-single reed…

Saucer, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. of foot: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Diam. of rim: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics

Forearm Guard, possibly 15th–16th century, Tibetan, Leather, iron, pigments, L. 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Armor Parts-Arms & Shoulders

Astragal frame, early 17th century, Italian, Veneto, Poplar, Overall: 40 1/2 x 36, Frames

Costume Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, L. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Costume Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; north coast (?), Silver, D. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Armchair, ca. 1875, Made in New York, United States, American, Ebony, aspen, yellow pine, ivory, mother-of-pearl, 38 3/4 x 26 3/4 x 35 in. (98.4 x 67.9 x 88.9 cm), Furniture

Morion, ca. 1570, German, Steel, leather, brass, H. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm); W. 9 9/16 in. (24.3 cm); D. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 6 oz. (1077 g), Helmets

Vase, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Black serpentine, H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Hardstone

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,…

Plate, ca. 1831–ca. 1835, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm), Ceramics, Job & John Jackson (active 1831–35)

Wall Bracket, 14th century, Italian, Iron, Overall: 21 1/4 x 24 5/8 x 1 9/16 in. (54 x 62.5 x 4 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Penannular Earring, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon excavations, Gold, diam.…

Bowl, ca. 1835, Made in Mexico, Mexican, Tin-glazed earthenware, H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm), Ceramics

Crinet, ca. 1535, Nuremberg, German, Nuremberg, Steel, L. 37 1/2 in. (95.2 cm); W. 11 3/4 in. (29.9 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 14 oz. (3,070 g), Armor for Horse, Decorated with narrow bands etched with…

Textile Ornament, 14th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Silver, D. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Pekingese, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Unmounted painting; ink and watercolor on paper, 10 5/8 x 15 3/8 in. (27 x 39.1 cm), Paintings, Hokusai School

Prunus Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Scarab Inscribed King of Upper and Lower Egypt Maatkare, Having Dominion, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of…

Side Chair, ca. 1780, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Ash, pine, 35 x 14 1/8 x 15 in. (88.9 x 35.9 x 38.1 cm), Furniture

Alligator pendant, 11th–16th century, Costa Rica or Panama, Chiriqui, Gold (cast), Overall: 3 1/2 in. (8.89 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Seal, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Aquamarine, H. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); W. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); D. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm), Seals

清中期 玉仿古“長宜子孫”璧, Disk with antiquarian theme, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 5 3/8 in. (13.6 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (8 cm); D. 5/16 in.…

Terracotta male head, Cypro-Classical II, 4th century B.C. (?), Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm), Terracottas, The solid beardless head has a mold-made face. The back…

Chair (one of a pair), ca. 1688–1702, British, Walnut, cane, 52 × 21 × 18 1/2 in. (132.1 × 53.3 × 47 cm), Woodwork-Furniture

Tall Clock, ca. 1775, Made in Norwich, Connecticut, United States, American, Mahogany, white pine, 93 3/4 x 21 1/8 x 10 1/2 in. (238.1 x 53.7 x 26.7 cm), Furniture, Thomas Harland (1735–1807)

Ring Bezel Mold with the Cartouche of Tutankhamun, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery, L. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in)

Jar and Cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain decorated with famille noire enamels, H. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm), Ceramics

Petticoat, early 19th century, French, cotton

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit…

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.5 oz. (99.2 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Map Case, 1825, Made in Charleston, South Carolina, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 9 7/8 x 8 3/8 x 1 5/16 in. (25.1 x 21.3 x 3.3 cm); 49 oz. 7 dwt. (1535.1 g), Silver, Louis Boudo…

Monumental Head of Buddha, 4th–5th century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara) or Afghanistan, Stucco, H. 16 in. (40.6 cm); W. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); D. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Sculpture

Dress, 1840–49, American, silk

Jug, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, slip decoration, Overall: 6 7/8 x 4 5/8 in. (17.5 x 11.7 cm), Ceramics

Bronze mirror support in the form of a man, Archaic, early 5th century B.C., Greek, South Italian, Bronze, H.: 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm), Bronzes, The male figure carries the forepart of a horse on…

Strip, 9th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, 14.75 in. high 47.00 in. wide (37.5 cm high 119.4 cm wide), Textiles-Woven

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit…

Drawings and Prints, Print ; ornament and architecture, Interior design of wall with door, fireplace, panels and benches (in Designs for Various Ornaments, pl. 52), Engraver, Artist and…

Sword Guard (Tsuba), possibly 17th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 2.4 oz. (68 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 20 1/16 in. (51 cm); W. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm); D. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm); Diam. of rim 5 11/16 in. (14.4 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,), 1st chamber N. door, 1922–23, Limestone, 5.5…

Helmet, 18th century, Indian, Steel, gold, H. including mail 24 3/4 in. (62.9 cm); H. excluding mail 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 7 oz. (1105.6 g), Helmets

Grisalle Glass Panel, 1260–70, Made in Bourges, France, French, White glass with vitreous paint, Overall: 11 3/8 x 17 3/4in. (28.9 x 45.1cm), Glass-Stained