Covered jar with large finial, ca. 1725–50, Japanese, for export market, Porcelain, Overall (confirmed): 24 11/16 × 13 5/16 × 13 5/16 in. (62.7 × 33.8 × 33.8 cm),…

Terracotta kantharos (drinking cup with two high handles), Geometric, late 8th–early 7th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta, H. with handles 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm), Vases, With the absence…

Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Spoon, ca. 1800, Made in Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver, L. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Silver, T. P. Drown (1782–ca. 1850)

Amulet Possibly Depicting a Tree Frog, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18–20, ca. 1550–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, h. 1.1 cm (7/16 in); l. 1.4 cm (9/16 in); w. 1.1 cm (7/16 in)

Board for Ruling Paper, 17th–18th century, Attributed to Iran or Turkey, Cotton twine and ink on paper, H. 9-1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Codices, Before the scribe could begin copying text onto folios,…

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

Boss and Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 4 3/4 x 3 5/8 in. (12.1 x 9.2 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Pot, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 4 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (10.8 x 13.3 cm), Ceramics

Portrait of a Young Woman, 1770s, Oil on canvas, Oval, 31 3/4 x 25 in. (80.6 x 63.5 cm), Paintings, Jean Honoré Fragonard (French, Grasse 1732–1806 Paris)

Genii Gama Sennin and Tekkai, Edo (1615–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912), late 19th century, Japan, Stoneware covered with thick bronze glaze; made to imitate Ao Bizen ware, H. 9 1/16 in.…

Sine Cerere et Baccho Friget Venus, 1599, Engraving, 11 5/16 x 8 1/4 in. (28.8 x 21 cm), Prints, Agostino Carracci (Italian, Bologna 1557–1602 Parma)

Knee (?) with garment, pleats, 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,…

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 2.9 oz. (82.2. g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Panel from the Tomb of Don Garcia Osorio, 16th century, Spanish, Alabaster, Overall: 25 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (64.8 x 26.7 cm), Sculpture-Stone

Capital, 14th century, French, Stone, Overall: 7 x 6 1/2 in. (17.8 x 16.5 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Stirrup Spout Bottle with Couple, 4th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, H. 8 1/2 x W. 3 7/8 in. (21.6 x 9.8 cm), Ceramics-Containers

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

Head Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Alabaster, Overall: 2 9/16 x 2 1/16 x 13/16 in. (6.5 x 5.3 x 2 cm), Sculpture-Stone

Covered Bowl, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing period (1522–66), China, Cloisonné enamel on gilt copper, H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Diam. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm); Diam. of foot 4 1/4 in. (10.8…

Design for a Covered Urn with Handles, ca. 1770–90, Pen and brown ink over leadpoint, 15 1/16 x 9 13/16 in. (38.3 x 25 cm), Drawings, Anonymous, French, 18th century

Ring, scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Gold, lapis lazuli

Overseer 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…

Chemise, third quarter 18th century, French, linen

Coverlet, ca. 1600, British, Silk and metal thread on linen, H. 66 x W. 34 1/2 inches (167.6 x 87.6 cm); Framed: H. 72 x W. 47; D. 1 3/4 inches (182.9 x 119.4; 4.4 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Plaque, 1776–1830, Made in England, Glass paste, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Glass

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, H: 1 9/16 in. (4 cm); W: 5 7/8 in. (15 cm); Depth: 4 3/4 in. (12 cm), Ceramics

Box with Floral Scrolls, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Painted enamel on copper, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Diam. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Enamels

Pot, 1890, Japan, White porcelain decorated in red under the glaze (Kyoto ware, Makuzu type), H. inc. lid 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); H. w/o lid 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Ceramics,…

Length, 1740s, British, Spitalfields, Silk, H. 44 5/8 x W. 20 inches (selvage to selvage) (113.3 x 50.8 cm), Textiles-Woven

Scarab Inscribed with the Name Neferure, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1500 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, below the Tomb of Senenmut (TT 71), third finger of…

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, White nephrite with pink glass stopper, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Snuff Bottles

Mythological Figure on Horseback (from Sketchbook), Graphite, pen, ink, and watercolor on paper, Drawings, John William Casilear (American, New York 1811–1893 Saratoga Springs, New York)

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…

Robe, mid-18th century, French, silk, metallic

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 2 1/16 x 3 15/16 x 3 11/16 in. (5.2 x 10 x 9.4 cm), Ceramics

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Steatite, blue glazed, l. 1.7 cm (11/16 in)

Suit, 1927, French, wool, silk

inlay element, 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, Petrie/Carter…

Amulet pendant, grapes, Clay, glazed, Other: 1 3/8 x 3/8 x 2 1/16 in. (3.4 x 1 x 5.2 cm), Gold and Silver, Symbolic objects used for amulets include a menat-pendant, the djed-sign, a papyrus…

Inlays: white rosettes on blue backgrounds, Neo-Assyrian, ca. 9th–8th century B.C., Mesopotamia, Nimrud (ancient Kalhu), Assyrian, Glass, 0.67 x 0.67 in. (1.7 x 1.7 cm), Glass-Ornaments,

Medallion of Benjamin Franklin, 1776–1883, Made in France, Oil on wood, 5 3/4 x 4 1/4 in. (14.6 x 10.8 cm), Paintings

Terracotta horse's head with harness, Cypro-Archaic II, ca. 600–480 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; handmade, H. 3 15/16 in. (10 cm), Terracottas, The hollow head is probably from a fairly large…

Underwear, 1874, American, linen, cotton

Papyri Fragments, 7th century, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Papyrus and ink, Framed: 11 1/4 x 15 in. (28.5 x 38.1 cm), Papyrus

Statue of an official Ihy, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6-8, ca. 2200–2100 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Djoser Pyramid precinct, near, Ptolemaic tomb, cache of statues of Ihy, SAE…

Visor for a Bascinet, ca. 1400, Italian, Steel, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); D. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm); Wt. 9 oz. (255.1 g), Helmets Parts

Joint Stool, 1700–1725, Made in New England, United States, American, Maple, 23 1/2 x 18 x 11 in. (59.7 x 45.7 x 27.9 cm), Furniture

Venus de Milo, 1897, Jadeite, lavender with some whitish spots, H. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm); W. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm), Jade

Terracotta lamp, Early Imperial, 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D., Roman, Cypriot, Terracotta, Overall: 1 1/8 x 3 13/16 in. (2.9 x 9.7 cm), Terracottas

Censer, 13th century, German, Copper alloy, Overall: 9 x 3 5/8 in. (22.9 x 9.2 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 17 in. (43.2 cm), Ceramics

Gheṇṭa (prayer bell), Eastern Javanese, 11th century, Javanese, Cast bronze, Height: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Idiophone-Struck-bell-clapper

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, silver, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (28.3…

Saucer, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze famille rose enamels, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. of rim 4 3/16 in. (10.6…

Relief scene from the tomb of Queen Neferu: fragments from two registers showing male and female attendants moving to the right, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2030 B.C., From Egypt,…

Capital, ca. 1130–40, Made in present-day France, Catalan, Marble, Overall: 17 x 17 x 17 in. (43.2 x 43.2 x 43.2 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Covered mug, 1830–50, Possibly made in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States; Possibly made in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Earthenware, 6 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (15.9 x 14…

Ledger Figures, Capt. Richard Black (from Sketchbook), Graphite, pen, ink, and watercolor on paper, Drawings, John William Casilear (American, New York 1811–1893 Saratoga Springs, New York)

Amulet pendant, a menat, Clay, glazed, Other: 1 7/8 x 13/16 x 3/16 in. (4.8 x 2.1 x 0.4 cm), Gold and Silver, Symbolic objects used for amulets include a menat-pendant, the djed-sign, a…

Groat of Henry VIII (first coinage), 1509–26, British, Silver, Diameter: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm), Coins

Pilgrim Bottle, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), late 16th century–early 17th century, China, Cloisonne enamel on gilt copper, H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 cm); D. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm),…

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Glass-Vessels

Three Girls Having Tea, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 21 1/2 x 25 in. (54.6 x 63.5 cm), Paintings, Nishikawa Sukenobu (Japanese, 1671–1750)

Tongs, 1810–30, Made in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States, American, Silver, L. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Silver, Stephen Hardy (1781–1843)

Censer with Pierced Design, Edo period (1615–1868), 1820, Japan, White porcelain decorated with enamels; cover pierced (Hizen ware, Kutani type), H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); L. 5…

Limestone statuette of beardless male votary in Greek dress, Archaic, mid-6th century B.C., Cypriot, Limestone, H.: 7 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (17.8 x 7.9 x 3.8 cm), Stone Sculpture, The lower portion…

Dress, ca. 1800, Austrian, silk

Scarab of an Official, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1920–22, Faience, pale…

Heel in sandal, of Akhenaten or Nefertiti prostrate?, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1352–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, Pit…

Standing male figurine holding a quadruped, Cypro-Archaic II, ca. 600–480 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; hand-made, H. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm), Terracottas, The handmade and solid figurine stands with…

Nio the Guardian, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th–19th century, Japan, Ink on paper, 15 3/8 x 10 13/16 in. (39.1 x 27.5 cm), Paintings, School of Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo)…

Bead, probably 8th–12th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Stone (?), Diam. 1/4 in. (0.7 cm), Stone

Pitcher, 1889–95, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Earthenware, H. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); Diam. 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm), Ceramics, New England Pottery Company (1876–1914)

Ten Bamboo Studio, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Daoguang period (1821–50), China, Eight volumes of woodblock-printed books; ink and color on paper, 10 1/2 × 12 3/8 × 1/8 in. (26.7 × 31.4 ×…

Duck, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Cloisonné enamel, H. (with stand) 7 in. (17.8 cm), Cloisonné

Vues de France et d'Italie (binder's title), 17th century, Etching, sheet: 7 5/8 x 12 in. (19.4 x 30.5 cm), Books, Israel Silvestre (French, Nancy 1621–1691 Paris)

Amulet, Late Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 13–18, early, ca. 1802–1450 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery south of pyramid, House A1, so-called 'faience…

curved surface, 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, Petrie/Carter…

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Glass-Vessels

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware with slip decoration, 2 5/16 × 6 1/8 in. (5.9 × 15.6 cm), Ceramics

Linen mark (Type IV), Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb (The Slain Soldiers), 1926–27, Linen, H. 16.5 × W. 16.5 cm (6 1/2 ×…

Card Table, ca. 1800, Made in United States, American, Mahogany, satinwood, holly, ebony, white pine, 28 1/4 x 34 x 35 3/4 in. (71.8 x 86.4 x 90.8 cm), Furniture

Funerary Cone, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Pottery, L. 20 cm (7 7/8 in.); Diam. 8 cm (3 9/16 in.)

Roundel with Sacrifice in the Temple, ca. 1515–25, South Netherlandish, Colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, Overall: 9 1/16 in. (23 cm), Glass-Stained

Elbow Defense (Couter), ca. 1430–40, Italian, Steel, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); D. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Wt. 4.5 oz. (127.6 g), Armor Parts-Elbow Plates

Aegis of a female goddess, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.); W. 5 cm (1 15/16 in.); D. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.), The aegis is an object…

Water Jar with the Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove, 染付竹林の七賢図水差, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th century, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue, black lacquer cover;…

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm), Ceramics

Arm at shoulder, Aten cartouches, 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…

Altarpiece (retablo) with Scenes from the Passion, second half 15th century, Made in Aragon, Spain, Spanish, Tempera, gilt, wood, Overall: 56 x 120 3/4 x 3 in., 178lb. (142.2 x 306.7 x 7.6 cm,…

Library Table, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, gray wash, sheet: 7 1/16 x 10 1/4 in. (17.9 x 26.1 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire…

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Diam. 5/8 in. (1.5 cm), Metalwork-Lead

Design for an Upright Drop-Front Secretary, ca. 1780, Pen and black ink, brush and gray and colored wash. Framing lines in pen and ink., 15 1/2 x 9 1/16 in. (39.4 x 23.0 cm), Drawings,…

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

Hoop Earring, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15, ca. 1648–1540 B.C., From Egypt; Possibly from Eastern Delta, Gold, H. 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.); W. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); Th. 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)

Stained Glass Panel with Heraldic Shield of Johnson, ca. 1500, British, Stained Glass, 14- 3/4, 12- 3/4 in, Glass-Stained

牡丹に竹図, Peony and Bamboo by a Rock, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1768, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Image: 36 5/8 × 16 7/16 in. (93 × 41.7 cm), Paintings,…

Two Flat Stamps, 1st–7th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Ceramic, H. 1 15/32 x W. 2 3/32 in. (3.7 x 5.3 cm), Ceramics-Implements, Ceramic stamps are found in Costa Rican burials,…

Coat, 1863, American, cotton