Pen, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Oxyrhynchus (Bahnasa), EEF excavations 1896–97, Reed, L. 16 cm (6 5/16 in.)

Glass Fragment, 12th–13th century, Made in Paris, France, French, Glass, Overall (a): 3 1/2 x 1 x 2 1/4 in. (8.9 x 2.5 x 5.7 cm), Glass-Stained

Stirrup Spout Bottle with Figure, 5th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, pigment, H. 7 7/8 x W. 5 in. (20 x 12.7 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Waste Bowl, 1845, Made in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 4 5/16 in. (11 cm); 17 oz. 12 dwt. (547.7 g), Silver, Andrew Ellicott Warner (1786–1870)

Dagger (Kard), dated A.H. 1220/ A.D. 1805–6, Iranian, Steel, ivory (walrus), gold, L. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm); L. of blade 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); W. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Wt. 8.4…

Set of four three-light wall brackets, Casting and chasing attributed to Jacques Confesseur (ca. 1695–1759), ca. 1745–49, French, Gilt bronze, 22 1/2 × 16 × 7 1/2 in. (57.2 × 40.6 × 19.1…

Tray, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Gold on black lacquer ground, W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); L. 7 3/8 in (18.7 cm), Lacquer

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Ceramics

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1920–22, Steatite, glazed, l. 2 cm (13/16 in)

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, slip decoration, H: 2 1/16 in (5.2 cm); Diameter: 4 7/16 in. (11.2 cm), Ceramics

Column Base, ca. 1130–1140, Made in Roussillon, present-day France, Catalan, Pink marble, Overall: 8 x 17 1/2 in. (20.3 x 44.5 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

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

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with a cafe-au-lait glaze, painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 7 in.…

Covered beaker, 16th century, Italian, Venice, Colorless (gray) and opaque white nonlead glass. Blown, 'vetro a retorti'., H. with cover 28 cm, Glass

Masonic Armchair, ca. 1800, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Ash, whitewood, 59 1/4 x 20 1/2 x 20 in. (150.5 x 52.1 x 50.8 cm), Furniture

Dress, ca. 1885, American, silk, The full-blown revival of eighteenth-century dress, textile, and accessories in the 1880s is evident in the opulence and surfeit of details and shaping of this…

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), ca. 1730–50, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels and gilt, rose glaze on reverse, Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th century, China, Porcelain with flambé glaze, H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics

Tweezers, 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,…

Pot, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 4 x 5 7/16 x 5/8 in. (10.2 x 13.8 x 1.6 cm), Ceramics

Glass Fragment, 15th century, European, Colorless glass, Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. (6.4 x 4.1 cm), Glass-Stained

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, 6.6 x 4.1 cm

Vase, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Diam. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Porcelain with flambé glaze (Guangdong ware), H. 28 in. (71.1 cm); Diam. 13 in. (33 cm), Ceramics

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 1 7/16 x 9/16in. (3.7 x 1.4cm), Metalwork-Lead

Mélanie Waldor (1796–1871), 1835, French, Cast bronze with golden brown patina, Overall (confirmed, irregular diameter): 6 5/8 × 6 1/2 in. (16.8 × 16.5 cm), Medals and Plaquettes,…

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 2 1/2 x 5 7/8 in. (6.3 x 14.9 cm), Ceramics

Pair of Earflares, Winged Messengers, A.D. 400–700, Peru, Moche, Gold, turquoise, sodalite, shell, Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8 cm), Metal-Ornaments, This pair of ear ornaments depicts a winged…

Fragment of a Pot Handle, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware with impression, Overall: 5 x 3 11/16 x 3 7/16 in. (12.7 x 9.3 x 8.7 cm), Ceramics

Pot Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 5/8 x 2 11/16 in. (4.2 x 6.9 cm), Ceramics

Hammered Dulcimer, mid-19th century, United States, American, Wood, metal, L. 27.7 cm (14-7/8); W. 104 cm (41 in.); D. 9.3 cm (3-3/4), Chordophone-Zither-struck-dulcimer

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with light blue glaze, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Ceramics

Bass Saxhorn in B-flat, 1858–75, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Brass, nickel-silver, L.: 74.5 cm (29-1/2 in.); Diam. of bell: 22.3 cm (8-7/8 in.), Aerophone-Lip Vibrated,…

Bacchic Scene; Two Roman Soldiers, 18th century, Graphite, 12 7/16 x 7 15/16 in. (31.6 x 20.1 cm) irregular, Drawings, Anonymous, French, 18th century

Chest, late 15th century, British, Oak, Overall: 65 1/4 x 37 3/4 x 18 1/4 in. (165.7 x 95.9 x 46.4 cm), Woodwork-Furniture

Ruyi Scepter, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, China, Cloisonné enamel with gilt-bronze medallions, L. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm), Cloisonné, One translation of the Chinese term ruyi…

Cassetta frame on a polyptych panel, ca. 1325, Italian, Siena, Poplar. Mitered. Gilt; red-orange bole; red, blue, and white color. , Overall, 67.3 x 48.2; sight, 57.1 x 38.2 cm; engaged., Frames

Cassetta frame, ca. 1630, Italian, Milan, Poplar, 23 1/2 x 18 3/4 in. (59.7 x 47.6 cm), Frames, Italy (Milan) (early 17th–mid 17th century)

Colt Model 1851 Navy Percussion Revolver, serial no. 2, 1850, Hartford, Connecticut, American, Hartford, Connecticut, Steel, brass, silver, wood (walnut), L. of barrel 7 1/2 in. (19.05 cm); Cal.…

Large Dish, Edo period (1615–1868), 1750, Japan, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware, Imari type), H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 21 3/4 in. (55.2…

Tomb Figure of Dragon Head, Neolithic period to Ming dynasty (1368–1644), (3200–2000 B.C.) – (1368–1644 A.D.), China, Earthenware with pigment, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Tomb Pottery

Standing male flute player with a serpent around his shoulders, Cypro-Archaic I, ca. 750–600 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; wheel-made and hand-made, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Terracottas, The…

Suit, ca. 1865, American, wool, silk

Bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Dark brown ware with thick black glaze streaked with brown; metal rim (Jian ware), H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Porcelain with purplish-blue glaze, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Ceramics

Vase from a Set Five-Piece Altar Set (Wugong), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Daoguang period (1821–50), China, Porcelain, H. 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm); Diam. of rim 8 in. (20.3 cm); Diam. of base 6…

Knife, Old Kingdom–New Kingdom, Dynasty 8–18, ca. 2649–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Flint, l. 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in)

Bottom of a Vessel with Foot, 4th–early 5th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass, Overall: 7/16 x 7/8 in. (1.1 x 2.3 cm), Glass-Vessels

Openweave Cap with Tassels, 11th–14th century, Peru, Peruvian, Cotton, camelid hair, Height (w/tassel) 6-3/4 in., Textiles-Costumes

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Lavender and green jadeite, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Snuff Bottles

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), ca. 1730–50, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm), Ceramics

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Hair crystal with red glass stopper, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Snuff Bottles

清乾隆 銅胎畫琺瑯山水圖瓶, Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), 18th century, China, Enamel on copper, H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Enamels

Dish, Edo period (1615–1868), 1720, Japan, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, iron red and gold, with colored enamels (Arita ware), Diam. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm); D. 2 1/4 in.…

Ornament, Edo period (1615–1868), 1760, Japan, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze and gray enamels (Hirado ware), H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Ceramics

Fragment of a Figure, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Ceramic, 2 1/2 × 1 1/4 in. (6.4 × 3.2 cm), Miscellaneous

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

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Amber, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Snuff Bottles

Beaker, ca. 1770, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, Overall: H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); 5 oz. 17 dwt. (181.2 g), Silver, Cary Dunn (active ca. 1765–96)

Vase, Edo period (1615–1868), 1860, Japan, White porcelain with decoration in colors (Arita ware, Kakiemon type), H. 13 3/8 in. (34 cm), Ceramics

Scholarship Medal, 1770–1830, American, Silver, 1 5/8 x 1 1/8 in. (4.1 x 2.9 cm), Silver

Andiron, 1795–1810, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Brass, iron, 25 1/4 x 21 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. (64.1 x 54.6 x 34.3 cm), Metal

Double Capital, late 13th–early 14th century, Made in Pyrénées, French, Pink marble, 15 x 20 x 11 3/4 in. (38.1 x 50.8 x 29.8 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Amulet (Wheel), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, H. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); W. 3/8 in. (1 cm), Jade

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 W. wall; bottom register,…

Full-size pattern for facsimiles of both front and back sides of handle of Bryant Vase, ca. 1875, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Copper, metal alloy, lead, 15 1/2 × 8 1/2 ×…

Saucer, 19th century, Japan, White porcelain decorated with black, silver and gold (Hizen ware, Kutani type), Diam. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Ceramics

Papyri Fragments, 7th century, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Papyrus and ink, Storage (petri dish diam.): 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm), Papyrus

Tunic, 6th–7th century, Attributed to Egypt, Eshmunein, Wool; tapestry weave, 60.62 in. high 41.00 in. wide (154 cm high 104.1 cm wide), Textiles-Costumes

Lion amulet, Late Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late - 13 up to 1700, ca. 1850–1700 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House A1:2, Pit 884,…

Wedding dress, 1878–80, American, silk

Goblet, late 19th century, probably Italian (Venice), Colorless (slightly gray) and turquoise blue nonlead glass. Blown, trailed, impressed, pincered., H. 31.7 cm, Glass

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

Heraldic Panel with Arms of the House of Hapsburg, ca. 1504–6, Made in possibly Ghent, South Netherlandish, Pot-metal glass, white glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain, Overall: 33 1/2 x 20…

Chair, 1790–1810, Made in Rhode Island, United States, American, Mahogany, maple, 20 1/4 x 21 1/2 in. (51.4 x 54.6 cm), Furniture

Towel, 15th–16th century, Italian (Perugia), Linen and cotton, H. 58 x W. 20 1/2 inches (147.3 x 52.1 cm), Textiles-Woven

Netsuke of the Fowl on the Drum of the Wise Emperor, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Netsuke

Roundel with Christ Carrying the Cross with Saint Veronica, ca. 1520, Made in Antwerp, South Netherlands, South Netherlandish, Colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, Overall: 8 11/16…

The Assumption of the Virgin with Saints Michael and Benedict, ca. 1493–96, Oil and gold on wood, 67 1/4 x 51 3/4 in. (170.8 x 131.4 cm), Paintings, Luca Signorelli (Italian, Cortona, active…

Lantern in Shape of a Pagoda, Edo period (1615–1868), 1800, Japan, Pottery with moulded design covered with glaze (Takatori ware), H. 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm), Ceramics

Blouse, 1815, Hungarian

Lock, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 6 3/4 x 9 in. (17.1 x 22.9 cm), Metalwork-Iron, The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard…

Dagger (Khanjar) with Sheath, 18th century, Indian, Steel, rock crystal, gold, silver, velvet, wood, H. with sheath 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm); H. without sheath 15 5/8 in. (39.7 cm); H. of blade 10 3/4…

Pot, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 9/16 in. (3.5 x 4 cm), Ceramics

Tunic Fragment, 7th–9th century, Peru, Wari, Camelid hair, cotton, Overall: 17 x 41 3/4 in. (43.18 x 106.05 cm), Textiles-Woven

Biface, Predynastic–Old Kingdom, ca. 3850–2100 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Flint

Vase, ca. 1815–20, Made in Paris, France, French, Porcelain, 13 3/8 x 10 x 7 5/8 in. (34 x 25.4 x 19.4 cm), Ceramics, With lavish gilded decoration and delicately painted landscapes, this pair…

Virgin and Child, ca. 1340–50, Made in probably Paris, Île-de-France, France, French, Limestone, paint, gilt, glass, 68 × 22 13/16 × 11 1/4 in. (172.7 × 58 × 28.5 cm), Sculpture, This…

Vase, 1925, French, Glazed stoneware, Height 12 1/2 in. (31.8cm), diameter 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Ceramics-Pottery, Lenoble, trained in the fine arts as well as commercial ceramics, was one of the…

Plaque, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm), Jade

Lekythos, Late Classical, 4th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, H. 4 7/16 in. (11.2 cm), Vases

Coptic Prayer Codex, 17th–18th century, Found Egypt, Black and red ink on Venetian paper, H. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm), Codices

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

Fragment, late 17th century, Italian, Silk, metal thread, Overall: 19 5/8 x 21 in. (49.8 x 53.3 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Vase, 1763–74, Made in New England, United States, American, Blown pattern-molded amethyst glass, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Glass

'The Tenth Joust of the Rooks: Barta versus Kuhram,' Folio 345r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525–30, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold…

Lid, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 1/8 x 2 5/8 in. (2.9 x 6.7 cm), Ceramics

Miniature Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, White porcelain covered with turquoise finely crackled glaze, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Ceramics

Boy with Greyhound Dog (from Sketchbook), Graphite, pen, ink, and watercolor on paper, Drawings, John William Casilear (American, New York 1811–1893 Saratoga Springs, New York)

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, Diam. 14 in. (35.6 cm), Ceramics