Relief block from a temple of Amenemhat I, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1962–1952 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Pyramid Temple of Amenemhat I, re-used in foundation,…

Side chair (Chaise à la reine) (part of a set), 1786–87, French, Paris, Carved and gilded beech; silk damask (not original), H. 36 1/2 × W. 22 1/2 × D. 19 3/4 in. (92.7 × 57.2 × 50.2…

Desk, ca. 1885, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Maple, 45 1/2 x 27 x 19 1/2 in. (115.6 x 68.6 x 49.5 cm), Furniture, Attributed to R. J. Horner and Company

Bird Plaque Ornament, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper, gilt, H. 2 x W. 2 in. (5 x 5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Girdle pendant, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); D. 1/4 in. (.6 cm), Jade

Painted Cup, 10th–3rd century B.C., Ecuador, Chorrera, Ceramic, pigment, H. 3 1/2 x Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 x 8.9 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 1757, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Wt. 6.2 oz. (175.8 g), Sword…

Uninscribed Scarab from Malqata, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Houses G-K, 1910–11, Quartz, L. 1.6 cm (5/8 in), This uninscribed scarab…

Standing bull, ca. mid- to late 1st millennium B.C., Southwestern Arabia, Copper alloy, shell, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm); L. 9-1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Metalwork-Sculpture, This bronze bull stands on a…

Djed pillar amulet, Third Intermediate Period–Ptolemaic Period, 1086–30 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 3.2 × W. 1 × D. 0.6 cm (1 1/4 × 3/8 × 1/4 in.), Amulets were thought to magically…

Chest of Drawers, 1780–1800, Made in Connecticut, United States, American, Cherry, white pine, 36 x 41 x 20 in. (91.4 x 104.1 x 50.8 cm), Furniture

Frog Seal Amulet with an Ankh Hieroglyph on the Base, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L: 1.1…

Sofa, 1760–90, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, yellow pine, 39 1/4 x 98 x 33 1/2 in. (99.7 x 248.9 x 85.1 cm), Furniture, The camel-back sofa, so-called…

Jagging Wheel, 1770–1800, Whale ivory, H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm), Natural Substances

Tiger: emblem of the West, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); D. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm), Jade

Doorway from Chalkley Hall, Frankford, Pennsylvania, ca. 1776, Made in Frankford, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Granite, wood, and iron, Door: 96 x 47 in. (243.8 x 119.4 cm),…

Clapper, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1750 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery west of Senwosret (758), Pit 771 fill, 1906–07, Ivory, L. 21.4 ×…

Altar Frontal, ca. 1500, Spanish, Silk & metal thread, Overall: 39 1/2 x 80 1/2in. (100.3 x 204.5cm), Textiles-Woven

Ice cream cup (Tasse à glace) (part of a service), 1771, French, Sèvres, Soft-paste porcelain, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm.); L. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm.), Ceramics-Porcelain

Key, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Copper alloy, Height: 1.3 x W. 2.2 x D. 2.2 cm (1/2 x 7/8 x 7/8 in.)

Bracelet, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Jade

Statue of the Priest Harnefer, son of Nesmin and of Nehemesrattawy, Ptolemaic Period, 4th century B.C., late, From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Karnak, Temple of Amun, Cachette, Diorite, H. 59.2 cm…

Fragment of Vase, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Faience, L. 2 cm (13/16 in), w. 1.5 cm (9/16 in)

Girdle buckle, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); L. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm), Jade

Javelin head, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, between Houses A3.2 and A3.3, Pit 340, 1913–14, Bronze,…

Mug, 1795–1816, Made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Metal, Samuel Danforth (1774–1816)

Sugar Bowl, 1777–90, Possibly made in Wethersfeild, Connecticut, United States; Possibly made in Middletown, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Metal,…

Handle with Intertwined Figures, early Malla period, 13th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Copper alloy, H. 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm); Gr. W. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm), Metalwork, This elaborate openwork…

Container in the Form of a Lotus Surmounted by a Female Figure, Angkor period, ca. first half of the 12th century, Thailand (or Cambodia?), Bronze, H. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 cm),…

Chasuble, late 18th century, Chinese, Silk, Neck to hem, back: 40 inches; 101.6 cm, Textiles-Embroidered

Helmet (Shokakutsuki Kabuto), probably ca. 8th century, Gumma Prefecture, Japanese, Bronze, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); W. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); D. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 0.9 oz. (1386.3…

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Porcelain with crackled glaze (Gê type), H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

Auspicious Emblem with Leogryph, Shunga period, ca. 1st century B.C., India, Terracotta, Diam. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Sculpture

Side chair, 1877–80, Made in New York, United States, American, Mahogany, Furniture

Brush holder, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, white with light greenish tint, H. 5 1/4 in. (13.4 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12 cm), Jade

String of beads, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of Senwosret (758), Pit 608, 1907–08, Green feldspar,…

Mug, 1770–1800, Made in United States, American, Free-blown lead glass, 7 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (18.4 x 14 cm), Glass

Figure Dish, 1880–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed opaque white glass, 3 7/8 x 4 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. (9.8 x 10.8 x 13.7 cm), Glass, McKee and Brothers (1856–89)

Cradle, 1815–20, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, rosewood, brass, white pine, 38 x 24 x 45 in. (96.5 x 61 x 114.3 cm), Furniture

Votive Fragment, Hathor, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Hathor Chapel, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations,…

Sugar Bowl, 1850, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 8 15/16 x 7 1/8 x 5 5/16 in. (22.7 x 18.1 x 13.5 cm); 25 oz. (776.9 g), Silver, John C. Moore (ca.…

Side Chair, 1795–1810, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, ash, cherry, 37 x 21 x 18 in. (94 x 53.3 x 45.7 cm), Furniture

Morion, ca. 1575, Italian, Steel, brass, leather, H. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm); W. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); D. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 8 oz. (1601 g), Helmets

Netsuke of Noh Mask; Shōjō, 19th century, Japan, Wood-dark brown, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm), Netsuke

Fragment of a Daisy Bead, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 1.5 cm (9/16 in)

Wine Pot, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain decorated with green, red, blue, and black enamels on the biscuit; some gilding on lid, H. with base and cover…

Plate, 12th–13th century, Chinese, Stoneware with blue glaze., Diameter: 7 3/16 in. (18.3cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Jin Dynasty

Plate, late Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), 11th–12th century, China, Stoneware with carved and incised decoration under celadon glaze (northern celadon ware), H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 7…

Relish Dish, 1870–80, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, 1 5/8 x 5 3/4 x 8 1/8 in. (4.1 x 14.6 x 20.6 cm), Glass, Probably Adams and Company

Mold for a Hemispherical Boss, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Khor west of camp or E. side of S. Village, 1911–12, Pottery, Diam. 1.6…

Jar, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Glass, ht. 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.)

Eye Bead, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (475–221 B.C.), 4th or 3rd century B.C., China, Glass with blue, brown and white decoration, Diam. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm), Glass

Netsuke of Old Man, 18th–19th century, Japan, Porcelain, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Imperial Decree, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), dated 1806, China, Gold, H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Metalwork

Hieratic ostracon, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Davis excavations, before 1913, Limestone, ink, l. 27 cm (10…

Halberd of Christian I (reigned 1586–91) or Christian II (reigned 1601–11), ca. 1590–1610, German, Steel, gold, wood, L. 106 1/2 in. (270.5 cm); L. of head (excluding straps) 31 1/4 in.…

Tile, Qin–Han dynasty (221 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Earthenware, a) H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); D. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Ceramics

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diam. 3 1/8 in. (8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Mold: Bes with Tambourine, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Pottery, various

Round beads from the mummy of Ukhhotep, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Mummy of Ukhhotep, Khashaba excavations, 1910-11; Probably from Meir, Tomb…

Flattened Jar, Sui (581–618)–early Tang (618–907) dynasty, ca. late 6th–7th century, China, Stoneware with molded decoration under dark brown glaze, H. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm); W. 7 1/4 in.…

Funerary relief, ca. 200–273, Syria, probably from Palmyra, Limestone, 20 7/8 x 18 x 7 3/8 in. (53 x 45.7 x 18.7 cm), Stone-Sculpture, This relief is a type of funerary monument characteristic…

Snuffbox, ca0–60, German (Dresden?), Enameled copper, copper-gilt mounts, H. 3.8 cm, L. 8.3 cm, D. 6.5 cm, Snuffboxes, A similarly informal, sketchy technique occurs on other enamel boxes…

Trinket Box, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 2 x 3 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. (5.1 x 9.2 x 6.4 cm), Ceramics

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, shell, Diam. 3 15/16 in. (10 cm), Metal-Ornaments

清嘉慶 白玉碗, Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Jiaqing period (1796–1820), China, Jade (nephrite), H. 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm); Diam. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm), Jade

Storage Jar, 7th–3rd century B.C., Peru, Rio Ica, Paracas, Ceramic, post-fired paint, H. 12 1/16 x Diam. 12 3/8 in. (30.7 x 31.5 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Quart Measure, 1700–1800, Made in England, British (American market), Pewter, H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Metal

Hollow Anklet with Pellet and 'S'-Shaped Spirals, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); D. 5 in (12.7 cm), Jewelry

Tumbler, after 1886, Made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, American, Pressed cranberry, colorless and opalescent glass, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Glass, Probably Hobbs, Brockunier and…

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose I, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1504–1492 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, l. 1.7 cm (11/16 in)

Meleager and Atalanta, Alpheus in pursuit of Arethusa, third quarter 17th century, British, Wool and silk on canvas, H. 22 1/4 x W. 21 3/4 inches (56.5 x 55.2 cm); Framed: H. 23 x W. 23 1/2 x D. 2…

Dish with Design of Water Plants, Edo period (1615–1868), early 18th century, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type), H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Diam.…

Mold for a Ring, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, various, probably 1910–11, Pottery, Diam. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in)

Dish, 1870–90, Made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed purple marble glass, 2 x 6 x 10 7/8 in. (5.1 x 15.2 x 27.6 cm), Glass, Challinor, Taylor and Company (1866–1891)

Offerings Made to the Deceased and his Wife, Tomb of Djehutyemheb, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Djehuty…

Toggle, 17th century, China, Jade, H. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Jade

Queen Mother of the West (Xiwangmu), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Jade

Nose Ornament, 5th–10th century, Colombia, Quimbaya, Gold, H. 1 3/8 x W. 3 in. (3.5 x 7.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Earring, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1911–12, Gold, faience, L. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.), Diam. of ring 1.5 cm…

Figure Dish, 1880–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed opaque white glass, 3 1/2 x 4 1/4 x 5 7/16 in. (8.9 x 10.8 x 13.8 cm), Glass, McKee and Brothers (1856–89)

Axe Blade, ca. 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Java or Bali (?), Dongson, Bronze, H. 10 5/16 x W. 4 5/8 x D. 13/16 in. (26.2 x 11.8 x 2 cm), Metal-Implements

Saltcellar, 1880–90, Made in England, Pressed purple marble glass, Glass

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Stoneware (Cizhou ware), H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm), Ceramics

Platter, ca. 1815–ca. 1842, Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm), Ceramics, John Rogers & Son (active…

Fire Plate, 1700–1800, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Iron, 14 1/2 x 20 in. (36.8 x 50.8 cm), Metal

Amulet depicting human head emerging from lotus, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 525–30 BC, From Egypt, Glass, H. 1.8 × W. 2.6 cm (11/16 × 1 in.), Starting in the later Late Period and…

Female Figure, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Michoacan, Chupicuaro, Ceramic, pigment, H. 3 3/16 in. (8.2 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Tile, 1757–61, Made in Merseyside, Liverpool, England, British, Earthenware, transfer-printed, 5 x 5 in. (12.7 x 12.7 cm), Ceramics, John Sadler (1720–1789)

Halberd of the Swiss Guard of Johann Georg II (reigned 1656–80), dated 1680, German, Steel, gold, wood, L. 88 in. (223.52 cm), Shafted Weapons, This staff weapon was carried by the bodyguards of…

Votive Container (Canopa), 15th–16th century, Peru, Inca, Stone, Height: 4 in. (10.2 cm), Stone-Containers

Bracelet, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Ivory or bone

Shawl (fragment), 18th century, Made in Chiclayo, Peru, Peruvian, Cotton, 28 × 18 1/2 in. (71.1 × 47 cm), Textiles

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, l. 0.8 cm (5/16 in)

Luohan, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 15th century?, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 46 3/8 × 18 1/2 in. (117.8 × 47 cm), Paintings, Formerly attributed to Guanxiu…

Linen Chest Reused as a Child's Coffin, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1400 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Carnarvon/Carter, 1906–1911, Wood, whitewash, L. 50.5 cm…

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Onuris, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.); W. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.); D. 5 cm (1 15/16 in.), Onuris is depicted here, recognizable by…

Bowl, 1700–1800, Made in China, Chinese, for American market, Porcelain, H. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm); Diam. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm), Ceramics

Relief from the Offering Niche of Inpuemhat, First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 9–11, ca. 2100–2010 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Teti Pyramid Cemetery, SAE 1905–1906,…