Shallow dish, Jun ware, 11th–12th century, Chinese, Stoneware with blue glaze., Diameter: 7 3/8 in. (18.7cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Northern Song Dynasty

Arrowhead, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, ca. 3100–2900 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Umm el-Qaab, Tomb of Djer, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, Ivory, L: 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)

Vase (one of four), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain with yellow glaze, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Ceramics

大願地藏菩薩, Jizō Bosatsu, Kamakura period (1185–1333), 14th century, Japan, Wood with pigment and cut gold, H. 30 7/8 in. (78.4 cm); H. (incl. pedestal): 41 1/2 in. (105.4 cm), Sculpture

Marriage Contract, 1761, Made in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, Dutch, Paper, 12 5/8 x 8 in. (32.1 x 20.3 cm), Natural Substances

Cup and Saucer, 1800–1815, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, Cup: H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics

Side Chair, 1830–50, Possibly made in Watervliet, New York, United States; Possibly made in New Lebanon, New York, United States, American, Shaker, Maple, beech, 37 15/16 x 18 9/16 x 15 1/2…

Seated Buddha, first half of the 13th century, Thailand, Bronze, H. 16 1/8 in. (40.9 cm), Sculpture

Poem on a Hermitage, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Image: 49 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (126.4 x 27.3 cm), Calligraphy, Tu Long (Chinese, 1542–1605), Tu Long is best…

Snake bracelet, Roman Period, A.D. 1st century, From Egypt, Lower Egypt, gold, Diam: 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm)

Figure of the Finding of Moses, ca. 1859–64, Made in England, British, Porcelain, Approx. 20 x 16 x 11 in. (50.8 x 40.6 x 27.9 cm), Ceramics, Modeling attributed to William Beattie (British,…

Standing Figure, 6th–7th century, Peru, Nasca or Wari, Shell, turquoise, gold, silver, Height: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Shell-Sculpture

Plate, 1815–25, Possibly made in Middletown, Connecticut, United States; Possibly made in Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States, American, Pewter, H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Diam. 8 in. (20.3…

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Vase, 19th century, China, Jade, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Gr. W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Jade

Brush-washer coupe, 18th century, China, Nephrite, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); L. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Jade

Cornflower Pendant, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 2.1 cm (13/16 in)

Two Ceramic Figures Seated on a Bench, 6th–9th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Remojadas, Ceramic, H. 8 13/16 x W. 6 7/8 x D. 4 in. (22.5 x 17.5 x 10.2 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Armchair, 1755–90, Made in New York, United States, American, Mahogany, red maple, white pine, 42 1/8 x 27 x 28 in. (107 x 68.6 x 71.1 cm), Furniture

The Deliverance of Cybele, an Allegory of the Seasons, n.d., Pen and black ink, brush and brown wash, heightened with white gouache, over black chalk underdrawing, 25 13/16 x 18 1/4 in. (65.6 x…

Stand, 1730–70, Made in England, British, Stoneware, Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke of Tiger with Head Turned, Snarling, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Netsuke

Canopic jar head of Kay, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Tomb of Kay, Khashaba excavations, 1910–11, Linen covered with stucco

Mortuary Urn, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Earthenware, H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); Diam. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Ceramics

Basket, 1880–90, Made in England, Pressed purple marble glass, 4 1/2 x 6 1/4 in. (11.4 x 15.9 cm), Glass

Heart Scarab, Owner's Name Erased, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–380 B.C., From Egypt, Green stone, l. 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in); w. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in)

Windsor Armchair, 1760–90, Made in United States, American, Maple, pine, 49 9/16 x 39 x 32 in. (125.9 x 99.1 x 81.3 cm), Furniture

Bust of John Wesley, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 5 1/4 x 3 1/16 x 2 9/16 in. (13.3 x 7.8 x 6.5 cm), Ceramics

Bracelet, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D 300, Thailand, Bronze, H. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); Diam. 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm), Metalwork

Terracotta statuette of a girl, Hellenistic, 3rd century B.C., Greek, Corinthian, Terracotta, H.: 9 in. (22.9 cm), Terracottas, Draped standing woman; arms at sides, one foot slightly forward.

Hanging Light, 1780–1825, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Blown pattern-molded green glass, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Glass

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, turquoise (?), H x W: 3 9/16 x 4 15/16in. (9 x 12.5cm), Metal-Ornaments

Amulet of Sakhmet, Late Period (?), ca. 712–343 B.C., From Egypt, Blue faience, h. 8 cm (3 1/8 in)

Spoon, 1700–1800, Flemish, Pewter, No dimensions recorded, Metalwork-Pewter

Figure Dish, 1880–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed opaque white glass, 4 3/16 x 4 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. (10.6 x 10.8 x 13.7 cm), Glass, McKee and Brothers (1856–89)

Date Pendant, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 1.7 cm (11/16 in)

String of 4 beads, Roman Period or later, 3rd to 4th Century A.D., From Egypt, Glass, l. 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.)

Anthropomorphic Bird Figure, 1st–5th century, Colombia or Ecuador, Tolita-Tumaco, Ceramic, H. 6 x W. 3 5/8 x D. 3 1/2 in. (15.2 x 9.2 x 8.9 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Suit, ca. 1815, British, linen, cotton

Figure Dish, 1880–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed opaque white glass, 4 3/8 x 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (11.1 x 10.8 x 14 cm), Glass, McKee and Brothers (1856–89)

Spindle Whorl, 10th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 1-3/16 in., Ceramics-Implements

Implement to loosen knots, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); D. 1/4 in. (.6 cm), Jade

Netsuke of Ashinaga Beating a Drum, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Netsuke

Canopic jar with falcon head (Qebehsenuef), Third Intermediate Period, ca. 800–650 BC, From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, cemetery 300, Ptolemaic vaulted tomb, Pit 1, 1912–13,…

Sauce Dish, 1870–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Glass, Adams and Company

Valance, first half 18th century, British, Silk, wool, linen, H. 105 1/2 x W. 10 3/4 inches (268 x 27.3 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Bronze, gold, copper, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 5.9 oz. (167.3 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Shell pendant or bead, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Shell

Punch Pot, ca. 1760, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, 8 1/4 x 12 3/4 in. (21 x 32.4 cm), Ceramics

Rope, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, before 1911, palm fiber ?, diam. 1 cm (3/8 in)

Dish, ca. 1835, Lacy pressed glass, 6 3/8 x 9 1/4 in. (16.2 x 23.5 cm), Glass

Netsuke of Sparrow (Split-tongue), 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); W. 5/16 in. (.8 cm); L. 1 5/8 in. (4.2 cm), Netsuke

Linstock, ca. 1600, Italian, Steel, wood, gold, silver, copper, L. 84 in. (213.3 cm); L. of head 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); W. 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 5 oz. (1960 g), Shafted Weapons

Bracelet, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Bronze, Diam. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm), Metalwork

Scarab Inscribed for the God's Wife Nefertari, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1525 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, glazed, l. 1.5 cm (9/16 in); 1.1 cm (7/16 in)

Upper part of a baboon, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, early, ca. 1950–1900 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery south of pyramid below house A2:2, Pit 304, 1913–14,…

Netsuke of Goat on a Rock, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/3 in. (3.4 cm); w. 1 1/3 in. (3.4 cm), Netsuke

Allegory of the Triumph of Poverty, model late 16th century (old cast), South Netherlandish (Antwerp?), Copper alloy with a natural brown to green patina; the reverse has remnants of solder., 6.6…

Squash Bottle, 2nd–4th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, H. 7 5/8 in. (19.3 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Netsuke of Demon with a Drum, 18th–19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Standing Avalokiteshvara (the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion), 8th century, Thailand, Bronze, H. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm); W. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm); D. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm), Sculpture

Water Pot, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with transparent crackled glaze over design; foot enameled (Banko ware), H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Ceramics

Fragment of a Dish Dedicated by Two Kings to the Goddess Hathor of Dendera, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11-12, ca. 1988–1952 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Slate, H. 4 cm…

Stirrup Spout Bottle with Deer, 1st–6th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, pigment, H. 9 x Diam. 5 1/2 in. (22.9 x 14 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Bowl, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th–19th century, Japan, Porcelain decorated in blue, green, red-orange and gilt (Arita ware, Imari style), H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Diam. 9 7/8 in. (25.1…

Ibis, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); W. 2.3 cm (7/8 in.); L. 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.), An ibis sits with its legs and feet together…

Onyx Bowl, 6th–10th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Oaxaca, Mexican, Onyx marble (tecalli), pigment, H x W: 5 1/4 x 8 1/4in. (13.3 x 21cm), Stone-Containers

Flask with Harpies, Animals, and Human Figures in Lush Vegetation and a Pond, late 12th–13th century, Attributed to Iran, Kashan, Stonepaste; molded, luster-painted over opaque white glaze, 16…

Djed pillar, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 525–30 BC, From Egypt, Yellow Glass, H. 3.4 × W. 1.3 cm (1 5/16 × 1/2 in.), Starting in the later Late Period and continuing through the…

Bed leg (one of four), 16th century, Italian, Iron, 15 1/4 x 12 3/4 in. (38.7 x 32.4 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Bowl Resting on Jaguar, 5th–16th century, Costa Rica, Costa Rica, Ceramic, pigment, H. 13 1/16 x W. 11 1/4 x D. 14 9/16 in. (33.3 x 28.6 x 37 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Pair of Ram's Horns, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 14–17, ca. 1640–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Horn, modern plaster, w. of each antler 20 cm (7 7/8 in)

Sword Guard (Tsuba), ca. 3rd century–538, Japanese, Iron, H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 2.8 oz. (79.4 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Halberd of the Personal Guard of Joseph Napoleon as King of Spain (1808-1813), ca. 1805, French, Steel, wood, bronze, gold, L. 87 1/2 in. (222.2 cm); L. of head 17 in. (43.2 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3…

Scarab of Amenemhat III, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1859–1813 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, L. 1.1 × W. 0.7 × H. 0.5 cm (7/16 × 1/4 × 3/16…

Cup, late 19th century, China, Jade, ivory stand, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); H. (with stand) 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Jade

Netsuke of Shichi Fukujin, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Cup, 1736–95, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Diam. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Ceramics

Fauchard, ca. 1550, Venice, Italian, Venice, Steel, wood, textile (velvet, silk), brass, L. 9 ft. 1 3/4 in. (278.8 cm); L. of head 34 1/8 in. (86.7 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 11 oz.…

Pitcher, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 10 1/2 x 8 x 6 7/8 in. (26.7 x 20.3 x 17.5 cm), Ceramics

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 1-11/16 in. (4.4 cm), Metal-Ornaments

清中期 玉如意, Ornament (ruyi), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), L. 10 in. (15.4 cm), Jade

Leogryph, Pala period, ca. late 9th century, India (Bihar), Bronze, H. (on base) 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Metalwork

Chōkarō Sennin, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Netsuke, Yoshitomo, Chōkarō Sennin’s horse is…

Whiskey Taster, 1840–60, Lacy pressed blue glass, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Glass

Vessel fragment, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, Pottery, paint, h. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in); w. 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in); th. 1…

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

Girdle pendant, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); D. 1/4 in. (.6 cm), Jade

Jar, 6th–12th century, Peru, Wari, Ceramic, pigment, H. 12 1/2 x W. 10 1/4 x D. 8 3/4 in. (31.8 x 26 x 22.2 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Scorpion, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, Length 3-3/4 in. (9.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 21 1/2 in. (54.6 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Diam. of rim 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Diam. of foot 7 1/2 in. (19.1…

Relief Block from the Pyramid Temple of Amenemhat I, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1952 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Pyramid Temple of Amenemhat I, 1908–09,…

Pollaxe, ca. 1470, Burgundy, French, Burgundy, Steel, brass, wood (ash), L. 84 in. (213.4 cm); L. of head 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 9 oz. (2976.7 g), Shafted Weapons

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 5-5/16 in. (13.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Creamer, after 1869, Made in Portland, Maine, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm), Glass

Ceramic Monkey Head Vessel, 14th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Oaxaca, Mexican, Ceramic, H. 8 7/16 x W. 7 1/2 x D. 5 1/4 in. (21.5 x 19.1 x 13.3 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Wineglass, 1810–30, Probably made in United States, American, Blown and cut glass, H. 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm); Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Glass

Head, Fragment, 6th–9th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Remojadas, Ceramic, pigment, tar, H. 9 7/16 x W. 7 13/16 x D. 7 1/4 in. (24.1 x 19.9 x 18.4 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Porringer, 1817–56, Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, 2 1/4 x 7 5/8 x 5 1/4 in. (5.7 x 19.4 x 13.3 cm), Metal, William Calder (1792–1856)

Cup with Lotus Leaves, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Chalcedony, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Hardstone