Candlestick, 1840–50, Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, H. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm), Glass, Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (American, 1825–1888,…

Fragment of Vase Handle, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Green Buildings, 1910–11, Faience, L. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in)

Soup Plate, 1800–1830, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, Diam. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm), Ceramics

Relief fragment, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid Temple of Senwosret I, Causeway, 1908–09, Limestone, h. 25.4 cm (10 in); w.…

Model dish, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late, ca. 1850–1800 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), south cemetery, Pit 428 North chamber, 1913–14, Limestone,…

Waste Bowl, 1827, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 5 1/4 x 6 7/8 in. (13.3 x 17.5 cm); 19 oz. 2 dwt. (594.6 g), Silver, Harvey Lewis (ca. 1783–1835)

Incense Burner, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. of rim: 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. of foot: 1 3/4 in.…

Figure on Platform, 13th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Veracruz, Ceramic, H. 10 1/2 x W. 4 1/2 in. (26.7 x 11.4 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Lamp, 1818–25, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown pattern-molded glass, tin, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Glass, Probably New England Glass Company (American,…

Scrimshaw, 1830–70, Probably bone or ivory, W. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm), Natural Substances

Plaque: Junior Court Official, 16th–17th century, Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, Brass, H. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm), Metal-Sculpture

Umbel Pendant, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 1.3 cm (1/2 in)

Pellet Bangle with Textile Remnant, Late period, ca. 300 B.C.–A.D. 200, Indonesia (Ban Chiang), Bronze, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Jewelry

Panel, first half 18th century, French, Silk and metal thread, Gr. H. 42 1/2 x W. 55 inches (108.0 x 139.7 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Boat-Shaped Hafted Ax, Bronze and Iron Age period, Dongson culture, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam (North), Bronze, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); W. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Metalwork

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 3-1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Reel, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1913–14, Wood, diam. 6 cm (2 3/8 in)

Relief fragment with a male figure, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein; Khemenu); Probably originally…

Creamer, 1850–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm), Glass

Stela of Tetu and Nefertjentet, First Intermediate Period–Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2124–1981 BC, From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, east of the tomb of Pabasa (TT 279),…

Standing Hari-Hara, pre-Angkor period, first half of the 8th century, Vietnam or Cambodia, Stone, H. 36 in. (91.4 cm), Sculpture

Calligraphy in the Style of Stone Drums, 20th century, China, Pair of hanging scrolls; ink on paper, Image (each scroll): 57 13/16 x 10 1/8 in. (146.8 x 25.7 cm), Calligraphy, Wu Changshuo…

Sauce Dish, ca. 1880, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed blue glass, H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Glass, Adams and Company

Cruet, 1870–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Glass, Adams and Company

Tool, Lower Paleolithic Period, ca. 300,000–90,000 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Libyan Desert, Flint

Earflare, 14th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Silver, gold, H. 2 1/2 x Diam. 4 3/4 in. (6.4 x 12.1 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Netsuke of Mouse, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/3 in. (3.4 cm), Netsuke

Side Chair, 1795–1805, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, ash, 36 3/4 x 20 3/4 x 18 in. (93.3 x 52.7 x 45.7 cm), Furniture

Water jar, 清 玉雕瑞芝水盂, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Jade (nephrite), H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); W. 6 7/8 in. (17.4 cm); D. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm), Jade

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, 3 3/8 x 1 5/8 in. (8.6 x 4.1 cm), Snuff Bottles

Rocaille cartouches with flowers, ca. 1735–50, French, probably Beauvais, Wool, silk (20-22 warps per inch, 8 per cm.), Back: H. 27 1/2 x W. 25 1/4 in. (69.9 x 64.1 cm); seat: H. 29 x W. 31…

Cornemuse, mid-17th century, France, French, Ivory, leather, silk, Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-bagpipe, Possibly by P. Gaillard

Oxyrhynchus fish, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Bronze or cupreous alloy, h. 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.) × l. 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.)

Short cylindrical jar, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, ca. 3100–2649 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Tarkhan, Tomb 38, BSAE excavations 1911-1913, Pottery, H. 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.); Diam.…

Spontoon, 18th century, Italian, Savoy, Steel, wood (beech), iron, brass, textile, gold, L. 92 in. (233.7 cm); L. of head 11 in. (28 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. (1360.8 g), Shafted Weapons

Tweezers, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1911–12, Bronze, L. 4.8 (1 7/8 in)

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 19 in. (48.3 cm), Ceramics

One of a Pair of Overlapping Undecorated Anklets, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam (North, Highlands?), Bronze, W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Jewelry

Mold for a Fox Head Amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, E. side of S. Village or Khor west of camp, probably 1911–12, Pottery, H. 4.1…

Dish, 1830–50, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 5 9/16 in. (14.1 cm), Glass

Bottle for Sweets, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay covered with streaked glaze (Kiyomizu ware, Zhun type), H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Lace Pattern, ca. 1831, Made in Massachusetts, United States, American, Cut paper, 26 1/2 x 18 1/4 in. (67.3 x 46.4 cm), Natural Substances

Cylinder seal, Old Syrian Period, ca. 1820–1740 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1920–22, Hematite, L. 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Diam. 0.8 cm (5/16 in.), Cylinder…

One from a Pair of Bangles, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Jewelry

Storage Jar Embossed with the Hathor Emblem, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1911–12, Pottery, slip, paint, H.…

Candlestick in the form of a Putto, ca. 1600 or later, Italian, Venice, Bronze (Copper alloy with a dull patina varying from a reddish to olive green color)., H. 26.7 cm., Metalwork

String of Short Cylindrical Beads, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Faience, L. 37 cm (14 9/16 in)

Bedstead, 1810–15, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, mahogany veneer, mahoganized maple and white pine, painted and gilded wood, 106 3/4 x 58 5/8 x 79 1/2 in.…

Window Cornice, ca. 1825, Wood, 6 1/4 x 68 in. (15.9 x 172.7 cm), Architecture

Brush, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain, H. 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Ceramics

Pitcher, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 9 1/4 x 8 1/2 x 6 1/8 in. (23.5 x 21.6 x 15.6 cm), Ceramics

Bell, Late period, ca. 300 B.C.–A.D. 200, Thailand (Ban Chiang), Bronze, H. 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm); D. 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm), Metalwork

Netsuke of Shoki Looking into a Well at Ōni Ojime, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Looking Glass, 1800–1820, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Gilt gesso, wood, wire, 58 3/4 x 26 1/2 in. (149.2 x 67.3 cm), Furniture

Spider Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, Length 1 in., Metal-Ornaments

Lithophane, ca. 1840, Made in Germany, German, Porcelain and wood, 22 5/8 x 11 3/4 in. (57.5 x 29.8 cm), Ceramics, Koenigliche Porzellan Manufaktur (German, founded 1763)

Plate, 1776–93, Made in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, H. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Metal, David Melville (1755–1793)

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, l. 2 cm (13/16 in)

北宋 磁州窯黑釉罐, Jar, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), China, Stoneware with brown-black glaze (Cizhou ware), H. 3 1/4 in. (8 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke of Kiohime on the Bell, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Netsuke

Relief with offerings, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt; Probably originally from Amarna (Akhetaten); Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein;…

清 瑪瑙俏色雙孔花插, Double vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Carnelian and white agate, H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Hardstone

Linstock, 17th century, Italian, Steel, wood, gold, L. 88 3/4 in. (225.4 cm); L. of head 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. (1810 g), Shafted Weapons

Netsuke of Man Riding a Buffalo, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Halberd, ca. 1590–1600, Italian, Steel, wood, textile, brass, L. 108 1/4 in. (274.96 cm); L. of head (excluding straps) 37 in. (93.98 cm); greatest W. 15 3/8 in. (39.04 cm); Wt. 8 lb. 15 oz.…

The goddess Wadjet with the Horus-child, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); W. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.); D. 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.)

Javanese Dancers Applying Make-up and Adjusting Hair (from Sketchbook of Javanese Dancers), 1889, Graphite on off-white wove paper, 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.6 x 14 cm), Drawings, John Singer…

Frog Whistle, 7th–9th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Veracruz, Ceramic, H. 3 x W. 5 1/4 x D. 5 5/8 in. (7.6 x 13.3 x 14.3 cm), Ceramics-Musical Instruments

Stirrup Spout Bottle with Animals, 14th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Ceramic, slip, H. 9 1/2 x W. 6 in. (24.1 x 15.2 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Incense burner with cover, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, ashy grey, H. 4 3/16 in. (10.7 cm); W. 2 13/16 in. (7.2 cm); L. 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm), Jade

Fawn at Play, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Hanging scroll, Overall: 24 3/4 x 54 in. (62.9 x 137.2 cm), Paintings, Unidentified Artist, Formerly Attributed to Giuseppe Castiglione (Italian,…

Jar, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Tomb R 2, Burial F 5, In coffin, 1915–16, Pottery, H. 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in.)

Hanging Lamp, Viet-Han period, 1st–3rd century, Vietnam (North), Bronze, H. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm); W. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Metalwork

Bureau Table, 1750–65, Possibly made in Middletown, New Jersey, United States; Possibly made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Walnut, tulip poplar, white pine, white cedar,…

Vase, 1784–1810, Made in England, British, Porcelain, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Ceramics

Lekythos, Classical, ca. 480–470 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, Diameter: 3 1/2 × 2 1/16 × 2 3/4 in. (8.9 × 5.2 × 6.9 cm), Vases

Calligraphy, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), dated 1803, China, Hand scroll; ink on paper, 30 3/4 x 95 1/2 in. (78.1 x 242.6 cm), Calligraphy, Liu Yong (Chinese, 1719–1805)

Pendant, 20th century, China, Nephrite, W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); L. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Jade

Two-Handled Ointment Jar, 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, Crystalline…

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 2-3/8 in. (6.1 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Hat, 1880–90, Made in England, Pressed purple marble glass, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Glass

Pair of wall sconces, 1795–1810, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Gilded gesso on pine, H. 34 in. (86.4 cm), Furniture

Bough Vase, 1775–1800, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, H. 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm); Diam. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm), Ceramics

Scale from Armor, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Bronze, average l. ca. 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in),…

Stone Temple Model, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region, Mezcala, Stone, Height 4-15/16 in., Stone-Sculpture

Temple Model, 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero (?), Balsas River region, Aztec, Ceramic, pigment, Height 6-3/8 in., Ceramics-Sculpture

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.7 oz. (104.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Bronze handles of a volute-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water), Classical, 4th century B.C., Greek, Bronze, Overall: 10 1/4 x 6 15/16in. (26.1 x 17.6cm), Bronzes, Although these handles are…

Bracelet, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Bronze, Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Metalwork

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Ahmose, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1525 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, l. 1.3 cm (1/2 in)

Bottle, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Paste covered with a transparent glaze and white at the neck (Mino ware, Shino type), H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Ceramics

Piece, 1760–80, British, Cotton, L. 26 3/4 x W. 27 1/2 inches, Textiles-Printed

Partisan, ca. 1550, Italian, Steel, wood (ash), brass, L. 8 ft. 8 7/8 in. (266.4 cm); L. of head 36 1/4 in. (92 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 4 oz. (2381.4 g), Shafted Weapons

Landscape With a Farmyard, Thatched-Roofed Buildings and a Peasant Woman, n.d., Red chalk, 7 7/16 x 11 1/8 in. (18.9 x 28.2 cm), Drawings, Anonymous, French, 18th century

Pike, 16th century, Saxony, German, Saxony, Steel, wood (ash), L. 85 1/4 in. (216.5 cm); L. of head 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 9.1 oz. (1618.8 g), Shafted Weapons

Lock, ca. 1800, Iron, 5 7/8 x 10 in. (14.9 x 25.4 cm), Metal

Headband, 7th–10th century, Peru, Peruvian, Camelid hair, Length 179 in., Textiles-Woven

Water Pitcher, 1830–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm), Glass

Plate, 1830–35, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Glass

Cordial Glass, ca. 1885–87, Made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, American, Blown glass, H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm), Glass, Probably Hobbs, Brockunier and Company (1863–1891)