Dessert Spoon, 1700–1800, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, L. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Silver, John Burt Lyng (active ca. 1761–85)

Kneeling Male Figure, 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Stone, Overall: 11 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (28.26 x 8.89 x 16.51 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Jug (Hu), Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Banshan phase, ca. 2500–2300 B.C., China, Earthenware with painted decoration, H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics

Vase, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay covered with streaked glaze (Seto ware), H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Diam. of rim 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. of foot 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Netsuke

Halberd, 17th century, possibly Flemish, Steel, wood, L. 91 1/8 in. (231.5 cm); L. of head 15 3/8 in. (39.1 cm); W. 8 1/8 in. (21.6 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 15 oz. (1330 g), Shafted Weapons

Cabasset, ca. 1600, Italian, Steel, brass, H. 9 1/2 in. (24.13 cm); W. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); D. 11 1/2 in. (29.21 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 5 oz. (1049 g), Helmets

Figure Dish, 1880–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed opaque white glass, 4 1/4 x 4 5/16 x 5 1/2 in. (10.8 x 11 x 14 cm), Glass, McKee and Brothers (1856–89)

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g),…

Joint Stool, 1725–50, Possibly made in New England, United States, American, possibly, Cherry, 22 5/8 x 17 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (57.5 x 45.1 x 29.8 cm), Furniture

Ceremonial Knife, 12th–15th century, Peru, Cajamarca (?), Chimú, Bronze, H. 4 1/8 x W. 8 7/16 in. (10.5 x 21.4 cm), Metal-Implements

Netsuke of Demon, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm0; W. 1 1/3 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Portrait Panel of George Washington, ca. 1780, Probably made in Germany, Linden, holly, sycamore or harewood, 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (28.6 x 23.5 cm), Natural Substances

Gourd-Shaped Bottle with Lotuses, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing mark and period (1522–66), mid-16th century, China, Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under and colored enamels over…

Partisan of Wolfgang Wilhelm of Bavaria, Count Palatine of the Rhine, dated 1615, German, Steel, wood, textile, L. 8 ft. 6 5/8 in. (260.7 cm); L. of head 25 1/4 in. (64.1 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6…

Jar with Floral Scrolls and Wrapped-Cloth Design, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), 18th century, China, Painted enamel on copper, H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); Diam. 7 1/2 in.…

Spindle Whorl, 10th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 2-5/32 in., Ceramics-Implements

Sugar Bowl, 1830–45, Made in Cranston, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, H. 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm), Metal, George Richardson (1782–1848)

Hair Dressing Tool (Kogai), 17th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, L. 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm); W. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g), Sword…

Decanter, 1800–1830, Made in United States, American, Blown glass, H. 16 7/8 in. (42.9 cm); Diam. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm), Glass

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

Block Fragment, ca. 1130–40, Made in Roussillon, France, French, Stone, Sculpture-Architectural

Ewer with Cover, late Song dynasty (960–1279), 12th century, China, Porcelain (Qingbai ware), H. (with cover) 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Ceramics

Cover, early 19th century, Attributed to Turkey, Silk and metal thread on cotton; embroidered, 41.75 in. high 41.75 in. wide (106 cm high 106 cm wide), Textiles-Embroidered

Jar, 10th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Height: 6 3/4in. (17.1cm), Ceramics-Containers

Single Spout Bottle, 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Tlatilco, Ceramic, Height 10-1/4 in. (26 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Panel, 1787, German, Silk and linen, L. 45 x W. 37 1/2 inches (114.3 x 95.3 cm), Textiles-Woven

Bowl, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery, H. 6.5 × Diam. 20.5 cm (2 9/16 × 8 1/16 in.)

Bowl, 18th century, Chinese, Porcelain with Sang de Boeuf glaze., Diameter: 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Qing Dynasty

Uninscribed cylinder seal, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, ca. 3100 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Umm el-Qaab, Tomb complex of Aha (B16), Egypt Exploration Fund excavations,…

Amulet: Taweret, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Mottled glass, blue and white, H. 2.4 cm (15/16 in)

Immortal Poet, Edo period (1615–1868), 17th century, Japan, Unmounted shikisi leaf; ink and color on silk, 7 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (18.4 × 16.5 cm), Paintings, Kano Shōun (1637–1702)

Work Table, 1800–1810, Made in Salem, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, bird's-eye maple, 29 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 16 in. (74.9 x 52.1 x 40.6 cm), Furniture

Tomb Figure of Hound, Six Dynasties (220–589), 3rd–6th century, China, Earthenware with pigment, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); L. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Tomb Pottery

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Stone, l. 1.8 cm (11/16 in)

Spindle Whorl, 10th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 1-1/2 in., Ceramics-Implements

Netsuke, late 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Netsuke

Jar, Edo period (1615–1868), 17th century, Japan, Flecks of white covered with rich black glaze, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Leaf Bead, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in)

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 15th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, Diam. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3 oz. (85 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Dish (one of a pair), 1726–28, French, Rennes, Silver, H. 1-1/4 in. (3.2 cm.); W. 9-7/8 in. (25.1 cm.), Metalwork-Silver, Jean-Baptiste I Buchet (master 1724, retired 1771) or, Jacques…

Fox Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, stone, H. 3 13/16 x W. 5 3/4 in. (9.7 x 14.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Mask, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, silvered copper, shell, H. 5 1/16 x W. 7 1/16 in. (12.9 x 18 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Two-quart Flagon, 1825–27, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm), Metal, Boardman and Company (1825–27)

Dough Board Scraper, 1800–1830, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Iron, 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (6.4 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm), Metal

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, H. 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in); w. 4 cm (1 9/16 in)

Vase with archaic motifs, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Jade (nephrite), H. 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm); H. incl. base 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm); D. 1 5/16…

Cowroid Seal, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, South Village, 1911–12, Faience,Pale blue, L. (1/2 in)

Vase, 1880–90, Made in England, Pressed purple marble glass, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Glass

Teacup and Saucer, ca. 1860–66, Made in China, Chinese, for American market, Porcelain, Cup: H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Cup, 1785–90, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke of Benten, 19th century, Japan, Wood and ivory, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Netsuke

Profile Bust of a Salem Girl, ca. 1800–1812, Wax, glass, wood, 9 3/4 x 13 in. (24.8 x 33 cm), Natural Substances, John Christian Rauschner (German, Frankfurt 1760–after 1812)

Bottle, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Pottery moulded in the paste and covered with a mottled glaze (Takatori ware), H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm), Ceramics

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

Goblet, 1850–60, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, diamond thumbprint, H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Glass, With the…

Openwork Plaque, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Bronze, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Metalwork

Canopic chest of Hapiankhtifi, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Tomb of Hapiankhtifi, Khashaba excavations, 1910–12, Wood (Juniperus sp.), paint,…

Animal Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, H x W: 4 x 2 3/4in. (10.2 x 6.9cm), Metal-Ornaments

String of Leaf Beads, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 26 cm (10 1/14 in)

Halberd of Emperor Matthias (reigned 1612–19), dated 1612, German, Steel, wood, L. 93 in. (236.22 cm); L. of head 25 3/8 in. (64.44 cm); W. 11 3/8 in. (28.88 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 13 oz. (3090 g),…

Element from a Lacquered Leather Armor (jia), 900–1400, Yi or Nuosu, China (Yunnan or Sichuan), Lacquered leather, H. 5 1/8 inches (13 cm); W. 6 3/4 inches (17.1 cm), Armor for Man

Dish, 1774–1809, Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, 1 5/8 x 14 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (4.1 x 37.8 x 37.8 cm), Metal, Gershom Jones (1751–1809)

清晚期 碧玉菊瓣盤, Dish in the shape of a chrysanthemum flower (one of two), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm); Diam. 6 7/16 in. (16.4…

Vulture amulet, Ptolemaic Period, 400–30 BC, From Egypt, Glass, H. 2.6 × W. 2.3 cm (1 × 7/8 in.), Starting in the later Late Period and continuing through the Ptolemaic Period, a type of…

Epitaph tablets (Myoji), set of thirty-four, 해은부원군 오명항 묘지 조선, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), dated 1736, Korea, Porcelain with underglaze cobalt-blue design, Each: H. 9 7/8…

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

Pen rest, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, white with faint greyish tint, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); L. 5/16 in. (0.8 cm), Jade

Hinge, 1700–1800, Wrought iron, 14 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. (37.5 x 19.1 cm), Metal

Striding Garuda (The Royal Solar Bird), Angkor period, third quarter of the 10th century, Cambodia, Bronze, H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Sculpture

Fragment of Lotus Collar Terminals, 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. 2.3…

Hexagonal Bottle, ca. 1850, Japan, Pottery (Hizen ware, Kutani type), H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Ceramics

Salt, 1830–45, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed blue glass, 1 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 2 13/16 in. (4.4 x 5.4 x 7.1 cm), Glass

Coin, dated A.H. 366/ A.D. 976–77, Made in Egypt, Gold, Diam. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Coins

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain with tea-green glaze, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Ceramics

Fragment, 10th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen; plain weave, embroidered in silk, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Spontoon, 18th century, French, Steel, wood (ash), L. 72 1/8 in. (183.5 cm); L. of head 11 1/8 in. (28.6 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. (907.2 g), Shafted Weapons

Lamp, 1830–35, Made in New England, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm), Glass

Cinquedea, ca. 1500, possibly Emilia, Italian, possibly Emilia, Steel, gold, copper alloy, horn, brass, L. 23 in. (58.42 cm); Wt. 2 lb. (907 g), Daggers, The cinquedea derives its name from…

Creamer, 1850–70, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Glass

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

Fragment of a Menat Counterpoise, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Nebhepetre Montuhotep II, Egypt Exploration Fund…

Gallipot, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain with brownish metallic rust glaze, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Diam. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Ceramics

Seated Male Deity (Ehecatl ?), 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Stone, Overall: 12 x 10 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (30.48 x 27.31 x 24.77 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Seated Figure, 1st–5th century, Ecuador, Bahia, Ceramic, H x W: 20 x 8 3/4in. (50.8 x 22.2cm), Ceramics-Containers

Warrior Figure, 2nd century B.C.–A.D. 3rd century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Colima, Ceramic, H. 11 x W. 10 1/2 x D. 7 5/16 in. (27.9 x 26.7 x 18.6 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Card Table, 1815–20, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, brass, white pine, 28 x 37 x 18 1/2 in. (71.1 x 94 x 47 cm), Furniture

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, Steatite, glazed,…

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

Covered Sauce Tureen, ca. 1835, Made in England, British, Earthenware, lusterware, 6 5/16 x 7 3/8 in. (16 x 18.7 cm), Ceramics

Fragments from the Stela of the Chief Steward Henenu, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2030–2000 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Henenu (TT 313,), Limestone, H. 37.5…

Dish, 1822–40, Made in Albany, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Metal, Daniel Curtiss (1799–1872)

Girls with Grapes from a set of the Italian Village Scenes, designed 1734–36, woven 1762, French, Beauvais, Wool, silk (21-23 warps per inch, 8-9 per cm.), H. 111 x W. 32 1/2 inches (281.9 x…

Pendant: Lotus Sepal, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in)

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, H. 2 3/4 x W. 3 15/16 in. (7 x 10 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Urn, ca. 1825–35, Made in France, French, Porcelain, H. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); Diam. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Ceramics

Lamp, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed aquamarine glass, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Glass

'Vintage Scenes', 18th century, French, Cotton, L. 106 x W. 28 inches, Textiles-Printed

Sword Guard (Tsuba), possibly 17th century, Japanese, Iron, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper, H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 2.1 oz. (59.5…

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