Coffer in Nanban (Southern Barbarian) Style, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Black lacquer on wood with gold painted design, H. 24 13/16 in. (63 cm); W. 52 3/16 in. (132.6 cm); D.…

Bracelet, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18, ca. 1635–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 2, Burial D 1, On…

Ornamental Mask, 10th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Olmec, Serpentine, H x W x D: 3 5/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/4in. (9.2 x 7.9 x 3.2cm), Stone-Sculpture

Vase, Edo period (1615–1868), late 17th century, Japan, Underglaze blue (Arita ware), H. 18 in. (45.7 cm); Diam. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Ceramics

Jar, Six Dynasties, late Northern Dynasties (386–581)–Sui (581–618), ca. late 6th century, China, Earthenware with applied relief decoration under green glaze, H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); Diam.…

Relief fragment, tomb of Meketre, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280,), 1920, Limestone, paint

Toast Rack, 1700–ca. 1830, Iron, H. 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm), Metal

Lighthouse Clock, 1825–30, Made in Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, white pine, mahogany veneer, H. 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm), Furniture, Simon Willard (1753–1848)

Amulet of Re-Harakhti squatting, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 525–30 BC, From Egypt, Glass, H. 3.2 × W. 1.4 cm (1 1/4 × 9/16 in.), Starting in the later Late Period and continuing through…

Girdle ornament, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); D. 1/4 in. (.6 cm), Jade

Halberd-spontoon, 17th century, possibly Italian, Steel, wood (ash), L. 69 3/8 in. (176.2 cm); L. of head 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 4 oz. (567 g), Shafted Weapons

Scarab, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Glazed steatite, L. 13/15 in.

Bowl, 1825–40, Made in Canton, Guangdong, China, Chinese, Porcelain, Diam. 24 in. (61 cm), Ceramics

Teapot in Melon Shape, Edo period (1615–1868), late 17th century, Japan, Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under and colored enamels over transparent glaze (Hizen ware; Kakiemon type);…

Partisan, early 18th century, Swiss, Steel, wood, copper alloy, L. 94 5/8 in. (240.3 cm); L. of head 19 3/8 in. (49.2 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 0.5 oz. (1828.5 g), Shafted Weapons

Plate, 1740–60, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, 13 x 11 1/8 in. (33 x 28.3 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke of Mouse with Scroll in Mouth, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Shield, ca. 1570–80, Italian, Steel, textile, Shields

Sword Guard (Tsuba), possibly 18th century, Japanese, Iron, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.4 oz. (124.7 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Bes figure, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Cemetery D, Tomb D14 E, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, 1900, Faience, paste inlay, H. 7.9…

Unfinished hieroglyphs, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280,), Buried in top of ramp, 1920, Limestone, ink,…

Zoomorphic Stone Figure, 5th century B.C.–A.D. 13th century, Ecuador, Ecuador, Ceramic, pigment, H. 11 x W. 5 5/8 in. (27.9 x 14.3 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Scarab, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, L.0m

Pair of Sandals, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu (KV 46), Davis/Quibell & Weigall excavations, 1905,…

Piece, ca. 1800–1820, British, Cotton, L. 74 1/2 x W. 26 3/4 inches, Textiles-Printed

Water Carafe, ca. 1850, Probably made in United States, American, Blown non-lead glass, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Diam. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm), Glass

Coat of arms, 17th century, Spanish, Silk and metal thread, H. 3 1/2 x W. 4 1/4 inches (8.9 x 10.8 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Model adze, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Asyut (Lykopolis), Tomb of Ankhef (Tomb 9), Khashaba excavations, Copper, wood, animal hide, 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in)

Viewing Plum Blossoms at Night, Edo period (1615–1868), dated 1780, Japan, Ink and color on silk, 29 7/8 x 11 11/16 in. (75.9 x 29.7 cm), Paintings, Kubo Shunman (Japanese, 1757–1820)

Buddha’s Hand Fruits with Peaches, Pomegranates, and Leaves of Fungus, 18th century, China, Carnelian and white agate, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Hardstone

Salt, ca. 1840, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed amethyst glass, 1 11/16 x 3 9/16 in. (4.3 x 9 cm), Glass

Wedjat Eye Amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 1.6 cm (5/8 in)

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose I, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1504–1492 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, glazed, l. 1.6 cm (5/8 in); w. 1.1 cm (7/16 in)

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and red, 2 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. (6.4 x 3.5 cm), Snuff Bottles

Jar, painted, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1500–1400 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 37, Chamber B, burial 78, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, Pottery, red, black paint, H. 7…

Netsuke with Carving of Household Utensils, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); L. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Netsuke, Ryūsa (Japanese, active late 18th century)

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. 1.6 cm (5/8 in)

San Bendetto resuscita un fanciullo, 18th century, Etching, sheet: 15 3/16 x 9 1/2 in. (38.5 x 24.1 cm), Prints, Pierre Hubert Subleyras (French, Saint-Gilles-du-Gard 1699–1749 Rome)

Women in Garden, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 67 1/2 x 20 1/8 in. (171.5 x 51.1 cm), Paintings, Unidentified Artist

Osiris, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 14.8 cm (5 13/16 in.); W. 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.); D. 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.), Osiris, foremost of the Egyptian…

Taweret, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Hematite? basalt?, H. 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); W. 1.5 cm (9/16 in.); D. 1.7 cm (11/16 in.), The goddess Taweret has the body of a…

Eagle Ornament, 7th–16th century, Costa Rica, Costa Rica, Gold (cast), Height 1/2 in. (1.3 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Spindle, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Wood, l. 15.8 cm (6 1/4 in); diam. 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in)

Piece, 18th century, French, Silk on silk, L. 28 1/2 x W. 28 inches (72.4 x 71.1 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Jug, ca. 1765, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Ceramics

Scarab, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, below House A2.4, Pit 308, 1920–22, Glazed steatite, l. 2.3…

Candlestick, 1837–60, Made in Westbrook, Maine, United States, American, Pewter, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Metal, Rufus Dunham (1815–1882)

Temple, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Mezcala, Stone, Height 8-5/8 in., Stone-Sculpture

Shabti of Painedjem II, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 990–969 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 17 × W. 5.1 × D. 4.2 cm (6 11/16 × 2 × 1 5/8 in.)

Bowl, 1835–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 9 5/16 in. (23.7 cm), Glass

Two women after Bath, from the series Elegant Pines of Fivefold Needles (Furyu goyo no matsu), Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1800, Japan, Polychrome woodblock print; mineral pigments and ink on…

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain, H. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Diam. of rim: 1 in. (2.5 cm); Diam. of foot: 1 11/16 in. (4.3…

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 16th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, lacquer, copper, Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); D. 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1.9 oz. (53.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Mold for small ring ornaments, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Pottery, various

Tea Caddy, 1770–1830, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm), Ceramics

Vessel fragment, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, Pottery, paint, h. 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in); w. 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in)

Saltcellar, ca. 1835, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed blue glass, W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Glass

Tea Table, 1740–60, Made in New England, United States, American, Maple, 26 1/4 x 29 x 20 1/2 in. (66.7 x 73.7 x 52.1 cm), Furniture

Amuletic plaque of Paser, the Vizier of Seti I and Ramesses II, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1294–1213 B.C., From Egypt, Glazed steatite, H. 2 cm (13/16 in.); W. 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); D.…

Cream Jug, 1780–1820, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Blown pattern-molded lead blue glass, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Glass

Netsuke of Elephant on a Seal, 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Netsuke

Water Jar, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi mark and period (1662–1722), 1678–88, China, Porcelain with incised decoration under peachbloom glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm);…

Gauntlets and Accessories, 18th century, Japanese, Iron, chainmail, Armor Parts

Waster, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Porcelain with celadon glaze (Longquan ware), H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Diam. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Ceramics

Wide Anklet with Chevrons Surrounding Bosses, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); Diam 16 1/4 in (15.9 cm), Jewelry

Lotus-Leaf Cup, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Nephrite, H. 6 7/8 in. (17.4 cm); W. 4 7/16 in. (11.2 cm); L. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm), Jade

Partisan, ca. 1620, Italian, Steel, wood, L. 82 1/8 in. (208.5 cm); L. of head 14 3/4 in. (37.4 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 13 oz. (2182.9 g), Shafted Weapons

Closed Burgonet with Falling Buffe, ca. 1590, Greenwich, British, Greenwich, Steel, brass, H. 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm); W. 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm); D. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); Wt. 10 lb. 2 oz. (4593 g), Helmets

Cat head, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 6 cm (2 3/8 in.); W. 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.); D. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.), The cat was sacred to the goddess Bastet,…

Bowl, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, ca. 2960–2770 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, Pottery, Height: 18.7 x Diam. 29 cm (7 3/8 x 11 7/16 in.)

Animal Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, Length 4-1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Bowl, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Stoneware with cloisonné-style decoration, H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); W. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm), Ceramics

Piece, 1810–15, British, Cotton, L. 14 3/4 x W. 18 3/4 inches, Textiles-Printed

Netsuke of Three Boys Playing around a Screen, 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Creamer, 1850–70, Pressed glass, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Glass

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

Lidded Bowl, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Wood with red- and gold-lacquer decoration on black lacquer, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Lacquer

Aryballos, Late Period, Dynasty 26–27, 550–500 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in)

Skirt panel, ca. 1730, French, Wool on cotton, linen, H. 32 x Loom Width 42 inches, Textiles-Embroidered

Tumbler, 1770–1820, Probably made in Bohemia, Czech Republic, Non-lead glass with engraved decoration, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Glass

Cowroid Stamp Seal with a Nefer Hieroglyph Inscribed on the Base, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, South Village, 1911–12, Faience, L. 1.4…

Creamer, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed blue and opaque blue glass, H. 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm), Glass

狸牙彫根付, Tanuki (Japanese Racoon Dog) with a Sake Bottle and Bills for Sake, Edo period (1615–1868), second half of the 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 1 5/8 in.…

Bowl, 10th–11th century, United States, Arizona (?), Arizona (?), Ceramic, pigment, H. 5 1/8 x Diam. 7 7/8 in. (13 x 20 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Plate, 1835–45, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Glass

Jar, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century or later, China, Stoneware with cloisonné-style decoration, H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Ceramics

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

Writing Box with Design of a Cherry Tree and Waterfall, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Gold and silver maki-e on black lacquer, H. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); D. 9…

Thoth Amulet, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Green Faience, H. 5.1 cm (2 in.)

Element from a Tantric Ritual Apron, 18th century, Tibet, Bone, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Bone

Name Panel from Mortuary Complex of Senwosret I, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid Temple of Senwosret I, Enclosure wall,…

Bowl, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Pottery with designs on a crackled ground (Kyoto ware), Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Owl Tab Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, shell, stone, L. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Standing Eight-Armed Avalokiteshvara, the Bodhisattva of Infinite Compassion, Angkor period, late 12th century, Cambodia or Thailand, Stone, H. 77 1/2 in. (196.9 cm); W. 33 1/4 (84.5 cm); D. 20…

Jar, 2nd century B.C.–A.D. 3rd century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Colima, Ceramic, slip, Height: 7 1/4in. (18.4cm), Ceramics-Containers

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: 5.5 cm (2 3/16…

Netsuke of Ashinaga Blowing a Sea Horn, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); D. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Netsuke

Jar, 2nd century B.C.–A.D. 3rd century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Colima, Ceramic, pigment, H. 9 1/8 x Diam. 9 1/2 in. (23.2 x 24.1 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Bird Vessel, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Silver, H x W x D: 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 8 in. (11.4 x 8.9 x 20.3 cm), Metal-Containers

Tumbler, 1700–1800, Possibly made in United States, American, Free-blown lead glass, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Glass