Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Ceramics

Official Standing on High Base, 9th century, China, Terracotta, H. 14 7/8 in. (37.8 cm), Tomb Pottery

Fish Scraper, 1st–5th century, Colombia or Ecuador, Tolita-Tumaco, Ceramic, pigment, L. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Two papyrus fragments, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 2030–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Pit 536 (no. 2), 1908–09, Papyrus, ink, Framed (a): H. 16.5 cm (6…

Palette, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Greywacke

Spontoon, 17th century, French, Steel, wood, iron, L. 85 7/8 in. (218.3 cm); L. of head 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. (907.2 g), Shafted Weapons

Boar Spear, 16th century, German, Steel, wood, bone, L. 93 5/8 in. (237.8 cm); L. of head 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); W. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 0.8 oz. (2744.2 g), Shafted Weapons

Solid Undecorated Bangle, Early– Late period, 4000 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); D. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Jewelry

Bangle, Early– Late period, 4000 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, Diam. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Jewelry

Cylindrical Bead, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–18, ca. 1635–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Tomb R 2, Burial A 3, On…

Lime Container in the Form of a 'Mloko' Drum, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran), Bronze, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Diam. of rim: 1 7/8 in. (4.8…

Magical Funerary Figure, Late New Kingdom, Dynasty 18–19, ca. 1550–1186 B.C., Possibly from Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna; From Egypt, Wood with black resinous coating., 36.8 cm (14…

Three Beauties, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Image: 14 1/4 in. × 21 in. (36.2 × 53.3 cm), Paintings, Nishikawa Sukenobu (Japanese,…

Chest of Drawers, 1810–20, Possibly made in Salem, Massachusetts, United States; Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pine, chestnut, white pine, 73 3/8 x 39 3/8 x 20 in. (186.4…

Mold for a Sun Disk Flanked by Uraeus Cobras, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, probably 1911–12, Pottery, H. 2.2…

Funeral Boat, Tomb of Haremhab, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 BC, From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Khokha, Tomb of Haremhab (TT 207), Tempera on paper, Facsimile H. 45…

Luohan (Arhat), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, China, Bamboo, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Bamboo, Although not represented in Indian or Southeast Asian art, luohans (Sanskrit: arhats)…

Sampler, 1803, Austrian or German, Silk and metal thread on silk, H. 10 x W. 12 1/4 inches (25.4 x 31.1 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Making Ceramics, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Overall: 47 1/2 x 16 3/4 in. (120.7 x 42.5 cm), Paintings, Eiraku Hozen (1795–1854)

Fragment of a Dish of Polychrome Mosaic Glass, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Glass, L. 2.7 cm (1…

Piece, 18th century, French, Silk, L. 84 x W. 21 inches (213.4 x 53.3 cm) (loom width), Textiles-Woven

Bowl, 1830–45, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, H. 9 15/16 in. (25.2 cm), Glass

Goblet, 1880–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, H. 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm), Glass, Adams and Company

Andiron, 1803–28, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Brass, 18 1/2 x 17 in. (47 x 43.2 cm), Metal, James Davis (active 1803–28)

Halberd of Johann Georg, Prince-Elector of Brandenburg (reigned 1571–98), dated 1570, German, Steel, wood, textile, L. 8 ft. 7 1/2 in. (262.9 cm); L. of head 21 1/4 in. (54 cm); W. 10 1/4 in.…

Cream Pitcher, ca. 1770, Made in England, Pewter, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Metal, Henry Joseph

Netsuke of Man and Dragon, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

View of Imaginary Architectural Ruins, late 18th century, Etching, sheet: 6 1/8 x 8 9/16 in. (15.5 x 21.8 cm), Prints, Etched by Jean Henri Alexandre Pernet (French, Paris 1763–after 1789)

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

Incense burner, Eastern Zhou (770–256 B.C.)–Han (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) dynasty, China, Bronze, H. (to finial) 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm); Gr. Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Metalwork

Pair of side chairs, 1795–1800, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Painted maple with white pine, 38 1/2 x 21 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (97.8 x 54.6 x 47 cm), Furniture, The…

Banner, 18th century, Spanish, Silk, 73 x 72 in. (185.4 x 182.9 cm), Banners

Side Chair, 1765–90, Made in New York, United States, American, Mahogany, cherry, white pine, 37 7/8 x 22 x 20 1/4 in. (96.2 x 55.9 x 51.4 cm), Furniture

Animal Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Copper, gilded copper, silvered copper, shell, Width 4 5/16 x Length 5 1/2in. (11 x 14cm), Metal-Ornaments

Small covered wine pot or teapot, 1662–1722, Chinese, 'Soft-paste' type porcelain painted in underglaze blue., Height with lid: 6.5 cm., Ceramics, Chinese , Qing Dynasty, Kangxi period

Spontoon, 17th century, French, Steel, wood (ash), gold, L. 75 3/4 in. (192.5 cm); L. of head 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 8 oz. (1134 g), Shafted Weapons

Comb, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Wood, paint, l. 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in); w. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in); d. 0.6 cm (1/4 in)

Spill Vase, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 4 7/8 x 5 x 4 1/8 in. (12.4 x 12.7 x 10.5 cm), Ceramics

Female Figure, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 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. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in); w. 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in); th. 1…

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 12 in. (30.5 cm), Ceramics

Plate, 1773–93, Made in Norwich, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Metal, John Danforth (1741–1799)

Chalice, 1816–19, Made in Albany, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm), Metal, Timothy Brigden (1774–1819)

Andiron, 1730–70, Brass, 19 1/4 x 19 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (48.9 x 49.5 x 29.8 cm), Metal

Halberd, ca. 1560, probably German, Steel, wood (beech), L. 8 ft. 6 in. (259 cm); L. of head 37 3/4 in. (95.9 cm); W. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 2 oz. (2320 g), Shafted Weapons

Mask Fragment, 10th–6th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Olmec, Serpentine, H. 2 3/8 x W. 2 5/16 x D.1 1/2 in. (6.1 x 5.9 x 3.8 cm), Stone-Ornaments, This greenstone maskette fragment depicts…

Bell, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Bronze, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Diam. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Metalwork

Ladle, ca. 1815, Made in Norwich, Connecticut, United States, American, Silver, L. 12 in. (30.5 cm), Silver, William Cleveland (1770–1837), Samuel Post

Stove Board, 1820–40, Made in New Lebanon, New York, United States, American, Pine, steel, 7/8 x 24 x 13 in. (2.2 x 61 x 33 cm), Metal

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, H x W: 3 1/8 x 4 9/16in. (7.9 x 11.5cm), Metal-Ornaments

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

Koro in Form of a Lion, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay with a light, mottled glaze (Awata ware), H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Ceramics

Fist Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, H. 5 1/8 x W. 3 5/8 in. (13 x 9.2 cm), Metal-Ornaments

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

Frog Pendant, 11th–16th century, Panama, Veraguas, Gold, H. 2 x W. 2 in. (5.1 x 5.1 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Saltcellar, 1830–35, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, 1 11/16 x 2 3/16 x 15/16 in. (4.3 x 5.6 x 2.4 cm), Glass

Netsuke of a Wolf, 19th century, Japan, Wood; glass eyes, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); D. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Netsuke

Cup with geometric decoration, Roman Period, 1st–3rd century, From Egypt, Nubia, Faras, Cemetery 1, Grave 1007, University of Oxford Excavations in Nubia 1911–1912, Pottery, paint, h. 7.2 cm…

Teapot, 1760–80, Made in England, Pewter, wood, 6 3/8 x 7 1/4 in. (16.2 x 18.4 cm), Metal, T. S.

Artist's Sketch of three mummies, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1750 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, below House A2.4, Pit…

Tall Clock, 1767–71, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, poplar, cherry, 105 x 22 x 11 3/4 in. (266.7 x 55.9 x 29.8 cm), Furniture, William Huston (ca.…

Ceremonial Knife, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Gold, H. 9 1/2 x W. 4 1/4in. (24.1 x 10.8cm), Metal-Implements

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, l. 1.1 cm (7/16 in)

Ceramic Character Head, A.D. 1–1000, Ecuador (?), Ecuador (?), Ceramic, H x W x D: 3 x 2 x 1 1/2 in. (7.6 x 5.1 x 3.8 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Covered Box, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli period (1573–1620), China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Side Chair, 1770–90, Made in Goffstown, New Hampshire, United States, American, Cherry, 44 7/8 x 22 x 17 in. (114 x 55.9 x 43.2 cm), Furniture, Attributed to Major John Dunlap (1746–1792),…

Hunting Spear, 16th century, French, Steel, wood, leather, textile, copper alloy, gold, L. 74 in. (198.0 cm); L. of head 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 7 oz. (1559.2…

Miniature Saucer, 1835–50, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Glass

Roncone, ca. 1500, Italian, Steel, wood, brass, L. 95 in. (241.3 cm); L. of head 30 5/16 in. (77 cm); W. 12 in. (30.5 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 3.2 oz. (2358.7 g), Shafted Weapons

Mug, 1761–93, Possibly made in Albany, New York, United States; Possibly made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Metal, Henry Will (1734–ca. 1802)

Lamp, 1835–40, Lacy pressed blue glass, tin, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Glass

Vase, probably 19th century, Chinese, Porcelaneous stoneware with apple-green glaze., Height: 4 3/4 in. (12 cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Qing Dynasty

Mountain Scenery, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 53 1/2 x 23 3/4 in. (135.9 x 60.3 cm), Paintings, Unidentified Artist

Bowl, 1870–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Glass, Adams and Company

Button Mold, 1800–1825, Brass, wood, ivory, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Metal

Berry Dish, ca. 1867, Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown glass, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Diam. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Glass, Boston & Sandwich Glass Company…

Female Figure, 2nd century B.C.–A.D. 3rd century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Colima, Ceramic, H. 2 3/4 x W. 2 x D. 1 5/8 in. (7 x 5.1 x 4.1 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Handle, 10th–16th century, Colombia, Muisca (?), Gold, H. 5 7/8 x Diam. 3/8 in. (14.9 x 1 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Embroidered darning sampler, 1838, Dutch, Silk on cotton, H. 10 1/8 x W. 10 1/4 inches (25.7 x 26 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Medallion, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, white with very light greenish tint, H. 2 13/16 in. (7.2 cm); W. 3 1/16 in. (7.7 cm); D. 3/16 in. (0.5 cm), Jade

Partisan, ca. 1750, Austrian, Steel, wood, gold, L. 84 3/4 in. (215.3 cm); L. of head 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 4.4 oz. (1031.9 g), Shafted Weapons

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Red lacquer with silver ornament, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Netsuke

Amulet of Wepwawet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1775 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Cemetery V, Tomb V21, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, 1904,…

Armet, ca. 1585, Italian, Steel, gold, brass, H. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); D. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); Wt. 10 lb. 6 oz. (4700 g), Helmets

Netsuke of Pleasure Boat (Takarabune), 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 7/8 in. (5.4 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Netsuke

Cowroid Stamp Seal with an Ankh Inscribed 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. 1.6…

Cup, Archaic, first half of the 6th century B.C., Etruscan, Terracotta; bucchero pesante, Overall: 5 1/2in. (14cm), Vases, High foot with incised horizontal lines.

Bowl, 7th–5th century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, Height: 2 1/4in. (5.7cm), Ceramics-Containers

Pair of Manuscript Covers: Prajnaparamita Flanked by Bodhisattvas (above); Vajrasattva(?) Flanked by Bodhisattvas (below), 12th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Distemper on wood, H. 2 9/16 in.…

Partisan, ca. 1680, Saxony, German, Saxony, Steel, wood, gold, textile, metallic thread, L. 8 ft. 7 1/4 in. (262.2 cm); L. of head 24 1/2 in. (62.3 cm); W. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. (2721.6…

Painted Bowl, 6th–4th century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Height: 2 1/4in. (5.7cm), Ceramics-Containers

Sampler, 1801, British, Silk on wool canvas, H. 13 1/4 x W. 17 1/4 inches (33.7 x 43.8 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Netsuke of Horse in a Boat, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Seal amulet in the form of a reclining cow, Late Uruk–Jemdet Nasr, ca. 3300–2900 B.C., Southern Mesopotamia, Marble, H. 7/8 x W. 1 1/4 x D. 1 3/4 in. (2.3 x 3.3 x 4.4 cm), Stone-Stamp Seals,

Mug, ca. 1800, Made in China, Chinese, for American market, Porcelain, H. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm), Ceramics

Coupe, late 19th century, China, Jade, H. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); Gr. W. 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm), Jade

Necklace, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1750 B.C. probably, From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery north of Senwosret (758), Pit 819, 1908–09, Shell,…

Lamp, ca. 1820, Made in France, Tin, glass, 20 5/8 x 8 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (52.4 x 21 x 21 cm), Metal

Stone Animal Mace Head, 1st–5th century, Costa Rica, Guanacaste-Nicoya, Stone, H. 3 7/16 x W. 3 x D. 1 3/4 in. (8.8 x 7.6 x 4.5 cm), Stone-Implements

Lobed Dish, Edo period (1615–1868), early 18th century, Japan, Porcelain with celadon glaze (Hizen ware; Nabeshima type), H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); L. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Ceramics