Andiron, 1790–1820, Brass, iron, 22 1/2 x 27 x 13 in. (57.2 x 68.6 x 33 cm), Metal

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: 6.5 cm (2 9/16…

Shiva Emerging from the Linga (Lingodbhavamurti), Chola period (880–1279), 12th century, India, Gray stone, H. 47 1/2 in. (120.7 cm); W. 18 3/4 in. (47.6 cm); D. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Sculpture

Weight, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1913–14, Pottery, diam. 7 cm (2 3/4 in)

Teapot, 1764–98, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pewter, teak, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Metal, William Will (1742–1798)

Window cornice, ca. 1825, Made in New York, United States, American, Gilt and painted wood, 49 1/2 x 10 x 5/8 in. (125.7 x 25.4 x 1.6 cm), Architecture

Cippus of Horus (magical stela), Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C., From Egypt, Soapstone, h. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.) × w. 1.8 cm (11/16 in.), This small stela is representative of the genre of Egyptian…

Shrew-mouse surmounting shrine-shaped box for an animal mummy, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); W. 1.8 cm (11/16 in.); L. 5.5 cm…

Virgin, 14th century, Made in Swabia (probably), Germany, German, Wood, polychromy, Overall: 32 in. (81.3 cm), Sculpture-Wood

Sauce Dish, after 1883, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown glass, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Glass, Probably New England Glass Company…

Child god, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.); W. 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.); D. 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.), The figure represents a child god in…

Settee, 1757–60, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, red oak, cherry, pine, 45 1/4 x 63 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. (114.9 x 161.3 x 69.9 cm), Furniture, Joseph Cox (active…

Custard Cup, 1815–30, Made in Paris, France, French, Porcelain, 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 2 1/2 in. (10.8 x 8.3 x 6.4 cm), Ceramics

Shroud, Late New Kingdom to early Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 20–21, ca. 1186–945 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Meketre Valley, burial of Prince Amenemhat…

Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade, 18th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, steel, L. including blade 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm); L. excluding blade 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 9/16…

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

Furniture leg possibly from a game board, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, ca. 3100–2900 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Umm el-Qaab, Tomb of Den, Egypt Exploration Fund…

Square Piano, ca. 1790, Germany, Possibly German, Cherry wood, various materials, Case L. perpendicular to keyboard: 23.7 cm (9-5/16 in.); W. parallel to keyboard: 95.8 cm (37-11/16 in.) Case…

Armet, ca. 1500, Italian, Steel, leather, copper alloy, H. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); D. 12 3/16 in. (31 cm); Wt. 7 lb. 6 oz. (3350 g), Helmets

Figure (?), 3rd millennium B.C., Ecuador, Valdivia, Shell, H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Shell-Sculpture

Jug, 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, 1907–11, Pottery, red ware, H. 9.8 cm…

Elizabeth Greenleaf, 1753–54, Oil on canvas, 21 1/2 x 17 3/4 in. (54.6 x 45.1 cm), Paintings, John Singleton Copley (American, Boston, Massachusetts 1738–1815 London), While there is no doubt…

清, 朱耷 (八大山人), 倣王羲之 蘭亭序, 軸, After Wang Xizhi's (303?-361?) 'Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Gathering', Qing dynasty (1644–1911), ca. 1694–96, China, Hanging…

Table Spoon, 1740–50, Made in Albany, New York, United States, American, Silver, L. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Silver, Barent Ten Eyck (1714–1795)

Pillow cover, 18th century, European, Silk, L. 24 1/4 x W. 21 1/4 inches (61.6 x 54.0 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Cuff with Chevron Designs(?), Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W., 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm), Jewelry

Card Table, 1845–60, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Rosewood, maple, 29 1/2 x 31 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (74.9 x 80 x 47 cm), Furniture, E. W. Hutchings (active ca. 1830–92)

Armchair back, 1754–56, French, Beauvais, Wool and silk, H. 29 x W. 24 in. (approx.) (73.7 x 61 cm), Textiles-Tapestries

Apis Bull Figure, First Persian Period–Late Period, Dynasty 27–30, 525–332 B.C., From Egypt, Green faience, discolored, H.10 × L.10.5 cm (3 15/16 × 4 1/8 in.)

Nose Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Copper, Width (main ring) 2-3/8 in., Metal-Ornaments

Bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Ceramics

Fox, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–13 to 1700 B.C., ca. 1850–1700 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Senwosret (758), inside, Pit 805, 1907–08, Faience, traces of…

Fragment of Block, 6th–7th century, Found Egypt, Saqqara, Limestone, H. 45 1/4 in. (114.9 cm), Sculpture

Head of a Bearded Man, ca. 1160–70, Made in Saint-Denis, France, French, Limestone, Overall: 5 7/8 x 4 3/4 x 4in. (15 x 12 x 10.1cm), Sculpture-Stone, This finely carved head comes from the…

Side Chair, 1859, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Rosewood, 42 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 23 1/2 in. (108 x 47 x 59.7 cm), Furniture, Joseph Meeks & Sons (American, New York, 1829–35)

Lion, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, white with light greenish tint, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); D. 11/16 in. (1.8 cm), Jade

Sketch of a King, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Davis excavations, 1912, Limestone, ink, H. 14.5 cm (5 11/16…

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

Hollow Anklet with Pellets and Decorated Ends, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); D. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Jewelry

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Quartz., l. 1 cm (3/8 in)

Netsuke of a Woman, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Netsuke

Halberd, last quarter 15th century, Swiss, Steel, wood (oak), iron, L. 96 3/8 in. (224.6 cm); L. of head 18 3/4 in. (47.6 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 2 oz. (1871.1 g), Shafted Weapons

Reliquary with Contents, 2nd–3rd century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Schist with objects of silver and copper, (a, b) reliquary with lid): H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6…

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

Netsuke of Man Carrying Basket of Fish, 19th century, Japan, Wood, Netsuke

Strng of beads, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, Shell

Spider Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, silvered copper, Length 3-15/16 in. (10 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Acrobat Vessel, 2nd century B.C.–A.D. 3rd century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Colima, Ceramic, H. 9 1/4 x W. 11 x D. 10 5/8 in. (23.5 x 27.9 x 27 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Vase in the Shape of a Small Mallet, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Porcelain with crackled glaze, H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Square Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Height 3 in. (7.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Re Amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Pale green faience, H. 2.8 cm (1 1/16 in.)

Courtly Scenes, ca. 1510–25, South Netherlandish, Wool warp; wool and silk wefts, Overall: 27 7/8 x 25 5/8in. (70.8 x 65.1cm), Textiles-Tapestries

Soba cup, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Porcelain painted with underglaze cobalt (Hizen ware), H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Ceramics

Saltcellar, 1800–1830, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, lusterware, 3 x 3 1/2 in. (7.6 x 8.9 cm), Ceramics

Cartonnage, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22–24, ca. 945–712 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Meidum, Cartonnage, paint, H. 159.5 cm (62 13/16 in), This cartonnage mummy case,…

Mold for a Djed 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. 2.7 cm…

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper, gold, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1.1 oz. (31.2 g),…

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Daoguang period (1821–50), China, Enameled glass, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Snuff Bottles

Chandelier, 1700–1720, Made in Netherlands, Brass, H. 44 1/2 in. (113 cm); Diam. 45 1/4 in. (114.9 cm), Metal

Spoon Dish, 1740–60, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, 6 3/8 x 4 1/4 in. (16.2 x 10.8 cm), Ceramics

Milk Pitcher, 1870–80, Made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed colorless and opalescent glass, H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Glass, Richards and Hartley Flint Glass Co.…

Vessel, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with crackled opaque white glaze, H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm); Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Vase with 'One Hundred Deer' Motif, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels (Jingdezhen ware), H. 18 in. (45.7 cm); W. 14 in. (35.6 cm); Diam. of rim:…

Bird Head Hacha, 7th–9th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Veracruz, Limestone calcite, pigment, H. 6 1/8 x W. 3 7/8 x D. 4 1/8 in. (15.6 x 9.8 x 10.5 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Netsuke of Fukurokujin with Karako Boy, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Cup with three rows of impressed decoration, Roman Period, 1st–3rd century, From Egypt, Nubia, Faras, Cemetery 1, Grave 1160, University of Oxford Excavations in Nubia 1911–1912, Pottery,…

Chandelier, 1810–20, Made in Birmingham, England, Gilded brass, glass, H. 34 in. (86.4 cm); Diam. 18 in. (45.7 cm), Metal

Ibis on a shrine shaped box, probably for an animal mummy, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); W. 2.2 cm (7/8 in.); L. 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)

Cinquedea, ca. 1500, Italian, Steel, copper alloy, horn, L. 11 15/16 in. (30.3 cm); L. of blade 7 5/8 in. (19.35 cm); W. 3 3/16 in. (8.08 cm); W. of blade 2 3/16 in. (5.54 cm); D. of blade 5/16…

Card table, 1805–12, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, mahogany veneer, gilded brass with, 30 x 35 1/4 x 17 1/2 in. (76.2 x 89.5 x 44.5 cm), Furniture,…

Saltcellar, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed opaque white glass, 2 1/8 x 1 13/16 x 3 1/16 in. (5.4 x 4.6 x 7.8 cm), Glass

莫臥兒王朝或清中期 痕都斯坦式花草三聯玉盒, Box with cover, Mughal period (1526–1858) or Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, India, Jade (nephrite), H. 1 3/8 in.…

Cup and cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1796–1875, China, Jadeite, grass-green mottled with gray and marked with a few veinings of russet, H. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); W. 4 11/16 in. (11.9 cm), Jade

Mantel, ca. 1800, Wood, composition ornament, 60 5/8 x 87 1/2 x 10 in. (154 x 222.3 x 25.4 cm), Architecture

Tube: Emblem of Earth, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Jade

Hook-Shaped Object, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam (North), Bronze, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); D. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm), Metalwork

Sword Guard (Tsuba), possibly 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.3 oz. (121.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

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 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. of rim: 1 1/4 in. (3.2…

Pitcher, 1880–88, Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown amber glass with applied threaded decoration, H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm), Glass, Possibly Boston & Sandwich…

Owl Tab Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, shell, stone, L. 5 in. (12.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Jar, Neolithic period, Xindian phase, ca. 1000 B.C., China, Earthenware with painted decoration and cord markings, H. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

Scarab Inscribed for an Unknown Queen Wy, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, glazed ?, l. 1.5 cm (9/16 in)

Paperweight on stand, 18th century, China, White nephrite, jade, H. (with stand) 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Jade

Profile Bust of Thomas Fessenden, 1800, Wax, glass, wood, 10 1/2 x 9 7/8 in. (26.7 x 25.1 cm), Natural Substances, John Christian Rauschner (German, Frankfurt 1760–after 1812)

Tournament Helm, ca. 1420–30, possibly Italian or French, Steel, H. 15 in. (38.1 cm); W. 8 5/8 in. (22 cm); D. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm); Wt. 16 lb. 5 oz. (7399 g), Helmets, Although very similar…

Blue-Painted Jar from Malqata, 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. 40 cm (15 3/4…

Netsuke of Quail with Millet, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Bowl with Pouring Lip, 5th–6th century, Guatemala, Mesoamerica, Maya, Ceramic, H x W: 4 3/8 x 4 7/8in. (11.1 x 12.4cm), Ceramics-Containers

Piece, ca. 1780, British, Manchester, Cotton, L 34 1/2 x W. 27 3/4 inches, Textiles-Printed

Bowl (Tecomate), 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Puebla, Olmec, Ceramic, H x W: 2 3/4 x 4 1/4in. (7 x 10.8cm), Ceramics-Containers

Netsuke of Daikoku and Bag, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); D. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm), Netsuke

Dish, 1806–15, Made in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, American, Pewter, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm), Metal, George Lightner (1749–1815)

Vase, Terracotta, H. 10.59 cm., Vases, Two-handled vase with linear decoration.

Sallet, ca. 1480, Innsbruck, Austrian, Innsbruck, Steel, H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); W. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); D. 14 5/8 in. (37.1 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 2 oz. (2778 g), Helmets, The maker's mark on this helmet,…

Footstool, 1810–20, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, tulip poplar, 7 5/8 x 13 3/4 x 9 3/8 in. (19.4 x 34.9 x 23.8 cm), Furniture

Beads from a Necklace, second half 15th century, Made in Spain, Gold, cloisonné enamel, pearls; filigree, Each bead: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Jewelry, Cloisonné enamel designs were made by…

Spoon, 1787–1811, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm), Metal, George Coldwell (died 1811)

Head pendant, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, H. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); D. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Jewelry

Pitcher, ca. 1885, Probably made in West Midlands, England, British, probably, Blown satin pink and orange glass, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Glass

Plate, 1800–1830, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, Diam. 9 11/16 in. (24.6 cm), Ceramics