Wine Bottle, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay covered with salt glaze and spots of overglaze (Bizen ware, Imbe style), H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm), Ceramics

Vase, 20th century, China, Jade, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); H. (with stand) 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Jade

Hippopotamus, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), brick building east, Pit 475, 1913–14, Faience, l.…

Perfume receptacle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, light greenish gray, H. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); D. 11/16 in. (1.8 cm), Jade

Syrup Jug, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, pewter, 5 5/8 x 4 1/4 x 3 3/4 in. (14.3 x 10.8 x 9.5 cm), Ceramics

Partisan, ca. 1680, possibly French, Steel, wood, L. 8 ft 6 1/2 in. (260.4 cm); L. of head 19 1/8 in. (48.6 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 8 oz. (2494.8 g), Shafted Weapons

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

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

Ovoid jar, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, ca. 3100–2649 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Tarkhan, BSAE excavations 1911-1913, Pottery, H. 18 cm (7 1/16 in.); Diam. 13 cm (5 1/8 in.)

Hanging, late 18th–early 19th century, Attributed to Algeria, Linen; embroidered in silk, 102.25 in. high 44.00 in. wide (259.72 cm high 111.76 cm wide), Textiles-Embroidered

Seated Male Ancestor, 1st–4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Nayarit, Nayarit, Ceramic, H. 19 7/8 x W. 12 1/4 in. (50.5 x 31.1 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Bottle, Geometric Designs, 5th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, pigment, H. 9 1/4 x Diam. 5 1/2 in. (23.5 x 14 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Partisan of Johann Georg I (reigned 1611–56), ca. 1625, German, Steel, wood, L. 108 11/32 in. (275.2 cm); L. of head (excluding straps) 30 1/2 in. (77.5 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 5…

Water Pot with Lid, 19th century, Japan, Pottery with lid of clay, browned in the fire, covered with glaze and overglazes (Awata ware), H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm), Ceramics

Dish, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, 7 5/8 x 9 7/16 in. (19.4 x 24 cm), Glass

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 1-11/16 in. (4.3 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Candlestick, 1870–75, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm), Glass, This candlestick, whose design was patented in 1870, has as…

Rishi coffin, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–early Dynasty 18, ca. 1640–1504 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 62, tomb no. 64, Burial 10,…

Piece, 1759–88, French or Spanish, Silk, L. 89 1/2 x H. 34 1/4 inches (227.3 x 87.0 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Ring Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, Diam. 2.4…

Armet, ca. 1600, French, Steel, gold, leather, copper alloy, H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); H. of comb 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); D. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 6 oz. (2438 g), Helmets

Pitcher, 1850–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Glass

Ceramic Tripod Vessel, 9th–12th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero or Michoacan, Balsas River region(?), Mexican, Ceramic, slip, pigment, Height 10-1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Vase, 18th century, China, Jade, H. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm); H. (with stand) 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Gr. W. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Jade

Mask of a Deity, probably 14th–16th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Repoussé copper alloy, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm); W. 5 1/8 in. (113 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Metalwork

Oil lamp, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Jade

Bottle, Head, 3rd–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, H. 9 5/8 x W. 5 3/4 in. (24.4 x 14.6 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Netuske of Qilin and Two Cubs, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Netsuke

Armchair, third quarter 18th century, Italian, Walnut, painted and gilded; damask, Overall: 34 × 22 1/2 × 18 1/2 in. (86.4 × 57.2 × 47 cm), Woodwork-Furniture, The interlaced scrolls that form…

Wine Glass, 1780–1825, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Blown pattern-molded glass, H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Glass

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)

Crescent Moon Amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, H. 2.7 cm (11/16 in)

Priest Holding a Service Before an Altar, n.d., Etching, sheet: 5 7/8 x 7 1/2 in. (14.9 x 19 cm), Prints, Pierre Alexandre Wille (French, Paris 1748–1821)

Sconce, 1795–1815, Possibly made in South Yorkshire, Sheffield, England, Silver plate on copper, 7 3/4 x 17 5/8 in. (19.7 x 44.8 cm), Metal

String of 115 discoid ridged beads, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 304 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Yellow glass, l. 38.3 cm (15 1/16 in.)

Creamer, 1870–85, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed blue glass, H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm), Glass

Sugar Bowl, ca. 1888, Made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed colorless and opalescent glass, H. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm); Diam. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Glass, Richards and…

Plate, stemmed, East Greek, Lydian, Terracotta, H. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm), Vases

Vessel in the Shape of a Lotus Bud, ca. 15th century, Thailand, Earthenware, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Ceramics

唐 彩繪陶休憩仕女俑, Resting Dancer, Tang dynasty (618–907), second half of the 7th century, China, Earthenware with pigment, H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Tomb Pottery

View of the Water Along the Route from Sienna to Rome, 1773, Etching; sixth state of seven, Sheet (trimmed): 10 1/4 × 13 5/8 in. (26.1 × 34.6 cm), Prints, Jean Jacques de Boissieu (French,…

Ring, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Fused glass, Diam. 2.1 cm (13/16 in.)

Beaker, 10th–11th century, Peru, Lambayeque (Sicán), Gold, H. 5 1/4 x Diam. 4 1/4 in. (13.3 x 10.8 cm), Metal-Containers

Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath, 18th century, Sri Lankan, Steel, brass, silver, horn (buffalo or rhioceros), wood, H. with sheath 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm); H. without sheath 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); H.…

Tumbler, after 1886, Made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, American, Pressed colorless and opaque white glass, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Glass, Probably Hobbs, Brockunier and Company…

Leaf Pendant, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 1.5 cm (9/16 in)

Mug, 1718–85, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, 6 1/4 x 4 7/8 x 4 7/8 in. (15.9 x 12.4 x 12.4 cm), Metal, Francis Bassett, I (1690–1758), Francis Bassett, II…

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 18th century, Japanese, Iron, silver, gold, copper, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 5.7 oz. (161.6 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Teabowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), China, Stoneware with glaze (possibly Jian ware), H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Diam. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Ceramics

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Jelly Glass, 18th century, Made in United States, American, Free-blown lead glass, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Glass

Portrait medal of Mary Tudor Queen of England (obverse); Allegory of Mary Tudor's Reign (reverse), model 1554 (contemporary cast), Bronze (Copper alloy with honey-colored, Diam. 6.7 cm; wt. 69.11…

Inverse-Face Beaker, A.D. 900–1100, Peru, Lambayeque (Sicán), Gold, H. 7 7/8 x Diam. 7 1/8 in. (20 x 18.1 cm), Metal-Containers

Urn, after 1885, Made in Brooklyn, New York, United States, American, Cast iron, H. 43 3/4 in. (111.1 cm); Diam. 21 in. (53.3 cm), Metal, Hecla Works (1885–1912)

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Jade, H. 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm); Gr. W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Gr. Diam. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm), Jade

Cachepot, 1700–1800, Made in France, Probably tin, 6 9/16 x 9 3/4 in. (16.7 x 24.8 cm), Metal

Statuette of Merer, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 10–11, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Asyut (Lykopolis); Said to be from Middle Egypt, Meir, Wood, paint, H. 33.5 cm (13 3/16 in.),…

Funerary relief, ca. 150–200, Syria, probably from Palmyra, Limestone, paint, 21 3/4 x 17 x 10 9/16 in. (55.2 x 43.2 x 26.8 cm), Stone-Sculpture-Inscribed, Inscription: 1 Zubaida, son of 2…

Coffret à mailles, late 15th century, French, Wood, wrought iron, H. 7 cm, L. 9.6 cm, W. 7.9 cm (excluding lock and suspension rings)., Metalwork, Caskets such as this one must have been produced…

Netsuke of Fukurokojin, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Netsuke

Bangle, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam, Bronze, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Jewelry

Clavichord, 1765, Haldberstadt, Germany, German, Various materials, 3-octave span 46.9 cm, keyboard total span 80.1 cm, L. perpendicular to keyboard, excluding molding 148.8 cm, L. perpendicular…

Tumbler, after 1886, Made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, American, Pressed colorless and opaque cranberry glass, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Glass, Probably…

Frog Seal Amulet with a Sa Hieroglyph 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. 1.3 cm…

Cartonnage fragment, Roman Period, 100–300, From Egypt, Western Desert; Kharga Oasis, el-Deir, Roman Cemetery, Linen, stucco, paint, H. 30.1 cm (11 7/8 in.); W. 15.2 cm (6 in.)

Head of a Male Figure, Mon-Dvaravati period, 8th–9th century, Thailand (Ratchaburi Province, Ku Bua), Stucco with color, H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm), Sculpture, In Thailand, stupas and temples were…

Shovel, 1795–1810, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Brass, H. 38 7/8 in. (98.7 cm), Metal

Box, 19th century, Japan, Lacquer, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); L. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Lacquer

Shelf Clock, 1805–9, Made in Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, white pine, H. 36 in. (91.4 cm), Furniture, Aaron Willard (1757–1844), Aaron Willard Jr. (1783–1864)

Comb, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Bone or ivory, l. 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in); w. 4 cm (1 9/16 in); d. 0.2 cm (1/16…

Black-topped red ware cylindrical jar, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery

Ritual Offering Vessel, Song (960–1279)–Ming (1368–1644) dynasty, 12th–17th century, China, Bronze with silver and gold inlay over copper, H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm); Diam. 9 3/4 in. (24.8…

Isis amulet, Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.); W. 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); D. 1 cm (3/8 in.), This exquisitely shaped amulet depicts the goddess Isis. On her…

Staff Weapon, 1600–1615, Austrian, Steel, wood, L. 99 1/2 in. (252.1 cm); L. of head 29 1/4 in. (74.3 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 4 oz. (2835 g), Shafted Weapons

Pyriform vase, possibly an imitation of Song Guan ware, 16th–17th century, Chinese, Stoneware with blue glaze., Height: 10 3/8 in. (26.3 cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Ming Dynasty (?)

Chandelier, 1790, Tin, H. 27 in. (68.6 cm); Diam. 41 in. (104.1 cm), Metal

Figure Group, 1785–1835, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, 8 7/16 x 4 7/16 in. (21.4 x 11.3 cm), Ceramics

Casement Window, 1600–1700, Probably made in Princeton, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pine, glass, and lead, 17 x 16 3/4 in. (43.2 x 42.5 cm), Architecture

Helmet (Kabuto), 17th century, Japanese, Iron, lacquer, silk, brass, 9 in. (22.8 cm); 15 in. (38.1 cm)., Helmets

Vase, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); Diam. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Ceramics

Votive Plaque, 11th–12th century, Thailand or India, Terracotta, H. 2 1/8 in. (5.3 cm), Ceramics

Incised Bone Balance Beam, 10th–16th century (?), Peru, Peruvian, Bone, pigment, Height 1/2 in., Bone/Ivory-Implements

Peony with Bird, Edo period (1615–1868), Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 41 9/16 x 14 1/4 in. (105.5 x 36.2 cm), Paintings, Gessen (1721–1809)

Jar, 1800–1830, Made in New Jersey, United States, American, Free-blown blue and amber glass, H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm); Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Glass

Cachepot, 1700–1800, Made in France, Probably tin, 6 9/16 x 9 5/8 in. (16.7 x 24.4 cm), Metal

Netsuke of Vajra (Sanko), Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Wood, L. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Netsuke

Zodiac Figure: Hare, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain, in the biscuit and with turquoise and aubergine glazes, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Sword Guard (Tsuba), possibly 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 5.7 oz. (161.6 g), Sword…

Chandelier, ca. 1853, Gilt bronze, glass, 63 1/2 x 29 7/8 in. (161.3 x 75.9 cm), Metal, This gaslight chandelier and pair of wall sconces come from the parlor of the Tweedy House, built in 1853…

Scholar Contemplating Towering Rock, 20th century, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Image: 55 x 30 3/8 in. (139.7 x 77.2 cm), Paintings, Unidentified Artist, After Hongren…

Plate, 1718–99, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Metal, Francis Bassett, I (1690–1758), Francis Bassett, II (1729–1800)

Bottle, Seated Figure, 5th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, pigment, H. 8 1/4 x W. 4 1/2 in. (21 x 11.4 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Crayfish, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, Length 2 in. (5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Curved Blade, 1st millennium B.C., China, Bronze, L. 7 13/16 in. (19.8 cm), Metalwork

Head of a cat, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.); W. 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in.); D. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.), The cat was sacred to the goddess…

Red Ware Situla-shaped Jar from Malqata, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, Houses G-K, 1910–11, Pottery,…

Piece, ca. 1740, French, Silk and metal thread, L. 43 x W. 21 1/4 inches (109.2 x 54.0 cm), Textiles-Woven

Dish, 1835–50, Lacy pressed blue glass, Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Glass

Medal: Ippolita Gonzaga, model 1551 (possibly cast 19th century), Bronze (Copper alloy with worn, dark brown patina), Diam. 6.6 cm, wt. 75.96 g., Medals, Leone Leoni (Italian, Menaggio ca.…

Pitcher, 1828–68, Made in Redwood, New York, United States, American, Blown aquamarine glass with applied decoration, H. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm), Glass