Paperweight, 18th century, China, Rock crystal, H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Hardstone

Glass Rods Fused Together, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, factories, 1911–12, Glass, L. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in)

Tray, ca. 1885, Made in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown glass, 7 5/16 x 13 1/2 in. (18.6 x 34.3 cm), Glass, Mount Washington Glass Company (1837–1958)

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Ceramics

Amulet of Harpokrates, New Kingdom, Ramesside or Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 19-20 or 21-25, ca. 1295–1070 B.C. or 1070–664 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery or…

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1327–23 B. C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, L. 1.6 × W. 1.1 × H. 0.8 cm (5/8 × 7/16 × 5/16 in.)

Netsuke of Qilin, late 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Canteen Box, 1750–1800, Made in England, British, Oak, 11 1/4 x 17 x 11 3/4 in. (28.6 x 43.2 x 29.8 cm), Furniture

An Autumnal Grove, Ming (1368–1644) or Qing (1644–1911) dynasty, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, 25 3/8 x 16 1/2 in. (64.5 x 41.9 cm), Paintings, Unidentified Artist,…

Scarab Inscribed with the Name Amenhotep, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1525–1504 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Carnelian, l. 1.3 cm (1/2 in); w. 1.1 cm (7/16 in)

Osiride statue of Senwosret I, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid Temple of Senwosret I, 1908, Limestone, h: 177.8 cm (70 in.), w:…

Urn, ca. 1865, Made in New York, United States, American, Bronze, 8 11/16 x 9 1/2 x 6 5/8 in. (22.1 x 24.1 x 16.8 cm), Metal

Cup and Saucer, ca. 1780, Possibly made in Paris, France, French, possibly, Porcelain, Cup: H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Ceramics

Spouted Bowl, 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Tlatilco, Ceramic, slip, H x W x D: 1 3/4 x 9 3/4 x 12 5/8 in. (4.5 x 24.8 x 32.1 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Cup and Saucer, 1853–57, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, Cup: H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics

Easy Chair, 1760–90, Made in Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, maple, beech, white pine, 45 x 35 3/4 x 27 in. (114.3 x 90.8 x 68.6 cm), Furniture

Netsuke of a Group of Rats Nestled in an Abalone Shell, late 19th century, Japan, Ivory, horn, H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke, Masamitsu

Embroidered picture of Queen Anne and the Duke of Marlborough, 1710, British, Silk, wool, beads, isinglass, and metal thread on satin, H. 16 x W. 20 inches (40.6 x 50.8 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Halberd, ca. 1550, Flemish, Steel, wood, L. 96 in. (243.8 cm); L. of head 30 15/16 in. (78.6 cm); W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 15.2 oz. (2698.9 g), Shafted Weapons

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

Saddle (Kura), 16th century, Japanese, Wood, mother-of-pearl, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); L. 21 1/4 in. (54 cm); W. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm), Equestrian Equipment-Saddles

Dish, 1835–50, Made in Midwest, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, 5 9/16 x 8 3/16 in. (14.1 x 20.8 cm), Glass

Funerary Cone of the Royal Herald Intef, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Mond & Mackay 1913-1914, Pottery, L. 25.5 cm (10 1/16…

Tile, 1881–84, Made in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States, American, Earthenware, 4 1/16 x 4 1/16 x 3/8 in. (10.3 x 10.3 x 1 cm), Ceramics, J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works (1877–1907)

Netsuke of Man and Woman Sitting on a Box, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Gamepiece: Bull's Head, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Soapstone, H. 1.9 cm (3/4 in), Diam. 1.5 cm…

Relief with man carrying papyrus bundle, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt; Probably originally from Amarna (Akhetaten); Probably from Middle Egypt,…

Massage implement, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), 18th century, China, Nephrite and jadeite, lapis lazuli, and carnelian, made up of five round, flat perforated discs, two…

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

Side Chair, ca. 1780, Made in Rhode Island, United States, American, Mahogany, maple, red oak, 39 7/8 x 19 3/4 x 19 3/8 in. (101.3 x 50.2 x 49.2 cm), Furniture

Canopic Jar of Manhata, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III, Limestone,…

Side Chair, 1795–1810, Made in New York, United States, American, Mahogany, 37 x 21 x 18 in. (94 x 53.3 x 45.7 cm), Furniture

Glaive of Ferdinand, Archduke of the Tyrol (1529–1595), ca. 1556, German, Steel, wood, textile, L. 29 17/32 in. (75.01 cm); W. 3 11/32 in. (8.51 cm), Shafted Weapons

Morion, ca. 1600, German, Steel, leather, brass, H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); H. of comb 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 11 in. (27.9 cm); D. 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 9 oz. (1611 g), Helmets

Figure Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Lead (?), turquoise, Height 1-5/16 in. (3.3 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Swallowtail Hafted Ax with Diamond Pattern, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm); Gr. W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. at top:…

Shabti fragment, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, h. 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in)

Covered Honey Dish, 1870–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, 4 x 6 1/4 x 7 7/8 in. (10.2 x 15.9 x 20 cm), Glass, Adams and Company

Andiron, 1770–1830, Brass, 18 3/4 x 17 in. (47.6 x 43.2 cm), Metal

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with cobalt-blue glaze, H. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Ceramics

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

Pitcher, 1835–ca. 1860, Made in Westbrook, Maine, United States, American, Pewter, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Metal, Freeman Porter (1808–after 1868)

Netsuke of Lion with a Cub, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Stirrup Spout Bottle with Long Necked Birds, 1st–6th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, pigment, H. 8 x Diam. 4 1/4 in. (20.3 x 10.8 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Incense Burner, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Cloisonné enamel on copper, H. 16 in. (40.6 cm); Diam. 17 in. (43.2 cm), Cloisonné

Punch Bowl, 1785–1800, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm), Ceramics

Partisan, ca. 1700, French, Steel, wood, L. 90 1/2 in. (229.8 cm); L. of head 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm); W. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 9 oz. (1615.9 g), Shafted Weapons

Profile Face, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, H. 5 7/8 x W. 6 1/4 x D. 7/8 in. (14.9 x 15.9 x 2.2 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Serpent Labret with Articulated Tongue, 1300–1521, Mexico, Central Mexico, Aztec, Gold (app. 59.3-64.3% gold, 26.8-33.1% copper, 7.5-8.8% silver), H. 2 5/8 × W.1 3/4 × D. 2 5/8 in. (6.67 ×…

Netsuke of Foreigner Carrying a Dog, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Netsuke

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Diam. of rim: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Diam. of foot: 1 1/16 in. (2.7…

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

Seal, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), Korea, Bronze, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Metalwork

Piece, 16th century, Spanish or Italian, Silk, L. 64 1/8 x W. 22 5/8 inches (162.9 x 57.5 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Ferrule of stick, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1750 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery east of Senwosret (758), Pit 751, 1906–07, Bronze, wood,…

Bowl, 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Olmec, Ceramic, Height 1-7/8 in., Ceramics-Containers

Standing Garuda (The Royal Solar Bird), 9th–10th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Stone, H. 12 3/16 in. (31 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Sculpture

Netsuke of a Chinese sage, 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Netsuke

Armet, 17th century, Pisa, Italian, Pisa, Steel, H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); D. 12 in. (30.5 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 10 oz. (2097.9 g), Helmets

Frog Amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Lapis lazuli, h. 2.5 1 cm (in); w. 2.1 cm (13/16 in); d. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in)

Pitcher, 1850–70, Made in Massachusetts, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Glass

Chest, 1650–1700, Made in England, British, Red pine, elm, willow, 27 3/4 x 47 x 20 1/2 in. (70.5 x 119.4 x 52.1 cm), Furniture

Generosity versus Greed, 1796–97, Brush and gray wash on laid Netherlandish paper, Sheet: 9-1/4 x 5-3/4 in. (23.5 x 14.61cm), Drawings, Goya (Francisco de Goya y Lucientes) (Spanish,…

Bowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), China, Stoneware with crackled green glaze, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics

Painted Aryballus Jar, 15th–16th century, Peru, Inca, Ceramic, pigment, Height 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Halberd, 17th century, possibly Brescia, Italian, possibly Brescia, Steel, wood, textile, L. 74 3/4 in. (189.8 cm); L. of head 17 in. (43.2 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 9 oz. (1162.3…

Owl, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, shell, pyrite, H. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, l. 1.1 cm (7/16 in)

Statue of Horwedja, Ptolemaic Period, 1st century BC, From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Meidum, Limestone, H. 48.9 × W. 15 × D. 10 cm (19 1/4 × 5 7/8 × 3 15/16 in.)

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose II, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1492–1479 B.C., From Egypt, Hematite, l. 2 cm (13/16 in); w. 1.4 cm (9/16 in)

Jar with Cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, H. with cover: 10 1/4 in. (26 cm), Ceramics

String of 5 four-sided beads, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Translucent dark blue glass, l. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.)

Saltcellar, 1780–1825, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Blown pattern-molded lead glass, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Glass

Mug, 1860–70, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); Diam. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm), Glass, Bryce, Walker and Company

Plaque: Oba or Chief, 16th–17th century, Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, Brass, H. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm), Metal-Sculpture

Bottle, early 19th century, Japan, Porcelain covered with glaze, over which is a design in gold lacquer (Kyoto ware), H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Figure of a Woman, Six Dynasties (220–589), 5th–6th century, China, Blue clay covered with unfired pigments, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Tomb Pottery

Stone Implement, Lower Paleolithic Period, ca. 300,000–90,000 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Libyan Desert, Flint

Plate, ca. 1830, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm), Glass

Bird Plaque Ornament, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper, gilt, H. 2 x W. 2 in. (5 x 5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Partisan, ca. 1530, Flemish, Steel, wood, L. 98 3/8 in. (249.9 cm); L. of head 26 1/4 in. (66.7 cm); W. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 10.9 oz. (2123.4 g), Shafted Weapons

Spatula, 1500–500 B.C., India, Copper, 9 9/16 in. (24.3 cm), Metalwork

Jar, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Ceramic with irridescent glaze, H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Ceramics

Basin, ca. 1822–50, Made in Middletown, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Metal, Thomas S. Derby (ca. 1786–1852)

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)

Funerary Cone of Djehuty, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1525 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, 17-18th Dynasty Cemetery, near tomb 2, 1912–13, Pottery, Preserved L. 11.5 cm (4…

Napkin, 1745, Dutch, Linen, L. 48 1/2 x W. 34 inches (123.2 x 86.4 cm), Textiles-Woven

Dish, ca. 1770, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, Diam. 14 in. (35.6 cm), Ceramics

Standing Taoist God, late Ming (1368–1644)– early Qing (1644–1911 dynasty, late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain with five-color biscuit on green ground, Overall: H. 21 3/4 in.…

Candlestick, 1740–70, Probably made in England, Brass, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Metal

Pitcher, ca. 1867, Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown glass, H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); Diam. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Glass, Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (American,…

Falcon in double crown, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.); W. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.); L. 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.), The falcon god Horus…

Latch Lock, Key, and Catch, 1730–70, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Wrought iron, a: H. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm), Metal

Bowl, ca. 1850, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Lacy pressed glass, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Diam. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm), Glass

Curtain, ca. 1830, British, Cotton, L. 74 x W. 33 3/4 inches, Textiles-Printed

Statue: Christ, ca. 1450–70, Southern Netherlands or Northern France, Alabaster, H. 34.1 cm (excluding base), h. 6.4 cm (base)., Sculpture-Alabaster, Southern Netherlands, or Northern France

Netsuke of Demon, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Netsuke

Fragments of a Tile Panel, late 13th–first half 14th century, Attributed to Iran, Polychrome-glazed cut tiles , Ceramics-Tiles

Pendant, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 1/16 in. (2.7cm); D. 1/16 in. (0.2 cm), Jewelry

Uraeus for freize, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, precious metal, glass, H. 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.); W. 3 cm (1 3/16 in.); D. 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)