Amulet case with Vishnu Riding Garuda, 17th–19th century, Nepal, Gold, rubies, sapphires, emeralds, pearls, zircon, coral, lapis lazuli, and turquoise, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7…

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Hinge, 1700–1800, Wrought iron, 6 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (17.1 x 14 cm), Metal

Teapot, ca. 1846, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, 10 1/8 x 10 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (25.7 x 26 x 16.5 cm); 43 oz. 5 dwt. (1345.9 g), Silver, William F. Ladd (active…

Bitters Bottle, 1850–60, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, diamond thumbprint, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Glass, With the development of new…

Mug, 1830–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Glass, With the development of new formulas and techniques, glass-pressing technology…

Scarab of an Official, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1920–22, Steatite, glazed,…

Small Daisy Mold, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, various, probably 1910–11, Pottery, Diam. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in)

Pendant: Bunch of Grapes, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 1.4 cm (9/16 in)

Seated Figure (Xantil), 13th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Eastern Nahua, Ceramic, pigment, H. 13 15/16 x W. 8 1/8 x D. 6 1/8 in. (35.5 x 20.6 x 15.5 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Pollaxe, ca. 1475, Venice, Italian, Venice, Steel, wood, iron, brass, textile, gold, L. 85 in. (225.9 cm); L. of head 13 in. (33 cm); W. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 7 oz. (2920 g), Shafted Weapons

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Black wood and ivory, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Nephthys Amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 2.9 × W. 1 cm (1 1/8 × 3/8 in.)

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

Pair of Sleeves (Kotē), 18th century, Japanese, Chainmail, L. 26 1/2 in. (67.3 cm), Armor Parts-Arms & Shoulders

Animal Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Copper, H. 3 5/8 x W. 3 3/4 in. (9.2 x 9.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Lance, 15th century, Italian, Steel, wood, L. 77 1/2 in. (196.9 cm); L. of head 31 7/8 in. (81 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 14.8 oz. (1326.8 g), Shafted Weapons

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Ivory with metal disc, H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Diam. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm), Netsuke

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. 2.3 cm (7/8 in)

Lamp, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1906–07, Pottery, h. 4 cm (1 9/16 in); diam. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in)

Fragment, 15th–16th century, Italian or Spanish, Silk, metallic thread, L. 54 1/2 x W. 22 1/2 inches (138.4 x 57.2 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Jar, water, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late - Dynasty 13, early, ca. 1859–1749 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery, marl C, H. 41 cm x Depth 26 cm

String of Short Cylindrical Beads, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Faience, L. 37 cm (14 9/16 in)

Split Ball with Striated Surface and Star Motifs, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, 2 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. (6.4 x 5.7 cm), Metalwork

Vigil Light, ca. 1888, Made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed colorless and opalescent glass, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Glass, Richards and Hartley…

Basket, 1880–90, Made in England, Pressed purple marble glass, 2 3/8 x 4 5/8 in. (6 x 11.7 cm), Glass

Candlestick, ca. 1810, Made in South Yorkshire, Sheffield, England, Silver plate on copper, 12 1/16 x 6 1/8 x 5 in. (30.6 x 15.6 x 12.7 cm), Metal

Jar, 19th century, Japan, Pottery; silver band about rim (Kyoto ware), H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Ceramics

Fragment of a torus molding from the shrine of a royal woman within the temple of Mentuhotep II, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2030 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir…

Bangle, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm); W. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm), Jewelry

Brush Holder, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with polychrome enamels (Kyoto ware, Awata type), H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Diam. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm), Ceramics, Hozan

Bowl, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), early 12th century, Korea, Stoneware with mold-relief decoration under celadon glaze, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Ceramics

Deity Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, Height 9-5/32 in., Metal-Ornaments

Figure of baboon on a basket and with a pillar, the shebet offering, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt; Possibly from Memphite Region, Saqqara, Faience, pale blue glaze, H.…

Inkwell, ca. 1888, Possibly made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States; Possibly made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Glass,…

Sideboard Table, 1812–19, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, tulip poplar, white pine, 57 x 76 3/8 x 27 3/4 in. (144.8 x 194 x 70.5 cm), Furniture,…

Stone Bowl with Inlays, 1st century B.C.–A.D. 7th century, Peru, Moche, Stone, mother-of-pearl, turquoise, H. 2 11/16 x W. 4 3/8 in. (6.8 x 11.1 cm), Stone-Containers

Pendant, 19th century, China, Jadeite, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Jade

Cylinder seal, Middle Elamite, ca. late 2nd millennium B.C., Iran, Elamite, Faience, 1.81 in. (4.6 cm), Faience-Cylinder Seals,

Tankard, 1752–74, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm), Metal, John Will (active 1752–74), This silver-form pewter tankard is marked by Will,…

Disk-shaped Jar Lid, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1194–1188 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Siptah (KV 47), Davis/Burton excavations,…

Thin Bangle with Attached Balls, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand (South), Bronze, W. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); D. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Jewelry

Dagger, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Bronze or copper alloy, ivory, l. 38 cm (14 15/16 in)

Netsuke of a Seated Shishi, 18th century, Japan, Ebony, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke, Nanyō

Wine Glass, 1850–70, Made in Portland, Maine, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Glass

Head of a Cow Goddess (Hathor or Mehetweret), New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Porphyritic diorite, H. 53.6 cm (21 1/8 in.); W. 28 cm (11 in.); D. 33…

Panel, 4th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, wool; tapestry weave, H. 27 1/8 in. (68.9 cm), Textiles

Bottom of Lime Container, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran), Bronze, 4 5/8 x 4 1/8 in. (11.7 x 10.5 cm), Metalwork

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, Quartz crystal, L: 4.2 cm…

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

Rod of Opaque Light Blue Glass, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, factories, 1911–12, Glass, L. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in)

Bowl, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), mid-12th century, Korea, Stoneware with inlaid decoration under celadon glaze, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm), Ceramics

Plate, 1761–93, Possibly made in Albany, New York, United States; Possibly made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Metal, Henry…

玉插屏, Table screen, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, white with light greenish tint, H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 7 3/16 in. (18.2 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3…

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 28 7/8 in. (73.3 cm), Ceramics

Metate, 1st–5th century, Costa Rica, Guanacaste-Nicoya, Stone, Height 4-3/4 in., Stone-Implements

Bowl, 9th–2nd century B.C., Ecuador, Chorrera, Ceramic, Height 4 in., Ceramics-Containers

Scarab Ring, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15, ca. 1648–1540 B.C., From Egypt; Possibly from Eastern Delta, Gold, lapis, scarab: l. 1.4 cm (9/16 in); w. 1 cm (3/8 in)

Amulet of winged scarab with falcon head, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 525–30 BC, From Egypt, Glass, H. 3.1 × W. 4.8 cm (1 1/4 × 1 7/8 in.), Starting in the later Late Period and…

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, l. 0.7 cm (1/4 in)

Vase, 1880–90, Made in England, Pressed purple marble glass, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Diam. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Glass

Cylinder seal and modern impression: animal combat and sphinx, Old Syrian, ca. early 2nd millennium B.C., Syria, Hematite, 0.47 in. (1.19 cm), Stone-Cylinder Seals, Although engraved stones had…

Mural Tile, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Terracotta, H. 15 3/8 in. (39.1 cm); W. 15 1/16 in. (38.2 cm), Ceramics

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

Bottle, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli period (1573–1620), China, Porcelain, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Diam. of rim: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. of foot: 5 1/2 in. (14…

Candelabra, 19th century, in late cinquecento Venetian style, Italian, Venice (?), Copper alloy with a deep green to black patina., H. 123.2 cm, Metalwork

Spontoon, 18th century, Italian, Steel, wood (ash), L. 87 3/4 in. (222.9 cm); L. of head 14 7/8 in. (37.8 cm); W. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 12 oz. (1247.4 g), Shafted Weapons

Four Mandalas of the Guhyasamaja Cycle, 16th century, Tibet, Ink and opaque watercolor on cloth, 32 3/4 x 28 in. (83.2 x 71.1 cm), Paintings

Hunchback Figure Vessel, 2nd–3rd century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Ceramic, pigment, H. 12 1/4 x W. 9 1/4 x D. 7 3/8 in. (31.2 x 23.5 x 18.7 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Pleasure Quarters, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th–19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 40 x 12 3/16 in. (101.6 x 30.9 cm), Paintings, Suga Mitsusada (1738–1806)

Weighing down device (fish net sinker?), New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1913–14, Pottery, l. 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in)

Netsuke of Man and Child, 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); D. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm), Netsuke

Model adze blade, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, ca. 2650 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Umm el-Qaab, Tomb of Khasekhemui, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, Copper alloy, H.…

Page of a Pilgrim’s Visiting Album, late 17th–18th century?, Japan, Album page; ink, color, and gold on paper, textile cover, 15 1/2 × 10 1/2 in. (39.4 × 26.7 cm), Illustrated Books

Sword Guard (Tsuba), ca. 300–710, Japanese, Iron, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); thickness 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Wt. 2.1 oz. (59.5 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Bes Amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, H. 1.3 cm (1/2 in)

Plate, 1804–after 1860, Made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm), Metal, Thomas Danforth Boardman (1784–1873)

Netsuke of Dharma with a Small Boy, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Section of Shaft, ca. 1130–40, Made in Roussillon, France, French, Stone, Sculpture-Architectural

Fish Pendant, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1650 B.C., From Egypt, Gold, L. 2.9 cm, This fish pendant depicts a tilapia and might have been worn as a hair ornament. Tilapias were…

Curtain Tieback, 1880–95, Made in England, Brass, opaque white glass, 8 x 7 1/2 in. (20.3 x 19.1 cm), Metal

Mourning Ring, 1762, Probably made in New York, New York, United States, American, Gold, enamel, glass, Diam. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Jewelry

Vase, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with a namako glaze (Takatori ware), H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Stone Temple Model, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region, Mezcala, Stone, Height 2-15/16 in., Stone-Sculpture

Netsuke of Children, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm); W. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); L. 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm), Netsuke

Figure: Seated Portuguese Male, 18th century, Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, Brass, 5 in. H x 2 in. W x 2 3/8 in. D (12.7 x 5.1 x 6 cm), Metal-Sculpture, Merchants and explorers from…

Lobster-Tail Burgonet, 17th century, German, Steel, leather, H. including nasal 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm); H. excluding nasal 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); D. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); Wt.…

Vessel with Seated Lord, 7th–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Maya, Ceramic, stucco, H. 9 1/2 x Diam. 7 3/8 in. (24.1 x 18.8 cm), Ceramics-Containers, This cup contains an elaborate scene…

Plate, 1800–1830, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, Diam. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm), Ceramics

Mountain Landscape, Ming (1368–1644) or Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Fan mounted as an album leaf; ink and color on silk, 8 3/4 x 9 1/4 in. (22.2 x 23.5 cm), Paintings

Salt, 1830–40, Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Lacy pressed amethyst glass, 1 7/8 x 1 15/16 x 3 1/8 in. (4.8 x 4.9 x 7.9 cm), Glass, Possibly Boston & Sandwich…

Head, 8th–10th century, China, Stucco with traces of gilt and paint, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Sculpture, The long curly hair and the roundels with pendant chains on either side of the crown are…

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Blue faience, l. 1.7 cm (11/16 in)

Axe (Berdiche), ca. 14th–15th century, possibly Turkish, Steel, wood, silver, L. 71 1/2 in. (181.6 cm); L. of head 26 1/2 in. (67.3 cm); L. of blade 20 in. (50.8 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Wt.…

Netsuke of a Karashishi, late 18th–early 19th century, Japan, Ivory and gold, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Scarab, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–18, ca. 1635–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 3, Burial C 6, on body, 1915–16,…

Cup with cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, white with faint grayish tint, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Jade

Fragment of a Cubit Measuring Rod, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Slate, L. 8 cm (3 1/8 in); w. 4 cm (1 9/16 in); th. 1.5 cm (9/16 in)

清晚期 玉合巹杯, Marriage wine cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); W. 8 1/8 in. (20.7 cm); D. 5 13/16 in. (14.7 cm), Jade

Turtle amulet, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15–17, ca. 1640–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Quartz and hematite, l. 1.9 cm (3/4 in); w. 1.5 cm (9/16 in); th. 0.7 cm (1/4 in)