Fused Rods of Opaque 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. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in)

Gold Lime Container Lid, 5th–10th century, Colombia, Quimbaya, Gold, H. 5 3/8 x Diam. 2 5/8 in. (13.7 x 6.7 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Girandole, 1835–40, Possibly made in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, American, Bronze, 20 x 21 1/2 x 7 1/8 in. (50.8 x 54.6 x 18.1 cm), Metal

Halberd of the Guard of the Electors of Saxony, ca. 1620, Saxony, German, Saxony, Steel, wood, gold, textile, metallic thread, L. 8 ft. 8 1/2 in. (265.4 cm); L. of head 50 1/2 in. (128.3 cm); W.…

Vase, ca. 1895, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Favrile glass, H. 10 3/16 in. (25.9 cm); Diam. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm), Glass, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American,…

Mug, 1680–1700, Made in England, British, Tin-enameled earthenware, 3 5/8 x 4 1/8 in. (9.2 x 10.5 cm), Ceramics, Lambeth Factories

Kasuga Mandala, 春日曼荼羅図, Kamakura period (1185–1333), 13th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on silk, Image: 35 1/2 × 16 3/4 in. (90.2 × 42.5 cm), Paintings, The…

Parrot Head Bottle, 1st century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Salinar (?), Ceramic, L. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Plate, ca. 1885, Made in West Midlands, England, British, Blown satin green and white opaque glass, Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Glass

Netsuke of Bird Cage, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Netsuke of Qilin on a Pedestal, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Netsuke

Bracelet, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, D. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Jewelry

Water Pot, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay with incised pattern, covered with glaze (Karatsu ware, Satsuma type), H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); Diam. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics

Lock and Key, 1700–1800, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Brass, 3 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. (8.3 x 14.6 cm), Metal

Writer's handrest, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, spinach-green flecked with black, H. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); L. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm), Jade

Hand with Mirror, 7th–8th century, Peru, Wari, Wood, pyrite, H. 5 5/8 x W. 1 3/4 in. (14.3 x 4.5 cm), Wood-Implements

Sarcophagus of the Hathor Priestess Henhenet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2030 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Mentuhotep II, Pit 11 (Henhenet),…

Taweret amulet, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 100 BC–100 AD, From Egypt, Mosaic glass, l. 2.1 × w. 1.4 cm (13/16 × 9/16 in.)

Looking Glass, ca. 1830, Wood, gilt, 40 1/2 x 20 1/4 in. (102.9 x 51.4 cm), Furniture

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, South Village, 1911–12, Faience, L: 1.3 cm (1/2 in)

Mold for Leaf Bead, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Khor west of camp or E. side of S. Village, probably 1911–12, Pottery, H. 2.5 cm (1…

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Netsuke

Military Fork, ca. 1540, Italian, Steel, wood (ash), L. 8 ft. 4 7/8 in. (256.3 cm); L. of head 30 1/4 in. (76.8 cm); W. 7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 6 oz. (1984.5 g), Shafted Weapons

Discoidal macehead, Early Dynastic Period, ca. 3100–2649 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Mahasna, Tomb H 9, EEF excavations 1908–1909, Pottery, Diam. 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in.)

Flip Glass, 1830–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm); Diam. 5 7/16 in. (13.8 cm), Glass

Boy with Hobbyhorse and Lotus Flowers, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Jade

Cartouche Amulet Incribed with the Name Menkheperre, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Hathor Chapel, Egypt…

Netsuke of Lion and Cubs, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Saddle (Kura), dated 1658, Japanese, Wood, lacquer, abalone shell, gold, L. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); W. 15 in. (38.1 cm), Equestrian Equipment-Saddles, Japanese saddles…

Smallsword, ca. 1700, probably London, British, probably London, Silver, steel, wood, L. 40 in. (101.6 cm); L. of blade 33 1/4 in. (84.5 cm), Swords, This example is notable for its faceted forms,…

Stone Temple Model, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region, Mezcala, Stone, H. 3 3/4 × W. 2 3/8 in. (9.5 × 6 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Pitcher, 1800–1830, Made in Saratoga, New York, United States, American, Blown green glass with applied decoration, H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Glass

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Diam. of rim: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. of foot: 3 1/8 in. (7.9…

Weight, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 304 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Meidum, Copper alloy, wgt. 1 gram

Bowl with Geometric Design, 10th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, slip, pigment, Height 1-5/8 in., Ceramics-Containers

唐 鎏金銅鉞, Ceremonial Hatchet, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Gilt bronze, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Metalwork

Reel, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Wood, diam. 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in); th. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in)

鉄拐仙人木彫根付, Daoist Immortal Tekkai, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th–early 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke,…

Mirror, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, mid, ca. 1900–1850 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House A2:2, Pit 499, 1913–14, Ivory (handle); Bronze…

Hobnail Pitcher, after 1886, Made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, American, Pressed cranberry, opalescent and colorless glass, H. 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm), Glass, Probably Hobbs, Brockunier…

Open Solid Bangle with Applied End Decorations, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm), Jewelry

One from a Pair of Wire Bangles with Twisted End, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); D. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Jewelry

Mirror Frame, 10th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Stone, Height 8-3/4 in., Stone-Implements

Writing Box with Design of Flowering Bush Clover and Sun, Edo period (1615–1868), first half of the 19th century, Japan, Gold, silver togidashimaki-e, hiramaki-e, takamaki-e, cut-out gold…

Netsuke of Box with Children's Toys, 19th century, Japan, Ivory; inlaid; Hako style, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Armchair (part of a set), ca. 1780–90, French, Paris, Walnut, gilded, Overall: 36 1/8 × 23 × 20 3/4 in. (91.8 × 58.4 × 52.7 cm), Woodwork-Furniture

Relief with torso of a guard, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt; Probably originally from Amarna (Akhetaten); Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis…

Pair of Kobako and Tray, 17th century, Japan, Lacquer, H. (with tray) 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 5 in. (15.2 cm); L. 6 in. (12.7 cm), Lacquer

Shoe Buckle, 1760–85, Probably made in United States, American, Silver plate on brass, 2 1/2 x 2 in. (6.4 x 5.1 cm), Metal

Bowl, 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Ceramic, H. 1 1/4 x Diam. 2 7/8 in. (3.3 x 7.4 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Gushōjin, Kamakura period (1185–1333), 13th century, Japan, Painted wood, H. 18 3/8 in. (46.6 cm); W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); D. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Sculpture, The Gushōjin (Sanskrit: Sahadeva),…

Relief with royal names, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein; Khemenu); Probably originally from Amarna…

Drum, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, H. 15 5/8 in. (39.7 cm); Diam. of tympanum: 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm); Diam. of base: 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm), Metalwork

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

Salt, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Diam. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm), Glass

Oil Bottle, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with white slip and a transparent glaze; darker glaze round the neck and lip (Agano ware), H. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm); Diam. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm),…

Fragment of a Jar, 12th–13th century, Attributed to Syria, Earthenware; molded, H. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm), Ceramics

Fragment from a wall with painted feather pattern, Middle Kingdom–early New Kingdom, ca. 2040–1300 B.C., Probably from Upper Egypt, Thebes; From Egypt, Limestone, Paint, h. 6.2 (2 7/16 in); w.…

Basin, 1800–1809, Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Metal, Possibly Gershom Jones (1751–1809)

Scale from Armor, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Bronze, average l. ca. 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in),…

Side Chair, ca. 1885, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Maple, 33 7/8 x 17 x 15 1/2 in. (86 x 43.2 x 39.4 cm), Furniture, Attributed to R. J. Horner and Company

Figure Lime Spoon, 15th–16th century, Peru, Inca, Copper (cast), L. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm), Metal-Implements

Chest-on-chest, ca. 1799, Made in New Hampshire, United States, American, Maple, white pine, 79 5/8 x 43 1/8 x 21 7/8 in. (202.2 x 109.5 x 55.6 cm), Furniture

Spearhead, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam (North, Dong Song Culture), Bronze, 8 1/16 x 1 3/4 in. (20.5 x 4.4 cm), Metalwork

Vase with Mythical Creature Chasing Pearl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze…

Side Chair, 1795–1810, Made in Washington DC, United States, American, Mahogany with oak, yellow poplar, yellow pine, maple, 36 3/4 x 20 x 20 in. (93.3 x 50.8 x 50.8 cm), Furniture, Possibly…

Black-topped Red Ware Beaker, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery

Bronze Mace Head in Feline Form, 15th–16th century, Peru, Inca, Bronze (cast), H. 2 3/8 x W. 2 1/2in. (6 x 6.3cm), Metal-Implements

Jar (Guan), Neolithic period, Xindian culture, 3200–2000 B.C., China, Earthenware, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Ceramics

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. 64.8 cm (25…

Frame with mirror, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, white with greenish tint, H. 5 9/16 in. (14.1 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); D. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm), Jade

Amulet of cow-headed goddess with feathers atop disk and horns, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 525–30 BC, From Egypt, Glass, H. 5.5 × W. 1.5 cm (2 3/16 × 9/16 in.), Starting in the later…

Trinket Box, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 2 7/8 x 3 5/8 x 2 in. (7.3 x 9.2 x 5.1 cm), Ceramics

Square Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Height 3-5/16 in. (8.4 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Netsuke of Bale of Rice; Inside are Daikoku and Fukurukujin, Wrestling, 18th–19th century, Japan, Wood, closed: H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm) , Netsuke

Vase with Garden Scene, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, “Soft paste” porcelain painted with cobalt blue under a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm);…

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Figure Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, turquoise, Height 2-1/4 in. (5.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Netsuke of a Female Monkey Holding a Nut while her Baby Crawls on her Back, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, horn, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Netsuke, Masatami

Hobnail Cruet, after 1886, Made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, American, Pressed cranberry, opalescent and colorless glass, H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm), Glass, Probably Hobbs, Brockunier…

Pair of Manuscript Covers with Buddhist Deities, Thakuri period, 11th–12th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Ink and color on wood, 2 1/4 x 21 3/16 in. (5.7 x 53.8 cm), Paintings, This pair…

Girl in a Sailor's Blouse, 1918, Oil on canvas, 25 3/4 × 18 1/4 in. (65.4 × 46.4 cm), Paintings, Amedeo Modigliani (Italian, Livorno 1884–1920 Paris), From March 1918 until May 1919 the…

Box Cover, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 2 1/4 x 5 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. (5.7 x 13 x 8.9 cm), Ceramics

Magic knife fragment, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late – early 13, ca. 1850–1775 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), inside enclosure, Pit 451, 1913–14,…

Hairpin, ca. 1890, American, Amber, gold, pearls, diamonds, 1 3/16 x 3 3/4 in. (3 x 9.5 cm), Jewelry, Probably Tiffany & Co. (1837–present)

Wine Glass, 1870–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Glass, Adams and Company

Bridge and Spout Face Bottle, before 16th century, Peru, Peru; north coast (?), Ceramic, pigment, H. 8 5/16 x W. 5 1/2 x D. 5 13/16 in. (21.2 x 14 x 14.7 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Netsuke of Two Wrestlers, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Netsuke

Bracelet, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18, ca. 1635–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 2, Burial D 1, On…

Block of Relief, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, 1908–09, Limestone, paint

Figure, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Michoacan, Chupicuaro, Ceramic, pigment, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Bust of Abraham Lincoln, 1876, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, 2 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (7 x 8.9 x 7 cm), Glass, James Gillinder and Sons…

Jar, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with ox-blood glaze, H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm), Ceramics

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

Deep bowl, Jun ware, 11th–12th century, Chinese, Stoneware with blue glaze., Diameter: 7 5/8 in (19.4cm.), Ceramics

Tube for Eye Paint (Kohl) in the Shape of a Papyrus Column, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Glass, H. 3-7/8 in. x Diam. 1-13/16 in.

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 17th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm); W. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.3 oz. (121.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

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

Dish, ca. 1780, Possibly made in Paris, France, French, possibly, Porcelain, Diam. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm), Ceramics

Morion for the Bodyguard of the Prince-Elector of Saxony, dated 1568, Nuremberg, German, Nuremberg, Steel, gold, brass, leather, textile, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); D. 13 1/4…