One of Pair of Dishes, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, spinach-green mottled with patches of grayish-green and spots of black, H. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); W. 6…

Vase, ca. 1902, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Favrile glass, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Glass, Tiffany Studios (1902–32)

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

Egg Cup, 1860–70, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Glass, New England Glass Company (American,…

Model blade of a dagger, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Tomb of Hapiankhtifi, Mummy, Khashaba excavations, 1910–12, Wood, paint, L. 26.5 cm…

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Tomb R 2, Burials F x (1-4), 1915–16, Steatite (glazed), l. 1.3 cm (1/2…

Bulb bowl, Numbered Jun ware, 13th–14th century, Chinese, Stoneware with blue glaze over relief decoration., Diameter: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , late Yuan to early Ming Dynasties

Inner rectangular coffin of Hapiankhtifi, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Tomb of Hapiankhtifi, Khashaba excavations, 1910–12, Coniferous…

Roncone, ca. 1500, Italian, Steel, wood (ash), L. 97 1/2 in. (247.7 cm); L. of head 35 in. (88.9 cm); W. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 13 oz. (2182.9 g), Shafted Weapons

Marcolfa Persuades Cacasenno to Mount a Horse, 1665–1747, Red chalk, 7-15/16 x 5-3/4 in. (20.1 x 14.6 cm), Drawings, Giuseppe Maria Crespi (Italian, Bologna 1665–1747 Bologna)

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Steatite, green glazed, l. 2 cm (13/16 in)

Fauchard, ca. 1735, Italian, Steel, wood (ash), brass, textile (silk), L. 9 ft. 8 1/2 in. (295.9 cm); L. of head 40 3/4 in. (103.5 cm); W. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Wt. 13 lbs. 12 oz. (6236.9 g),…

Sampler, 1797, British, Silk on cotton, H. 15 7/8 x W. 14 7/8 inches (40.3 x 37.8 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Relief fragment with a temple enclosure wall, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein; Khemenu); Probably…

Anklet, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Bronze, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Jewelry

Dish, ca. 1835, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 6 15/16 in. (17.6 cm), Glass

Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a horse's head and hoof, ca. 7th century B.C., Iran, Scythian, Bone, 6.06 in. (15.39 cm), Ivory/Bone-Equestrian,

Fragment of a Dish of Polychrome Mosaic Glass, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Glass, L. 2 cm (13/16…

Kohl Stick, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1911–12, Bronze, L. 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in)

Netsuke of Double (Noh and Kyōgen) Masks; Okame and Tenjin, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke

商青銅飾件, Finial, Shang dynasty (ca. 1600–1046 B.C.), 13th–11th century B.C., China, Bronze, H. 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Metalwork

Figure of a Man, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220), China, Pottery, H. 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm); W. 5 13/16 in. (14.8 cm); D. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Tomb Pottery

Tile, ca. 1884, Made in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States, American, Earthenware, 6 1/8 x 3 1/16 x 3/8 in. (15.6 x 7.8 x 1 cm), Ceramics, J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works (1877–1907)

Pair of Earrings, 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, Tomb R 4, Burial C…

Cutout Disk, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, Diam.8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Sampler, 1832, British, Silk on wool canvas, H. 16 7/8 x W. 13 1/4 inches (42.9 x 33.7 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Fish hook, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1913–14, Bronze, l. 2.1 cm (13/16 in)

Bowl, 1835–40, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm), Glass

Rapier, ca. 1620, Spanish, Steel, silver, L. 56 3/4 in. (144.1 cm); L. of blade 49 3/4 in. (126.5 cm); W. 9 15/16 in. (25.2 cm); D. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 9 oz. (1615.9 g), Swords

Flower holder, late 19th century, China, Agate, H. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); H. (with stand) 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm); W. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm), Hardstone

Halberd, 1650–1700, German, Steel, wood (ash), L. 81 1/4 in. (206.4 cm); L. of head 15 in. (38.1 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 13 oz. (1275.7 g), Shafted Weapons

Carpenter's Chisel, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1911–12, Bronze, L. 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in)

The Burial of Christ, 1595, Oil on copper, 17 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. (43.8 x 34.9 cm), Paintings, Annibale Carracci (Italian, Bologna 1560–1609 Rome), This deeply moving picture was painted for one…

Pint Measure, 1750–1800, Made in England, British (American market), Pewter, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Metal

Female Figure, 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Tlatilco, Ceramic, Height 2-7/16 in. (6.2 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Cat, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.); W. 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); L. 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.), Bastet was a powerful goddess of Lower Egypt,…

Jar, China, Porcelain, H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm), Ceramics

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Copper-gilded, shell, Height 4-1/2 in. (11.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Side Chair, 1868–70, Made in Newark, New Jersey, United States, American, Rosewood, ash, mother-of-pearl, 38 1/2 x 22 x 26 3/4 in. (97.8 x 55.9 x 67.9 cm), Furniture, Attributed to John…

Tweezers, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1906–07, Bronze, l. 8 cm (3 1/8 in)

Kohl jar and lid, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), h. 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in); diam.…

Mask, 1st century B.C.–A.D. 7th century, Peru, Moche, Copper, gilt, H x W x D: 7 1/2 x 6 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (19.1 x 17.5 x 7 cm), Metal-Sculpture

Model chisel, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Asyut (Lykopolis), Tomb of Ankhef (Tomb 9), Khashaba excavations, Copper, wood, animal hide, l. 10.3 cm…

Ornament, 5th–10th century, Colombia, Rio Magdalena, Tolima, Gold, H. 1 3/4 x W. 2 1/4 x D. 1/4 in. (4.4 x 5.7 x 0.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

'Alexander the Great and Dying Darius', Folio from a Majma' al-Tavarikh (Compendium of Histories) of Hafiz-i Abru, ca. 1425, Attributed to Afghanistan, Herat, Opaque watercolor, silver, and gold…

Man's Garment, 15th century (?), Peru, Southern Andes, Peru, Camelid hair, Height 37 in., Textiles-Woven

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

Vase, 1700–1800, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, teak, H. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm), Ceramics

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

Lotus Petal Bead 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,…

Ladle, 1720–50, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Vase, 1893–1925, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Favrile glass, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Glass, Tiffany Studios (1902–32)

Copper Bowl with Lobster, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Copper (hammered), H x W: 2 9/16 x 6 1/8 in. (6.5 x 15.6 cm), Metal-Containers

Profile Bust of a Woman, ca. 1800–1812, Wax, wood, glass, 15 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (40.3 x 37.8 cm), Natural Substances, John Christian Rauschner (German, Frankfurt 1760–after 1812)

Red polish ware jar, Predynastic Period, ca. 4500–4000 B.C. (?), From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, The precinct of the temple of Osiris, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, Pottery, 10…

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Wood and bronze, Netsuke

Textile manufacturing tool, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Bronze or copper alloy, l. 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in); diam. 2.5 cm (1 in)

Lamp, Middle Kingdom-Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12 mid-13, ca. 1950–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of Senwosret (758), Pit 503 chamber G, possible…

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

Bowl, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Glass

Netsuke of Man, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Netsuke

Sugar Bowl, ca. 1887, Made in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown glass, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm), Glass, Mount Washington Glass Company (1837–1958)

Scarab Inscribed with the Horus Falcon and Uraeus, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, Houses G-K, 1910–11, Mica…

Water coupe, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi mark and period (1662–1722), ca. 1700–22, China, Porcelain with incised decoration under a peach bloom glaze, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Diam. 5…

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain painted in famille noire enamels, H. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm), Ceramics

Garden Bench, ca. 1850, Made in United States, American, Cast iron, 35 1/2 x 44 1/2 x 19 in. (90.2 x 113 x 48.3 cm), Furniture

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

Piece, 1730s, French, Silk and metal thread, 47 x 34 1/2 inches (119.4 x 87.6 cm), Textiles-Woven

Five Earrings and a Bead, ca. 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand (Ban Chiang), a) glass, a: 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (3.2 x 4.4 cm), Jewelry

Relief fragment from the mortuary temple of Amenemhat I, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1952 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, near the top of the causeway,…

Gallipot, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Porcelain with royal blue and opaque white glazes, H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Ceramics

Soba cup, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Porcelain painted with underglaze cobalt (Hizen ware), H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Ceramics

Dressing table, 1800–1810, Made in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, United States, American, Mahogany, birch veneer, basswood with white pine, 34 1/4 x 35 x 19 1/2 in. (87 x 88.9 x 49.5 cm), Furniture,…

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Diam. of rim: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. of base: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm),…

Partisan, ca. 1525, Italian, Steel, wood, textile, L. 8 ft. 8 3/4 in. (266.1 cm); L. of head 36 1/2 in. (92.7 cm); W. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. (2268 g), Shafted Weapons

Tankard, 1761–99, Possibly made in New York, New York, United States; Possibly made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, 7 x 8 in. (17.8 x 20.3 cm), Metal, Frederick…

Writing Box, ca. 1900, Italian (Manifattura di Signa, Florence?), Copper alloy with reddish brown patina and areas of a worn black patina on top., H. 6.8 cm, L. 20.7 cm, W. 10.9 cm.,…

Open Bracelet with Two Facing Frogs, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 2 3/8 in. (6.0 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Jewelry

清中期 白玉龍紋寶月瓶, Vase in the shape of a pilgrim flask, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 10 13/16 in. (27.4 cm); W. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm); D. 2…

Scarab Inscribed for the God's Wife Nefertari, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1525 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, glazed, l. 1.4 xm (9/16 in); w. 1 cm (3/8 in)

Saucer, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14.0 cm), Ceramics

Canopic jar of Kay, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Tomb of Kay, Khashaba excavations, 1910–11, Linen covered with stucco, 11 7/16 in. (29 cm)

Ba pendant, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Gold, lapis lazuli, turquoise, L. 5 × W. 2.9 × D. 0.7 cm (1 15/16 × 1 1/8 × 1/4 in.)

Fox Head, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Copper, shell, turquoise, H. 2 5/16 x W. 3 5/8 in. (6 x 9.2 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Le Grand Quai, Fécamp, 1925, Oil on canvas, 21 1/2 x 28 3/4 in. (54.6 x 73 cm), Paintings, Gustave Loiseau (French, 1865–1935)

Bracelet with Two Facing Dragonflies, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm), Jewelry

Tablecloth, mid-19th century, British, Linen, Overall: 102 3/4 x 5 in. (261 x 12.7 cm), Textiles-Woven

Bowl, 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Puebla, Olmec, Ceramic, H x W: 3 1/8 x 5 3/8in. (7.9 x 13.7cm), Ceramics-Containers

Joint stool, 1650–1700, Possibly made in England, British, White oak, cherry, 21 3/8 x 18 7/8 x 14 3/8 in. (54.3 x 47.9 x 36.5 cm), Furniture, Joint stools were the most basic and common form…

Statuette of a Woman, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Wood, paint traces, h. 24.7 cm (9 3/4 in.)

Block Fragment, ca. 1130–40, Made in Roussillon, France, French, Stone, Sculpture-Architectural

Sampler, 1817, British, Silk on wool canvas, H. 20 1/4 x W. 17 1/2 inches (51.4 x 44.5 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Dish, 1830–35, Made in Midwest, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, 6 7/16 x 8 15/16 in. (16.4 x 22.7 cm), Glass

Spherical jar with four rows of painted decoration, Meroitic Period, 100 B.C.–A.D. 300, From Egypt and Sudan, Nubia, Pottery, paint, H. 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in), From both the technical and…

Wine Glass, 1765–70, Made in England, British, Non-lead glass, H. 6 9/16 in. (16.7 cm); Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Glass

Armet, ca. 1510, Italian, Steel, leather, brass, H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); D. 12 in. (30.5 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 6 oz. (2900 g), Helmets

Women’s Pendant, 17th–19th century, Nepal, Gold, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and turquoise, 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (8.9 x 11.4 cm), Jewelry, Precious gemstones became increasingly available in…

Spindle Whorl, 10th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 2-1/5 in., Ceramics-Implements

The Hudson River Valley near Hudson, New York, ca. 1850, American, Oil on canvas, 19 x 22 1/8 in. (48.3 x 56.2 cm), Paintings, American Painter, possibly Henry Ary (1807–1859)

Bottle, 19th century, Japan, Pottery covered with a finely crackled glaze (Satsuma ware), H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics