Halberd, ca. 1590, French, Steel, wood, L. 99 7/8 in. (253.5 cm); L. of head 20 9/16 in. (52.2 cm); W. 9 5/16 in. (23.7 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 6 oz. (2440 g), Shafted Weapons

Bowl, 10th–12th century, United States, New Mexico, Mimbres, Ceramic, pigment, H. 2 3/4 x Diam. 6 3/8 in. (7 x 16.2 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Speciman of Mortar from the Great Pyramid, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, ca. 2550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Giza, Pyramid Complex of Khufu, Pyramid, Mortar, L. 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); W. 6 cm (2…

Side Chair, 1860–70, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Maple, brass, mother-of-pearl, 35 3/4 x 21 x 17 1/2 in. (90.8 x 53.3 x 44.5 cm), Furniture, Attributed to Léon…

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

Partisan, ca. 1700, Italian, Steel, wood (ash), L. 93 1/2 in. (237.5 cm); L. of head 16 7/8 in. (42.9 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 6 oz. (1530.9 g), Shafted Weapons

Coffin of Ahmose, New Kingdom, early Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, probably Tomb CC 64, burial 9, Carnarvon Excavations 1907–1914, Sycomore wood,…

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

Plaque Bead with the Name of Amenhotep I, Head of Hathor on the Reverse, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1525–1504 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Luxor (el-Uqsur), Faience, paint, l. 1.6…

Sword Guard (Tsuba), possibly 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Wt. 2.4 oz. (68 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Mug, 1770–1820, Probably made in Bohemia, Czech Republic, Non-lead glass with enamel decoration, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Glass

Female Figure, 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Tlatilco, Ceramic, Height 3-1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Pitcher, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 3 x 3 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. (7.6 x 7.9 x 6 cm), Ceramics

String of 5 knobbed beads, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 2nd century BC–2nd century AD, From Egypt, glass, gold foil, l. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.), Gold glass beads were a Hellenistic development. They…

Decorated ware jar illustrating plants, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery, paint

明, 文伯仁, 溪山僊館圖, 軸, Dwellings of the Immortals Amid Streams and Mountains, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), dated 1531, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Image: 71 x 24…

Partisan, ca. 1550, Italian, Steel, wood, gold, L. 96 1/4 in. (244.5 cm); L. of head 23 1/4 in. (59.1 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 13.7 oz. (2202.8 g), Shafted Weapons

Border Tile, 1881, Made in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States, American, Earthenware, 6 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 3/8 in. (15.6 x 5.4 x 1 cm), Ceramics, J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works (1877–1907)

Pitcher, 1800–1830, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, spatterware, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics

Temple with Figures, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Mezcala, Stone, Height 7-7/8 in., Stone-Sculpture

Spoon Dish, 1740–60, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, 6 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (16.5 x 10.5 cm), Ceramics

Pint Mug, 1760–80, Possibly made in Newport, Rhode Island, United States; Possibly made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pewter, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Metal, R. B.

明 傳仇英 文玉圖 軸, Lady in a Bamboo Grove, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 49 in. × 17 1/2 in. (124.5 × 44.5 cm), Paintings, Attributed…

Fragment of a Bottle, 18th century, Made in Wistarburg, New Jersey, United States, American, Free-blown non-lead glass, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Glass

Owl Bell Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, Height 1-3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Spear, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1900 B.C., From Egypt, Wood

Osiris-Iah, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.); W. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in.); D. 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.), Osiris-Iah is a form of Osiris…

Staff Head, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded (?) copper, stone, H. 2 7/8 x W. 1 3/8 x D. 3/4 in. (7.3 x 3.5 x 1.9 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Coach and Four, ca. 1937, Pen and ink, sheet: 14 1/2 x 19 3/16 in. (36.8 x 48.7 cm), Drawings, Reginald Bathurst Birch (American, London 1856–1943 New York)

Tweezers, 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, L: 5.3 cm…

Young Man and Woman in a Landscape, first half 17th century, Attributed to Iran, Ink, transparent and opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, H.4.1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Codices

Deep Cup, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with slip, decorated in blue under a thin crackled glaze (Kiyomizu ware), H. 3 3/8 in. (9.5 cm); Diam. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Diam. of foot 2 1/2 in. (6.4…

Profile Face, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, H. 6 1/8 x W. 6 3/8 x D. 1 in. (15.5 x 16.2 x 2.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

String of 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)

Jardinière, ca. 1930, a: wood and b:mirror, H.65-1/8, W.30-1/4, D.9-1/8 in., Furniture

Necklace, 9th–17th century, Mali, Inland Niger Delta region, Mali, Copper alloy, Length 17-1/2 in., Beads-Ornaments

Group statue of man and woman, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House A2:2, Pit 495,…

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 17th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, gold, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.7 oz. (104.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Spindle Whorl, 10th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 1-1/4 in., Ceramics-Implements

Tazza, 1662–1722, Chinese, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille verte enamels., Diam.: 18.4 cm., Ceramics, Chinese , Qing Dynasty

Terracotta kylix: lip-cup (drinking cup), Archaic, ca. 560–550 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, Overall: 4 9/16 x 9 1/4in. (11.5 x 23.5cm), Vases, Interior, siren, Exterior, obverse…

Study for 'L'embarquement pour les îles', 1923–24, Transfer drawing, 14 1/8 x 14 7/8 in. (35.9 x 37.8 cm), Drawings, Jules Pascin (American (born Bulgaria), Vidin 1885–1930 Paris)

Piece, 16th century, Italian, Silk and metal thread, H. 54 3/4 x W. 21 1/2 inches (139.1 x 54.6 cm), Textiles-Woven

Deed of Land Purchase, Six Dynasties (220–589), China, Cast tin, W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); L. 14 1/8 in. (35.9 cm), Metalwork

The Hunter from a set of the Italian Village Scenes, designed 1734–36, woven 1762, French, Beauvais, Wool, silk (21-23 warps per inch, 8-9 per cm.), H. 113 x W. 34 inches (287 x 86.4 cm),…

Figure Ornament, 7th–16th century, Costa Rica, Costa Rica, Gold (cast), H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Amulet: Bes with tambourine, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, H. 1.2 cm (1/2 in)

Statuette, Sakhmet (Wadjet ?), Ptolemaic Period, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Bronze or copper alloy, H. 35.8 cm (14 1/8 in)

Vase, ca. 1900, Made in New York, United States, American, Glass, Glass, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892–1902)

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Drum (Teponaztli), 15th–16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Wood (rosewood ?), iron band, H. 18 5/16 x W. 6 x D. 5 11/16 in. (46.6 x 15.2 x 14.4 cm), Wood-Musical Instruments

Creamer, ca. 1870, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed amber glass, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Glass, Possibly James Gillinder and Sons (American, 1861–ca. 1930)

Pair of Earrings, ca. 1880, Made in Detroit, Michigan, United States, American, Gold, hair, L. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Jewelry, Possibly Wright, Kay and Company

Dish, 1835–50, Made in Midwest, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, 6 1/2 x 9 in. (16.5 x 22.9 cm), Glass

Drum, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); Diam. of tympanum: 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm); Diam. of base: 5 in. (12.7 cm), Metalwork

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)

Cylindrical jar, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, ca. 3100–2649 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Tarkhan, BSAE excavations 1911-1913, Pottery, H. 25.8 cm (10 3/16 in.); Diam. 11.4 cm (4…

Border Tile, ca. 1885, Made in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States, American, Earthenware, 2 1/8 x 6 x 5/16 in. (5.4 x 15.2 x 0.8 cm), Ceramics, J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works (1877–1907)

Confronting Figures Bottle, 4th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, H. 9 x Diam. 6 1/2 in. (22.9 x 16.5 cm), Ceramics-Containers, Each side of this Moche stirrup spout bottle shows a…

Salt, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed blue glass, 2 5/16 x 3 3/16 in. (5.9 x 8.1 cm), Glass

Netsuke of Dog, Edo (1615–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912), 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Nose Ornament, 5th–10th century, Colombia, Colombia, Gold, H. 1/2 x W. 1/2 x D. 3 in. (1.3 x 1.3 x 7.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Mug, 1766–80, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

Vase, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th century, Japan, Pottery covered with a mottled glaze, flecked with blue (Satsuma ware), H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics

Ring, Prenomen of Amenhotep III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, House 2.w, 1911–12, Copper, Diam. 2.2 cm (7/8 in)

String of Big Ball Beads, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Faience, L. 185 cm (72 13/16 in)

Ornament, 13th–16th century, Colombia, Cauca River, Quimbaya (?), Gold, Overall: 1 3/4 in. (4.45 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Firescreen, 1770–1800, Made in New York, United States, American, Mahogany, whitewood, 40 3/4 x 24 7/8 in. (103.5 x 63.2 cm), Furniture

Partisan, ca. 1690, French, Steel, wood (pine), brass, L. 87 1/4 in. (221.6 cm); L. of head 18 1/2 in. (47.1 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 6 oz. (1077.3 g), Shafted Weapons

Soba cup, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Porcelain painted with underglaze cobalt (Hizen ware), H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Ceramics

Flat Stamp, 5th–6th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Ceramic, H. 2 15/16 x W. 3 x D. 2 in. (7.5 x 7.6 x 5.1 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Hunting Hawk on Perch, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th–early 19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Image: 44 5/8 in. × 18 in. (113.3 × 45.7 cm), Paintings, Attributed…

Double Gourd Pallet, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Jadeite, variegated and brilliant translucent emerald green tinged with light brown, H. 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm); W.…

Porringer, 1801–56, Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, 1 7/8 x 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (4.8 x 20 x 14 cm), Metal, Samuel Ely Hamlin (1774–1864)

Pitcher, 1826–38, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Porcelain, H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); Diam. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm), Ceramics, Tucker Factory (1826–1838)

Teapot, 1827, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 8 3/8 x 12 x 5 5/8 in. (21.3 x 30.5 x 14.3 cm); 33 oz. 16 dwt. (1050.8 g), Silver, Harvey Lewis (ca.…

Fragment of burned ivory furniture, 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…

Fragments of Vase, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Green Buildings, 1910–11, Faience, H. 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in), w. 6 cm (2 3/8 in)

Bracelet, One of a Pair, 18th century, Attributed to India, Gold, 2-3/4inches, Jewelry

A Lodge in the Hills, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), spuriously dated 1703, China, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, 39 5/8 x 19 in. (100.6 x 48.3 cm), Paintings, In the Style of Wu Li (Chinese, 1632–1718)

Hanging Vase, early 19th century, Japan, Pottery covered with glaze, finely crackled, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. of foot 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Ceramics

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,…

Mud jar sealing, Predynastic, Late Naqada III–Early Dynastic Period, ca. 3200–2650 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Tarkhan, Tomb 414, BSAE excavations 1911-1913, Clay, mud

Right Thigh and Knee Defense (Cuisse and Poleyn) for the Armor of Sir John, dated 1913, New York, New York, American, New York, Steel, gold, leather, H. 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm); W. 7 11/16 in. (19.5…

Buckle, Bronze and Iron Age period, Dongson culture, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam (North), Bronze, a) H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Jewelry

Dish, 18th century, China, Carnelian agate, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); D. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Hardstone

Vessel in the Form of Three Plantains, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Ceramic, H x W x D: 5 1/8 x 7 3/8 x 12 1/8in. (13 x 18.8 x 30.8cm), Ceramics-Containers

John Greenleaf, 1753–54, Oil on canvas, 21 1/2 x 17 3/4 in. (54.6 x 45.1 cm), Paintings, John Singleton Copley (American, Boston, Massachusetts 1738–1815 London), While there has never been…

Teapot, 19th century, China, Red stoneware (Yixing ware), H. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm), Ceramics

Plate, ca. 1822–ca. 1836, Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Ceramics, Joseph Stubbs (active…

Vase with Flowering Plants and Birds, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze…

Bowl, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Pottery (Longquan ware?), H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm), Ceramics

Serving Spoon, ca. 1900, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, 9 3/4 x 2 1/2 in. (24.8 x 6.4 cm), Silver, Whiting Manufacturing Company (1866–1926)

Terracotta vase with strainer, spout, and three handles, Geometric, late 8th–early 7th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Vases, While the shapes of most vases…

Plate, 1793–1800, Made in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Metal, Samuel Melville (1793–1800), Thomas Melville (1764–1796)

明 居節 石泉圖 軸, The Waterfall, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), dated 1559, China, Hanging scroll; ink on silk, 43 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (110.5 x 24.8 cm), Paintings, Ju Jie (Chinese, active…

Netsuke of Hotei with Bag, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Staff Weapon, ca. 1600, Italian, Iron, wood, L. 8 ft. 8 1/4 in. (264.8 cm); L. of head 30 7/8 in. (78.4); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 10 oz. (1640 g), Shafted Weapons

String of Ball Beads, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Red carnelian, L. 14 cm (5 1/2 in)

Basket, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13–17, ca. 2030–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, East of Pabasa, Radim, Burial 6A.X.B12, 1918–19, Halfa grass and rush basketry, 3 9/16 in.…