Model ax, 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. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in)

View of West Lake, Edo period (1615–1868), 17th century, Japan, Pair of six-panel folding screens ; ink and light color on paper, Overall: 68 3/4 x 146 3/8 in. (174.6 x 371.8 cm), Screens,…

Holy Water Bottle, 18th century, Tibet, Silver gilt with copper, H. (incl. top) 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Metalwork

Apis Bull Statuette, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–343 B.C., From Egypt, Elephant ivory, L. 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in), w. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in), H. 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in), One of the most important…

Cabasset, ca. 1570, Italian, Steel, brass, gold, leather, H. 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm); W. 9 7/16 in. (24 cm); D. 11 15/16 in. (30.3 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 11 oz. (2126 g), Helmets

Adoration of the Magi, ca. 1500, South Netherlandish, Wool warp, wool silk, and linen wefts, Overall: 41 1/2 x 76 1/2in. (105.4 x 194.3cm), Textiles-Tapestries

Cylinder Bead Inscribed with the Name Amenhotep, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1525–1504 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Steatite, glazed, l. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in); diam. 1 cm (3/8 in)

Wine Glass, ca. 1883–88, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown glass, H. 4 11/16 in. (11.9 cm), Glass, Probably New England Glass Company (American, East…

Scoop, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Bronze, L. 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Metalwork

Bowl, 19th century, Japan, Pottery covered with glaze and having a raised design (Awaji ware), Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Sketch of Arm and Sketch of Two Hands, Graphite, white gouache, on tan wove paper, 17 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (45.1 x 29.8 cm), Drawings, Thomas Hovenden (American (born Ireland), Dunmanway…

Multiple Cylinder Seal, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15, ca. 1648–1540 B.C., From Egypt; Possibly from Eastern Delta, Steatite, 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm)

Spindle Whorl, 9th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 1 in. (2.6 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Close-Helmet for the Field, ca. 1620–30, French, Steel, gold, H. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm); W. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm); D. 14 5/8 in. (37.1 cm); Wt. 13 lb. 14 oz. (6293 g), Helmets, The two-piece…

Plate, ca. 1835, Made in England, British, Earthenware, lusterware, Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Ceramics

Candlestand, 1700–1800, Wrought iron, bronze, brass, 61 3/8 x 15 1/2 x 16 in. (155.9 x 39.4 x 40.6 cm), Metal

Pendant, 20th century, China, Jade, seed pearls, H. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Jade

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Wood with red lacquer, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, H x W: 3 1/2 x 4 3/4in. (8.9 x 12cm), Metal-Ornaments

Armchair, 1795–1810, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, ash, cherry, 36 3/4 x 23 x 18 in. (93.3 x 58.4 x 45.7 cm), Furniture

Belt Ornament Rattle, 2nd–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, H x W: 4 1/2 x 3 3/8in. (11.4 x 8.5cm), Ceramics-Ornaments

Figure Pendant, 3rd–10th century, Colombia, Cocle Province, Rio Cauca, Quimbaya (?), Gold, H. 2 1/2 x W. 1 1/2 x D. 5/8 in. (6.4 x 3.8 x 1.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Blue and Green Landscape with Figure, 20th century, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 84 3/8 x 30 3/4 in. (214.3 x 78.1 cm), Paintings, After Chen Hongshou (Chinese, 1599–1652)

Bangle with Circular Motifs, Early period–Late period, ca. 2700 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, D. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm), Jewelry

Sword Guard (Tsuba), ca. 3rd century–710, Japanese, Iron, H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Fragment of Jar Lid, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, H. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in), w. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in)

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 3 in. (7.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Extension Table, 1877–80, Made in New York, United States, American, Mahogany, 30 x 51 x 50 in. (76.2 x 129.5 x 127 cm), Furniture

Spear, 15th century, Italian, Steel, wood, L. 94 1/2 in. (240 cm); L. of head 24 1/4 in. (61.6 cm); W. 13 3/8 in. (34 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 8.4 oz. (2506.1 g), Shafted Weapons

Candlestick, 1600–1700, Possibly made in Netherlands; Possibly made in England, Brass, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Metal

Plate, 1842–45, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Glass

Pendant, 20th century, China, Jade, seed pearls, W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); L. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Jade

Architectural Fantasy with Roman Ruins, Pen and brown ink and brush and brown and green wash, 9 15/16 x 14 in. (25.3 x 35.6 cm), Drawings, Charles Louis Clérisseau (French, Paris 1721–1820 Auteuil)

Preserved Shoulder of Beef in Half of Case, New Kingdom, Early Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1479 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Meketre Valley, Burial of Prince Amenemhat,…

Lamp, 1870–80, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, H. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm), Glass, Adams and Company

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

Armchair (part of a set of nine), mid-18th century, French, Carved and painted walnut; Aubusson tapestry upholstery, Overall: 37 7/8 × 29 1/4 × 22 in. (96.2 × 74.3 × 55.9 cm), Woodwork-Furniture

Hawks (obverse) ; Flowers and Trees (reverse), Edo period (1615–1868), 16th–17th century, Japan, Six independent-panel folding screen; ink and color on paper, 50 1/4 x 21 3/8 in. (127.7 x…

Comb, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 3, Burial B 4, In debris, 1915–16, Ivory, L. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.)

Bowl, 1835–50, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 8 13/16 in. (22.4 cm), Glass

Stand, Kaya Federation (42–562), 5th century, Korea, Stoneware with traces of incidental ash glaze, H. 15 1/2 in., Ceramics

Llama, 15th–early 16th century, Peru, Inca, Silver, Height 2 in., Metal-Sculpture

Netsuke of Man Holding a Scroll, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Netsuke

Sword, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 3, Burial D 1, Beside or on inner coffin, 1915–16, Copper alloy, l. 52…

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…

元 戲劇演員和二十四孝圖 石槨前端與側, Side Panel from a Sarcophagus, late Jin (1115–1234)–early Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty, 12th–13th century, North China, Limestone, H. 24…

Sake Bottle in the Shape of a Gourd, Edo period (1615–1868), late 17th century, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamel decoration (Hizen ware, Ko Imari type), H. 9 in. (22.9…

東周 錯銀青銅戈, Halberd, Eastern Zhou dynasty, (770–476 B.C.), 6th–5th century B.C., China, Bronze inlaid with silver, H. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm); W. 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm), Metalwork

Netsuke in the form of a Nut Containing a Carved Landscape, 19th century, Japan, Wood, Diam. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Kylix, Little-master cup/lip-cup/band-cup, Archaic, 3rd quarter of 6th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, Height: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Vases, Interior, no decoration;…

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

Model of Brewers, Bakers, and Butchers, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11–13, ca. 2030–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Khashaba excavations, 1910–11, Wood, gesso, paint, l. 49 cm (19…

Cup and Saucer, ca. 1838, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Porcelain, Cup: H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Ceramics, Tucker Factory (1826–1838)

Figure Dish, 1880–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed opaque white glass, 4 3/8 x 4 5/16 x 5 1/2 in. (11.1 x 11 x 14 cm), Glass, McKee and Brothers (1856–89)

Double knot clasp of Sithathoryunet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1887–1813 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), BSAE excavations 1914, Gold, h.…

Female Figure, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Michoacan, Chupicuaro, Ceramic, pigment, H. 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Closed Yoke, 7th–9th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Veracruz, Basalt (andesite, feldspar/diopside (?)), H. 18 13/16 x 1W. 5 x D. 4 1/4 in. (47.9 x 38.1 x 10.8 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Socketed Drum, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Bronze, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Metalwork

Netsuke of Obaga Saké, late 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

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

Jardiniere, 1700–1800, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm), Ceramics

Hippopotamus figurine, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1750 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of Senwosret (758), Pit 724, 1907–08, Blue…

Celestial Globe, 1819, Made in Albany, New York, United States, American, Wood, plaster, paper, brass, H. 18 in. (45.7 cm); Diam. 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm), Furniture, James Wilson

Tray, 1830–45, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, 8 15/16 x 10 13/16 in. (22.7 x 27.5 cm), Glass

Ewer, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 6 3/4 x 2 7/8 x 2 3/4 in. (17.1 x 7.3 x 7 cm), Ceramics

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm), Ceramics

Saucer, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), 13th century, Korea, Clay, Diam. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, 9th–2nd century B.C. (?), Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Veracruz (?), Ceramic, Height: 4 3/4in. (12.1cm), Ceramics-Containers

Lamp, 1870–90, Made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed purple marble and colorless glass, Glass, Probably Challinor, Taylor and Company (1866–1891)

Covered Compote, 1850–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Glass

Tile fragment, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Faience, h. 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in); w. 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in)

Covered box, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Bronze, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Metalwork

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

Warrior Figure, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, turquoise, Height 2-15/16 in. (7.4 cm), Metal-Ornaments

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

Falcon head for attachment to a pole, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in.); W. 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); D. 4.5 cm (1 3/5 in.), This…

Table screen with landscape scene, 清 玉雕山水人物圖屏, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 6 5/8 in. (16.9 cm); W. 9 1/16 in. (23 cm); D. 1/2 in.…

Bowl, 9th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur. Attributed to Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; slip-covered, opaque white glaze, splashed green glaze, H. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm), Ceramics

Covered Incense Burner, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay full of large black specks and covered with a transparent glaze, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Ceramics

Ceramic Seated Male with Headdress, 6th–11th century, Ecuador, Manteno, Ceramic, H. 22 1/2 x W. 11 in. (57.2 x 27.9 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Urn with cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, dark olive-green, translucent, and mottled by lighter shades, H. 4 3/16 in. (10.7 cm); W. 7 15/16 in.…

Halberd, ca. 1560, Italian, Steel, wood, textile (velvet), L. 9 ft. 6 3/4 in. (291.4 cm); L. of head 32 1/4 in. (81.9 cm); W. 11 in. (27.9 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 7 oz. (2920 g), Shafted Weapons

明/清 陳洪綬 山水人物花卉圖 冊, Landscapes, Figures, and Flowers, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), dated 1618–1622, China, Album of twelve paintings; ink and color on paper, Image: 8 3/4…

Stela of Senu, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Tuna el-Gebel, Limestone, H. 75 cm (29 1/2 in); w. 32 cm (12 5/8 in), This stela depicts a…

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

Ovoid Jar (Hu), Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Machang type, China, Earthenware with pigment, H. 13 in. (33 cm), Ceramics

Temple, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Mezcala, Stone, Height 4-3/8 in., Stone-Sculpture

Rose Bowl, ca. 1885, Probably made in West Midlands, England, British, probably, Blown satin yellow and colorless glass, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Glass

Saltcellar, ca. 1835, Probably made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, 1 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 3 in. (4.4 x 4.8 x 7.6 cm), Glass

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 5.8 oz. (164.4 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Standing Bodhisattva, ca. 3rd century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Schist, H. 18 1/4 in. (46.4 cm), Sculpture

Covered Pot, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. with cover: 33 1/4 in. (84.5 cm), Ceramics

Burgonet, ca. 1550, French, Steel, gold, leather, brass, H. 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 8 7/16 in. (21.4 cm); D. 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 14 oz. (1757 g), Helmets

Salad forks, 1935, Silver, 6 1/4 × 1 × 1/8 in. (15.9 × 2.5 × 0.3 cm), Metalwork-Silver

Tea Jar, 17th century, Japan, Clay covered with glaze over dark red (Satsuma ware), H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics

Jar, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing mark and period (1522–66), China, Porcelain with incised decoration under blue glaze, H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery, H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm), Ceramics

Small Dish, Edo period (1615–1868), late 17th century, Japan, Porcelain with iron glaze and overglaze blue, (Hizen ware, Matsugatani type), H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Ceramics

Plate, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), 18th century, China, Porcelain, Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, H. 3 1/8 x W. 3 9/16 in. (7.9 x 9 cm), Metal-Ornaments