Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 1-7/16 in. (3.7 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Ring with Horns, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); D. 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm), Jewelry

Armchair, third quarter 18th century, Italian, Walnut, painted and gilded; damask, Overall: 34 × 22 1/2 × 18 1/2 in. (86.4 × 57.2 × 47 cm), Woodwork-Furniture, The interlaced scrolls that form…

Small covered vase, ca. late 18th century, Chinese, 'Soft-paste' porcelain painted in underglaze blue., Height with lid: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm. ), Ceramics, Chinese , Qing Dynasty

Sleeve Button, ca. 1770–92, Made in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, American, Gold, 3/4 x 7/16 in. (1.9 x 1.1 cm), Jewelry, Daniel Rogers (1753–1792)

Porringer, 1788–1816, Possibly made in Springfield, Vermont, United States; Possibly made in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pewter, 1 1/4 x 5 x 3 1/4 in. (3.2 x 12.7 x…

Fragment with Two Birds, 3rd century, Attributed to Egypt, Akhmim (former Panopolis), Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, 9.5 in. high 17.50 in. wide (24.1 cm high 44.5 cm wide), Textiles

Dish, 1832–38, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Porcelain, 5 7/8 x 5 in. (14.9 x 12.7 cm), Ceramics, Tucker and Hemphill (1831–37)

Candlestick, 1725–40, Made in England, Brass, H. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm), Metal

Covered vase, 20th century, China, Jade, H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Diam. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Jade

Clay jar sealing Clay jar sealing impressed with name of Khasekhemwy, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, ca. 2650 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Egypt Exploration Fund…

Ritual Stone (pulidor), 12th–8th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Olmec, Stone, H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Stone-Implements, Small, rounded hard stones such as this example were mounted to a…

Bracelet with spirally twisted strands and a Herakles knot at the bezel, Roman Period, A.D. 2nd century, Possibly from Lower Egypt; From Egypt, gold, Diam: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.)

Spool-shaped bead, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, gap south of pyramid, Pit 339, 1913–14, Faience, l.…

Portions of an Armor Garniture, ca. 1620–30, Brescia, Italian, Brescia, Steel, velvet, leather, gold thread, Wt. of helmet 4 lb. 10 oz. (2097.9 g), Armor for Man

Letter Box (Fubako) with Design of the Shore at Suma, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Gold maki-e on black lacquer, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); D. 9 1/4 in. (23.5…

Vase, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Xuande period (1426–35), China, Porcelain, H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Ceramics

Decanter, 1830–40, Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown molded lead glass, H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm), Glass, Probably Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (American,…

Hand and a Half Sword, 15th century, European, Steel, leather, wood, L. 48 3/8 in. (122.9 cm); L. of blade 36 7/8 in. (93.7 cm); W. 10 in. (25.4 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 9 oz. (1618 g), Swords, The name of…

String of 5 Beads, Ptolemaic Period–Roman Period, 200 BC–200 AD, From Egypt, glass, gold foil, L. 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.), Gold glass beads were a Hellenistic development. They were created…

String of Eighteen Beads, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, Each bead (approx.) H. 3/8 in. (1 cm); W. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); D. 3/8 in. (1 cm), Jade

Amulet of seated Sakhmet, Late Period (?), ca. 712–343 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, h. 6 cm (2 3/8 in)

Pitcher, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Ceramics

Bird, 14th–15th century, Thailand, Earthenware, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); L. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Ceramics

Ewer with Equestrian Figure, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli period (1573–1620), late 16th–early 17th century, China, Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze…

Cylinder seal of Amenemhat III, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13–17, ca. 1802–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1920–22, Glazed…

Blade and Mounting for a Slung Sword (Tachi), blade, late 13th–early 14th century; mounting, 18th–early 19th century, Japanese, Steel, wood, lacquer, rayskin (samé), thread, gold, silver, L.…

Belt buckles, 18th century, China, Jade, a. L. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Jade

Vase with Plum Blossoms and Birds, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 19th century, China, Porcelain painted with colored enamels on the biscuit (Jingdezhen ware), H. 28 in. (71.1 cm), Ceramics,…

At the Toilet, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 27 1/4 x 18 3/8 in. (69.2 x 46.7 cm), Paintings, Unidentified Artist

Plate, ca. 1830, Lacy pressed opalescent and opaque white glass, Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Glass

Fragment of Toilet Dish, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Faience, L. 1.9 cm (3/4 in), w. 1.2 cm (1/2 in)

Creamer, 1863–70, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Glass, McKee and Brothers (1856–89)

Saucer, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery (Jun ware), Diam. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm), Ceramics

Wall Sconce, 1795–1810, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Gilt gesso, pine, 48 x 16 1/2 x 8 1/2 in. (121.9 x 41.9 x 21.6 cm), Furniture

Netsuke of Hen and Two Small Chicks, 18th–19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Netsuke

Situla shaped jar, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1906–07, Pottery, paint, h. 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in); diam. 11.5 cm (4…

Scarab, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–13 to 1700 B.C., ca. 1850–1700 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Senwosret (758), inside, Pit 805 chamber upper levels,…

Salt, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed blue glass, 1 3/8 x 2 7/16 x 3 1/4 in. (3.5 x 6.2 x 8.3 cm), Glass

Helmet (Hachi), 17th century, Japanese, Iron, leather, lacquer, gold, Helmets

清中期 玉羅漢, Luohan (Arhat), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 4 11/16 in. (11.9 cm); W. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); D. 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm), Jade

Jar with Spiral Decoration, Neolithic (ca. 3300–2500 B.C.) Majiaoyao phase (3200–2650 B.C.), Machang type (ca. 2350–2050 B.C.), China, Earthenware with pigment, H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm),…

Footed Bowl, 1850–70, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Diam. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm), Glass, With the development of new…

Four Episodes in the Story of Hercules, ca. 1515–35, South Netherlandish, Wool warp; wool and silk wefts, Overall: 153 x 132in. (388.6 x 335.3cm), Textiles-Tapestries

One from a Set of Dishes with Bamboo, Plum Blossoms, Butterflies, and Birds, Southern Song (1127–1279)–Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty, late 13th–14th century, China, Silver with chased and…

Panel, 1855, French, Lyons, Silk, H. 32 3/4 x W. 25 1/4 inches (83.2 x 64.1 cm), Textiles-Woven

Partisan, ca. 1575, French, Steel, wood, L. 6 ft. 5 in. (256.5 cm); L. of head 30 in. (76.2 cm); W. 7 15/16 in. (20.2 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 7.4 oz. (2024.2 g), Shafted Weapons

Tankard, 1752–74, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Metal, John Will (active 1752–74)

Partisan, ca. 1540, Italian, Steel, wood (ash), iron, L. 8 ft. 9 1/8 in. (267.1 cm); L. of head 38 1/4 in. (97.2 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); Wt. 8 lbs. (3628.7 g), Shafted Weapons

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Necklace Ornaments, 5th–10th century, Colombia, Rio Magdalena, Tolima, Gold (cast), H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Netsuke of Flat Basket Containing Leaves and a Mouse, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Netsuke

Sallet, ca. 1440–50, Italian, Steel, leather, H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); W. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm); D. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 13 oz. (2183 g), Helmets

Dish, 18th century, China, Rock crystal, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Hardstone

Battle Scene, model third quarter 16th century (cast late 16th or 17th century), South German or North Italian, Copper alloy with a light brown patina., Diam. 9.1 cm, wt. 94.54 g., Plaquettes,…

Mummy label of Psenpnouthes, (son of) Kollouthes; his mother Senpsenthmesios, Roman Period, A.D. 2nd–3rd century ?, From Egypt; Probably from Northern Upper Egypt, Akhmim (Khemmis, Panopolis),…

Funerary Cones, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Pottery, L. 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); Diam. 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.)

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

Lime Vessel in the Form of a Cock, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran), Bronze, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); L. 4 11/16 in. (11.9…

Shamisen, 1891, Kyoto, Japan, Japanese, Wood, catskin, rope, silk string, lacquer, red coral, L. 97.4 cm (38-5/16 in.); Diam. of body: 20.3 cm (8 in.); Depth: 8.6 cm (3-3/8 in.),…

Tankard, 1775–95, Possibly made in Albany, New York, United States; Possibly made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 6 7/8 in. H. (17.5 cm H.), Metal, Peter Young…

Pepper Caster, after 1885, Probably made in United States, American, Blown satin yellow glass, H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Glass

Jar, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 B.C.), China, Grey earthenware, H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, 8th–10th century, United States, New Mexico, Mimbres, Ceramic, pigment, H. 6 1/8 x Diam. 12 3/8 in. (15.6 x 31.5 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diam. 3 1/16 in. (7.7 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Ceramics

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.3 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Halberd, ca. 1620, Flemish, Steel, wood, L. 83 1/4 in. (211.5 g); L. of head 19 11/16 in. (50 cm); W. 7 1/4 in. (18.5 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 7 oz. (2012.8 g), Shafted Weapons

Side Chair, 1790–1800, Made in Salem, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, maple, ash, white pine, 36 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 18 in. (92.7 x 52.1 x 45.7 cm), Furniture

Gas Chandelier, ca. 1850, Probably made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Glass, brass, 55 x 35 3/8 in. (139.7 x 89.9 cm), Metal

Blade, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, H. 7 1/16 in. (17.9 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Metalwork

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, l. 1.8 cm (11/16 in)

Bowl, 1835–50, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Glass

Plate, 1830–45, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm), Glass

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

Lotus-Shaped Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Jade

Armchair, 1800–1810, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, ash, 35 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (90.2 x 57.2 x 49.5 cm), Furniture, Attributed to Henry Connelly…

Three Scribe's Brushes, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Wood, L. 33 cm (13 in)

Candlestick, 19th century, Netherlandish or British (?), Brass with dull natural patina., H. 26.5 cm., Metalwork, These candlesticks combine elements from two different types: the stem, formed by…

Bead, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Glass, H. 3/8 in. (1 cm); W. 3/8 in. (1 cm); L. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Glass

Vegetable Dish, 1840–50, Made in Midwest, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, 5 5/8 x 7 1/2 in. (14.3 x 19.1 cm), Glass

Terracotta neck-amphora (jar), Archaic, ca. 520 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, H. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm), Vases, Obverse, Herakles fighting with Amazons, Reverse, combat with two…

Candelabrum, ca. 1785, Made in England, British, Cut blown glass, H. 26 1/2 in. (67.3 cm), Glass

Dish with Rock, Peonies, Chrysanthemums, and Fungus, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing mark and period (1522–66), mid-16th century, China, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over…

Labret Frontal, 10th–16th century, Colombia, Tairona, Gold, Width: 1 7/8in. (4.8cm), Metal-Ornaments

Fauchard, ca. 1575, Italian, Steel, wood, textile, metallic thread, L. 8 ft. 11 3/4 in. (273.7 cm); L. of head 35 7/16 in. (90 cm); W. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm); Wt. 7 lbs. 7.7 oz. (3393.4 g),…

Rose Bowl, ca. 1898, Made in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown glass, Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Glass, Pairpoint Manufacturing Corporation (1894–1938)

Candlestick, 1860–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed amethyst glass, H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm), Glass

Shabti of Seti I, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1294–1279 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Seti I (KV 17), Chip near tomb, Davis/Jones excavations,…

Creamer, 1860–80, Pressed glass, H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Glass

Knife Handle (Kozuka), late 18th–early 19th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm);…

Netsuke of Mouse, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Netsuke

Wine Glass, 1780–1825, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Blown pattern-molded glass, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Glass

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diam. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Bead, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm), Jade

Linstock, ca. 1590, Swiss, Steel, wood, L. 92 in. (233.6 cm); L. of head 18 1/8 in. (46 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 13 oz. (1730 g), Shafted Weapons

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm), Ceramics

Model mace, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Burial of Seni, Khashaba excavations, 1910–11, Wood, paint, l. 47 cm (18 1/2 in.)

Daisy Pendant, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, Diam. 1.5 cm (9/16 in)

Tripod Vessel, 5th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Teotihuacan, Ceramic, Height: 4 1/2in. (11.4cm), Ceramics-Containers