Lidded Vessel, 3rd–4th century, Guatemala, Mesoamerica, Maya, Ceramic, slip, pigment, Height 11-1/2 in. (29.2 cm), Ceramics-Containers, This large, lidded polychrome bowl has an anular base, a…

Fist, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, glass, H. 5.7 × W. 5.3 × T. 2.8 cm (2 1/4 × 2 1/16 × 1 1/8 in.), Glass figural inlay elements could be fitted in individual…

Name panel from inner wall of Senwosret I pyramid complex, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid Temple of Senwosret I, 1907–32,…

Cowroid Bead Set in a Ring Bezel, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 2, Burial A 4, On body, 1915–16,…

Leaf Pendant, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 2.5 cm (1 in)

Rocky Crag with Seated Sage, 清乾隆 玉雕山林隱逸圖山子, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), 18th century, China, Jade, H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Jade

清中期 白玉八寳象耳瓶, Covered Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 12 3/8 in. (31.5 cm); W. 7 1/16 in. (18 cm); D. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Jade

Architectural Inlay, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, Harim, 1910–11, Faience, L. 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in)

Water holder, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), 18th century, China, Nephrite (jade), H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); L. 3 11/16 in. (9.3 cm), Jade

Bowl, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, dark seaweed green with mottlings of very light green, H. 2 13/16 in. (7.2 cm); W. 7 15/16 in. (20.2 cm), Jade

Mug, 1740–60, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); Diam. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Ceramics

Large Figure of a Warrior, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Earthenware with pigment, H. 31 3/4 in. (80.6 cm); W. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm), Tomb Pottery

Chalk Figure Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Chalk, Silvered copper, gilded copper, turquoise, Height 3-3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Figure Jar, 3rd–6th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, pigment, H. 8 1/2 x W. 4 3/4 in. (21.6 x 12.1 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Desk, 1760–90, Probably made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, white pine, 44 3/4 x 47 1/4 x 24 3/4 in. (113.7 x 120 x 62.9 cm), Furniture

Animal Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, Length 4-3/16 in. (10.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Cup, 18th century, China, Chalcedony, H. 3 1/8 in. (7. 9 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Hardstone

Crane Beneath a Banana Tree, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), dated 1638, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Image: 67 x 28 3/4 in. (170.2 x 73 cm), Paintings, Unidentified Artist, After…

Pitcher, 1750–60, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, H. 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm), Ceramics

Vase, 1880–90, Made in England, Pressed green marble glass, H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Diam. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm), Glass

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 29 in. (73.7 cm); Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm); Diam. of rim 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm); Diam. of foot 8 1/4 in. (21 cm),…

Stirrup Spout Bottle, 1st century B.C.–A.D. 7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, pigment, H. 9 5/8 x W. 6 3/4 x D. 4 1/4 in. (24.4 x 17.2 x 10.8 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Figure of a Warrior, 1st century B.C.–A.D. 7th century, Peru, Moche, Copper (?), pigment, H. 1 13/16 x W. 1 x D. 3/4 in. (4.6 x 2.5 x 1.9 cm), Metal-Sculpture

Andiron, 1770–1800, Iron, H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm), Metal

Glaive, ca. 1600–1650, Italian, Steel, gold, wood, L. 101 3/4 in. (258.45 cm); L. of head (excluding straps) 34 1/8 in. (86.66 cm); greatest W. 6 1/2 in. (16.51 cm); Wt. 7 lb. 4 oz. (3289…

Bowl, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay covered with a white crackled glaze and decorated with polychrome enamels (Kyoto ware), H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Diam. 9 3/4 in. (24.8…

Drop-leaf Dining Table, 1750–90, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Walnut, white oak, yellow pine, maple, 28 x 53 1/4 x 48 3/8 in. (71.1 x 135.3 x 122.9 cm), Furniture

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi), 2nd–7th century, Peru, Moche, Copper (cast), shell, H. 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm), Metal-Implements

Candlestick, ca. 1800, Made in Birmingham, England, Sheffield silver plate, H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); Diam. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Metal, Matthew Boulton (British, Birmingham 1728–1809 Birmingham)

Broad Collar piece (?), Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, late, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery south of pyramid below house A3:1, Pit 330, 1913–14,…

Ceramic Staff with Profile Figure, 6th–11th century, Ecuador, Manteno, Ceramic, Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics-Implements

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

Miniature Bowl, 3rd–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Teotihuacan, Ceramic, Height 3/4 in., Ceramics-Containers

Hollow Bangle with Small Circular Patterns, Early– Late period, 4000 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); D. 4 1/4 in. (11.4 cm); overall height 2 in.…

Commode (one of a pair), ca. 1755, French, Oak, veneered with tulipwood, purplewood, kingwood and sycamore; gilt-bronze mounts, brèche d'Alep marble top, H. 35-3/8 x W. 54-5/16 x D. 25-1/16 in.…

Hafted Ax, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Metalwork

Lamp, 1830–38, Made in Westbrook, Maine, United States, American, Pewter, H. 10 in. (25.4 cm), Metal, Allen Porter (active 1830–38)

Halberd of Archduke Ernst of Austria (1553–1605), dated 1593, German, Steel, wood, textile, L. 94 3/4 in. (240.7 cm); L. of head 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm); W. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Shafted Weapons

Paperweight in the shape of a bitter melon, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Jade (jadeite), H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); H. incl. base 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 2 5/8 in.…

Netsuke of Bishamon, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Netsuke

Figure of Hotei, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay covered with a thin glaze (Bizen ware, Imbe style), H. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics

One from a Pair of Solid Open Bangles with Two Rows of Concentric Circles, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, W. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); D. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm), Jewelry

Hearth Jar, 1750–90, Made in China, Porcelain, H. 24 5/8 in. (62.5 cm), Ceramics

Spouted Bowl, 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Tlatilco, Ceramic, H x W x D: 3/4 x 4 x 4 7/8 in. (1.9 x 10.2 x 12.4 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Seal, 19th century, China, Jade, silk, H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Seals

Nine Taweret Amulets, Late Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12, late–17, ca. 1850–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb, pit in portico, 1912–13,…

Pendant, 19th century, China, Jade, W. 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm); L. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Jade

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 5.7…

Table, 1700–1730, Made in United States, American, Pine, maple, 26 x 34 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (66 x 87.6 x 62.2 cm), Furniture

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi), 2nd–7th century, Peru, Moche, Copper (cast), shell, H. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm), Metal-Implements

Footstool, 1730–60, Made in New England, United States, American, Cherry, yellow pine, 16 x 19 1/4 x 17 3/4 in. (40.6 x 48.9 x 45.1 cm), Furniture

Four Seasons, ca. 1785, British, Cotton, L. 70 1/2 x W. 29 1/2 inches, Textiles-Printed

Fire Bowl, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with a transparent glaze, streaked with white (Kiyomizu ware), H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics

Embroidered picture of pastoral scene, ca. 1725, British, Wool and silk on canvas, H. 20 1/2 x W. 17 3/4 inches (52.1 x 45.1 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Maximilian Armet, ca. 1525, German, Steel, H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); D. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 8.8 oz. (2517.4 g), Helmets

Composite Papyrus Capital, Late Period, Dynasty 30, 380–343 B.C., From Egypt, Western Desert; Kharga Oasis, Hibis, Temple, Entrance kiosk, 1909–10, Sandstone, paint, h. 126 cm (49 5/8 in),…

Border Tile, 1881–84, Made in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States, American, Earthenware, 2 3/16 x 6 1/8 x 3/8 in. (5.6 x 15.6 x 1 cm), Ceramics, J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works (1877–1907)

Kylix, Archaic, late 6th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Vases, Riders and man on foot.

Cylinder Seal, 5th–6th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Ceramic, H. 1 1/2 x Diam. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 x 3.8 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Side Chair, 1795–1810, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, ash, cherry, 37 x 21 x 18 in. (94 x 53.3 x 45.7 cm), Furniture

Netsuke of Daruma Crossing the Yangzi River on a Reed, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Netsuke

Zodiac Figure: Pig, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain, in the biscuit and with turquoise and aubergine glazes, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Amulet: Taweret, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, blue, H. 1.8 cm (11/16 in)

Oil Bottle, ca. 18th century, Thailand, Earthenware, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Glass

The Dream of an Inhabitant of Mogul (La Fontaine, Fables, XI, 4), 1732, Brush and black ink and gray wash, heightened with white on blue paper. Framing lines in dark brown ink and blue wash., 12 1/4…

Halberd of the Bodyguard of Emanuele Filiberto (1528–1580), Duke of Savoy, dated 1579, Italian, Steel, wood, H. 22 1/32 in. (56.01 cm); W. 9 27/32 in. (24.99 cm), Shafted Weapons

Fragment of Bottle, 13th–14th century, Attributed to Iran, Earthenware, H. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm), Ceramics

Map sampler, 1822, British, Silk embroidery on wool, H. 17 1/2 x W. 15 inches (44.5 x 38.1 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Crown Ornament for a Deity, 17th–19th century, Newari for Tibetan Market, Gilt silver, emeralds, sapphires, rubies, garnets, pearls, lapis lazuli, coral, shell, and turquoise, H. 6 3/4 in.…

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

Dish, 1713–42, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pewter, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Diam. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm), Metal, Simon Edgell (1687–1742), Born and trained in…

Beaker of Ancient Bronze Design, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Jiaqing period (1796–1820), China, Nephrite, spinach-green, H. 10 3/16 in. (25.9 cm); W. 6 in. (15.3 cm); D. 3 11/16 in. (9.3 cm), Jade

Toy Sled, 1770–1800, Made in Netherlands, Painted wood, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Natural Substances

Bowl, 1830–35, Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 7 15/16 in. (20.2 cm), Glass, Possibly Providence Flint Glass Works (1830–33)

Cope, 15th century, Italian, Silk, metal thread, Overall: 52 × 115 1/2 in. (132.1 × 293.4 cm), Textiles-Costumes-Ecclesiastical

Chandelier, 1810–20, Made in England, Gilt bronze, glass, H. 34 in. (86.4 cm); Diam. 18 in. (45.7 cm), Metal

Situla, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Copper alloy

Embroidered darning sampler, 1751, Dutch, Linen on linen, H. 9 1/4 x W. 12 5/8 inches (23.5 x 32.1 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Statuette of Bodhisattva, Song dynasty (960–1279), mid-10th century, China, Bronze, H. 13 in. (33 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Sculpture

Jewelled Thumb-Ring, 19th century, India, Nephrite, white with very faint bluish tint, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Diam. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Jade

Cat on a handle, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 7.9 cm (3 1/8 in.); W. 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.); L. 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.), Bastet was a powerful goddess of…

Jar with Two Loop Handles (Hu), Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Machang type, 2300–2000 B.C., China, Earthenware with pigment, H. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Netsuke

東漢 鉛綠釉陶明器建築模型（一組）, Watchtower with Four Archers, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220), ca. 1st–early 3rd century, China, Earthenware with green lead glaze, H. 31 11/16…

Plate, 1750–70, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, Diam. 10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm), Ceramics

Bench, ca. 1880–1900, Made in Brooklyn, New York, United States, American, Cast iron, 38 1/2 x 33 1/4 x 19 in. (97.8 x 84.5 x 48.3 cm), Furniture, Peter Timmes (active 1878–1903)

Medal: Giovanni Antonio de' Conti, model late 15th century (possibly cast 16th or 17th century), Bronze, Diam. 9.8 cm, wt. 273.08 g., Medals, Style of Niccolò Fiorentino (Niccolò di Forzore…

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diam. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Fan, ca. 1800–1810, Made in China, Chinese, for American market, Carved and pierced ivory, 10 1/8 x 16 7/8 in. (25.7 x 42.9 cm), Natural Substances

Water receptacle with cover, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, light sage-green with a mottling of white and brown, and a heavy staining of variegated dead-oak-leaf, H. 2 9/16 in. (6.5…

唐 褐釉猴柄杯, Cup with Handle in the Shape of a Monkey, Tang dynasty (618–907), 8th century, China, Earthenware with brown glaze, H. 2 1/4 in. (6.4 cm); L. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Sherry Glass, ca. 1888, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown glass, H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Glass, Probably New England Glass Company (American, East…

Quatrefoil vase, Jun ware, possibly 18th century, Chinese, Stoneware with slightly flushed blue glaze, Height: 9 7/8 in (25cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Qing Dynasty

Incense Container, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Lacquer on wood with sprinkled gold powder, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); L. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Lacquer, Designs of…

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Dark blue faience, l. 1.6 cm (5/8 in)

Ring Fragment with ankh, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, apple green, L. 1.1 cm (7/16 in)

Tiger, Edo period (1615–1868), dated 1790, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 38 3/4 x 13 3/4 in. (98.4 x 34.9 cm), Paintings, Ganku (Japanese, 1749–1838)

Peach-shaped wine pot or teapot, probably 18th century, Chinese, Porcelain with relief decoration under polychrome glazes., Height: 5 1/2 in. (14cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Qing Dynasty

Lion Bracelet of Sithathoryunet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1887–1813 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 1, BSAE excavations…