Plate, 1822–31, Made in Wallingford, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm), Metal, Hiram Yale (1799–1831)

Figure of an Apple, 1800–1830, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, lusterware, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Ceramics

Earflare Frontal, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, stone, Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Mirror, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), 2nd century, China, Bronze, Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Mirrors

Netsuke of Frog on a Leaf, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Netsuke

Canopic jar with conical lid, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1859–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Mastaba of Imhotep, Tomb 5111, 1913–14, Yellow limestone, H. 27.5…

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

Netsuke of a Kappa, 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Diam. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Netsuke

Knife (Piha Kaetta) with Sheath, 18th century, Sri Lankan, Wood, silver, horn, steel, brass, H. with sheath 10 5/8 in. (27 cm); H. without sheath 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm); H. of blade 6 1/8 in. (15.6…

Punch Bowl, 1770–1800, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Ceramics

Canopic jar with a falcon-headed lid (Qebehsenuef), Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–525 B.C., Possibly from Upper Egypt, Thebes; From Egypt, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), Jar and Lid: H.…

Bracelet, 20th century, China, Jade, Diam. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm), Jade

Saltcellar, 1800–1830, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, lusterware, 3 x 3 1/2 in. (7.6 x 8.9 cm), Ceramics

Mold: Grapes with Cartouche, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, various, probably 1910–11, Pottery, Diam. 2.6 cm (1 in)

Fauchard, ca. 1550, Venice, Italian, Venice, Steel, wood, textile, L. 8 ft. 11 in. (271.8 cm); L. of head 35 7/16 in. (90 cm); W. 7 1/6 in. (18 cm); Wt. 8 lbs. 0.1 oz. (3631.6 g), Shafted Weapons

Fragment, 3rd–4th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, wool; tapestry weave, looped embroidery, H. 27 in. (68.6 cm), Textiles

Bottle with Figures, 9th–11th century, Peru, Lambayeque (Sicán), Ceramic, Height 7-5/8 in. (19.4 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Armchair (one of a pair), ca. 1768–70, French, Paris, Carved and gilded beech; modern silk brocade, H. 40-1/4 x W. 26 x D. 24 in. (102.2 x 66.0 x 61.0 cm), Woodwork-Furniture

Menat, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1323 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Wood, brown paint, l. 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.)

Pedal Harp, ca. 1875–1900, France, French, Wood, iron, gut strings, paint, Overall height: 1507 mm (590 5/16 in), Chordophone-Harp, Holtzmann (French, Paris ca. 1736–ca. 1799)

Water Deity (Chalchiuhtlicue), 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Basalt, lime mortar, H. 15 1/4 x W. 10 x D. 9 1/4 in. (38.74 x 25.4 x 23.5 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Window grill from a palace of Ramesses III, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 20, ca. 1184–1153 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Medinet Habu, Palace of Ramesses III, Throne room,…

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 1-9/16 in. (4 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Stirrup Spout Bottle with Sea Monster, 1st–6th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, pigment, H. 8 1/2 x Diam. 5 in. (21.6 x 12.7 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Sauce Dish, before 1867, Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown glass, Diam. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm), Glass, Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (American, 1825–1888,…

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

Armchair seat, 1754–56, French, Beauvais, Wool and silk, H. 34 x W. 35 in. (approx.) (86.4 x 88.9 cm), Textiles-Tapestries

Plate, ca. 1844–ca. 1846, Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Ceramics, William Ridgway, Son &…

Nose Ornament, 1st–3rd century, Peru, Moche, Gold, H. 3 x W. 5 x D. 3/4 in. (7.6 x 12.7 x 1.9 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Netsuke

Portrait medal of Philip II (obverse); Mary Tudor Queen of England (reverse), 1555, Silver/copper alloy with traces of lead., Diam. 6.6 cm, wt. 98.96 g., Medals, Jacopo Nizolla da Trezzo…

Sword Guard (Tsuba), early 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, Diam. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.4 oz. (124.7 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

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

Tile Panel, 17th century, Attributed to Caucasus or Iran, Overall Frame: H. 23 1/8 in. (58.7 cm), Ceramics-Tiles

Hafted Ax (type 9a), Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); L. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Metalwork

Figure of a Musician, 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

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…

Ax, 1500–1000 B.C., India, Copper, 6 1/2 x 3 5/16 in. (16.5 x 8.4 cm), Metalwork, These anthropomorphic figures, harpoons, ax blades (celts), and antennae swords were cast and hammered from…

Partisan, 17th century, French, Steel, wood (ash), gold, L. 95 1/4 in. (242 cm); L. of head 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 12 oz. (1701 g), Shafted Weapons

Pitcher, 1830–70, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Blown pattern-molded lead glass, H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm), Glass

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

Snuff bottle with stopper, China, Nephrite, H. incl. top 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); H. w/o top 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Snuff Bottles

Netsuke of Snake, 18th century, Japan, Wood, Netsuke

Hollow Bangle, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, W. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); D. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Jewelry

Warrior Figure, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, Height 4-7/8 in. (12.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Miniature incense burner, Jun ware, 13th–14th century, Chinese, Stoneware with blue glaze., H. 4.7 cm., Ceramics, Chinese , Jin/Yuan Dynasty

Jar, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with a mottled glaze (Shidoro ware), H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Ceramics

Mug, 1810–50, Made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, H. 5 13/16 in. (14.8 cm), Metal, Thomas Danforth Boardman (1784–1873), Sherman Boardman (1787–1861)

Figure of Kwannon, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with white slip under a thin glaze and touches of enamel (Kyoto ware, Bizen type), H. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm), Ceramics

Fire Tongs, 1770–1830, Brass, steel, H. 33 1/2 in. (85.1 cm), Metal

Saltcellar, 1780–1825, Probably made in England, British, probably, Blown pattern-molded lead blue glass, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Glass

Vase (Hu), late Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 B.C.), China, Pottery, H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); Diam. of, rim 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

Cup on High Foot, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery (Cizhou ware), H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Wine Goblet, ca. 1867, Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown glass, H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Glass, Boston & Sandwich Glass Company…

Seated Figure, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, stone, H. 2 13/16 x W. 2 3/16 x D. 1 3/4 in. (7.1 x 5.6 x 4.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Porringer, 1821–ca. 1843, Made in Middletown, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, 1 3/8 x 6 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. (3.5 x 15.6 x 10.5 cm), Metal, Josiah Danforth (1803–1872)

Dish, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), China, Porcelain, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm), Ceramics

Inlay fragment, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), Pit 300, 1913–14, Bone, l. 2.6 cm (1 in)

Relief from the West Wall of a Chapel of Ramesses I, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1295–1294 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Temple of Sety I, north of NE corner, Chapel…

Fire Shovel, 1770–1800, Brass, iron (?), H. 29 3/4 in. (75.6 cm), Metal

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 16th–early 17th century, Japanese, Iron, silver, gold, lacquer, copper, H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Wt. 3 oz. (85 g),…

Close-Helmet for the Tournament on Foot, ca. 1600–1610, Milan, Italian, Milan, Steel, gold, H. 13 in. (33 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); D. 11 9/16 in. (29.4 cm); Wt. 11 lb. 13 oz. (5360 g),…

Copper pin?, 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: 6.2 cm…

Kohl Jar and Stick, 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 9, Burial A…

Bottle For Sweets, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay (Takatori ware), H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

Two upholstery panels, 1787–91, French, Beauvais, Silk and wool (23-25 warps per inch, 9-11 per cm.), a) Back: H. 28 1/2 x W. 69 1/2 inches (72.4 x 176.5 cm); b) Seat: H. 33 x W. 78 inches (83.8…

Netsuke of Two Seated Figures and a Dragon, 18th–19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); L. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke

Side chair, 1785–95, Made in Dorchester, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany with ash, maple, 38 x 21 x 19 in. (96.5 x 53.3 x 48.3 cm), Furniture, Attributed to Stephen Badlam…

Rummer, ca. 1800, Probably made in England, British, probably, Blown pattern-molded lead glass, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Glass

Landscape, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), dated 1733, China, Hanging scroll; ink on silk, Image: 45 x 25 5/16 in. (114.3 x 64.3 cm), Paintings, Feng Qiyong (Chinese, active ca. 1730s)

Porringer, 1760–93, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, 1 1/2 x 6 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. (3.8 x 15.9 x 11.1 cm), Metal, William Kirby (ca. 1738–after 1810)

Ointment Jar 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 3, BSAE excavations…

Copper Disk Ornament, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús (?), Copper, gilt, Diameter 3-5/16 in. (8.4 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Fire Bucket, 1814, Painted leather, 16 1/2 x 8 in. (41.9 x 20.3 cm), Natural Substances

Ball bead, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–18, ca. 1635–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Tomb R 2, Burials B x, 1915–16,…

Lower Half of Kohl Tube, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, South Village, 1910–11, Faience, H. 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in), Diam. 2 cm (13/16 in)

Bottle, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with a transparent crackled glaze and decorated under the glaze; Kiyomizu ware), H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Ceramics

Sacred Eye Ring, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1911–12, Green faience, diam. 2.2 cm (7/8 in)

Plate, 1870–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, Diam. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm), Glass, Adams and Company

Seated Tara, the Buddhist Savior, 13th–15th century, Tibet, Copper alloy inlaid with gold and silver, H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); D. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Sculpture, Tara offers…

Female Figure Vessel, 1200–1500, Mexico, El Chanal area, Nayarit, Ceramic, H. 9 5/8 x W. 8 1/4 in. (24.4 x 21 cm), Ceramics-Containers, Between the third century B.C. and second century A.D.,…

Salt, 1835–50, Possibly made in United States; Possibly made in Finland; Possibly made in Denmark, American or European, Lacy pressed green glass, 1 5/8 x 2 x 2 15/16 in. (4.1 x 5.1 x 7.5 cm), Glass

Chest with Christian Imagery, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century, China, Lacquer painted with gold and oil colors, H. 11 in. (27.9 cm); W. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); D. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Lacquer,…

Standing Ceramic Female Figure, 16th century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Puebla, Mexican, Ceramic, H.3 3/16 in. (8 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Flint Knife, Early Dynastic, Dynasty 2, ca. 2949 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Umm el-Qaab, Tomb of Khasekhemui, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, Flint, L: 21.3 cm (8 3/8…

Temple Model, 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero (?), Balsas River region, Aztec, Ceramic, H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Hieratic Ostracon Recording a Royal Name and a List of Names, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 20, ca 1184–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Davis excavations,…

Relief fragment, tomb of Meketre, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280,), 1920, Limestone, paint

Table, ca. 1860, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Oak, poplar, walnut, pearwood or applewood veneer, 30 1/4 x 53 3/4 x 35 in. (76.8 x 136.5 x 88.9 cm), Furniture, Léon…

Stone Temple Model, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region, Mezcala, Stone, H. 6 1/4 x W. 4 3/4 in. (15.9 x 12.1 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Miniature Pitcher, ca. 1835, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Glass

Tile fragment, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Blue faience, h. 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in); w. 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in)

清中期 瑪瑙水缽, Water container, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Agate, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); D. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Hardstone

Owl Bell Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, H x W: 1 3/8 x 1 7/16in. (3.5 x 3.6cm), Metal-Ornaments

Mold of a Lotus Petal, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Khor west of camp or E. side of S. Village, various 1911–12, Pottery, L. 4 cm (1…

Fragment, 13th–14th century, Made in Eastern Islamic Lands, Brown or dark red, yellow (?), and blue silk and gilt metallic thread. Samit (1/3 twill), 48 7/16 x 16 9/16 in. (123 x 42 cm), Textiles

Windsor Settee, 1770–1800, Probably made in Rhode Island, United States, American, Butternut, 47 x 39 x 14 1/2 in. (119.4 x 99.1 x 36.8 cm), Furniture

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

Netsuke of Old Woman Bathing Child in a Tub, 18th–19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Mug, 18th century, Made in Bohemia, Czech Republic, Non-lead glass with enamel decoration, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Glass