Silver Bird Vessel, A.D. 900–1470, Peru (?), Peru (?), Silver, H. 5 3/8 x W. 3 1/2 x D. 2 in. (13.7 x 8.9 x 5.1cm), Metal-Containers

Ointment jar, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1900–1800 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House 4:2, Pit 444, 1913–14, Blue paste, h. 3.2 cm (1…

Raven Bowl, ca. 1870 (?), Canada, Queen Charlotte Islands (?), British Columbia, Haida, Wood, paint, H. 3 3/8 x W. 7 3/8 in. (8.6 x 18.7 cm), Wood-Containers

Latch, Support, Bar, and Catch, 1700–1800, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Wrought iron, Latch: 11 5/8 x 3 1/8 in. (29.5 x 7.9 cm), Metal

Stone Temple Model, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region, Mezcala, Stone, H. 4 3/16 x 3 in. (10.6 x 7.6 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Sampler, 1754, American, Silk on linen, H. 16 1/2 x W. 10 inches (41.9 x 25.4 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Armrest, 1754–56, French, Beauvais, Wool and silk, H. 12 x W. 8 in. (approx.) (30.5 x 20.3 cm), Textiles-Tapestries

明 董其昌 溪山樾館圖 軸 紙本, Shaded Dwellings among Streams and Mountains, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), ca. 1622–25, China, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Image: 62 3/8 x 28 3/8…

Ewer, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 8 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. (22.5 x 9.5 x 8.9 cm), Ceramics

Ewer, 1825–50, Possibly made in Connecticut, United States, American, Free-blown green glass, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Glass

Open Solid Bangle, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Diam. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm), Jewelry

Pot, Six Dynasties (222–589), China, Pottery, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

Ceramic Ocarina, 6th–12th century, Costa Rica, Costa Rica, Ceramic, H x W: 1 3/4 x 2 3/4in. (4.5 x 7cm), Ceramics-Musical Instruments

Head of a cat, Late Period, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 10.9 cm (4 5/16 in.); W. 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.); D. 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.), The cat was sacred to the goddess Bastet, and was…

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)

Bronze griffin attachment from a cauldron, Archaic, mid-7th century B.C., Greek, Bronze, H. 9 11/16 in. (24.6 cm), Bronzes, Head of a griffin from a cauldron.

Stamp, Monkey, 14th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Ceramic, Overall: 2 x 2 1/2 in. (5.08 x 6.35 cm), Ceramics-Implements, This ceramic stamp features the image of a monkey…

Ring, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Jewelry

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Netsuke

Bracelet, 11th–12th century, Attributed to Syria, Gold, turquoise, Diam. 2-7/8' (7.3 cm), Jewelry

Milk Bowl, ca. 1810 (?), Possibly made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Free-blown glass, Glass

Cup, 18th–19th century, China, Jade, Gr. H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Gr. Diam. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Jade

Trinket Box, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 3 1/4 x 4 1/8 x 3 in. (8.3 x 10.5 x 7.6 cm), Ceramics

Porringer, 1810–30, Made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, 1 3/8 x 5 7/8 x 4 in. (3.5 x 14.9 x 10.2 cm), Metal, Thomas Danforth Boardman (1784–1873), Sherman…

Netsuke of Peasant and Child Loading a Boat, 19th century, Japan, Ivory with metal disc; gold in katakiri, H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Diam. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain, H. 19 in. (48.3 cm); W. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); Diam. of rim: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Diam. of foot: 9 7/8 in. (25.1…

Sauce Dish, ca. 1888, Made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Glass, Richards and Hartley Flint Glass Co.…

Netsuke of Bag Containing a Figure of Hotei, 18th–19th century, Japan, Wood, ivory, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm0; W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Small vase, 18th century, Chinese, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue., Height: 4 3/4 in. (12 cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Qing Dynasty

Figure Rattle, 7th–9th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Maya, Ceramic, pigment, H. 8 5/16 x W. 2 1/8 x D. 2 1/8 in. (21.1 x 5.4 x 5.4 cm), Ceramics-Musical Instruments

Relief Depicting Heads and Chests of Two Horses, New Kingdom, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Limestone, 22.9 x 28.6 x 6.1 cm (9 x 11 1/4 x 2 3/8 in.)

Harpoon Head, 4th–6th century, United States, Alaska, Old Bering Sea, Ivory (walrus), baleen lashing, H x W x D: 2 13/16 x 9/16 x 1/4in. (7.1 x 1.5 x 0.6cm), Wood-Sculpture

Tweezers, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1911–12, Bronze, L. 5 cm (1 15/16 in)

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Hollow Bangle with Striations and Pellets, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Jewelry

Netsuke of Noh Mask, 19th century, Japan, Wood with metal eyes and teeth, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Portrait of a young woman in red, Roman Period, A.D. 90–120, From Egypt, Encaustic, limewood, gold leaf, H. 38.1 x W. 18.4 cm (15 x 7 1/4 in.), The background of this portrait was originally…

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Red lacquer, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Netsuke

Harpoon Head, 3rd–4th century, United States, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, Old Bering Sea (?), Ivory (walrus), H. 3/4 x W. 3 1/4 in. (1.9 x 8.3 cm), Bone/Ivory-Implements

Dagger, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam (North) or Korea, Bronze, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); H. of hilt: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm), Metalwork

Spinet, 1739, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Walnut, maple, yellow pine, Atlantic white cedar, 33 1/2 x 73 1/4 x 27 in. (85.1 x 186.1 x 68.6 cm), Furniture,…

Netsuke of Woman Sitting on a Log, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Netsuke

Small Dish, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), 11th–12th century, China, Stoneware with mold-impressed decoration under celadon glaze (northern celadon ware), H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Diam. 4 3/8…

Teapot, 1750, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics

Lotus Petal Pendant, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in)

Horus slaying an antelope, spear and antelope (?) missing, Third Intermediate Period–Late Period, 945–332 BC, From Egypt, Cupreous metal, precious metal inlay, H. 12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.); W. 5.2…

Single-Spout Bottle, 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Tlatilco, Ceramic, Height: 9 1/4in. (23.5cm), Ceramics-Containers

Side Chair, 1795–1805, Made in Rhode Island, United States, American, Mahogany, maple, 39 1/4 x 21 1/4 x 20 3/4 in. (99.7 x 54 x 52.7 cm), Furniture

Spider Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, H x W: 1 5/8 x 2 3/8in. (4.1 x 6cm), Metal-Ornaments

Decanter, 1820–40, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown molded lead glass, H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Glass, Attributed to New England Glass Company (American,…

Vase, 20th century, China, Porcelain with coral red glaze, H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm), Ceramics

Vase, mid-18th–late 19th century, Japan, Bronze, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Metalwork

Bowl (one of a pair), Hongxian mark and period (1915–16), 1916, China, Porcelain, H. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm); Diam. 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm), Ceramics

Fauchard, ca. 1540, Venice, Italian, Venice, Steel, wood, textile, L. 8 ft. 11 in. (271.8 cm); L. of head 33 7/16 in. (85 cm); W. 7 1/16 in. (18 cm); Wt. 8 lbs. 8.2 oz. (3861.2 g), Shafted Weapons

Manuscript Deed for Shaw Homestead, Kensington, New Hampshire, 1825, Made in Rockingham County, New Hampshire, United States, American, Parchment paper, 13 5/8 x 8 3/16 in. (34.6 x 20.8 cm),…

Bottle, 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Olmec, Ceramic, H. 6-3/8 in., Ceramics-Containers

Netsuke of Monkey, 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Prisoner Vessel, 2nd century B.C.–A.D. 3rd century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Colima, Ceramic, H x W x D: 21 x 10 5/8 x 16 1/8in. (53.3 x 27 x 40.9cm), Ceramics-Containers

Incense Box, 19th century, Japan, Clay and thin glaze (Kiyomizu ware), H. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, 12th–13th century, Attributed to Iran, Earthenware; carved and incised, H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm), Ceramics

Tankard, 1700–1800, Probably made in United States, American, Wood; probably cedar, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Natural Substances

Painted Bowl from Tutankhamun's Embalming Cache, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1336–1327 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Embalming Cache of Tutankhamun (KV 54),…

Salt, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed opaque blue glass, 1 5/8 x 2 3/4 in. (4.1 x 7 cm), Glass

Fairy in Irises, 1888, Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on off-white thick wood pulp wove card, 10 x 7 3/8 in. (25.4 x 18.7 cm), Drawings, Dora Wheeler (1856–1940)

Fauchard, ca. 1550, Venice, Italian, Venice, Steel, wood, gold, textile, L. 8 ft. 11 1/2 in. (273.1 cm); L. of head 35 1/16 in. (89 cm); W. 7 11/16 in. (19.5 cm); Wt. 7 lbs. 11.4 oz. (3498.3…

Netsuke of Priest, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Netsuke

清中期 水晶球, Crystal ball, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, China, Rock crystal, Diam. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm), Hardstone

Boar Spear with Double Barrel Wheellock Pistol, late 16th century, German, Steel, wood, L. 89 3/4 in. (227.96 cm); L. of head 40 1/2 in. (102.9 cm); L. of barrel 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2…

Gold Animal Ornament, 11th–16th century, Panama, Veraguas (?), Gold, H. 1 1/4 x W. 3/8 in. (3.2 x 1 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Netsuke of Onono Tofu, 18th–19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 1/5 in. (5.6 cm), Netsuke

Lotus ornament, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Copper alloy, Height: 6.8 x W. 2 x Th. 1.8 cm (2 11/16 x 13/16 x 11/16 in.)

Amida Nyorai, Muromachi period (1392–1573), 14th–15th century, Japan, Gilt bronze, Figure: H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Sculpture

Gallipot, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Soft paste porcelain with creamy white crackled glaze, H. 5 9/16 in. (14.1 cm); Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Ceramics

Kylix, eye-cup, Archaic, last quarter of 6th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, Other: 3 13/16 × 11 in. (9.7 × 27.9 cm), Vases, Interior, naked youth with club, running;…

Poem on a Spring Pool, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Overall with mounting: 108 3/4 x 28 in. (276.2 x 71.1 cm), Calligraphy, Unidentified Artist, After Hai…

Thread ball, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Settlement north of pyramid, Flax fiber, diam. 6. 3 cm (2 1/2 in)

Close Helmet of Claude Gouffier (1501–1570), ca. 1555–60, French, Steel, gold, brass, H. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); D. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 5 oz. (2863 g), Helmets,…

Seal amulet in the shape of hedgehog, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–17, ca. 1550–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Glazed steatite, h. 1.3 cm (1/2 in); l. 1.8 cm (11/16 in); w. 1.3 cm (1/2 in)

東漢 鉛綠釉陶明器建築模型（一組）, Multistoried Watchtower with Front Court, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220), ca. 1st–early 3rd century, China, Earthenware with green lead glaze,…

Fragment of a Hanging, 18th century, Attributed to Algeria, Linen, silk thread; embroidered, H. 42 1/2 in. (108 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels, Diam. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm), Ceramics

Scarab of the Lady of the House, Nebtua, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, l.…

Pendant, 11th century, Made in Egypt, Gold, 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Jewelry

Wine Glass, 1765–70, Made in England, British, Non-lead glass, H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Glass

Pitcher, 1840–50, Made in United States, American, Blown lead glass, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Glass

Piece, ca. 1830, British, Cotton, L. 25 x W. 42 inches (loom width), Textiles-Printed

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

Covered Owl Jar, 1880–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed blue glass, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Glass, Atterbury and Company (ca. 1867–1893)

Netsuke of Ox with Bokudo, late 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Mirror, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Bronze, Diam. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm), Mirrors

Armet, late 16th century, French, Steel, brass, H. 13 in. (33 cm); W. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); D. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); Wt. 13 lb. (5896.7 g), Helmets

Water Pot, 19th century, Japan, Clay decorated on a white glaze (Kyoto ware), H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics

Pitcher, 1870–80, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed colorless and frosted glass, H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Glass, James Gillinder and Sons (American, 1861–ca.…

Bowl, unknown, Chinese (?), Stoneware with turquoise and purple glazes., Diameter: 5 in. (12.2 cm), Ceramics

Close-Helmet in the style of the 16th century, ca. 1875, Paris, France, Paris, Steel, gold, copper alloy, H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); D. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 10.2…

Pier table, 1810–20, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, marble, gilded brass with white pine, 34 x 36 x 15 1/2 in. (86.4 x 91.4 x 39.4 cm), Furniture, By tradition,…

Covered Sugar Bowl, 1830–33, Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Glass, Probably Providence Flint Glass Works (1830–33)

Card Table, 1810–20, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, white pine, Furniture, Attributed to Michael Allison (1773–1855)

清 倣張風 石橋圖 軸, The Stone Bridge, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), dated 1661, China, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Image: 60 3/4 x 18 5/16 in. (154.3 x 46.5 cm), Paintings, Zhang Feng…