Ritual Stone (pulidor), 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Greenstone, Height 2 in., Stone-Implements

Animal figurine, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1906–07, Clay, l. 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in)

Morion-Cabasset, ca. 1570, Italian, Steel, gold, brass, H. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); D. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 3 oz. (1446 g), Helmets

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

Immortals' Studio by Stream and Bamboo, Qing (1644–1911) dynasty, 18th century or later, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, 17 x 18 7/8 in. (43.2 x 47.9 cm), Paintings,…

Slop Bowl, ca. 1780, Possibly made in Paris, France, French, possibly, Porcelain, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Ceramics

Stirrup Spout Bottle; Kneeling Figure, 12th–5th century B.C., Peru, Cupisnique, Ceramic, pigment, Height 8-1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Wine Glass, 1830–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm), Glass, With the development of new formulas and techniques, glass-pressing technology had…

Bead with figure of Harpokrates, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 100 BC–100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, gold foil, H. 2.7 × W. 1 cm (1 1/16 × 7/16 in.), Gold glass beads were a Hellenistic development.…

Date Pendant, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 2.1 cm (13/16 in)

Wine Ewer with Lotuses, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), 12th century, Korea, Stoneware with incised decoration under celadon glaze, H. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm); W. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Ceramics, Ceramics…

Miniature Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 19th century, China, Porcelain, H. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm), Snuff Bottles

Food Cup (Mukōzuke), Momoyama period (1573–1615), ca. 1590–1610, Japan, Stoneware with underglaze iron brown (Hizen ware, Karatsu type), H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics

Bracelet, 3rd–11th century, Niger, Niger River Valley region, Bura peoples, Iron, Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.53 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Incense burner with cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, spinach-green, translucent and bright, H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); W. 7 13/16 in. (19.9 cm); D. 5…

Box inlay with a geometric pattern, 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…

Cosmetic Spoon in the Shape of a Tilapia with Water Lilies, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt; Said to be from Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Travertine (Egyptian…

Shell Ornaments, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, H. 1 7/16 x W. 4 1/8 in. (3.7 x 10.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Frog Pendant, 11th–16th century, Panama, Veraguas, Gold, H. 1 3/8 x W. 1 3/4 in. (3.5 x 4.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Shiva Carries the Corpse of Sati, ca. 1865–75, India (West Bengal, Calcutta, Khalighat), Ink, opaque watercolor, and silver paint on paper, 18 x 11 in. (45.7 x 27.9 cm), Paintings, In this…

Spontoon, early 18th century, Italian, Savoy, Steel, wood (beech), textile, gold, brass, iron, L. 92 3/4 in. (235.7 cm); L. of head 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. (1360.8…

Female Figure, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Michoacan, Lerma River region, Chupicuaro, Ceramic, pigment, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Figure of a Woman, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220), China, Pottery, H. 13 9/16 in. (34.4 cm); W. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm); D. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Tomb Pottery

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Reddish-gray stoneware (possibly Shiwan ware, Guangdong Province), L. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

唐 褐釉陶馬, Horse, Tang dynasty (618–907), 8th century, China, Earthenware with brown glazes, H. 27 1/8 in. (68.9 cm); L. (base) 27 in. (68.6 cm), Tomb Pottery

Altar frontal, 18th century, French, Silk and metal thread, L. 95 1/2 x W. 43 inches (242.6 x 109.2 cm); 9 inch linen heading (22.9 cm), Textiles-Woven

Piece, ca. 1830, British, Cotton, L. 41 1/2 x W. 26 3/4 inches (loom width), Textiles-Printed

Crocodile Amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in); w. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in)

Staff Weapon, ca. 1580, Italian, Steel, wood, paint, L. 51 1/2 in. (130.8 cm); L. of head 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 12 oz. (1247.4 g), Shafted Weapons

Tall Clock, 1765, Made in New Haven, Connecticut, United States, American, Cherry, 91 1/2 x 19 1/2 in. (232.4 x 49.5 cm), Furniture, Isaac Doolittle (1721–1800)

Scale Armor, 18th century, Mexican, Iron, tin, textile (hemp, velvet), pigment, gold, Wt. 23 lb. 9 oz. (10.69 kg); Wt. of helmet 3 lb. 11 oz. (1672.6 g), Armor for Man-Scale Armor

Heb-Sed Amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, South Village, 1910–11, Faience, H. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.); W. 1.8 cm (11/16 in.); Th. 0.4…

Wine Bottle, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with white slip and a crackled transparent glaze; darker glaze around the neck (Agano ware), H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Ax in Two Pieces, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Bronze, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Metalwork

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

Shelf Clock, ca. 1820, Made in Plymouth, Connecticut, United States, American, Mahogany, maple, white pine, 27 7/8 x 15 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (70.8 x 40 x 9.5 cm), Furniture, Seth Thomas (1785–1859)

Stool, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–Dynasty 13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon Excavations 1907–1914, Zizyphus wood, l. 41.5 cm (16 5/16 in); w. 40.5 cm…

Knife, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1906–07, Bronze, l. 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in)

Disk-shaped Jar Lid, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1194–1188 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Siptah (KV 47), Davis/Burton excavations,…

Candlestick with figures of caryatids and putti, 19th century, Italian, Venice (?), Copper alloy, with dark green to black patina., H. 67 cm (excluding pricket)., Metalwork, Italian , Venice (?),…

Funerary Cone of the Overseer of Scribes Ineni, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, 17-18th Dynasty Cemetery, near tomb 2, 1912–13,…

Ring Fragment, Frog in the round, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, blue, green, L. 1.9 cm (3/4 in)

Candlestand, ca. 1800, Mahogany, birch, 27 3/4 x 19 3/4 x 14 1/2 in. (70.5 x 50.2 x 36.8 cm), Furniture

Miniature Tripod Vase, 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Ceramic, slip, pigment, Height 1-3/8 in., Ceramics-Containers

Bell, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam (North), Bronze, H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Metalwork

Textile for a handscroll, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), dated October 9, 1862, China, Ink and color on silk, 13 x 153 1/4 in. (33 x 389.3cm), Paintings

Button seal, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1913–14, Onyx, diam. 1.6 cm (5/8 in)

Girdle ornament, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); D. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm), Jade

Bridge and Spout Bottle with Figure on Throne, 2nd century, Peru, Viru, Ceramic, Height 6-1/8 in., Ceramics-Containers

Covered Vase, 1770–1800, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, H. 28 7/8 in. (73.3 cm), Ceramics

Table Spoon, ca. 1796, Made in Albany, New York, United States, American, Silver, L. 9 in. (22.9 cm); 2 oz. (62 g), Silver, Isaac Hutton (American, New York 1766–1855 Albany, New York)

Armor (Gusoku), early 18th century, Japanese, Iron, lacquer, silk, copper, gold, Armor for Man, The large iron plates, embossed with dragons and cherry blossoms, are signed by the armorer…

Figure of Mrs. Catherine Macaulay, ca. 1775, Made in London, England, British, Porcelain, H. 13 in. (33 cm), Ceramics, Chelsea Factory (ca. 1745–1784)

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.3 oz. (93.6 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Rod of Opaque Blue Glass, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, factories, 1911–12, Glass, L. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in)

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics

Bucranium, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 14–17, ca. 1640–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Horn, bone, paint, H. 17of skull cm (6 11/16 in); w. of antlers 43 cm (16 15/16 in)

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

Arrowhead, 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 excavations, Ivory, L: 7.8 cm (3 1/16…

Bottle, 1700–1800, Made in United States, American, Free-blown glass, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Glass

東漢 鉛綠釉陶魁, Food Container (Kui), Eastern Han dynasty (25–220), 1st–2nd century, China, Earthenware with green lead glaze, H. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm); L. 8 1.2 in. (21.6 cm), Tomb Pottery

Model farmyard and butchery, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11–mid 12, ca. 2030–1850 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Asyut (Lykopolis), Khashaba/Kamal excavations, 1910–1914, Wood, paint

Libation Cup (Jüe), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, China, Bronze, H. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm); D. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); L. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm), Metalwork

Canopic Jar of Maruta, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III, Limestone,…

Dish, 1830–45, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, 5 3/4 x 7 7/8 in. (14.6 x 20 cm), Glass

Flint knife, Early Dynastic Period, ca. 3100–2649 B.C., From Egypt, Flint

Architectural Ornament: Bunch of Grapes, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, Harim, 1910–11, Faience, H. 3.7 cm (1…

Trinket Box, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 3 1/8 x 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 in. (7.9 x 13.3 x 7 cm), Ceramics

Bowl with cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1796–1850, China, Nephrite, spinach-green, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm), Jade

Dining Table, ca. 1890, Made in Chicago, Illinois, United States, American, Cherry, oak, poplar, maple, pine, 29 9/16 x 53 3/4 x 53 3/4 in. (75.1 x 136.5 x 136.5 cm), Furniture, Tobey…

Mourning Female from Entombment Group, 16th century, French, Limestone, H: 28' (71.1 cm), Sculpture-Stone

String of Beads, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Faience

Vase, 18th century, China, Carnelian and white agate, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Hardstone

String of beads, Predynastic, Late Naqada l–Naqada II, ca. 3900–3650 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Mahasna, Tomb H 85, EEF excavations 1908–1909, Clay (unfired), Carnelian, L. 44…

Plaque in the Form of a Donkey, Six Dynasties (220–589), China, Lead, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Metalwork

Violin Bottle, 1840–50, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Free-blown molded aquamarine glass, H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm), Glass

Bracelet Fragment with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, South Village, 1910–11, Faience, L. 6.2 cm (2…

Figure: Female, 18th–19th century, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Lake Tanganyika region, Lake Tanganyika region, Tabwa peoples, Wood, beads, H. 18 3/16 x W. 4 3/4 x D. 3 3/4 in. (46.3 x 12.1…

Frog Amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–380 B.C., From Egypt, Chlorite (1994), h. 1.9 cm (3/4 in); l.. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in)

Netsuke of Blossom, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Diam. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Fragment of a child's head, Imperial, 1st or 2nd century A.D., Roman, Marble, 3 5/8 × 6 15/16 × 3 1/2 in. (9.2 × 17.6 × 8.9 cm), Stone Sculpture, The top, back part of a child's head with…

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

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), 17th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels, Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Ceramics, A palette of richly colored…

Ring with snake's head terminals, Roman Period, A.D. 1st century, From Egypt, Gold, Diam: 13/16 in. (2.1 cm)

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1920–22, Glazed steatite, l. 1.2 cm (1/2 in)

Screen, 15th–16th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wood; turned, H. 84 in. (213.4 cm), Wood

Cowroid Stamp Seal with a Maat Feather Inscribed on the Base, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience,…

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Serpentinite ?, l. 1.6 cm (5/8 in); w. 1.7 cm (11/16 in)

Ceremonial Blade, Zhou dynasty (1046–256 B.C.), China, Jade, W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); L. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm), Jade

Netsuke of Woman with a Basket of Clams, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Chasuble, first half 18th century, French, Silk and metal thread, Neck to hem: H. 38 inches (96.5 cm), Textiles-Woven

Salt, 1830–70, Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, American, Lacy pressed blue glass, 2 3/16 x 2 7/16 x 3 in. (5.6 x 6.2 x 7.6 cm), Glass, Probably Providence Flint Glass Works…

Bracelet, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Bronze, H. 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm); Diam. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm), Metalwork

Plate, 1731–63, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pewter, Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Metal, Robert Bonynge (active 1731–1763)

Netsuke of Demon, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Netsuke

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1920–22, Beryl (?), l. 0.9 cm (3/8 in)

Two Private Residence, Dr. Fadie Elliot, on Staten Island, New York, ca. 1872, Watercolor, image: 4 13/16 x 7 1/4 in. (12.2 x 18.4 cm), Drawings, Augustus Köllner (American, born Wurttenburg,…

String of Big Ball Beads, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Faience, L. 38 cm (14 15/16 in)

Netsuke of Demon, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Armchair, 1795–1800, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, ash, tulip poplar, maple, 38 3/4 x 21 1/2 x 18 in. (98.4 x 54.6 x 45.7 cm), Furniture