Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade, 17th century, Japanese, Iron, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, L. including blade 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); L. excluding blade 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16…

Pleasure Quarters, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th–19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 40 x 12 3/16 in. (101.6 x 30.9 cm), Paintings, Suga Mitsusada (1738–1806)

Fire Grate, ca. 1810, Brass, iron, 27 1/2 x 34 x 18 in. (69.9 x 86.4 x 45.7 cm), Metal

Card Table, 1800–1810, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, satinwood, holly, maple, white pine, 28 1/2 x 36 x 33 in. (72.4 x 91.4 x 83.8 cm), Furniture

Goddess, attribute missing, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.); W. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.); D. 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)

Finger Bowl, after 1886, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown glass, H. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); Diam. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm), Glass, New England Glass Company…

Pickle Dish, 1850–70, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm), Glass, Bakewell, Pears and Company (1836–1882)

Gold Foil on Wrist, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, early–to Senwosret II, ca. 1981–1885 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery east of Senwosret (758) (?), Pit 696 not on…

Bottle Vase, 14th century, China, Porcelain, H. 11 7/16 in. (29.1 cm); Diam. (body) 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Ceramics

Panel, ca. 1750, British, Spitalfields, Silk and metal thread, H. 94 x W. 40 inches (238.8 x 101.6 cm), Textiles-Woven

Partisan, 18th century, Austrian, Steel, wood (cherry), iron, gold, L. 86 1/2 in. (219.7 cm); L. of head 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 14 oz. (1304.1 g), Shafted Weapons

Bottle, Monkey Handles, 6th–10th century, Peru, Wari, Ceramic, pigment, H. 6 1/2 x W. 5 x D. 3 7/8in. (16.5 x 12.7 x 9.9cm), Ceramics-Containers

Figure Dish, 1880–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed opaque white glass, 4 1/4 x 4 3/8 x 5 3/8 in. (10.8 x 11.1 x 13.7 cm), Glass, McKee and Brothers (1856–89)

Standing Ceramic Female Figure, 5th century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Ecuador, Bahia, Ceramic, H. 8 x W. 4 in. (20.3 x 10.2 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Crayfish, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, Length 2 in. (5.1 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Hafted Ax with Bird, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); Gr. W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); W. at top : 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm),…

Jar, model, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, ca. 2960–2770 B.C., From Egypt, Ivory, H. 11.9 cm

Knife with Iron Blade and Hollow Handle), 1st millennium B.C., China, Bronze and iron, L. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm), Metalwork

Candelabrum, ca. 1790, Made in England, British, Blown glass, brass, H. 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm), Glass

Wine Glass, 1765–70, Made in England, British, Non-lead glass, H. 6 9/16 in. (16.7 cm); Diam. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm), Glass

Dish, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Pottery decorated at center (Kyoto ware), Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Ceramics

Small vase, 19th century, Chinese, 'Soft-paste' porcelain painted in underglaze blue, Height: 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Qing Dynasty

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

Ceramic Whistle in the Form of a Standing Figure, 5th century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Ecuador, Bahia, Ceramic, pigment, H. 10 x W. 3 1/2 in. (25.4 x 8.9 cm), Ceramics-Musical Instruments

Guisarme, 16th century, Italian, Steel, wood, textile, metallic thread, L. 96 1/4 in. (244.5 cm); L. of head 34 1/4 in. (87 cm); W. 10 in. (25.4 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 7.3 oz. (2474.9 g), Shafted Weapons

Tripod (Li), Shang dynasty (ca. 1600–1046 B.C.), 13th–11th century B.C., China, Earthenware with cord markings, H.7 7/8 in. (20 cm), Ceramics

Piece, 1725?–?30, Italian, Silk and metal thread, H. 100 x W. 82 inches (254.0 x 208.3 cm), Textiles-Woven

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain, H. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm), Ceramics

Scarf, 4th–5th century, Attributed to Egypt, Akhmim (former Panopolis), Linen, 90 9/16 in. long 26 in. wide (230 cm long 66 cm wide), Textiles

Platter, 1730–70, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, 12 1/2 x 10 1/8 in. (31.8 x 25.7 cm), Ceramics

Ring Fragment Inscribed with an Ankh, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 1.8 cm (11/ 16 in)

清中期 玉缽, Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–early 19th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 6 7/8 in. (17.4 cm), Jade

Candlestick, 1600–1700, Possibly made in Netherlands; Possibly made in England, Brass, H. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm), Metal

Female Figure, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Michoacan, Chupicuaro, Ceramic, H. 1 15/16 in. (5 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Seal amulet in the shape of hedgehog, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Egyptian blue, h. 1.3 cm (1/2 in); l. 2.1 cm (13/16 in)

Tile, first half 17th century, Attributed to Turkey, Stonepaste; underglaze painted, 5 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (14 x 27.3 cm), Ceramics-Tiles

Cylindrical Vessel, 2nd century B.C.–A.D. 3rd century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Colima, Ceramic, slip, pigment, Height: 11in. (27.9cm), Ceramics-Containers

清乾隆 白玉英雄瓶, Champion vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); D. 2 7/16…

Spindle Whorl, 10th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 1-21/32 in., Ceramics-Implements

Mold for Leaf Bead, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, S. magazines or Factories, 1910–12, Pottery, L. 3 cm (1 3/16 in)

Hollow Torqued Anklet, Late period, 300 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. (5.1 cm), Jewelry

Tunic Fragment, 7th–8th century, Peru, Moche-Wari, Camelid hair, cotton, H. 9 3/8 x W. 48 in. (23.8 x 121.9 cm), Textiles-Woven

Stamp, 5th–6th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Ceramic, H. 1 1/8 x 1 5/8 in. (2.8 x 4.1 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Shovel, 18th century, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, Iron, H. 29 in. (73.7 cm), Metal

Netsuke of Seated Tiger with Tail Curled beside Him, early 19th century, Japan, Wood; brass and horn inlay, H. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Netsuke, Minkō (Japanese, ca. 1735–1816)

Side chair, ca. 1790, Probably made in New York, United States, American, mahogany (primary), mahogany veneer; maple (secondary), 38 1/2 x 21 x 17 1/2 in. (97.8 x 53.3 x 44.5 cm), Furniture,…

Sword Guard (Tsuba), ca. 3rd century–710, Japanese, Iron, H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

String of 46 Cowroids Inscribed with Various Hieroglyphs, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, House 2 W, Room Y, Pit VIII, 1911–12, Faience,…

清乾隆 青玉鉢, Alms bowl for a Buddhist monk, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Jade (nephrite), H. 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm); Diam. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm), Jade

Axe Head, 12th–5th century B.C., Peru, Chavin, Rock crystal, Height 4-1/8 in., Stone-Implements

Umbel Pendant, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 1.3 cm (1/2 in)

Female Figure, 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Tlatilco, Ceramic, Height 6-3/8 in., Ceramics-Sculpture

宋 琴形石硯, Inkstone in the Form of a Qin Zither, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Stone (slaty shale), H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); L. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm), Inkstone

Cylinder seal, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2–3, ca. 2960–2649 B.C., From Egypt, Stone

Whale Oil Lamp, 1860–70, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 10 5/16 in. (26.2 cm), Glass, Bryce, Walker and Company

Terracotta stemmed plate, Archaic, ca. 625–600 B.C., Capenate, Terracotta; buccheroid impasto, H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Vases

Bes amulet, Third Intermediate Period or later, Dynasty 21–25, ca. 1070–664 B.C., From Egypt, Carnelian, H. 1.9 × W. 1.1 cm (3/4 × 7/16 in.)

Harpokrates in a double crown, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); W. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); D. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); H.: 16 cm (6 5/16 in.),…

Cabinet, ca. 1860, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Oak, poplar, pearwood or applewood veneer, 42 7/8 x 72 3/16 x 21 1/4 in. (108.9 x 183.4 x 54 cm), Furniture, Léon…

Sconce, 1790–1800, Maple, 20 x 14 in. (50.8 x 35.6 cm), Furniture

Fragment of a Dagger Hilt, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam (North), Bronze, 3 3/4 x 1 5/8 in. (9.5 x 4.1 cm), Metalwork

Peach-Shaped Wine Pot or Tea Pot, ca. 1644–83, Chinese, Porcelain with relief decoration under polychrome glazes., Height: 12.7 cm., Ceramics-Porcelain, Chinese , Qing Dynasty, Later…

Scribe's Palette and Brushes, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb (M04), Forecourt rubbish, 1913–14, Wood, ink, reed, Palette:…

Square Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Height 3-3/16 in. (8.1 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Spontoon, ca. 1775, German, Steel, wood (ash), bronze, L. 8 ft. 5 3/4 in. (258.5 cm); L. of head 17 in. (43.2 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.6 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 12 oz. (2154.6 g), Shafted Weapons

Side Chair, 1700–1725, Possibly made in Bermuda, Bermudian, possibly, Cedar, 44 1/2 x 18 x 15 in. (113 x 45.7 x 38.1 cm), Furniture

Osiris, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 12.3 cm (4 13/16 in.); W. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); D. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.), Osiris, foremost of the Egyptian…

Neith, Late Period, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 17 cm (6 11/16 in.); W. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.); D. 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.), Neith was a powerful goddess with many different aspects, but…

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Netsuke

Salt, 1835–45, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, 1 11/16 x 2 1/8 x 2 3/4 in. (4.3 x 5.4 x 7 cm), Glass

Horse, Groom, and Falcon, late Ming (1368–1644)–early Qing (1644–1911) dynasty, 17th century, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 55 3/4 x 31 1/4 in. (141.6 x 79.4 cm),…

Scarab of an Official, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Paste ? Glass, l. 2.1 cm (13/16 in)

Ovoid Jar (Hu), Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Machang type, 2300–2000 B.C., China, Earthenware with pigments, H. 15 in. (38.1 cm), Ceramics

Spindle Whorl, 9th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 1 in. (2.5 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Netsuke of Shakyamuni Buddha, 19th century, Japan, Ivory with bronze disk, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Netsuke

Statuette of Buddha Sitting on Engraved Throne, Late Unified Silla dynasty (676–935), 10th century, Korea, Gilt bronze, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm),…

Flat Dish, early 19th century, Japan, Pottery with glaze, Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

Seven Gods of Good Fortune, Edo period (1615–1868), Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 34 7/8 x 14 1/8 in. (88.6 x 35.9 cm), Paintings, Nagasawa Roshu (Japanese, 1767–1847)

Morion-Cabasset, ca. 1585, Italian, Steel, gold, brass, H. 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); D. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 7.2 oz. (1564.9 g), Helmets

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

Partisan, ca. 1600, German, Steel, wood, textile, L. 98 in. (248.9 cm); L. of head 20 in. (50.8 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 5.8 oz. (1978.8 g), Shafted Weapons

Hanging, 17th–18th century, Spanish, Silk and cotton, L. 117 1/2 x W. 85 inches (298.5 x 215.9 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Length, 18th century, Italian, Silk, H. 54 1/2 x W. 21 inches (138.4 x 53.3 cm), Textiles-Woven

Design Amulet in the Form of a Fly, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1525 B.C., From Egypt, Glazed steatite, L. 1.3 × W. 0.9 × H. 0.5 cm (1/2 × 3/8 × 3/16 in.)

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm), Ceramics

Daybed, 1740–90, Made in Rhode Island, United States, American, Maple, 39 5/8 x 24 x 70 1/4 in. (100.6 x 61 x 178.4 cm), Furniture

Large Ball Bead, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–Early Dynasty 18, ca. 1981–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 2, Burials A x,…

Cutout Disk, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Incense Burner, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Pottery covered with crackled glaze, enriched with cloisonné; bronze rings at sides (Kyoto ware), H. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm), Ceramics

Marriage Certificate, ca. 1825, Probably made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Paper, 11 7/8 x 15 9/16 in. (30.2 x 39.5 cm), Natural Substances

Pestle made from inscribed object, Middle Kingdom–early New Kingdom, ca. 3rd–1st Millenium B.C., Probably from Upper Egypt, Thebes; From Egypt, Diorite, H. 8.1 (3 3/16 in); w. 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in)

Candlestick, 1630–70, Possibly made in Flanders, Belgium; Possibly made in England, British or Flemish, Brass, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Metal

Spontoon, 18th century, Spanish, Steel, wood, L. 76 3/4 in. (194.9 cm); L. of head 11 5/16 in. (28.7 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 7.6 oz. (669 g), Shafted Weapons

Circular Bell, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Bronze, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Metalwork

Creamer, 1780–1820, Probably made in England, British, probably, Blown pattern-molded lead blue glass, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Glass

Piece, ca. 1825, British, Cotton, L. 90 x W. 23 1/2 inches (loom width), Textiles-Printed

Plate, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Covered Salt, 1830–40, Made in Massachusetts, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, H. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm), Glass

Bottle, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay with glaze and incised ornament with rings around the neck (Satsuma ware), H. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

Bowl with floral and geometric designs, Roman Period, 1st–3rd century, From Egypt, Nubia, Faras, Cemetery 1, Grave 858, University of Oxford Excavations in Nubia 1911–1912, Pottery, paint, h.…