Cameo, ca. 1860, Onyx, gold, diamonds, 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. (5.7 x 4.8 cm), Jewelry

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), Diam. 2 15/16 in. (7.4 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Ceramic Whistle in the Form of a Shell, 5th–15th century, Ecuador, Ecuador, Ceramic, Length 3-1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Ceramics-Musical Instruments

Drinking Cup, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 3–4, ca. 2649–2465 B.C., From Egypt, Limestone

Mold for a Drop Bead, 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, probably 1911–12, Pottery, L. 1.9 cm…

Miniature Bowl, 3rd–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Teotihuacan, Ceramic, Height 1-1/2 in., Ceramics-Containers

Spindle Whorl, 10th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 1-3/5 in., Ceramics-Implements

String of 4 pear-shaped beads, Byzantine Period or later, 6th–7th century, From Egypt, Translucent green glass, l. 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.)

Fire Brush, 1795–1815, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Brass, wood, horsehair, H. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm), Metal

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

Sallet, ca. 1510–20, Italian, Steel, H. without crest, 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); W. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); D. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 3 oz. (1899 g), Helmets, This type of sallet, with an…

Figure of a Female Dwarf, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.); W. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); D. 2.4 cm (15/16 in.), Dwarves and pygmies…

Pitcher, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 3 5/8 x 3 5/8 x 2 7/8 in. (9.2 x 9.2 x 7.3 cm), Ceramics

Multi-strand Necklace, 1st–7th century, Colombia, Calima (Yotoco), Gold, greenstone, Length 13-5/8 in. (34.6 cm), Beads-Ornaments

Jar, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Pottery painted in polychrome enamels, H. 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm), Ceramics

Bangle with Circular Motifs, Early period–Late period, ca. 2700 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, D. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Jewelry

Crayfish, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, Length 4-5/8 in. (11.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Funerary Cone, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Pottery, H. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.); W. 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in.); D. 17 cm (6 11/16 in.)

Dish, 1736–95, Made in China, Porcelain, 1 7/8 x 5 3/4 x 4 in. (4.8 x 14.6 x 10.2 cm), Ceramics, Chinese export porcelain was one of the luxuries deemed essential to a well-appointed…

Wine Glass, 18th century, Possibly made in United States, American, possibly, Free-blown lead glass, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Glass

Dish with Dragon and Phoenix, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli mark and period (1573–1620), late 16th–early 17th century, China, Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under and colored enamels…

Model of slaughtered ox, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late, ca. 1850–1800 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), south cemetery, Pit 428 North chamber,…

Headband, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Cotton, camelid hair, 5 x 156 in. (12.7 x 396.24 cm), Textiles-Woven

Demijohn, 1830–55, Made in Malden, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pewter, H. 10 5/8 in. (27 cm), Metal, James Harvey Putnam (1803–1855)

Candle Mold, 1800–1830, Tin, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Metal

Hinge, 1630–70, Wrought iron, 7 x 3 in. (17.8 x 7.6 cm), Metal

Drawing of a Hunt, 1800–1830, Made in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Watercolor on paper, 12 1/2 x 15 in. (31.8 x 38.1 cm), Drawings, Friederich Krebs (died 1815)

Stela of Dedu, Middle Kingdom, end of Dynasty 11 – beginning of Dynasty 12, ca. 2000–1952 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Tomb R 8, Burials A x, 1915–16,…

Shell, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of Senwosret (758), Pit 518, 1906–07, Shell, L. 2.4 cm (15/16 in)

Model chisel, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Asyut (Lykopolis), Tomb of Ankhef (Tomb 9), Khashaba excavations, Copper, wood, l. 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in)

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 3-1/8 in. (8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Tea Spoon, 1791–92, Made in London, England, British, Silver, L. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm); 12 dwt. (18.3 g), Silver, Possibly Thomas Northcote (British, 1749–1798)

Dish, 1764–98, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pewter, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Diam. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm), Metal, William Will (1742–1798)

Netsuke of Ox with Bokudo, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Netsuke

Baby's Bottle, 1810–50, Made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Metal, Thomas Danforth Boardman (1784–1873)

Bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery (Ding ware), H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

Large bulla, Neo-Assyrian, ca. late 8th century B.C., Mesopotamia, Nimrud (ancient Kalhu), Assyrian, Clay, 1.69 x 2.76 x 4.25 in. (4.29 x 7.01 x 10.8 cm), Clay-Sealings-Inscribed,

Porringer, 1773–1856, Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Metal, Attributed to Samuel Hamlin (1746–1801), Attributed to Samuel Ely…

Vase (Fang), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, China, Bronze, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Metalwork

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

Cup, 18th century, China, Jade, H. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Jade

Girdle pendant, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); D. 3/8 in. (1 cm), Jade

Vase fragment, 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D., Roman, Terracotta, 1 9/16 × 2 1/8 × 5/16 in. (3.9 × 5.5 × 0.7 cm), Vases, Winged figure.

Stele, 6th–7th century, Found Egypt, Saqqara, Limestone; inscribed, H. 15 3/8 in. (39.1 cm), Sculpture, Funerary stelae from the Byzantine period in Egypt are thought to have been produced…

Bead, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13–15, ca. 1640–1600 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), south cemetery, House 5, Pit 417, 1913–14, Beryl?, l. 0.5 cm (3/16 in)

Owl Tab Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, stone, Length 2-9/16 in. (6.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Terracotta kyathos (cup-shaped ladle), Archaic, ca. 520–510 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); diameter 3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm); H. with handle 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm),…

Water jar, late 19th century, China, Jadeite, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); L. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm), Jade

String of Ball Beads, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Glass, red-purple, L. 23 cm (9 1/16 in)

Panel, 7th century, Peru, Nasca, Camelid hair, 38 x 91 in. (96.52 x 231.14 cm), Textiles-Woven

Fox Head Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, H x W: 3 3/8 x 5 15/16in. (8.6 x 15cm), Metal-Ornaments

Saucer made from Bowl-Cover, Six Dynasties (220–589), China, Gilt bronze, H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm), Metalwork

Relief on the South 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…

Plate, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1800, Japan, Porcelain with decorations, Diam. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Ceramics

Sewing Box, ca. 1840, Made in China, Wood, lacquer, mother-of-pearl, ivory, velvet, 6 1/8 x 15 1/4 x 10 3/4 in. (15.6 x 38.7 x 27.3 cm), Natural Substances

Terracotta statuette of a nude woman, Archaic, 7th century B.C., Greek, Cretan, Terracotta, Overall: 8 x 1 7/8 in. (20.3 x 4.7 cm), Terracottas, Excavated at Praisos, on Crete. Mold-made…

Ritual Tripod Support, ca. 13th century, Sri Lanka, Bronze, H. 8 7/16 in. (21.5 cm); W. 17 3/8 in. (44.2 cm), Metalwork

Quart Decanter, 1830–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 12 in. (30.5 cm), Glass

Heart amulet, Third Intermediate Period or later, Dynasty 21–25, ca. 1070–664 B.C., From Egypt, Green glass, H. 2.2 × W. 1.6 cm (7/8 × 5/8 in.)

Tea Spoon, 1745–60, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, L. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm); 3 dwt. (9.3 g), Silver, Myer Myers (1723–1795)

Cup with cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Jadeite, white with veins and cloudings of emerald-green, H. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm); W. 4 11/16 in. (11.9 cm), Jade

Armchair (part of a set), style of 18th century, French, Carved and gilded walnut, H. 38 x W. 28 1/2 x D. 28 in. (96.5 x 72.4 x 71.1 cm), Woodwork-Furniture

Medal: Don Inigo d'Avalos, model ca. 1449–50 (old aftercase), Copper alloy with light brown patina; pierced., Diam. 7.7 cm, wt. 145.88 g., Medals, Pisanello (Antonio Pisano) (Italian, Pisa or…

Netsuke of Woman, 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Jar label fragments, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, House 2.w, 1911, Pottery, ink, H. 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in); max. w.…

Stirrup (Wa Abumi), ca. 5th century, possibly Japanese, Iron, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); W. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm), Equestrian Equipment-Stirrups, Excavated from the burial mound at Wada, in Nara…

Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade, 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), L. including blade 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); L. excluding blade 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 9/16…

Canopic jar of the lady Nephthys, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Khashaba excavations, 1910–11, Indurated limestone, paint, 8 3/4 in. (22.3 cm)

Beads, string, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Faience, L. 67.2 cm (26 7/16 in)

Candlestick, 1820–60, Made in New Lebanon, New York, United States, American, Shaker, Tin, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Metal

Inverse-Face Beaker, 10th–11th century, Peru, La Leche River, Lambayeque (Sicán), Gold, H. 10 1/4 x Diam. 7 7/8 in. (26 x 20 cm), Metal-Containers

Seated Female Ancestor, 1st–4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Nayarit, Nayarit, Ceramic, H. 18 3/4 x W. 11 in. (47.6 x 27.9 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Block of Relief, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid Temple of Senwosret I, Altar Court, 1908–09, Limestone, h. 22.9 cm (9 in);…

Sword Guard (Tsuba), probably late 18th–early 19th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.8 oz. (107.7…

Bracelet, 14th century (?), Mali, Inland Niger Delta region, Djenné peoples, Copper alloy, Diameter 3 inches, Metal-Ornaments

Prunus Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain: soft paste, brown crackle, H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (13.7 x 6.4 cm); Diam. of rim: 3/4 in. (1.9…

Terracotta Head Fragment, 5th century B.C.–A.D. 6th century, Ecuador, Guangala, Ceramic, H. 1 1/4 x W. 2 in. (3.2 x 5.1 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Saltcellar, 1780–1825, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Blown pattern-molded lead blue glass, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Glass

Footstool, ca. 1800, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, 8 1/2 x 14 x 10 1/4 in. (21.6 x 35.6 x 26 cm), Furniture, Attributed to the Workshop of Duncan Phyfe (1770–1854)

Dish, Edo period (1615–1868), early 18th century, Japan, Porcelain painted with polychrome enamels (Nabeshima ware), H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

Saltcellar, 1780–1825, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Blown pattern-molded lead blue glass, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Glass

Bottle, Anthropomorphic Crab, 14th–15th century, Peru, Inca-Chimú, Ceramic, slip, H. 8 1/8 x W. 4 9/16 in. (20.6 x 11.6 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Whistle, 7th–2nd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, H. 1 15/16 x W. 1 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. (5 x 3.5 x 3.2 cm), Ceramics-Musical Instruments

Ring 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 1914,…

Harp, Second Intermediate Period–early New Kingdom, late Dynasty 13–early Dynasty 18, ca. 1700–1450 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon Excavations 1907–1914, Wood, l.…

Seated Male Figure, 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Stone, Overall: 9 1/2 x 3 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (24.13 x 8.89 x 13.97 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Candlestick in the form of a Putto, ca. 1600 or later, Italian, Venice, Bronze (Copper alloy with a dull patina varying from a reddish to olive green color), H. 26.7 cm., Metalwork

Serpent ornament, A.D. 1450–1532, Peru, Inca (?), Cotton, camelid hair, Length (w/tie) 34 in., Textiles-Woven

Mug, 1870–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, 2 5/8' high, 2 3/16' diameter (6.7 x 4.6 cm), Glass, Adams and Company

Terracotta skyphos (deep drinking cup), Classical, ca. 470–460 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Vases, Obverse, Theseus Reverse, the Minotaur Many…

Base Fragment of a Dish of Polychrome Mosaic Glass, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Glass, L. 2.9 cm (1…

Harpoon, 1500–500 B.C., India, Copper, 13 1/8 x 3 1/16 in. (33.3 x 7.8 cm), Metalwork

Covered Butter Dish, 1850–70, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, diamond thumbprint, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Glass,…

Plate, ca. 1860–66, Made in China, Chinese, for American market, Porcelain, Diam. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Ceramics

Landscapes Painted for Wang Kui, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 17th century, China, Album of eight painted leaves; ink and color on paper, Each leaf: 9 x 12 1/4 in. (22.9 x 31.1 cm), Paintings,…

Fragment, 8th–9th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wool; embroidered, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Halberd, ca. 1560, Italian, Steel, wood, gold, L. 8 ft. 9 in. (266.9 cm); L. of head 31 1/2 in. (80 cm); W. 15 1/2 in. (39.3 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 4 oz. (2830 g), Shafted Weapons

Border Tile, 1883, Made in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States, American, Earthenware, 6 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 3/8 in. (15.6 x 5.4 x 1 cm), Ceramics, J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works (1877–1907)

Card Table, ca. 1825, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Rosewood, mahogany, tulip poplar, white pine, brass, 29 1/2 x 36 x 18 in. (74.9 x 91.4 x 45.7 cm), Furniture, Attributed…

Vessel, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery