Barrel-shaped bead, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Jasper

Huang: Emblem of the North, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) or later, China, Soapstone, H. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); D. 1/4 in. (.6 cm), Jade

String of Melon-seed Beads, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Faience, L. 21 cm (8 1/4 in)

Bowl, 1820–40, Blown molded lead glass, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 10 in. (25.4 cm), Glass

Armet, ca. 1510–15, possibly British or Flemish, Steel, H. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); D. 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm); Wt. 9 lb. 9 oz. (4350 g), Helmets, Developed in Italy as a…

Daisy Pendant, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, Diam. 2.6 cm (1 in)

Fragment of a Bottle, 18th century, Made in Wistarburg, New Jersey, United States, American, Free-blown non-lead glass, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Glass

Vase, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 10 3/4 x 4 7/8 x 4 3/4 in. (27.3 x 12.4 x 12.1 cm), Ceramics, Named in reference to the ancient…

Fragment, 8th–9th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wool; embroidered, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Large Dish with Cherry Blossoms, Edo period (1615–1868), 1690–1720s, Japan, Porcelain painted with overglaze enamels (Nabeshima ware), H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm),…

Kylix, lip-cup, Archaic, ca. 500 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, 3 1/4in. (8.3cm), Vases, On lip: A and B, two boxers sparring.

Candelabrum, ca. 1836, Gilt bronze, H. 32 1/2 in. (82.6 cm); Diam. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm), Metal

Netsuke of Figures with Horse, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Whistling Bottle, 5th–2nd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, Height 6-3/4 in., Ceramics-Containers

Recumbent Figure of Unicorn, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Bronze, H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); L. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Metalwork

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 17th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, lacquer, copper, H. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.5 oz. (99.2 g), Sword…

Kohl jar lid, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), diam. 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in)

Creamer, 1780–1820, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Blown pattern-molded lead blue glass, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Glass

Shabti of Siptah, 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, 1912–13,…

Ladle, after 1820, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Metal, James Weekes

Teapot, ca. 1750, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Ceramics

String of 15 disc beads, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 1st Century B.C. to 5th Century A.D. or later, From Egypt, Yellow glass, l. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)

西周青銅軎, Chariot Linchpin with Rabbit, Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 B.C.), 11th–9th century B.C., China, Bronze, L. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Metalwork

Boat-Shaped Hafted Ax, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam (North, Dong Song Culture), Bronze, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); W. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Metalwork

Dish, 1830–50, Possibly made in France; Possibly made in Belgium, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm), Glass

Ewer with Repeated Arabic Phrase, 'Blessing', 10th century, Attributed to Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; black slip with white slip decoration under transparent glaze, H. 5 1/2 in. (13 cm), Ceramics

Fragment of a Bottle, 18th century, Made in Wistarburg, New Jersey, United States, American, Free-blown non-lead glass, 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (3.5 x 2.9 cm), Glass

Traité de l'horlogerie, méchanique et pratique, approuvé par l'Academie royale des sciences, 1741, Paris, 2 volumes ([26], 400 pages, 50, 41 folded leaves of plates) : illustrations ; Height:…

Figure Dish, 1880–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed opaque white glass, 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 5 3/8 in. (8.3 x 10.8 x 13.7 cm), Glass, McKee and Brothers (1856–89)

Figure of Goddess with Flame Mandorla, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Earthenware with three-color sancai-glaze, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Ceramics

Powder Jar, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Diam. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Ceramics

Partisan, last quarter 15th century, probably Bologna, Italian, probably Bologna, Steel, wood, L. 9 ft 3/4 in. (276.2 cm); L. of head 32 in. (81.3 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 13.4…

Netsuke of Squirrel, late 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Card Table, 1815–20, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, maple, pine, 28 3/4 x 36 3/8 x 35 7/8 in. (73 x 92.4 x 91.1 cm), Furniture, Probably Henry…

Shabti of Wahibre, whose mother was Tahetret, Late Period, Dynasty 26, 664–525 B.C., From Egypt; Said to be from Memphite Region, Memphis (Mit Rahina), Faience, H. 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in)

Pendant, 18th century, China, Nephrite, L. 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Jade

Side Chair, 1730–50, Probably made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Walnut, maple, 38 3/4 x 20 7/8 x 17 1/2 in. (98.4 x 53 x 44.5 cm), Furniture

Bowl, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, ca. 2960–2770 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, Pottery, Height: 13.4 x Diam: 20.5 cm (5 1/4 x 8 1/16 in.)

Netsuke of a Demon Carrying a Gourd on His Back, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Miniature Jar with Cover, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th century, Japan, Porcelain, with four pheasant medallions in scroll setting, enameled in blue, green, red and black with gold, on…

Piece, 1769, German, Linen, H. 30 1/2 x W. 31 inches (loom width) (77.5 x 78.7 cm), Textiles-Woven

Bottle with Peonies, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), mid-14th century, China, Porcelain painted with copper red under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Diam. 4 7/8 in.…

Halberd, 17th century, Flemish, Steel, wood, L. 84 in. (213.3 cm); L. of head 13 1/2 in. (34.4 cm); W. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 7 oz. (1110 g), Shafted Weapons

Compote, 1860–80, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm); Diam. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Glass, Bakewell, Pears and Company (1836–1882)

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. 3 cm (1 3/16 in)

Portrait medal of Giovanni Giovano Pontano, model last quarter 15th century (cast 16th century), Bronze (Copper alloy with brown patina and remnants of black lacquer or wax)., Diam. 8.4 cm, wt.…

Figure of Guanyin, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Porcelain, H. 23 in. (58.4 cm); W. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); D. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Ceramics

Asymmetric Pediform Hafted Ax, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam (North), Bronze, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm), Metalwork

Bottle, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay covered with an overglaze (Seto ware), H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Ceramics

Nesting Table, ca. 1820, Made in China, Chinese, for American market, Lacquered wood, 26 1/2 x 14 1/4 x 10 5/8 in. (67.3 x 36.2 x 27 cm), Furniture

Tumbler, 1775–1820, Probably made in Bohemia, Czech Republic, Non-lead glass, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Glass

Cornflower 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 cm (13/16 in)

Morion, ca. 1570, Italian, Steel, gold, brass, H. 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm); W. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm); D. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 2 oz. (1867 g), Helmets

Piece, ca. 1740, British, Spitalfields, Silk, L. 384 x W. 20 3/4 inches (975.4 x 52.7 cm), Textiles-Woven

Tieback, 1810–25, Probably made in United States, American, Bronze, 6 3/8 x 2 13/16 in. (16.2 x 7.1 cm), Metal

Tripod Bowl with Cover, 18th century, China, Jade, H. 7 3/16 in. (18.3 cm), Jade

Profile Bust of a Young Man, ca. 1800–1812, Wax, glass, wood, 10 7/8 x 10 1/8 in. (27.6 x 25.7 cm), Natural Substances, John Christian Rauschner (German, Frankfurt 1760–after 1812)

Hollow Bangle with Pellets and Decoration, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Diam. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm), Jewelry

Netsuke of Monkey, 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Covered Jug, 1825–27, Made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Metal, Thomas Danforth Boardman (1784–1873), Sherman Boardman (1787–1861)

Relief fragment with a temple courtyard, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt; Probably originally from Amarna (Akhetaten); Probably from Middle Egypt,…

Piece, ca. 1790, British, Cotton, L. 41 1/2 x W. 28 1/2 inches, Textiles-Printed

Rectangular Vase with Pheonix Perched on a Rock, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, white with light greenish tint, H. 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); L. 1 13/16 in. (4.6…

Bridge and Spout Bottle, 2nd century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Oaxaca, Monte Alban, Ceramic, H. 12 7/8 x W. 10 in. (32.8 x 25.4 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Buddhist deity Vajradhara in union with his consort Prajnaparamita, 1403–24, probably Chinese or Tibetan, Gilt brass with copper base and applied color., Height: 28.6 cm., Metalwork

Compote, 1850–60, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, diamond thumbprint, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm), Glass, With the…

Sampler, 1842, German, Silk on hemp canvas, H. 31 3/4 x W. 10 5/8 inches, Textiles-Embroidered

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Steatite, green glazed, l. 2.3 cm (7/8 in)

Bottle, 17th century, Japan, Paste covered with a glaze splashed with black, left-handed itogiri (Seto ware), H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm), Ceramics

Pitcher, ca. 1866, Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 9 3/16 in. (23.3 cm), Glass, Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (American, 1825–1888, Sandwich,…

Halberd, ca. 1470, Swiss, Steel, wood, iron, L. 8 ft. 10 in. (269.1 cm); L. of head 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm); W. 10 3/8 in. (62.2 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 12 oz. (2610 g), Shafted Weapons

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, Flint, L: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)

Keg, 1700–1800, Wood; Cedar, iron, 20 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (52.1 x 26.7 cm), Natural Substances

Pike, ca. 1700, n.p., Steel, wood (pine), brass, L. 8 ft. 6 1/8 in. (264.5 cm); L. of head 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. (1360.8 g), Shafted Weapons

Staff, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Wah, inside coffin, 1920, Wood, l. 144.6 cm (56 15/16 in.)

Looking Glass, 1700–1800, Made in Mexico, Mexican, Wood, glass, 70 x 55 1/2 in. (177.8 x 141 cm), Furniture

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diam. 3 1/16 in. (7.7 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Punch Glass, ca. 1883–88, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown glass, H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Diam. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm), Glass, Probably New England Glass…

Headdress Ornament, 100 B.C.–A.D. 300, Peru, Siguas, Gold, Height 11 1/4 in., Metal-Ornaments

Butterfly amulet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1915–16, Faience, paint, h. 2.4 cm (15/16 in); w. 2.3 cm (7/8…

Inscribed Ointment Jar From Foundation Deposit 2 of Hatshepsut's Valley Temple, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Hatshepsut Valley…

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), ca. 1700, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille verte enamels, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 14 5/8 in. (37.1 cm), Ceramics

Covered ewer, probably 19th century, Chinese, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels., Height with lid: 6 1/16 in (15.4 cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Qing Dynasty

Shabti of Siptah, 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 excavations, 1912, Travertine…

Candlestick, 1840–50, Made in New England, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm), Glass

Animal figure, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1750 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of Senwosret (758), Pit 619, 1907–08, Mud, l. 4.7 cm (1…

Bracelet, 11th–16th century, Mali, Inland Niger Delta region, Djenné peoples, Copper alloy, Diameter 3-1/2 in., Metal-Ornaments

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 1-3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Pendant, 20th century, China, Jadeite, seed pearls, L. 3 1/8 in. (4.8 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Jade

Falcon amulet, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 2040–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Tomb R 2, Burials P x, 1915–16, Faience…

Fish hook, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19-20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, House debris east or north east of pyramid, 1908–09, Bronze or copper alloy, l.…

Length, late 17th–early 18th century, Italian, Silk and metal thread, L. 39 1/2 x W. 21 inches (100.3 x 53.3 cm), Textiles-Woven

Ring with Green Stone in Circular Setting, Central Javanese period, Second half of the 8th–second half of the 10th century, Indonesia (Java), Gold with green stone, H. 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Diam. 1…

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, L. 38 cm (14 15/16in)

Side Chair, ca. 1860, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Maple, pine, 37 3/4 x 20 3/4 x 17 1/2 in. (95.9 x 52.7 x 44.5 cm), Furniture, Léon Marcotte (1824–1887), This side…

Shallow dish, Jun-type ware, late 14th to early 15th century, Chinese, Stoneware with flushed purple glaze., Diameter: 6 1/4 in. (16.4cm), Ceramics, Chinese , probably Ming Dynasty

Staff Weapon, ca. 1380, Swiss, Steel, wood, L. 87 3/4 in. (222.8 cm); L. of head 18 in. (45.7 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 8 oz. (2494.8 g), Shafted Weapons

Hanging Vase, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with a glaze in parts filmy, with streaks (Satsuma ware), H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Ceramics

Pier Base Section, ca. 1130–40, Made in Roussillon, France, French, Stone, Sculpture-Architectural

Shōki, the Demon Queller, Edo period (1615–1868), dated 1790, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 12 3/4 x 22 1/2 in. (32.4 x 57.2 cm), Paintings, Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese,…