Figure Dish, 1880–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed opaque white glass, 3 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (9.5 x 10.8 x 14 cm), Glass, McKee and Brothers (1856–89)

Male Figure, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Michoacan, Chupicuaro, Ceramic, pigment, H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Fireback, 1703, Possibly made in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, American, Cast iron, 27 1/4 x 29 in. (69.2 x 73.7 cm), Metal, Cast iron firebacks served the dual purpose of reflecting the…

Child's Desk, 1725–60, Made in New England, United States, American, Maple, walnut, yellow pine, white pine, 21 7/8 x 18 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (55.6 x 47.6 x 27.3 cm), Furniture

Ice Cream Server, ca. 1870, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, 1 9/16 x 11 1/8 x 2 5/8 in. (4 x 28.3 x 6.7 cm); 3 oz. 15 dwt. (116 g), Silver, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present)

Bird-Head Cup, 8th–10th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Veracruz, Ceramic, H. 3 3/8 x W. 7 5/8 x D. 5 1/4 in. (8.6 x 19.4 x 13.3 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Bowl with Geometric Design, 10th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, slip, pigment, Height 2-1/8 in., Ceramics-Containers

Stamp, Birds, 14th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Ceramic, Overall: 1 9/16 x 2 1/16 in. (3.99 x 5.16 cm), Ceramics-Implements, This ceramic stamp features a schematic depiction of…

Bench Side-Panel Depicting a Calf in the Marshes, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, Western Harim Wardrobe Room,…

Stamp, 5th–6th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Ceramic, H. 1 13/16 x W. 1 1/2 in. (4.6 x 3.8 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Baboon amulet, Early Dynastic Period, ca. 3100–2900 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Osiris Temple, Chamber M69, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, 1902–03, Faience

Fragment of vase, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, gap south of pyramid, Pit 339, 1913–14, Glazed…

Funerary Cone of the Wab-Priest Amenemhab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1525–1504 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, 17-18th Dynasty Cemetery, near tombs 2 & 5 and radim,…

Latch, Bar, and Catch, 1700–1800, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Wrought iron, H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Metal

Border Tile, 1881–85, Made in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States, American, Earthenware, 6 1/8 x 2 3/16 x 5/16 in. (15.6 x 5.6 x 0.8 cm), Ceramics, J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works (1877–1907)

Brush Rest in the Form of a Trifoil, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Porcelain with green glaze, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

Couse of the Bodyguard of Archduke Ferdinand III of Austria (1578–1637), 1600–1615, German, Steel, wood, L. 99 5/8 in. (253 cm); L. of head 30 5/8 in. (77.8 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.5 cm); Wt. 6…

Border Tile, 1881, 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)

清, 倣弘仁, 黃山蟠龍松圖, 軸, Dragon Pine on Mount Huang, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), ca. 1660, China, Hanging scroll; ink and pale color on paper, Image: 76 1/4 x 31 in. (193.7 x 78.7…

Taper Winder, 1795–1800, Silver plate, 5 3/4 x 4 5/16 x 3 13/16 in. (14.6 x 11 x 9.7 cm); 7 oz. 15 dwt. (240.8 g), Metal

Pair of wall sconces, 1795–1810, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Gilded gesso on pine, H. 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm), Furniture

Medal: Girolamo Savorgnan or Savorniano, model before 1514 (cast 19th century), Italian, Venice, Bronze, Diam. 4.8 cm, wt. 47.72 g., Medals, Fra Antonio da Brescia (active ca. 1485–1525), This…

Papyrus column amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in), Diam. 0.8 cm (5/16 in)

Ear Ornament, 15th–16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Obsidian, H. 1 3/8 x Diam. 1 1/8 in. (3.5 x 2.8 cm), Stone-Ornaments

Mirror, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Bronze (hakudo), with black patina, Diam. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Mirrors

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…

Bowl with cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, white with faint grayish tint, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Jade

Fragment, 8th–9th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wool; embroidered, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, H. 4 5/16 x W. 5 1/8 in. (11 x 13 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Rhyton with female head, late Parthian–early Sasanian, ca. 3rd century A.D., Mesopotamia, Parthian or Sasanian, Ceramic, glazed, H. 15 x W. 6 in. (38.1 x 15.2 cm), Ceramics-Vessels, This…

Crystal Ball on a Bronze Stand in the Shape of a Fish, 18th century, China, a) Rock crystal; b) Bronze, Diam. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Hardstone

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 1-1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Soup Plate, 1800–1830, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, Diam. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Ceramics

Jar, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 17th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, H. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.4 oz. (96.4 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Miniature Cauldron, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam (North), Bronze, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Diam. of rim: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Diam. of base: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Metalwork

Jar in Shape of Archaic Bronze Vessel (Hu), Eastern Han dynasty (25–220 A.D.), 1st–3rd century, China, Earthenware with incised decoration under amber glaze, H. 16 in. (40.6 cm), Ceramics,…

Vessel, Palace Scene, 7th–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Yucatan, Maya, Ceramic, Height: 6 5/8in. (16.8cm), Ceramics-Containers

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

Figure of a Warrior, Northern Wei dynasty (386–534), 6th century, China, Pottery, H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm), Tomb Pottery

Gold necklace with inlaid amber, Archaic, 7th century B.C., Etrusco-Phoenician, Gold, amber, Other: 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm), Gold and Silver, Amber inlay in pendant.

Orphreys and Cope Hood, 15th century, British, Silk, gold thread, silver thread, Overall (Orphrey a): 49 1/2 in. (125.7 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Donation stela: Apries offers land to Bastet, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 589–570 B.C., From Egypt, Limestone, H. 2.3 × W. 1.7 cm (7/8 × 11/16 in.), From the Third Intermediate Period…

Water Pot, 19th century, Japan, Pottery covered with glaze, with added slip decoration (Sanuki ware?), H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke of Ebisu, 19th century, Japan, Wood and ivory, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Netsuke of Ashinaga and Octopus, 19th century, Japan, Wood inlaid with colored ivory, H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Hangings, ca. 1775, American, Linen embroidered with wool, 60 1/2 × 27 in. (153.7 × 68.6 cm), Textiles

War Hat, probably 17th century, Western European, Steel, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); W. 12 in. (30.5 cm); D. 13 in. (33 cm); Wt. 9 lb. 13 oz. (4451 g), Helmets

Partially Restored Oblique Lyre, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 1, Chamber A debris, 1915–16, Wood…

Netsuke of Group of Animals, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/3 in. (3.4 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Netsuke

Crayfish, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, Length 2 in. (5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Stork (one of a pair), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm), Ceramics

Pen, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Oxyrhynchus (Bahnasa), EEF excavations 1902–03, Reed, L. 16 cm (6 5/16 in.)

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose II, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1492–1479 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, l. 1.5 cm (9/16 in)

Wine Glass, 1765–70, Made in England, British, Non-lead glass, H. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm); Diam. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Glass

Statuette of Harpokrates, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 304 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Bronze or copper alloy, h. 11.7 cm (4 5/8 in)

Shelf Clock, 1800–1805, Made in Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, maple, ebony, white pine, 32 3/4 x 11 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (83.2 x 29.2 x 14 cm), Furniture, David…

Bottle, Jin dynasty (1115–1234), 12th–13th century, China, Stoneware painted in iron-brown on white slip, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Ceramics

Scale from Armor, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Bronze, average l. ca. 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in),…

Jar, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Tomb R 7, Radim, 1915–16, Pottery (buff), paint, H. 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in); diam.…

Toothpick Holder, 1830–70, Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown overlay clear red, green and colorless glass, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm),…

Sarcophagus of Djedhor, Ptolemaic Period, 200–150 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Limestone, L. 197.3 × W. 63 × D. 57 cm (77 11/16 × 24 13/16 × 22 7/16 in.), Djedhor was a…

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Obsidian Mirror, before 15th century, Ecuador, Ecuador, Obsidian, Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Stone-Implements

Jar (copy of Chinese Yuan dynasty 14th century made in Thailand in 1984), Modern, ca. 1984, Thailand, Porcelain painted in underglaze red, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Ceramics

Side Chair, 1760–90, Made in New York, United States, American, Mahogany, cherry, white oak, 38 7/8 x 21 x 21 1/2 in. (98.7 x 53.3 x 54.6 cm), Furniture

Amulet of Taweret, Late Period, 522–343 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, h. 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in)

Saddle (Kura), 18th century, Japanese, Wood, lacquer, 11' x 14' 11 in. (27.9 cm), Equestrian Equipment-Saddles

Pectoral Disk, 8th–12th century, Panama, Cocle Province, Rio Parita region, Macaracas , Gold, Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Animal Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, H x W: 4 x 2 3/4in. (10.2 x 7cm), Metal-Ornaments

Covered Bowl, 1898–1902, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Enamel on copper, H. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm), Metal, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892–1902)

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

Candlestick, 1600–1700, Brass, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Metal

Cased Pair of Percussion Pistols, mid-19th century, Paris, French, Paris, Steel, wood (ebony), gold, velvet, brass, baize, L. of each pistol (a, b) 16 9/16 in. (42 cm); L. of each barrel 11 1/4…

Flower Vase, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with a glaze over which there is a dappled glaze (Mino ware, Zhun type), H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Ceramics

Cuirass (Haramaki Dō), late 15th–early 16th century, Japanese, Iron, leather, silk, rayskin, lacquer, copper, horn, Armor Parts, Arms and Armor Department founding curator Bashford Dean's…

Zodiac Figure: Rat, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain, in the biscuit and with turquoise and aubergine glazes, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Spider Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, Length 3-15/16 in. (10 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Tumbler, 1850–60, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Glass, With the development of new formulas…

Bead, 3rd millennium B.C., Ecuador, Valdivia, Shell, L. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Beads-Ornaments

Desk and Bookcase, 1800–1805, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Maple, mahogany, oak, white pine, 90 x 43 1/4 x 22 3/4 in. (228.6 x 109.9 x 57.8 cm), Furniture, Attributed…

Tumbler, 1850–60, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Glass, With the development of new formulas…

Covered Jar, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm); W. 9 in. (44.5 x 22.9 cm); Diam. of rim: 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Diam. of foot: 7…

Fragment of a Bottle, 18th century, Made in Wistarburg, New Jersey, United States, American, Free-blown non-lead glass, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Glass

Cowroid Seal with Was inscription, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1911–12, Faience, L. m

Scarab, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18, ca. 1635–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Tomb R 3, Burial B 1, On…

Tile Panel, late 13th–first half 14th century, Attributed to Iran, Mosaic of polychrome-glazed cut tiles on stonepaste body; set into mortar, Ceramics-Tiles

Pair of Stirrups, ca. 1750, Mexican, Iron, silver, H. 18 1/8 in. (46 cm); W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm); H. of foot opening 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); W. of tread 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Wt. 5 lbs. 8 oz. each…

Fragment of relief, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1906–07, Limestone, paint, h. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in); w. 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in)

Sofa, 1826–28, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, maple, chestnut, rosewood, 34 3/4 x 89 1/2 x 26 1/2 in. (88.3 x 227.3 x 67.3 cm), Furniture, William Hancock…

Netsuke of Figure of a Man Scratching His Back, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Decanter, 1840–50, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 10 3/16 in. (25.9 cm), Glass, With the development of new formulas and techniques,…

鬼鍾馗牙彫根付, Shōki the Demon Queller and a Small Demon, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Netsuke

Anklet with a Bird and Balls, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Bronze, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Jewelry

Shabti, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18, ca. 1635–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Tomb R 9, Burial A 1, In…

Chariot Yoke Ornament in the Shape of a Doe, ca. 4th century B.C., Northwest China and southwestern Inner Mongolia, Bronze, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm); W. (betw. ears) 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm); L. 4 9/16…

Covered Jug, 1740–50, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Ceramics

Bat Amulet of Hapiankhtifi, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Tomb of Hapiankhtifi, Mummy, Khashaba excavations, 1910–12, Wood, gold leaf, h. 13.2…

Hair pin, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13, late–18, early, ca. 1700–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), outside NE corner, Pit 468, 1913–14,…

Insect Ornament, 1st–7th century, Colombia, Calima (Yotoco), Gold (cast), Length 7/8 in. (2.3 cm), Metal-Ornaments