Poppy Petal Mold, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, various, probably 1910–11, Pottery, L. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in)

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, shell, H x W: 3 3/16 x 3 7/8in. (8.1 x 9.8cm), Metal-Ornaments

Netsuke of Monkey with a Chestnut, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); D. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Netsuke

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, shell, H. 5 1/8 x W. 4 1/8 in. (13 x 10.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Cornflower Bead, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 2.2 cm (7/8 in)

Miniature Bowl, ca. 1835, Possibly made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, H. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); Diam. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Glass

Knife handle, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Ivory, 5 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (13.3 x 5.7 cm), Ivories

Pitcher, 1860–70, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm), Glass, Bryce, Walker and Company

Netsuke of Monkey Looking at a Fly through a Magnifying Glass, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); D. 1 1/18 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Spider, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, Length 2-3/4 in. (7 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Woman's Earring, 19th–early 20th century, Tibet, Lhasa area, Gold and turquoise, 3 1/2 x 1 1/2 in. (8.9 x 3.8 cm), Jewelry

Military Fork, dated 1675, German, Steel, wood (ash), brass, iron, L. 86 1/8 in. (218.9 cm); L. of head 10 7/8 in. (27.7 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 2 oz. (1417.5 g), Shafted Weapons

Plaque: Court Official, 16th–17th century, Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, Brass, H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm), Metal-Sculpture

Hinge, 1700–1800, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Wrought iron, 14 x 7 in. (35.6 x 17.8 cm), Metal

Seated Buddha, ca. 8th–9th century, Cambodia, Bronze, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Sculpture

Cup (one of a pair), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95), China, Semi-eggshell porcelain with famille rose enamels, H. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5…

Coffin of Tasheriteniset, Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Asyut (Lykopolis), Wood, paint, box (b): L. 153 × W. 49.5 × H. 33 cm (60 1/4 × 19 1/2 × 13…

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 18 1/4 in. (46.4 cm), Ceramics

Shell pendant or bead, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Shell

One from a Pair of Bracelets, Middle period–Late period, ca. 1000 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, D. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Jewelry

Rainwater Leader, 1800–1830, Painted tin, 19 1/2 x 23 in. (49.5 x 58.4 cm), Metal

Bottle, 7th–3rd century B.C., Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas, Ceramic, Height: 6in. (15.2cm), Ceramics-Containers

Desk-on-frame, 1670–1700, Made in Connecticut, United States, American, Cherry, maple, 30 x 25 3/4 x 16 3/4 in. (76.2 x 65.4 x 42.5 cm), Furniture

Bead, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm), Jade

Dish, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, dark seaweed green with veinings of lighter shade and a staining of brown on one side, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 10 3/8 in. (26.3 cm), Jade

Pit from a Balanites tree with a hole caused by a rodent, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, ca. 2381–2323 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Tomb of Perneb, 1913–14, Plant Remains…

Roundel, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Gilt bronze, Diam. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm), Metalwork

Netsuke of Bird, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Cabasset, second half 16th century, possibly Spanish, Steel, H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); W. 9 9/16 in. (24.3 cm); D. 12 11/16 in. (32.2 cm); Wt. 8 lb. 5 oz. (3770 g), Helmets

Bowl, ca. 1820, Burlwood, Diam. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm), Natural Substances

Bottle stopper, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm), Jade

Relief from the temple of Nebhepetre Mentuhotep II, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2030 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Mentuhotep II, Egypt Exploration…

Bowl (one of a pair), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi mark and period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain painted in famille verte enamels on the biscuit, H. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); Diam. 5 3/4 in.…

Lid of a Lime Container with Head, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran), Bronze, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Diam. of rim: 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. of base:…

Cup, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery (Longquan ware), H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W., 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Drinking Cup, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–17, ca. 1900–1550 B.C., From Egypt and Sudan, Nubia, Faras, Cemetery 2, Grave 110, University of Oxford Excavations in Nubia 1911–1912, Black…

Dish, 1814–39, Made in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, American, Pewter, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 13 in. (33 cm), Metal, Samuel Kilbourn (before 1794–1839)

Female Figure Seated on Stool, 2nd–5th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Colima, Ceramic, pigment, H. 20 x W. 12 1/2 x H. 11 5/16 in. (50.8 x 31.8 x 28.8 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Porcelain with mirror-black glaze, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Cup with feather (?) decoration, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Nubia, Faras, Cemetery 1, Grave 2538, University of Oxford Excavations in Nubia 1911–1912, Pottery, paint, h. 8.2 cm…

Fragment, 14th century, Attributed to Italy, Lucca, Silk and metal thread, woven in the lampas technique, Textile: L. 13 3/4 in. (35 cm), Textiles

Paperweight, 18th century, China, Rock crystal, H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Hardstone

Tumbler, 1770–1820, Probably made in Bohemia, Czech Republic, Non-lead glass with engraved decoration, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Glass

Flower vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, white with very light greenish-gray tint, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm); L. 2 5/16 in. (5.8…

String of beads, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Mahasna, EEF excavations 1908–09, Carnelian, L. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)

Canopic Jar Representing the Deity Duamutef, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18–20, ca. 1550–1070 B.C., From Egypt; Possibly from Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Limestone, paint, H. 31 cm (12 3/16 in);…

Head, Horus, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, quartz

Open Bracelet with Two Facing Dragonflies, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Jewelry

Model Funerary Boat of Imhotep, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, early-mid, ca. 1919–1878 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Mastaba of Imhotep, south of south wall, 1913–14,…

Rattle with Figures, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Diam. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm), Metalwork

Dish, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, yellow with a faint greenish tint and some cloudings of light brown, H. 1 9/16 in. (3.9 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); L. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Jade

Model ax, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Asyut (Lykopolis), Tomb of Ankhef (Tomb 9), Khashaba excavations, Copper, wood, animal hide, l. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in)

Netsuke Rat with Small Acorn, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke

Mug, 1700–1800, Made in London, England, British, Silver, Overall: 3 11/16 x 4 5/16 in. (9.4 x 11 cm); 7 oz. 11 dwt. (234.6 g), Silver, Possibly Thomas Gilpin (active 1730–73)

Halberd, dated 1659, Spanish, Steel, wood, L. 84 in. (213.4 cm); L. of head 16 13/16 in. (42.7 cm); W. 9 1/12 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 15 oz. (2239.6 g), Shafted Weapons

Bottle, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay covered with a mottled glaze and an overglaze (Takatori ware, Satsuma type), H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Diam. of rim…

Luohan, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Polychrome sun-baked mud, H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Tomb Pottery

Cane armchair, 1690–1710, Made in England, British, Beech, 50 1/4 x 23 1/2 x 17 in. (127.6 x 59.7 x 43.2 cm), Furniture

Breastplate, Iron Age II, ca. 9th century B.C., Iran, Hasanlu, Iran, Bronze, Metalwork-Equestrian,

Cylinder Vessel, 8th century, Guatemala or Mexico, Mesoamerica, Maya, Ceramic, slip, stucco, Height 5-1/2 in., Ceramics-Containers

Saltcellar, ca. 1835, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed blue glass, 2 1/16 x 3 1/8 in. (5.2 x 7.9 cm), Glass

Blackware Paccha with Feline, 15th–early 16th century, Peru, Inca, Ceramic, H. 4 1/2 x W. 8 in. (11.4 x 20.3 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, spinach-green with cloudings of light grayish and emerald-green, H. 9 13/16 in. (25 cm); W. 5 7/8 in. (15 cm), Jade

Bottle, 20th century, China, Porcelain with ox-blood glaze, H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); Diam. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); Diam. of rim 1 in. (2.5 cm); Diam. of foot 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Ceramics

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 18 1/4 in. (46.4 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); D. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Ceramics

Plate, 1830–45, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Glass

Whiskey Tumbler, 1850–60, Pressed glass, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Glass, With the development of new formulas and techniques, glass-pressing technology had improved markedly…

Bench, ca. 1865, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Beech, 23 3/4 x 23 7/8 x 19 1/4 in. (60.3 x 60.6 x 48.9 cm), Furniture, Alexander Roux (1813–1886)

Painted Single Spout Bottle, 15th–16th century, Peru, Peruvian, Ceramic, pigment, Height: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Fragment of a Wedjat Eye Ring, 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)

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, H x W: 3 1/2 x 4 9/16in. (8.9 x 11.5cm), Metal-Ornaments

Maquette for Dolphin Fountain, ca. 1924, Wood, painted, gilt, 4 1/2 x 14 x 5 3/4 in. (11.4 x 35.6 x 14.6 cm), Sculpture, Gaston Lachaise (American (born France) 1882–1935)

Horse bit cheekpiece in form of a snake's head, ca. 7th century B.C., Iran, Scythian, Bone (antler), 8.11 in. (20.6 cm), Ivory/Bone-Equestrian,

Candelabrum, ca. 1840, Possibly made in France; Possibly made in United States, American or French, Blown glass, H. 27 3/4 in. (70.5 cm), Glass

Squat jar, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, ca. 2650 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Umm el-Qaab, Tomb of Khasekhemui, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, Magnesite, H: 7.5 cm…

View of Saint-Andéol, 1774, Etching with drypoint; fourth state of four, Sheet: 12 5/16 × 15 9/16 in. (31.2 × 39.5 cm), Prints, Jean Jacques de Boissieu (French, Lyons 1736–1810 Lyons)

Window Sash, 1600–1700, Made in Massachusetts, United States, American, Wood, glass, and lead, 21 1/8 x 19 1/8 in. (53.7 x 48.6 cm), Architecture, Small windows with diamond-shaped panes of…

Standing Buddha, Mon-Dvaravati period, 8th–9th century, Thailand, Bronze, H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Sculpture

Knife, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Flint

Glaive, probably of August I (reigned 1553–86), ca. 1560, German, Steel, wood, gold, L. 94 in. (238.8 cm); L. of head 19 3/4 in. (50.2 cm); W. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Shafted Weapons, This staff…

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

Anklet with Spheres on Top, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam, Bronze, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Jewelry

Smallsword with Scabbard, ca. 1762, French, Steel, silver, leather, gold, textile, L. 38 1/2 in. (97.7 cm); L. of blade 32 3/8 in. (82.2 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Wt. 14…

Teakettle, 1800–1830, Copper, 11 13/16 x 13 3/16 x 8 in. (30 x 33.5 x 20.3 cm), Metal, J. Dunn

Base, engaged with animal, ca. 1130–40, Made in Roussillon, France, French, Stone, Sculpture-Architectural

Sample, ca. 1850, British or French, Mohair, L. 28 x W. 32 1/2 inches(full width), Textiles-Printed

Relief with jars on stands, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein; Khemenu); Probably originally from…

Blue-Painted Jar Fragment from Malqata, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1911–12, Pottery, slip, paint, L.…

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Cloisonné enamel, 25 × 15 7/8 in. (63.5 × 40.3 cm), Cloisonné

Cup (one of a pair), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), early 19th century, China, Semi-eggshell porcelain with famille rose enamels, H. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Candlestick, 1750–60, Probably made in England, Brass, H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm), Metal

Ring, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, Diam. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm), Jewelry

Staff Finial with Bell Ring and Bird, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Nephrite, H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm); W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); L. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Jade

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm), Netsuke

Well Head and Bucket, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Earthenware, H. 12.5 in. (31.8 cm); Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Ceramics

Shell Game (Kaiawase) Set, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clam shells painted in gold and color, Each approx.: H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); D. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Shell,…

White cross-lined bowl with geometric design, Predynastic, Naqada I, ca. 3700–3650 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery, paint

Ring, Prenomen of Amenhotep III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, blue, L. 1.7 cm (11/16 in)

Quart Mug, 1794–1839, Possibly made in Baltimore, Maryland, United States; Possibly made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Metal, Samuel…

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–19th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze iron-red and gilt, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Diam. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm), Ceramics