Scarab Finger Ring, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15, ca. 1991–1540 B.C., From Egypt, Gold, glazed steatite, Diam. ring 2.5 cm

Ceramic Whistle in the Form of a Shell, 5th–15th century, Ecuador, Ecuadorian, Ceramic, Length 1-7/8 in. (4.7 cm), Ceramics-Musical Instruments

Plate, Edo period (1615–1868), early 18th century, Japan, Porcelain decorated in polychrome and gold enamels, (Arita ware, Imari style), H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Ceramics

Fragment of a votive tile with cartouche of Seti II, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1200–1194 B.C., From Egypt, Sinai, Serabit el-Khadim, Temple of Hathor, Egypt Exploration Fund…

Side Chair, ca. 1790, Probably made in New Jersey, United States, American, Mahogany, 38 1/2 x 21 x 18 in. (97.8 x 53.3 x 45.7 cm), Furniture

Bucranium, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 14–17, ca. 1640–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Antler, bone, paint, h. of skull 16 cm (6 5/16 in); w. of antlers 52.5 cm (20 11/16 in)

Dish with a Sea Monster and Marine Deity, ca. 1st century B.C.–3rd century A.D., Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Green Stone, Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5cm), Sculpture

Lucerne Hammer, ca. 1520, Swiss, Steel, wood (ash), L. 94 1/8 in. (239.1 cm); L. of head 18 3/4 in. (47.7 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 12 oz. (2608.2 g), Shafted Weapons

Vase, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, H. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm), Ceramics

Immortal Poet, Edo period (1615–1868), 17th century, Japan, Unmounted shikisi leaf; ink and color on silk, 7 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (18.4 × 16.5 cm), Paintings, Kano Shōun (1637–1702)

商至西周青銅戈, Dagger-Axe, Shang (ca. 1600–1046 B.C.)–Western Zhou (1046–771 B.C.) dynasty, 11th–10th century B.C., China, Bronze, W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); L. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm),…

Wall Tile with the Cartouche of Seti II, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1200–1194 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in); w. 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in)

Suspenders, 1882, Greek, silk

明, 董其昌, 倣倪瓚山水圖, 軸, Landscape with Trees in the Manner of Ni Zan (1301–1374), Ming dynasty (1368–1644), ca. 1622–25, China, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Image: 45 1/2 x…

Shoe Buckle, 1760–85, Probably made in United States, American, Silver plate on brass, 2 1/2 x 2 in. (6.4 x 5.1 cm), Metal

Goblet, 1800–1830, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, lusterware, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Diam. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Ceramics

Couse, last quarter 15th century, French, Steel, wood, leather, L. 8 ft. 8 in. (264.2 cm); L. of head 29 1/2 in. (75 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (9 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 4.7 oz. (2854.8 g), Shafted Weapons

Triple Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Rock crystal, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); L. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm), Hardstone

Funerary Cone of the Steward Abekh, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, 17-18th Dynasty Cemetery, near tomb 2, 1912–13, Pottery, H. 8.8cm (3…

Vase with Abstract Scroll Decoration, Liao dynasty (907–1125), 11th–12th century, China, Stoneware with sgraffito decoration (Cizhou ware), H. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm); Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1…

Covered Sugar Bowl, ca. 1835, Probably made in Midwest, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, H. 5 11/16 in. (14.4 cm), Glass

Helmet (Hachi), early 19th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm) x 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm)., Helmets

Louis XV, 1763, French, Chaumont-sur-Loire, Medallion: cast terracotta (terre de Chaumont); frame: gilt wood, Diameter: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Sculpture-Miniature, Jean-Baptiste Nini (Italian,…

Shawl (fragment), 18th century, Made in Chiclayo, Peru, Mexican, Cotton, 16 1/2 × 33 1/2 in. (41.9 × 85.1 cm), Textiles

Piece, ca. 1824, British, Cotton, L. 39 1/2 x W. 24 1/4 inches (loom width), Textiles-Printed

Figure with Animal on Back, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Michoacan, Chupicuaro, Ceramic, pigment, H. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Covered vase, late 19th century, China, Jade, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm), Jade

Lamp, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1906–07, Pottery, h. 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in); diam. 17.4 cm (6 7/8 in)

Vase, 1880–90, Made in England, Pressed purple marble glass, 5 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 4 5/8 in. (13.3 x 7 x 11.7 cm), Glass

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Bronze, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Metalwork

Funerary Cone of the Steward Kaemre, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, 17-18th Dynasty Cemetery, near tombs 5 & 6, 1912–13, Pottery, L. 31.5…

Relief fragment, tomb of Meketre, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280,), 1920, Limestone, paint, H. 10.7 ×…

Shabti fragment, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, h. 4.8 cm ( 1 7/8 in)

Disk Figure, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Copper, shell, stone, H. 4 3/4 x W. 4 1/4 x D. 1/2 in. (12.1 x 10.8 x 1.3 cm), Metal-Ornaments

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

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Red lacquer, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Bottle, 7th–5th century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, Height: 6 1/4in. (15.9cm), Ceramics-Containers

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diam. 2 1/16 in. (5.3 cm), Metal-Ornaments

A modern pendant setting holding an inscribed scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Glazed steatite, gold, Scarab: L. 1.5 x W. 1.1 cm (9/16 x 7/16 in.); with…

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 1-7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

The Story of Philomela (one of two), ca. 1600, British or French, Silk and wool on canvas, H. 16 x W. 66 inches (40.6 x 167.6 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

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…

Jar with Mythical Qilin, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Shunzhi period (1644–61), mid-17th century, China, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. (Inc.…

Pendant, 18th century, China, Jade, W. 1 /34 in. (4.4 cm); L. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Jade

Mud jar sealing, Predynastic, Late Naqada III–Early Dynastic Period, ca. 3200–2650 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Tarkhan, Tomb 414, BSAE excavations 1911-1913, Clay, mud

Bedstead, ca. 1880, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Cherry, 118 x 69 1/2 x 89 1/2 in. (299.7 x 176.5 x 227.3 cm), Furniture, Herter Brothers (German, active New York, 1864–1906)

Figure of Servant carrying jars, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–13 to 1700 B.C., ca. 1850–1700 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, south of Tomb of Nakht (493), south cemetery,…

Prunus Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1622–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. of rim: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. of foot: 2 5/8 in. (6.7…

Nude Man Holding Cock, 14th–15th century, Thailand, Earthenware, H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); W. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); D. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm), Ceramics

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

Taweret amulet, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 100 BC–100 AD, From Egypt, Mosaic glass, l. 1.9 × w. 1.3 cm (3/4 × 1/2 in.)

Miniature Tabard, 1600–1700, Bolivia or Peru, Inca and Spanish, Cotton, camelid hair, silk, metal, H. 14 1/2 x W. 11 in. (36.8 x 27.9 cm), Textiles-Woven, In 1532, a small, poorly equipped…

Foreshortened View of a Ceiling Corner Decorated with Columns, Urns and Putti Handing Garlands, 1609–60, Pen and brown ink, over traces of leadpoint, 8-1/16 x 11-1/4 in. (20.5 x 28.5 cm),…

Seated Vishnu, Pallava or early Chola period (880–1279), 9th century, India (Tamil Nadu), Copper alloy, H. 4 3/5 in. (11.7 cm); W. 2 15/16 (7.5 cm); D. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm), Metalwork

Sofa, 1760–90, Probably made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Wood, 39 3/4 x 88 1/4 x 30 1/2 in. (101 x 224.2 x 77.5 cm), Furniture

Netsuke of Noh Dancer, 19th century, Japan, Ivory and lacquer, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Netsuke

Rocaille cartouches with flowers, ca. 1735–50, French, probably Beauvais, Wool, silk (20-22 warps per inch, 8 per cm.), Back: H. 27 1/2 x W. 24 in. (69.9 x 61 cm); seat: H. 29 x W. 31 in. (73.7…

Celery Vase, 1830–70, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Diam. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm), Glass, New England Glass Company…

Side chair (Chaise à la reine) (part of a set), 1786–87, French, Paris, Carved and gilded beech; silk damask (not original), H. 36 1/2 × W. 22 1/2 × D. 19 3/4 in. (92.7 × 57.2 × 50.2…

Bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), 10th–11th century, China, Porcelain with ivory glaze (Ding ware type), H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Diam. of foot 2 1/8 in. (5.4…

Brush Washer (Yüe ware), Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Glazed pottery, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Diam. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Ceramics

Inkwell, 1810–50, Made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Metal, Thomas Danforth Boardman (1784–1873), Sherman Boardman (1787–1861)

Ax, 1500–500 B.C., India, Copper, 3 3/8 x 2 5/16 in. (8.6 x 5.9 cm), Metalwork

Bottle, 6th–4th century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, post-fired paint, H. 6 1/2 x W. 9 1/4 in. (16.5 x 23.5cm), Ceramics-Containers

Wine Bottle, 19th century, Japan, Clay with thin salt glaze (Bizen ware, Imbe style), H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics

Sampler, 1800, Austrian, Silk on silk , L. 15 7/8 x W. 18 inches (40.3 x 45.7 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Demonic Head, 9th century, Thailand, Stucco, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 5 11/16 in. (14.4 cm); D. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Sculpture

Pitcher, 1870–90, Made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed purple marble glass, H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Diam. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm), Glass, Challinor, Taylor and…

Staff Weapon, ca. 1590, Italian, Steel, leather, gold, textile, L. 41 1/2 in. (102.9 cm); L. of head 18 1/2 in. (47 cm); W. 10 in. (25.4 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 4 oz. (1474.2 g), Shafted Weapons

Rod of Opaque Yellow Glass, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, factories, 1911–12, Glass, L. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in)

Barbute, ca. 1470, Italian, Steel, leather, H. 11 in. (27.9 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); D. 11 in. (27.9 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 12 oz. (2615 g), Helmets

Mug, 1870–80, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yelllow glass, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm), Glass, Probably Adams and Company

Berry Spoon, 1800–1900, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, 8 x 2 1/2 in. (20.3 x 6.4 cm), Silver, J. and W. Moir (active ca. 1845)

Wine jar, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, ca. 3100–2649 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, Pottery, h. 78 cm (30 11/16 in); diam. 30 cm (11…

Fragment of relief, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1952 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Pyramid Temple of Amenemhat I, 1912–13, Limestone, h. 10.5 cm (4 /18 in); w. 6.5 cm…

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

Female Figure, 10th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Tlatilco, Ceramic, H. 4 11/16 in. (11.8 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture, This solid, hand-modeled ceramic figurine is nude except for a headband…

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Relief with official and footrest (?), New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt; Probably originally from Amarna (Akhetaten); Probably from Middle Egypt,…

Candlestick, late Ming (1368–1644) or early Qing (1644–1911) dynasty, 17th century, China, Pewter, H. 22 in. (55.9 cm); W. (at base) 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); W. (central dish) 6 1/2 in. (16.5…

Teapot, 1843–45, Possibly made in Yalesville, Connecticut, United States; Possibly made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, wood, H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm), Metal, Samuel…

Fragment of pendant, Middle Kingdom or Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–2nd Intermediate Period, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery north or west…

Panel, 18th century, French, Linen, cotton, wool, L. 31 1/2 x W. 56 3/4 inches (80.0 x 144.1 cm), Textiles-Woven

Netsuke of Boy Riding a Hobby Horse, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke

Stirrup Spout Bottle with Seated Figure, 1st century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Salinar (?), Ceramic, Height 7-1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Window stool, 1805–15, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany with cherry, 32 1/2 x 42 x 15 1/8 in. (82.6 x 106.7 x 38.4 cm), Furniture, Attributed to the Workshop of…

蓮葉亀木彫根付, Lotus Leaf and Small Turtle, Meiji period (1868–1912), second half 19th century, Japan, Wood, L. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Netsuke

Figure Pendant, 11th–16th century, Costa Rica or Panama, Chiriqui, Gold, Height 4-1/8 in., Metal-Ornaments

Medal: Sixtus IV, 1471, Bronze (Copper alloy with warm brown patina and remnants of black wax or lacquer), Diam. 4.1 cm, wt. 36.38 g, Medals, Lysippus the Younger (Italian, active Rome, ca.…

One of a Pair of Bangles, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam(?), Bronze, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Jewelry

Dish with Design of Waves and Water Plants, Edo period (1615–1868), early 18th century, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration and overglaze enamels (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type), H. 1…

Piece, early 18th century, Portuguese, Silk, H. 33 1/4 x W. 21 inches (84.5 x 53.3 cm), Textiles-Woven

Netsuke of Two Figures, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Scaraboid, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, l. 0.6 cm (1/4 in)

Cup, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Pottery covered by glaze overlaid with design in colors (Kyoto ware), H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. of rim 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. of foot 2…

Ring, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, blue, L. 1.9 cm (3/4 in)

Plate, 1777–1818, Possibly made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Possibly made in Stepney, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 6 1/8 in.…

Trammel, 1700–1730, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Wrought iron, H. 39 in. (99.1 cm), Metal

Card Table, 1825–30, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, rosewood, 28 1/4 x 35 5/8 in. (71.8 x 90.5 cm), Furniture, Attributed to Anthony G. Quervelle…

Vase, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay with black glaze (Seto ware), H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Ceramics