Motto Clasp 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…

Scaraboid of Amenemhat III, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1859–1813 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, l. 1 cm (3/8 in)

Sword Guard (Tsuba), possibly 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.2 oz. (119.1 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Squirrels on Bamboo and Rock, Edo period (1615–1868), 1812, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, 34 x 15 1/2 in. (86.4 x 39.4 cm), Paintings, Gyokusen (died 1852)

Bird Ornament, 11th–16th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Stone, H. 13/16 x W. 9/16 x D. 1/4 in. (2 x 1.5 x 0.6 cm), Stone-Ornaments

Profile Warrior Face, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, H. 8 1/2 x W. 7 1/2 x D. 1 3/16 in. (21.6 x 19.1 x 3 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Amuletic plaque of Paser, the Vizier of Seti I and Ramesses II, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1294–1213 B.C., From Egypt, Blue faience, H. 1.7 cm (11/16 in.); W. 1.1 cm (7/16 in.); D.…

Square Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Height 2-5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Bowl, ca. 1750, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Diam. 11 7/16 in. (29 cm), Ceramics

Amulet of Harpokrates ?, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, between Houses A3.2 and A3.3, Pit 340,…

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–19th century, China, Porcelain with yellow glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Funerary Cone, New Kingdom, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery, H. 13 × Diam. 9 cm (5 1/8 × 3 9/16 in.)

Screen, 15th–16th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wood; turned, H. 72 in. (182.9 cm), Wood

Harpsichord, 1773, Rome (?), Italy, Italian, Wood, various materials, Inner instrument: L. 151.9 cm, W. 71.2 cm, D. 16.7 cm, 3-octave span 50.5 cm, Chordophone-Zither-plucked-harpsichord,…

Piece, ca. 1815, British, Cotton, L. 43 1/2 x W. 22 1/2 inches (loom width), Textiles-Printed

Linstock with the Arms of Phillip II of Spain, ca. 1585–90, Spanish, Steel, wood, L. 86 1/2 in. (219.6 cm); L. of head 13 3/8 in. (33.9 cm); W. 6 in. (15.3 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 8 oz. (1590 g),…

Ring Fragment with ankh, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, blue, L. 1.4 cm (9/16 in)

Guisarme for a Child, 17th century, Italian, Steel, wood (ash), L. 59 1/2 in. (151.1 cm); L. of head 10 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 8 oz. (680 g), Shafted Weapons

Double ba-bird, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.); W. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); D: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)

One from a Set of Dishes with Bamboo, Plum Blossoms, Butterflies, and Birds, Southern Song (1127–1279)–Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty, late 13th–14th century, China, Silver with chased and…

Scarab Ring, Third Intermediate Period or later, Dynasty 21–25, ca. 1070–664 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Gold, glazed steatite, Diam. 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi), 3rd–7th century, Peru, Moche, Copper (cast), Height 3-3/8 in. (8.5 cm), Metal-Implements

Seal, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1840 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, l. 2.5 cm (1 in)

Pitcher, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 9 1/4 x 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (23.5 x 19.1 x 16.5 cm), Ceramics

Funerary Staffs, 15th–16th century, Peru, Rio Ica, Inca, Wood, paint, H. 42 1/8 x W. 1 3/4 x D. 3 1/4 in. (107 x 4.5 x 8.3 cm), Wood-Sculpture

Vase, 18th century, China, Jade, H. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); Diam. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Jade

Ring Inscribed with the Hieroglyphs Nefer Maat, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, Diam. 2.5 cm (1…

Sword Guard (Tsuba), ca. 1475, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 2.6 oz. (73.7 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Bamboo, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, 67 1/8 x 17 15/16 in. (170.5 x 45.6 cm), Paintings, After Zheng Xie (Chinese, 1693–1765)

Krishna Steals the Gopis’ Clothing: Page from a Dispersed Bhagavata Purana Manuscript, ca. 1620–30, India (Rajasthan, Mewar), Ink and opaque watercolor on paper, 9 1/4 x 15 7/8 in. (23.5 x…

Powder Flask of Jacques de Silly (1513–1571), 1568, French, Antler, L. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Firearms Accessories-Powder Horns, The consummate works of an anonymous…

Vase, 18th century, China, Rock crystal, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Hardstone

Netsuke of Two Men Wrestling, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Comb, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 3, Burial B 4, In debris, 1915–16, Ivory, L. 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.)

Dish, 1793–1807, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pewter, H. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm); Diam. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm), Metal, Richard Austin (died 1817)

Pillow with Character Reading Zhen (Pillow), Jin (1115–1234)–Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty, 12th–13th century, China, Stoneware with splashed glaze (Jun ware), L. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm), Ceramics

Hanging, 18th century, Attributed to Algeria, Linen; embroidered in silk, H. 46 3/4 in. (118.8 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Netsuke of a Demon, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Cup Plate, 1830–45, Made in Midwest, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Glass

Plate, 1787–1815, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pewter, Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Metal, Thomas Badger (1764–1826)

Glassichord, ca. 1815, London, England, United Kingdom, British, Wood, gilt, ivory, gilt-bronze, glass, L. of table: 151.4 cm (59 5/8 in.), Idiophone-Struck-bar-glass, Chappell & Co.

Terracotta statuette of a veiled woman, Hellenistic, late 4th–early 3rd century B.C., Greek, Terracotta, H.: 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm), Terracottas, Standing draped woman, head veiled, right hand at…

Spindle Whorl, 9th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 1-1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Ceramics-Musical Instruments

Sugar Bowl, 1780–1820, Made in United States, American, Blown pattern-molded lead glass, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Glass

Saltcellar, 1835–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed aquamarine glass, W. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm), Glass

Sauce Dish, 1850–60, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, diamond thumbprint, Diam. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Glass, With the development of new formulas…

Double Spout and Bridge Bottle with Bird Handle, 7th–3rd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, H. 5 1/2 x Diam. 6 1/4 in. (14 x 15.9 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Stamp Roller, 9th–15th century, Ecuador, Manteno, Ceramic, Height 2-3/8 in., Ceramics-Implements

Bird Plaque Ornament, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper, gilt, H. 2 x W. 2 in. (5 x 5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Ceramic Whistling Vessel, 11th–16th century, Ecuador, Carchi, Ceramic, H. 7 x W. 4 in. (17.8 x 10.2 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Covered Butter Dish, ca. 1888, Made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Glass, Richards and Hartley Flint…

Fragments (3), 16th century, Spanish, a) L. 23 x W. 14 inches (58.4 x 35.6 cm); b) L. 4 1/4 x W. 4 1/2 inches (10.8 x 11.4 cm), Textiles-Rugs

Settee, third quarter 18th century, Italian, Walnut, painted and gilded; damask, Overall: 34 3/4 × 52 3/4 × 21 in. (88.3 × 134 × 53.3 cm), Woodwork-Furniture, The interlaced scrolls that form…

Ptah, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.); W. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.); D. 2 cm (13/16 in.), This statuette depicts Ptah, the chief god…

Nesting Table, ca. 1820, Made in China, Chinese, for American market, Lacquered wood, 27 3/4 x 19 1/4 x 12 in. (70.5 x 48.9 x 30.5 cm), Furniture

Roncone, ca. 1525, Italian, Steel, gold, textile, wood, H. 26 3/4 in. (68 cm); W. 5 29/32 in. (15.01 cm), Shafted Weapons

Bottle with Bulbous Neck, 14th century, Thailand, Terracotta, H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Ceramics

Pembroke table, 1795–1805, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, mahogany veneer, satinwood, holly, ebony with maple, white pine, yellow poplar, 28 x 38 1/4 x 32 in. (71.1…

Model of a House, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13, mid, ca. 1750–1700 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Deir Rifa, Tomb 72, BSAE excavations 1906-1907, Pottery, l. 40 cm (15 3/4 in); w. 54 cm (21 1/4…

Stele with Eight Great Events from the Life of the Buddha, Pala period, 10th century, India, Bihar, possibly from Nalanda, Black schist with traces of gilding, H. 11 1/16 in. (28.1 cm); W. 7 in.…

Mold for a Rosette 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, Diam. 1.8…

Plate, 1814–39, Made in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, American, Pewter, Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Metal, Samuel Kilbourn (before 1794–1839)

String of tiny disc beads, Roman Period or later, 1st Century B.C. to 5th Century A.D., From Egypt, Opaque blue glass, l. 33.3 cm (13 1/8 in.)

Jar, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with crackled glaze and streaks (Karatsu ware), H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke of Two Male Figures, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, Netsuke

Halberd, early 16th century, Swiss, Steel, wood, L. 78 1/2 in. (199.3 cm); L. of head 17 in. (43.2 cm); W. 11 in. (27.9 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 9 oz. (2523.1 g), Shafted Weapons

Polishing stone, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1915–16, Sandstone

Plaque of alabaster, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), inside enclosure, Pit 473, 1915–16, Travertine…

Saucer, ca. 1860–66, Made in China, Chinese, for American market, Porcelain, Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Ceramics

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

Netsuke of Man Applying Salve, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm); D. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm), Netsuke

Teabowl, 17th century, Japan, Pottery decorated with glaze (Kyoto ware?), H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Ceramics, Seisuke (Japanese)

Wine Glass, 1860–70, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 4 5/16 in. (11 cm), Glass, New England Glass Company (American, East Cambridge,…

Blue-Painted Dish from Malqata, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, pottery, slip, paint, H. 25 cm (9…

Palette, Predynastic Period, ca. 4500–4000 B.C. (?), From Egypt, Stone

Small Jar (Guan), Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Machang type, 2300–2000 B.C., China, Earthenware with pigment, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Large Vase, ca. 1850, Japan, Porcelain decorated in polychrome enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type), H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm), Ceramics

Fragmentary decree of King Neferkauhor, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 8, ca. 2103–2101 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Qift (Quft, Keft; Coptos); inc. el-Qala, Temple of Coptos, Limestone, H 37.1…

Sconce, 1800–1820, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Gilt gesso, wood, wire, 17 x 15 3/4 in. (43.2 x 40 cm), Furniture

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

Knife (Tumi), 15th–16th century, Peru, Inca, Copper (cast), H. 5 3/4 in. (14.5 cm), Metal-Implements

Teapot, 1818–28, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pewter, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Metal, George Richardson (1782–1848)

Model for a portrait medal of Augustus, Elector of Saxony, 1575, Polish or German, Honey-stone, Diam. 2.9 cm., Medals, Tobias Wolff (documented 1561–1606) , Silesia (Breslau) or Saxony…

Ear pendant, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam (North) (Sa Huynh Culture), Stone, H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Jewelry

Spindle Whorl, 9th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 1-3/16 in. (3 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Blue-painted Jar from Malqata, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, House A, 1910–11, pottery (red), white cream…

Center Table, ca. 1825, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Cherry, mahogany veneer, pine, ash, poplar, marble, H. 25 7/8 in. (65.7 cm); Diam. 36 in. (91.4 cm), Furniture,…

Vase, after 1885, Made in United States, American, Blown satin green glass, H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Glass

Netsuke of Daikoku and Mallet on Bale, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Tea Bowl with “Hare’s-Fur” Decoration, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), 12th–13th century, China, Stoneware with iron-oxide glaze (Jian ware), H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); W. 4 1/2 in.…

Pitcher, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 x 2 1/4 in. (8.3 x 6.7 x 5.7 cm), Ceramics

Mold or cover, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Stone, l. 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in); w. 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in)

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 17th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.1 oz. (31.2 g),…

Vase, after 1885, Made in United States, American, Blown satin glass, H. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm), Glass

Anthropomorphic Lime Spatula, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran), Bronze, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm), Metalwork

Female Figure, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Michoacan, Chupicuaro, Ceramic, pigment, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Ceramic Whistle in the Form of a Shell, 5th–15th century, Ecuador, Ecuadorian, Ceramic, Length 2-1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Ceramics-Musical Instruments

Creamer, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed blue glass, H. 4 5/16 in. (11 cm), Glass

Netsuke showing Chorio and Kosekiko, 19th century, Japan, Ivory with metal disc, H. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); Diam. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke

Bowl, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Olmec (?), Ceramic, H. 3 7/16 x W. 7 x D. 4 5/8 in. (8.7 x 17.8 x 11.7 cm), Ceramics-Containers