Vase, probably late 16th century, possibly early 20th century, Italian (Venice), Colorless (topaz-tinted) nonlead glass. Blown, pattern molded, trailed., H. 28.5 cm, Glass

Bowl, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Reddish clay covered, with greenish glaze over white slip, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); L. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Ceramics

Dress, ca. 1890, probably French, silk

Dish with Woman and Rock, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng mark and period (1723–35), early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over transparent glaze (Jingdezhen…

Sconce, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, gray wash, sheet: 8 7/16 x 4 15/16 in. (21.4 x 12.5 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire…

Square Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Amber, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Amber

Cloak Pin, 1750–1800, Made in England, Enamel on copper, brass, 1 13/16 x 1 3/8 in. (4.6 x 3.5 cm), Jewelry

Plaque Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1800–1883, Made in France, Ivory, 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. (8.3 x 6.7 cm), Paintings, Louis Benjamin Huber Defeuille

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Glass-Vessels

Terracotta vase fragment with figure of Hercules, Mid-Imperial, 1st–2nd century A.D., Roman, Terracotta; lead-glazed ware, H. 4 5/16 in. (11 cm), Vases, Green glazed fragment; Herakles.

Honoré Daumier, l'homme et l'œuvre : ouvrage orné d'un portrait à l'ea-forte, de deux héliogravures et de 47 illustrations, 1888, Paris, France, 4 pages of leaves, 383 pages : 12 plates,…

Double Capital, late 13th–early 14th century, Made in Pyrénées, French, Marble, Overall: 21 x 15 3/4 x 12 1/2 in. (53.3 x 40 x 31.8 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Robert Barker, 1744, Swiss, Bronze, Diameter: 54 mm, Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: Jacques-Antoine Dassier (Swiss, Geneva 1715–1759 Copenhagen)

[George Hardy], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs, Unknown

Knife Handle (Kozuka), early 19th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper, silver, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz.…

Sarcophagus, 14th century, Made in Catalonia (?), Catalan or Italian, Limestone, Overall: 14 x 37 x 13 1/2 in. (35.6 x 94 x 34.3 cm), Sculpture

Whale Oil Lamp, 1830–40, Pressed and free-blown lead glass, H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Glass

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Metalwork-Lead

Broad collar, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb 954, Burial 954i, 1921–22, Faience, Paste, l. 30 cm (11 13/16 in); w. 41 cm…

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Diam. 3/4 in. (1.8 cm), Metalwork-Lead

Scarab Amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Khety (TT 311,), 1922–23, Black stone, L. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)

Glass jug with chain handle, Late Imperial, 3rd century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown in a dip mold and trailed, H. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm), Glass, Colorless with pale blue green tinge; handle and trails…

Relief fragment possibly from the tomb of Mereri, Old Kingdom–First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 7–10 (?), ca. 2100–2090 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Dendera, Tomb of Mereri,…

Dress, 1830–39, American, cotton

Vase, ca. 1930, Stoneware, H. 9-3/8 × Dia. 8- 1/2 in. (23.8 × 21.6 cm), Ceramics-Pottery

Armchair, ca. 1890, Made in Chicago, Illinois, United States, American, Cherry, 46 3/8 x 24 3/4 x 25 3/4 in. (117.8 x 62.9 x 65.4 cm), Furniture, Tobey Furniture Company (1875–1954)

Magical Figure, Late Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13–SIP, ca. 1802–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, west of mastaba of Senwosretankh, surface…

Terracotta statuette of a woman holding a baby, Late Hellenistic, 2nd–1st century B.C., Greek, Asia Minor, Myrina (?), Terracotta; mold-made, H. 8 7/16 in. (21.4 cm), Terracottas, The figurine,…

Cup, Edo period (1615–1868), 1840, Japan, White porcelaneous ware with a crackled glaze over a design in black outlines (Satsuma ware), H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Ceramics

Offering table, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, 1920–22, Limestone, H. 47 cm (18 1/2 in); W. 48 cm (18 7/8 in)

Incised bowl with felines, 7th–5th century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Overall: 2 5/8 in. (6.67 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Sheet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1492–1473 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Hatnefer and Ramose, Linen, ink, L. 960 cm (377 15/16 in.); w. 160 cm (63…

Vase, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with glazes (Kairakuen ware), H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Diam. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Diam. of rim 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Diam. of base 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm),…

Birth and baptismal certificate, 1786, Made in Northhampton County, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Watercolor on paper, 13 1/4 x 16 1/4 in. (33.7 x 41.3 cm), Natural Substances, Johann…

Votive stela with figures of Goddesses Taweret and Mut of Isheru, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Medina, Limestone, paint,…

The blind guitarist (El ciego de la guitarra), ca. 1778, Etching; working proof touched with graphite, Sheet: 14 in. × 21 5/8 in. (35.5 × 55 cm), Prints, Goya (Francisco de Goya y Lucientes)…

Votive Menat fragment, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, Hathor Shrine, 1922–23, Faience, H. 3 cm (1 3/16 in); w. 3.5…

Two Cranes, Edo period (1615–1868), 1795, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on silk, Image: 42 5/8 × 15 1/2 in. (108.2 × 39.3 cm), Paintings, Itō Jakuchū (Japanese, 1716–1800)

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 990–970 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Chamber B, Burial of…

Sphinx of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Senenmut Quarry, 1926–28, Limestone, plaster, L. 106.7 cm (42 in.); W. 33 cm…

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1492–1473 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Hatnefer and Ramose (below TT 71), coffin IV, burial 1, 1935–36,…

Marble relief fragment depicting athletic prizes, Mid-Imperial, Antonine, 2nd century A.D., Roman, Marble, H. 12 3/4 in. (32.5 cm); length 26 3/8 in. (67.7 cm), Stone Sculpture, On this…

Bead, probably 8th–12th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Stone (?), Jewelry

Head and upper body of a female figurine, Cypro-Archaic II, ca. 600–480 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made and hand-made, H. 3 1/8 in. (8 cm), Cesnola Inscriptions, The figurine has a…

Beads, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass, Storage (petri dish diam.): 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm), Glass-Beads

Brigandine Plate, 1400–1450, Italian, H. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 10.6 oz. (754.1 g), Armor Parts

Lidded Vessel (Kuduo), 18th–19th century, Ghana, Akan peoples, Asante, Brass, pigment, H. 6 7/8 x Diam. 5 1/2 in. (17.5 x 14 cm), Metal-Containers, Ornate, cast brass vessels known as kuduo were…

Profile face inlay, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 570–30 BC, From Egypt, Glass, H. 3.1 × W. 1.9 cm (1 1/4 × 3/4 in.), Glass figural inlay elements could be fitted in individual wooden cells,…

Saint John, 14th century, French, Wood, paint, Overall: H. 37 1/2 in. (95.3 cm), Sculpture-Wood

La Matinée (L'heureuse Union), after 1789, Etching; second state, image: 16 9/16 x 13 1/8 in. (42.1 x 33.3 cm), Prints, After Sigmond Freudeberg (Swiss, Bern 1745–1801 Bern), Louis Bosse…

Brush, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Green jade, L. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm), Jade

[Paul Jacob Naftel], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs

Table for Tea Ceremony, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Black lacquer, H. 26 3/4 in. (67.9 cm); W. 35 1/2 in. (90.2 cm); L. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm), Lacquer

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain with red glaze, H. 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm), Ceramics

Saucer, 1800–1830, Possibly made in Staffordshire, England, British, Earthenware, spatterware, Diam. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm), Ceramics

Creamer, 1800–1850, Made in Midwest, United States, American, Free-blown amethyst glass, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Glass

Neck of a Bottle, 4th–early 5th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass, Overall: 3 1/2 x 1 7/8 in. (8.9 x 4.8 cm), Glass-Vessels

Hollyhocks, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 40 1/2 in. × 14 in. (102.9 × 35.6 cm), Paintings, Sakai Ōho (Japanese, 1808–1841)

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 16th or early 17th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 2.3 oz. (65.2 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Unattached Spacers from a Bracelet or Anklet of Sithathoryunet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1887–1813 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8),…

Arm at wrist, Aten cartouches, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside southern wall,…

Seated Javanese Dancer Fixing Her Hair (from Sketchbook of Javanese Dancers), 1889, Graphite on off-white wove paper, 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (21.6 x 14 cm), Drawings, John Singer Sargent (American,…

Parlor from the William C. Williams House, 1810–11, Made in Richmond, Virginia, United States, American, Mahogany and marble, 237 x 239 in. (602 x 607.1 cm), Architecture, Theophilus Nash (died…

'Bizhan Slaughters the Wild Boars of Irman', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, ca. 1330–40, Attributed to Iran, probably Isfahan, Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on…

Leaves and Bird, 19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on silk, 42 7/8 x 16 3/8 in. (108.9 x 41.6 cm), Paintings, Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891)

Side Chair, 1765–90, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, maple, white pine, 38 3/4 x 21 5/8 x 17 1/2 in. (98.4 x 54.9 x 44.5 cm), Furniture, These chairs are among…

Bottle, Falcon, 5th–2nd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Height 5-5/8 in., Ceramics-Containers

Toilet vase, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13, mid, ca. 1750 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House A1:1, Pit 885, 1920–21, Travertine (Egyptian…

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with violet-blue glaze, H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm), Ceramics

Partisan, ca. 1610, Italian, Steel, wood, textile, L. 87 in. (221 cm); L. of head 24 3/4 in. (62.9 cm); W. 8 11/16 in. (22.1 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 11.4 oz. (2591.1 g), Shafted Weapons

Camel Rider, First Persian Period–Late Period, Dynasty 27–30, 525–332 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Pottery, H. 11 cm (4 5/16 in.)

Double Column, 13th–14th century, French, Marble, Overall (a: Capital): 16 7/8 x 21 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. (42.9 x 54.6 x 33.7 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Wooden Loom Bar, before 16th century, Peru, Peruvian, Wood, H x W: 6 5/16 x 9/16in. (16 x 1.4cm), Textiles-Implements

Fragment, 6th–7th century, Attributed to Iran, Silk; lampas (?), 3.5 in. high 1.00 in. wide (8.9 cm high 2.5 cm wide), Textiles-Woven

Cat, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.); W. 2.5 cm (1 in.); L. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.), Bastet was a powerful goddess of Lower Egypt, one…

Vase, 1865–1921, Made in White Mills, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Cut blown glass, Glass, Dorflinger Glass Works (1865–1881)

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, and silver, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Stirrup Spout Bottle with Tattoed Head, 2nd–5th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, pigment, Overall: 10 3/4 x 5 5/8 in. (27.31 x 14.3 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain with glass stopper, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Snuff Bottles

Sugar Bowl, ca. 1825, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 8 1/2 x 8 9/16 x 4 3/4 in. (21.6 x 21.7 x 12.1 cm); 17 oz. 10 dwt. (543.9 g), Silver, Garrett Eoff…

Vase, 19th century, Japan, Clay decorated with slip under a transparent glaze andcolored enamels (Nabeshima ware), H. 18 1/8 in. (46 cm), Ceramics, Tanzan (1655–1729?)

Rebecca at the Well, ca. 1700, British, Silk and wool, H. 21 1/2 x W. 26 1/4 inches (54.6 x 66.7 cm); Framed: H. 29 1/4 x W. 34 x D. 2 1/4 inches (74.3 x 86.4 x 5.7 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Shoe Buckle, 1730–75, Silver plate on copper, 2 7/8 x 2 3/8 in. (7.3 x 6 cm), Metal

George Washington, ca. 1825, Probably made in France, Gilt bronze, H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm), Sculpture

Sake Cup, Edo period (1615–1868), mid-19th century, Japan, Gold lacquer on red lacquer ground, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Lacquer, Shomosai (Japanese, active late 18th–early…

Design for an Ornamental Frieze, 18th Century, Charcoal on gray paper, 16 x 23 3/4 in. (40.6 x 60.3 cm), Drawings, Anonymous, French, 18th century

(Liber chronicarum) Registrum huius operis libri cronicarum cum figuris et ymagibus ab inicio mundi, July 12, 1493, Letterpress with woodcut illustrations, Overall: 17 13/16 x 12 11/16 x 2 3/4…

Morning dress, 1874, American, cotton

Saint Martin Dividing His Cloak, ca. 1410, Made in Lower Austria (?), Austrian, Pot-metal and colorless glass with vitreous paint, Overall: 20 x 17 in. (50.8 x 43.2 cm), Glass-Stained

Amulet, Thueris, Clay, glazed, Other: 1 9/16 x 3/8 x 1/2 in. (3.9 x 0.9 x 1.3 cm), Gold and Silver

Tappan's Store, Pearl Street, New York, 19th century, Watercolor and pen and black ink, sheet: 6 1/4 x 4 in. (15.9 x 10.2 cm), Drawings, Alexander Jackson Davis (American, New York 1803–1892…

Pantalets, 1802–20, American or European, cotton

Bottle, 5th–3rd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Overall: 9 1/2 in. (24.13 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Dish, ca. 1830–ca. 1840, Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, 11 x 9 in. (27.9 x 22.9 cm), Ceramics, William Adams & Sons…

Glass Fragment, 15th century, European, Colorless glass, Overall: 2 3/4 x 7 1/4 in. (7 x 18.4 cm), Glass-Stained

Scarab Inscribed with the Name Maatkare (Hatshepsut), New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit…

[Paul Falconer Poole], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs

Fragment of a Bowl, 13th century, French or German, Glass, L. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm), Glass-Vessels

Portrait of Tom Sleeping, Woman Holding Two Children, Leaning Baby, Woman's Head (from Sketchbook), 1810–20, Ink, graphite, on paper, 9 x 11 1/2 in. (22.9 x 29.2 cm), Drawings, Thomas Sully…

Saucer, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with colored glaze in the 'egg-and-spinach' pattern, Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics