Images at Librifly

毘沙門天像, The Guardian King Bishamonten, Heian period (794–1185), 12th century, Japan, Wood with color, gold leaf, and lacquer, Figure: H. 21 11/16 in. (55.1 cm); W. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); D. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Sculpture,

Powder Horn, 18th century, American, Horn (cow), lead, L. 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm); Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Wt. 9.3 oz. (263.7 g), Firearms Accessories-Powder Horns, This powder horn is engraved with maps of the Atlantic coast and the Hudson,

Hatchet, Zhou dynasty (1046–256 B.C.), ca. 500 B.C., China, White jade, H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Jade

Head of official from a scene, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1352–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92, Yellow quartzite, pigment, H. 10.7 x W. 11.2 x D. 5.7 cm

Anklet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb 954, Burial 954L, 1921–22, Black, white and blue faience, l. 18.2 cm (7 3/16 in

Anklet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13 to 1700 B.C., ca. 1802–1700 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb 954, Burial 954E, 1921–22, Black, white and green faience, l. 20.8 cm (8 3/16 in

Double Spout and Bridge Bottle with Bird, 5th–2nd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Overall: 6 in. (15.24 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Coin, A.H. 333/A.D. 944, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur. Mint Iran, al-Muhammadiyya, Gold, Diam. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Coins, Minted in the year A.H. 333 at al-Muhammadiya, just after the Samanids had conquered the city, this gold coin names the

Neck Ring, 400–300 BC, Made in southern Germany or Switzerland, Celtic, Copper alloy with remains of glass paste inlays, Overall: 5 15/16 x 5 7/8 x 3/4 in., 0lb. (15.1 x 14.9 x 1.9 cm, 171g), Metalwork-Copper alloy, This torque, or neck

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain decorated in famille verte enamels, H. 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm), Ceramics

Rocks and Waterfall, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on silk, 32 1/8 x 9 3/8 in. (81.6 x 23.8 cm), Paintings, Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891

Mercury, n.d., Etching, sheet: 20 3/16 x 13 7/8 in. (51.3 x 35.3 cm), Prints, Anne Claude Philippe de Tubières, comte de Caylus (French, Paris 1692–1765 Paris), Michelangelo Buonarroti (Italian, Caprese 1475–1564 Rome

Plaque of the Marquis de Lafayette, 1800–1883, Made in France, Wax on wood, Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm

Discours de la Religion des Anciens Romains... Discours sur la Castramentation et Discipline Militaire des Anciens Romains..., 1581, Overall: 9 1/8 x 6 3/4 x 1 11/16 in. (23.2 x 17.2 x 4.3 cm), Books

Quillwork Sconce, 1720–40, Possibly made in Redding, Connecticut, United States, American, Paper, shells, wire, glass, 28 3/4 x 10 7/8 in. (73 x 27.6 cm), Natural Substances, Possibly Ruth Read, A fragile form of handiwork, quillwork

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 Henettawy C (4), 1923–24, Faience, H. 12 ×

Letter Addressed to Yo Shōemon, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Image: 9 5/16 × 8 1/8 in. (23.6 × 20.6 cm), Calligraphy

Fragment, 1763–74, Made in Manheim, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Free-blown glass, 7 x 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm), Glass, Stiegel's Manheim Factory (1763–1774

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm), Glass-Vessels

Terracotta cup, Early Imperial, Augustan, ca. 15–1 B.C., Roman, Terracotta; Arretine ware, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Vases, Although this cup is unstamped, its decoration is similar to vessels belonging to potters who were active in the

Design for a Tomb, 1700–1773, Pen and brown ink, gray wash, over traces of graphite, 15 3/4 x 10 5/8in. (40 x 27cm), Drawings, Pietro Bracci (Italian, Rome 1700–1773 Rome

Snuff bottle with stopper, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, China, Agate, glass, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Snuff Bottles

Sword Guard (Tsuba), early 17th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Wt. 3.1 oz. (87.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Clapper, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Mastaba of Senwosretankh, Pit 7, 1932–33, Ivory, L. 17.7 × W. 3.5 × Th. 0.8 cm (6 15/16 × 1 3/8 × 5/16 in

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, slip decoration, Overall: 2 1/2 x 4 1/8 in. (6.3 x 10.4 cm), Ceramics

Game Piece, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 9/16 x 13/16 in. (1.5 x 2.1 cm), Ceramics

Mask Cast of Benjamin Franklin, 1800–1883, Made in France, Painted plaster, 4 1/4 x 4 1/8 in. (10.8 x 10.5 cm), Sculpture

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 19th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.9 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka,

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, slip decoration, H: 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm); Diameter: 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm), Ceramics

Votive Counterweight (Menit) with Name of Queen Ahmose Nefertari, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1525 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 18 cm (7 1/16 in.); W. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.); Th. 1 cm (3/8 in

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Glass-Vessels

Vase in Meiping Shape, Southern Song (1127–1279)–Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty, late 13th–first half of the 14th century, China, Porcelain with incised and carved design under celadon glaze (Jingdezhen Qingbai ware), H. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm),

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 Henettawy C (4), 1923–24, Faience, h. 12.1

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, EEF excavations, 1898; Possibly from Tomb of Mereri, Limestone,

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, H. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm); Diam. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Ceramics

Winter Journey, 1921, Watercolor and transferred printing ink on paper, bordered with ink, mounted on cardboard, 17 7/8 × 12 5/8 in. (45.4 × 32.1 cm), Drawings, Paul Klee (German (born Switzerland), Münchenbuchsee 1879–1940

Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Transcendent Wisdom, in an Awesome Aspect, Thakuri period, 10th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Gilt-copper alloy with color and gold paint, H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); H. incl. base 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm); W. 6 1/4

[W.F. Woodington], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs

Writing Table, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, gray wash, sheet: 8 5/8 x 12 3/4 in. (21.8 x 32.5 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London

Corset, 1833, American, cotton

Covered vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Jade

Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Coat, ca. 1860, American, wool, silk

Petticoat, 1840s, American or European, cotton

Interior with Woman, Child and Nurse, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–early 19th century, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 71 1/4 × 47 1/2 in. (181 × 120.7 cm), Paintings, Unidentified Artist

Foot fragment, 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, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92, Indurated limestone, L.

Ewer, 9th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; slip covered, unglazed, Ceramics

Cassetta frame, ca. 1870, style early 17th century, Italian, Lombardy, Poplar and pine, 17 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (44.5 x 47cm), Frames, Italian , Lombard

Terracotta conical-hemispherical spindle-whorl with flat base, Early Cypriot III–Middle Cypriot II, ca. 2000–1725 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; handmade, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Spindle whorls aided in the making of cloth for garments and

Leather chair, 1695–1715, Made in Massachusetts, United States, American, Maple, oak, 45 7/8 x 18 x 14 3/4 in. (116.5 x 45.7 x 37.5 cm), Furniture, This tall, flat-top, leather-upholstered chair marks the stylistic transition between the

Dress, 1852–54, probably French, silk

Chest, 1650–1700, Made in New England, United States, American, Oak, pine, 27 x 54 1/2 x 19 in. (68.6 x 138.4 x 48.3 cm), Furniture

Cobra, Hood (?), Aten cartouche, 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, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92,

Tongs, 1815–25, Possibly made in Portland, Maine, United States, American, Silver, L. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Silver, J. Cook (active ca. 1820

Dish, ca. 1450, Made in probably Manises, Valencia, Spain, Spanish, Tin-glazed earthenware, Overall: 17 7/8 in. (45.4 cm), Ceramics

Candlestick, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Gr. W.: 7 1/2 in., H. closed: 11 3/4 in., H. opened: 19 1/2 in., Metalwork-Iron

Mantle, ca. 1835, probably French, wool, silk

Tea gown, ca. 1880, British, cotton

Glass Fragment, 14th century, Made in Evereux (?), France, French, Colorless glass, Overall: 2 x 1 1/2 in. (5.1 x 3.8 cm), Glass-Stained

Saucer, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels, rose pink glaze on reverse, Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Ceramics

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 Henettawy C (4), 1923–24, Faience, H. 12.1

Powder Horn, ca. 1775, Colonial American, Horn (cow), wood, iron, L. 14 in. (35.6 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Wt. 8.8 oz. (249.5 g), Firearms Accessories-Powder Horns

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 17 in. (43.2 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Diam. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); Diam. of rim 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Diam. of foot 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Ceramics

Carpenter's Chisel from a Foundation Deposit for Hatshepsut's Temple, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit 2b (B), 1921–22, Wood, Copper

Covered Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Jiaqing mark and period (1796–1820), China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels and gilt, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Ceramics

Upper Arm Defense (Rerebrace), ca. 1430–40, Italian, Steel, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 10 oz. (283.5 g), Armor Parts

Stand, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain with low-relief decoration under opaque yellow glaze, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Ceramics

Fragment of Border, 15th century, Made in Norfolk, England, British, Stained glass, lead, Overall: 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Glass-Stained

Holder for Magic Straws, 19th century, Japan, Pottery with glaze, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 4 1/8 in. square (10.5 cm), Ceramics

Fragment of a queen's crown (?) with modius of uraeus, disk, horns and double uraeus, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside

Head of a Man, New Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 18, ca. 1450–1350 B.C., From Egypt, Stone, h. 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in

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 Henettawy C (4), 1923–24, Faience, H. 12 x

Male figurine, Cypro-Archaic II, ca. 600–480 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; hand-made, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Terracottas, The fragmentary figurine is handmade and solid

Major General Charles Lee, 1840–95, Etching and engraving, image: 6 1/8 x 4 7/16 in. (15.5 x 11.3 cm), Prints, Alexander Hay Ritchie (American, Glasgow, Scotland 1822–1895 New Haven, Connecticut), After B. Rushbrooke (American (?),

Dish, Edo period (1615–1868), 1800, Japan, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Nabeshima ware), Diam. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); D. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Ceramics

Vessel (?) Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Stone, Overall: 2 1/16 x 2 1/4 x 7/16 in. (5.3 x 5.7 x 1.1 cm), Lapidary Work

Snuff Bottle with Stopper, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Burmese amber with wood stopper and stand, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); H. with stand 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm0, Snuff Bottles

Edging, mid-18th century, Flemish or British, possibly Devonshire, Linen, bobbin lace, L. 34 x W. 2 1/2 inches (86.4 x 6.4 cm), Textiles-Laces

Roundel with Saint Peter, ca. 1520, South Netherlandish, Colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Glass-Stained

Double Chambered Bottle, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Ceramic, Overall: 7 1/2 x 10 in. (19.05 x 25.4 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Clarinet in C, before 1850, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, American, Boxwood, ivory, brass, L.: 58.5 cm (23-1/8 in.): Diam. bell: 7.8 cm (3-1/8 in.), Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-single reed cylindrical, Heinrich Christian Eisenbrandt

Nails, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Fichu, 1840, European, cotton

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Ceramics

Armchair, ca. 1880, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Rosewood and silk, 38 1/4 x 28 x 30 in. (97.2 x 71.1 x 76.2 cm), Furniture, Herter Brothers (German, active New York, 1864–1906

Library Table, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, gray wash, sheet: 7 7/8 x 13 3/4 in. (20.1 x 34.9 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London

Slab, first half 8th century, Attributed to Jordan, Ink on limestone, Gr. H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm) Th. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Stone, The faded black paint used to inscribe this limestone slab does not permit a proper reading of the text, which was

Plaque with Christ Presenting the Keys to Saint Peter and the Law to Saint Paul, ca. 1150–1200, Made in Westphalia, Germany, German, Elephant ivory, Overall: 5 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 3/8 in. (15.1 x 8.5 x 0.9 cm), Ivories, The theme of Christ

Cup, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Pottery (Cizhou ware), H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Ceramics

Square Piano, 1772, Dublin, Ireland, Mahogany, iron, brass, ivory, ebony, various materials., H. 78.5 cm (30 7/8 in.), W. 139.4 cm (54 7/8 in.), D. 49.2 cm (19 3/8 in.), Chordophone-Zither-struck-piano, Ferdinand Weber (German,

Walrus Ivory Seal, 18th–19th century, Canada, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Inuit, Ivory (walrus), steel drill bit, Height 2-1/16 in., Bone/Ivory-Sculpture

Two Putti, One Holding Aloft a Bunch of Grapes, Black and white chalk, 9 3/16 x 11 3/8 in. (23.3 x 28.9 cm), Drawings, attributed to Clodion (Claude Michel) (French, Nancy 1738–1814 Paris

Standing Ceramic Figure, 3rd–5th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, H x W: 4 3/4 x 3in. (12.1 x 7.6cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Plate, ca. 1815–ca. 1842, Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Ceramics, John Rogers & Son (active ca. 1815–42

Armor, ca. 1500 and later, German, Steel, leather, H. 71 in. (180.3 cm); Wt. 39 lb. 2 oz. (17.75 kg), Armor for Man

Brush Holder, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain decorated in underglaze blue, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Diam. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Ceramics

Mantle, 3rd–1st century B.C., Peru, Nasca, Cotton, camelid hair, H. 59 1/2 x W. 53 in. (151.1 x 134.6 cm), Textiles-Woven

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Pink tourmaline with green glass stopper, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Snuff Bottles

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 Henettawy C (4), 1923–24, Faience, h. 12.3

Shields for Pediments, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, gray ink, gray wash, sheet: 5 7/8 x 8 3/8 in. (14.8 x 21.3 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London