Images at Librifly

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

Bell, ca. 1850–89, Brass, Overall: 15.2 x 7.6cm (6 x 3in.), Idiophone-Struck-bell-without clapper

Spindle Whorl, 10th–16th century (?), Peru, Peruvian, Ceramic, Overall: 3/4 in. (1.91 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 2 1/2 x 5 3/8 in. (6.4 x 13.7 cm), Ceramics

Glass Fragments, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass, Storage (petri dish diam.): 3 7/16 in. (8.8 cm), Glass-Vessels

Bowl with Cover, ca. 1675, Japan, Porcelain decorated in blue under the glaze and iron red, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics, Kakiemon I

Escutcheon Plate of a Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), ca. 1530–40, probably Augsburg, German, probably Augsburg, Steel, gold, H. 7 in. (17.9 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm); Wt. 3 oz. (82 g), Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons, Escutcheon plates

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

Vase on Stand, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels against a yellow ground, with gilt on the biscuit, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

Pendant, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, H. 2 1/16 in. (5.3 cm); W. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); D. 3/16 in. (0.5 cm), Jade

Platter, ca. 1814–ca. 1830, Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England; Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, 14 1/8 x 18 1/2 in. (35.9 x 47 cm), Ceramics, John &

Cup, early Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Pottery, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 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. 11.9

Netsuke of Octopus, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); D. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke

Roundel with the Adoration of the Magi, ca. 1500, Made in Brabant (?), South Netherlands, South Netherlandish or Lower German, Colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, Overall: 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm), Glass-Stained, After Hans Memling

Quatrefoil Roundel with Arms and Secular Scenes, 1490–1500, Made in Nuremberg, Germany, German, Pot-metal glass, white glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain, Diam: 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm), Glass-Stained, In the center of this panel are

Nightgown, ca. 1850, American or European, cotton

Lingerie, 1887, American, cotton

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 6 oz. (170.1 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Glass jug, Mid Imperial, 2nd–3rd century A.D., Roman, Cypriot, Glass; blown and cut, 4 9/16 in. (11.5 cm), Glass, Colorless with pale greyish green tinge; handle in same color. Tubular rim, folded out, down, over, and in, with beveled

Terracotta skyphos (deep drinking cup), Archaic, ca. 490–480 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm); diameter 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Vases, Maenads in rocky landscape. The disparate handles increase the

Cassetta frame, ca. 1820 (Directoire style), French, Gilt oak, composition ornament, black varnish., 53.3 x 61, 43.1 x 50.8, 45.7 x 53.3 cm., Frames

Bowl with Repeating Inscription, 'Happiness', 9th–10th century, Attributed to Iran, Nishapur. Probably from Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; white slip with 'yellow-staining black' decoration, H. 4 5/16 in. (11 cm), Ceramics

Bread Plate, 1880–89, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Earthenware, H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Diam. 12 in. (30.5 cm), Ceramics, Griffen, Smith and Hill (1880–1889

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, Diam. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 2.5 oz. (70.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Plate with Phoenix and Mythical Qilin, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi mark and period (1662–1722), 1678–88, China, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Ceramics

Ogee frame, 1710–1730, French, Oak, 93 x 77, 65.7 x 50.1, 68.8 x 53 cm., Frames

Undecorated lenticular bowl with suspension holes, 4th–3rd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, slip, Overall: 2 1/16 in. (5.16 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Bust of the Marquis de Lafayette, 1856–83, Made in France, Waxed plaster, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Sculpture, Pierre Joseph Chardigny (1794–1866

Figure of a Man, 19th century, Japan, White porcelain decorated with polychrome enamels, iron red, and gold (Satsuma ware) (Satsuma ware), H. 13 1/2 in. (34.3 cm.), Ceramics

Double Spout and Bridge Bottle with Bird, 7th–5th century B.C., Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Height 4-3/4 in., Ceramics-Containers

Concert Zither, ca. 1890, New York, New York, United States, Wood, metal mounts, H. 3.5 x W. 36.2 x L. 72 cm (H. 1-3/8 x W. 14-1/4 x L. 28-3/8 in.), Chordophone-Zither, Hartmann Bros. & Reinhard

「鉄槌」瀬戸黒茶碗, Black Seto Teabowl, known as “Iron Mallet” (Tettsui), Momoyama period (1573–1615), late 16th century, Japan, Glazed stoneware (Mino ware, Black Seto type), H. 3 11/16 in. (9.3 cm); Diam. of rim: 4 3/4 in.

Cassetta frame, 1780–85 (provincial Louis XVI style), French, Pine, 54.5 x 79.4, 44 x 68.4, 46.4 x 71.2 cm., Frames

Plate, 1800–1830, Possibly made in Staffordshire, England, British, Majolica earthenware, spatterware, Diam. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, Bird Head on Rim, 11th–14th century, United States, Missouri, Mississippian, Ceramic, Height 2-7/8 in., Ceramics-Containers

Saucer, 1848–56, Made in Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States, American, Porcelain, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics, Attributed to Charles Cartlidge and Company (1848–1856

Armchair, 1790–1800, Made in United States, American, Mahogany, 37 3/8 x 22 x 17 in. (94.9 x 55.9 x 43.2 cm), Furniture

玉插屏, Table screen, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Jiaqing period (1796–1820), China, Jadeite, pale green mottled with clouds of varied tint passing from grey to greyish-green suffused in parts with a purplish tint, H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, enamel on eggshell, Overall: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Ceramics

Banner with Shaft, 18th century, Italian, Silk, paint, Banner (a); 48 x 53 in. (121.9 x 134.6 cm); shaft (b); L. 92 in. (233.7 cm); L. of head 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 3.1 oz. (995.1 g), Banners

Cann, ca. 1735, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 5 5/16 x 5 5/16 in. (13.5 x 13.5 cm); 13 oz. 1 dwt. (406.4 g), Silver, Possibly by George Hanners Sr. (ca. 1696–1740), Possibly by George Hanners Jr.

Fragment, 13th–16th century, Attributed to Egypt, Stonepaste; painted under transparent glaze, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Ceramics

Torque, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15, ca. 1648–1540 B.C., From Egypt; Possibly from Eastern Delta, Gold, diam. 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in

Mycenaean female figurine, Late Helladic IIIB, 13th century B.C., Helladic, Mycenaean, Terracotta; hand-made, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Terracottas, The statuette, of psi type, is handmade and solid with only the upper half preserved. It has a

Overseer 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. 11.5

Fragment of a Figure, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 9 5/8 x 7 3/16 x 3 13/16 in. (24.4 x 18.3 x 9.7 cm), Ceramics

Shabti of Thutmose IV, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1400–1390 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Thutmose IV (KV 43), Davis/Carter excavations 1903, Faience, h. 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in

Nightgown, 1840–89, American, cotton

Orphrey, early 15th century, Spanish, Silk, silver thread, Overall: 44 1/2 × 7 1/2 in. (113 × 19.1 cm), Textiles-Woven

桃花蒔絵桃形香合, Incense Box (Kōgō) in the Shape of a Peach, Meiji period (1868–1912), second half of the 19th century, Japan, Lacquered wood; gold, silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e and cut-out gold foil

Pitcher, 1700–1800, Made in United States, American, Free-blown blue glass, H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm), Glass

Piece, 18th century, French, Silk, cotton, wool, L. 30 1/2 x W. 13 inches (77.5 x 33.0 cm), Textiles-Woven

Argand Lamp, ca. 1835, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Brass and glass, Sight: 14 1/2 x 5 1/2 in. (36.8 x 14 cm), Metal, Henry N. Hooper and Company (ca. 1831–68), These lamps are early examples of the work of

Swept frame, 1760–65, French, Oak lower moldings and feather keys; lime upper moldings., 103.6 x 128, 72 x 96.5, 75.5 x 100 cm., Frames

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

Foot fragment, striding, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92, Indurated limestone, H 17 x L 17 x W 12

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with low-relief decoration, painted in overglaze iron-red and green, with dark blue glaze and gilt, H. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics

Oinochoe, Archaic, 2nd and 3rd quarters of the 6th century B.C., Etruscan, Terracotta; bucchero, 1 7/16 × 4 1/2 × 3 15/16 in. (3.7 × 11.4 × 10 cm), Vases, Ring-base and one handle surmounted by a head with two faces

Drawings and Prints, cut paper, J. Schwartz Massett of London, Artist, Auguste Edouart, French, 1789–1861, Edouart, Auguste, French, 1789, 1861, 1841, 1841

Scarab Inscribed with the Name of the God Amun-Re, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit 9 (I), 1926–27, Steatite (glazed), L. 1.7

Canaletto-style frame, mid-18th century, Italian, Veneto, Pine, Overall: 25 3/4 x 20 5/8, Frames

Plate, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, (approx.) H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

European Sitting on a Lion, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain with colored glazes and vermilion pigment on the biscuit (Jingdezhen ware), H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Ceramics

Rouge Box, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Ceramics

Terracotta Panathenaic prize amphora (jar), Archaic, ca. 510 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, H. 25 in. (63.5 cm), Vases, Obverse, Athena, Reverse, horse race. This representation of a horse race includes the post marking the

Plate with Scene of Offering Coral Plants to the Emperor, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted with colored enamels on the biscuit (Jingdezhen ware), H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); Diam.

Lekythos, Classical, ca. 480 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, white-ground, Height: 6 7/16 in. (16.4 cm), Vases, Peleus and Thetis

Ostracon, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 400–30 B.C., From Egypt, Western Desert; Kharga Oasis, Hibis, 1908–10, Pottery, ink, 4.7 x 3.5 x 1 cm (1 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 3/8 in

Stand, 18th century, China, Rock crystal, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Hardstone

Netsuke of Cat on a Seal-Shaped Base, 19th century, Japan, Ivory; slight brown stain, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); L. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

John Campbell, Duke of Argyle and Greenwich, 1743, Swiss, Bronze, Diameter: 54 mm, Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: Jacques-Antoine Dassier (Swiss, Geneva 1715–1759 Copenhagen

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

Palatina-style oval frame, late 17th century, Italian, Bologna, Poplar, Overall: 9 1/2 x 8 1/4 in, Frames

Incense Burner, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Stoneware with green glaze, H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Ceramics

Standing Ceramic Figure, 3rd–5th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, pigment, H x W: 4 5/8 x 3in. (11.7 x 7.6cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Girdle appendage, ca. 13th century, China, Nephrite, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm); L. 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm), Jade

Side Chair, 1850–60, Made in United States, American, Wood, 49 3/4 x 18 3/4 x 21 1/8 in. (126.4 x 47.6 x 53.7 cm), Furniture

Group of 162 Beads from Broad Collars, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, h. 8 1/2; w. 23 1/2; l. 24 in. (21.6 x 59.7 x 61 cm

Vase, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), China, Stoneware with black decoration under turquoise glaze (Cizhou-type ware), H. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

Vase, 1850–75, Probably made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Free-blown flashed ruby glass, H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm), Glass

Cann, ca. 1825, Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 5 3/4 x 5 5/8 in. (14.6 x 14.3 cm); 11 oz. 11 dwt. (358.5 g), Silver, George Baker (active ca. 1811–1825

Rectangular Linen Chest, 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), 1935–36, wood, gesso, L. 75 cm (29 1/2 in.); W. 46.5 cm (18

Plate, ca. 1824–ca. 1836, Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm), Ceramics, Joseph Stubbs (active ca. 1822–36

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain with blue glaze, H. 13 in. (33 cm); Diam. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm), Ceramics

Vase with Poems Composed by the Qianlong Emperor, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), late 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze enamels and gilding, H. (with cover) 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics

The Moon – Crater Copernicus – Closeup, November 23, 1966, Gelatin silver prints, Image: 14 in. × 13 7/8 in. (35.5 × 35.2 cm), Photographs, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, This photograph was made as part of the Lunar

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 9 (I), 1926–27, Steatite (glazed), L.

Scribe's Tablet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Ahmose (TT 121), 1930–31, Wood, ink, H. 18.5 × W. 12.3 × D. 1.5 cm (7 5/16 × 4 13/16 × 9/16 in

Drawings and Prints, Print, Pyramus and Thisbe, Artist, Cornelis Schut, Flemish, Antwerp 1597–1655 Antwerp, Schut, Cornelis, 1597, 1655, 17th century, 1610, 1655

Whale Oil Lamp, 1825–45, Pressed and free-blown lead glass, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Glass

Vessel, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 4 3/4 x 6 in. (12.1 x 15.3 cm), Ceramics

Glass vessel in the shape of a basket, Late Imperial, 3rd century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown, H.: 5 in. (12.7 cm), Glass, Translucent blue green; handle in same color., Rounded and slightly thickened rim; body: funnel-shaped profile on front

Covered Jar, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Porcelain with full-relief decoration and brown painting under greenish-toned glaze, H. 12 1/2 in. (31.1 cm), Ceramics

The Denial of Saint Peter, 1610, Oil on canvas, 37 x 49 3/8 in. (94 x 125.4 cm), Paintings, Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi) (Italian, Milan or Caravaggio 1571–1610 Porto Ercole), Caravaggio’s late works depend for their dramatic effect on

Teapot, ca. 1875, Made in New Haven, Connecticut, United States, American, Silver plate, 10 9/16 x 9 13/16 x 5 7/16 in. (26.8 x 24.9 x 13.8 cm); 34 oz. 13 dwt. (1079.2 g), Metal, Rogers, Smith and Company (1857–77

Scarabs Inscribed for Neferure, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit 9 (I), 1926–27, Glazed steatite, L. 1.7 cm (11/16 in.); W.

Creamer, 1891–94, Made in Trenton, New Jersey, United States, American, Porcelain, H. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm); Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics, American Art China Company (1891–1894

Ornament with Squirrels and Grapes, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Amber, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Amber, Also a common theme in painting, squirrels and grapes—both known for their ability to multiply—allude to wishes for

Knife Handle (Kozuka), mid-19th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka