Images at Librifly

Elbow Defense (Couter), ca. 1430–40, Italian, Steel, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); D. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Wt. 11.9 oz. (337.4 g), Armor Parts-Elbow Plates

Strap Hinge, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 18 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. (46.4 x 5.4 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Fragment of a Tunic with a Serpent Motif Shoulder Band, 5th–6th century, Attributed to Egypt, Akhmim (former Panopolis), Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, 12 13/16 in. high 6 11/16 in. wide (32.5 cm high 17 cm wide), Textiles

Horse and rider, Cypro-Archaic II, ca. 600–480 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; hand-made, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Terracottas, The figurine is handmade and solid. The rider has stumpy legs, a prominent nose and beard, and small ears. He wears a

Roundel with Christ and Zacchaeus, 1500–1510, North Netherlandish, Colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, Overall Diam.: 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Glass-Stained

Chimney piece with images of Adam and Eve, ca. 1760, Made in Boston, Massachusettes, United States, American, Wool and silk embroidery on linen, 16 × 38 in. (40.6 × 96.5 cm), Textiles, Unknown, Eighteenth-century embroideries wider than

Fragment, 13th century, Attributed to Syria, Stonepaste; underglaze painted, Gr. H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Gr. W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Ceramics

Pitcher, 1700–1800, Made in United States, American, Free-blown amber glass, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Glass

Lamp, 1600–1700, Iron, 5 1/2 x 5 3/8 x 3 1/4 in. (14 x 13.7 x 8.3 cm), Metal

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper, Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); D. 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 5.1 oz. (144.6 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Side Chair, ca. 1890, Made in Chicago, Illinois, United States, American, Cherry, 42 x 18 1/4 x 22 1/4 in. (106.7 x 46.4 x 56.5 cm), Furniture, Tobey Furniture Company (1875–1954

Teabowl, Edo period (1615–1868), 1800, Japan, Clay covered with a frothy white glaze and decorated with gold and black (Mino ware, Shino type), H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Diam. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Ceramics

Menat fragment, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, 1922–23, Faience, 3.7 x 2.5 cm

Glass jar, Late Imperial, 3rd–4th century A.D., Roman, Eastern Mediterranean, Glass; blown, tooled, and trailed, 2 5/16 in. (5.8 cm), Glass, Colorless with light green tinge, with same color trail and ribs. Solid rim folded out, over,

Wooden Loom Bar, before 16th century, Peru, Peruvian, Wood, H x W: 6 1/8 x 9/16in. (15.6 x 1.4cm), Textiles-Implements

東萊守丞, Seal, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or earlier, China, Bronze, H. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); W. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); D. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm), Metalwork

Glass bottle, Late Imperial, 4th–5th century A.D., Roman, Syrian, Glass; blown, trailed, and tooled, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Glass, Translucent blue green; handles and trails in translucent deep turquoise blue, streaked with dark red.,

Two joined lappets, mid-18th century, Flemish (Malines), Linen, bobbin lace, L. 42 x W. 4 inches, Textiles-Laces

Silver Crab Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; north coast (?), Silver, Overall: 2 in. (5.08 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Head from the Statuette of a King, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Basalt, h. 5 cm (1 15/16 in

Plaque from a bracelet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, carnelian, H. 3 cm (1 3/16 in); w. 3 cm (1 3/16 in

Ornament, 19th century, Japan, Porcelain (Hirado ware?), H. 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Altar Cruet, mid-14th century, Central European, Silver and silver gilt, Overall: 8 3/4 x 4 1/16 x 3 3/4 in. (22.2 x 10.3 x 9.5 cm), Metalwork-Silver, Altar cruets were used to mix water with wine for Holy Communion and were thus usually made

Face Neck Bottle, 10th–16th century, Colombia, Cauca River, Quimbaya, Ceramic, H. 8 7/8 x W. 5 in. (22.5 x 12.7 cm), Ceramics-Containers, This striking vessel is a stirrup bottle with a face at the top of the spouts, a relatively uncommon

Compote, ca. 1900–1920, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Favrile glass, H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); Diam. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm), Glass, Tiffany Studios (1902–32

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, soft paste and large crackle, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Powder Horn, 1762, St. Augustine, Florida; St. Augustine, Florida, Colonial American, St. Augustine, Florida, Horn (cow), brass, pigment, L. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 9.1 oz. (258 g), Firearms Accessories-Powder

Breeches, early 19th century, American, cotton

Incised Painted Bowl, 5th–2nd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, slip, pigment, Diameter 5-1/2 in., Ceramics-Containers

Netsuke of Two Wrestlers, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke

Mosque Lamp, late 16th century, Made in Turkey, Iznik, Stonepaste; painted and glazed, H. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm), Ceramics, The mosque lamp shown here is a fine example of Iznik ceramic production in the late sixteenth century, characterized by

Statuette of King Shabaqo, Late Period, Kushite, Dynasty 25, ca. 712–698 B.C., From Egypt and Sudan, Glazed steatite, paint, H. 6.3 × L. 8.1 × W. 3.2 cm (2 1/2 × 3 3/16 × 1 1/4 in

Censer, 13th century, Made in Limoges, France, French, Copper: pierced, engraved, and gilt; champlevé enamel: medium blue, green, yellow, red, and white., 7 1/2 x 5 1/8 in (19 x 13 cm), Enamels-Champlev

Horus falcon in double crown, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.); W. 1.6 cm (5/8 in.); L. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.), The falcon god Horus stands with his wings swept back. He wears the

Wall decoration from Ctesiphon, Sasanian, ca. 6th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Stucco, 8.5 x 15 in. (21.59 x 38.1 cm), Stucco-Reliefs

Box in Shape of Butterfly with Design of Wild Pinks on Side, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Lacquer with gold, silver, and mother-of-pearl, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); L. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Lacquer

Stele of the protective goddess Lama, Kassite, ca. 1307–1282 B.C., Southern Mesopotamia, Kassite, Gypsum alabaster, 33 x 12 x 8 in. (83.82 x 30.48 x 20.32 cm), Stone-Sculpture-Inscribed, This stele is carved with a goddess, identifiable by

Dish, 19th century, Japan, White porcelain decorated with polychrome enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type), H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Diam. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm), Ceramics

Chemise, 1850s, American

Netsuke of Mushroom and Frog, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, Diam. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); D. 3/8 in. (1 cm), Netsuke

Paris illustré, 'Les fêtes foraines', 1884, Paris, France, 1 volume : illustrations ; Height: 19 5/16 in. (49 cm), Copy 2 of issue no. 15 of Paris illustré, published July 1, 1884

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Glass-Vessels

Melon Dish, Edo period (1615–1868), 1760, Japan, Porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware), H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Ceramics

Wall decoration from Ctesiphon, Sasanian, ca. 6th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Stucco, 7.64 x 19.76 in. (19.41 x 50.19 cm), Stucco-Reliefs

Side chair, 1775–1800, Probably made in New York, New York, United States, American, Maple, ash, 40 7/8 x 20 3/4 x 17 3/4 in. (103.8 x 52.7 x 45.1 cm), Furniture, Marked by Michael Smith

Collar, 1830s, American, cotton

Fragment, 12th–14th century, French, Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, Overall: 1 3/4 × 3 3/8 × 3/16 in. (4.4 × 8.6 × 0.4 cm), Glass-Stained

Vest, 1820–25, American or European, silk

Sconce, ca. 1870, Bronze, Metal

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, Hathor Shrine, 1922–23, Blue faience, 1.35 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. 12.2

Miniature saucer (one of five) (part of a set), ca. 1800, British, Creamware, Diameter: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics-Pottery

Torso of king with hand of queen offering behind, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1352–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92, Pink quartzite, H. 22 x W. 14.6 x D. 9.3

Ostracon, Late Period–Ptolemaic, 595–30 B.C., From Egypt, Western Desert; Kharga Oasis, Hibis, 1908–10, Pottery, ink, 13.6 x 10 x 1.5 cm (5 3/8 x 3 15/16 x 9/16 in

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, Hathor Shrine, 1922–23, Faience, various

Falcon amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–380 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Gold sheet, l. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.) × h. 2.5 cm (1 in

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain decorated in underglaze blue, H., 9 1/4 in. (23.5 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. 12 ×

Bronze cheek piece of a helmet, Mid-Imperial, late 2nd century A.D., Roman, Bronze, Overall: 6 1/2 x 4 1/8 x 1 1/16 in. (16.5 x 10.5 x 2.7 cm), Bronzes, This left cheek piece is decorated with the figure of Victory bearing a trophy. It

Octagonal Dish with Design of the Story of Si Maguang ('Hob in the Well' Pattern), Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Porcelain with overglaze enamels (HIzen ware, Kakiemon type), H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm),

A uniface medal of the Ancient Greek and Egyptian Monuments of the Louvre, 18th century, French, Bronze, Overall (confirmed): 8 1/8 × 5/8 in. (20.6 × 1.6 cm), Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: Alexis Joseph Depaulis (French, Paris

Plaque Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1776–1883, Made in France, Probably porcelain, 3 x 2 3/8 in. (7.6 x 6 cm), Paintings

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 deposit, 1932–33, Clay (unfired), H. 6.3 cm (2

Incense Burner with Cover and Stand, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Pottery, heavy dark paste, glazed, H. 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm); Diam. 17 in. (43.2 cm), Ceramics

Finger-shaped Cosmetic Scoop, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), l. 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in

Petticoat, 1870s, American or European, cotton

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

Corbel, ca. 1130–40, Made in present-day France, Catalan, Marble, Overall: 6 1/2 x 6 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (16.5 x 16.2 x 19.7 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Tankard (one of a pair), 1699–1700, British, London, Silver gilt, Overall: 9 3/8in. (23.8cm), Metalwork-Silver, The arms, supporters, coronet, and motto are those of John Holles, Duke of Newcastle

Cuff Bracelet with Cat Amulets, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III, Gold, carnelian, lapis-lazuli, turquoise glass

Close Helmet for the Tourney, dated 1552 , Innsbruck, Austrian, Innsbruck, Steel, leather, brass, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); W. 8 5/16 in. (21.1 cm); D. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 3 oz. (2803 g), Helmets, The ornament on the comb is

Bowl, second half 10th century, Made in Egypt, Fustat, Earthenware; luster-painted on opaque white glaze under transparent colorless glaze, H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Ceramics

Jug, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, H: 10 3/8in. (26.4 cm); Diameter: 5 13/16 (14.7 cm), Ceramics

Study of Two Heads, ca. 1609, Oil on wood, 27 1/2 x 20 1/2 in. (69.9 x 52.1 cm), Paintings, Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, Siegen 1577–1640 Antwerp), Rubens painted studies of heads after live models and artistic sources, creating a cast of

Side Chair, 1755–90, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Maple, Atlantic white cedar, 39 1/4 x 21 3/8 x 21 1/4 in. (99.7 x 54.3 x 54 cm), Furniture

Evening dress, 1909–10, French, silk

Standing female figurine (cruciform), Cypro-Classical II, 4th century B.C.(?), Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made and hand-made, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Terracottas, The figurine is mold-made and solid. The back is handmade and flattened, except

Pocket flask, 1800–1860, Made in United States, American, Blown pattern-molded glass, H. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm), Glass

Clock, 1792–1819, Made in Paris, France, Gilt bronze, H. 12 in. (30.5 cm), Metal

Bear bottle (one of a pair), ca. 1740–50, British, Nottingham, Salt-glazed stoneware, Height (with cover, wt. confirmed): 9 1/4 in., 4 lb. (23.5 cm, 1.8 kg), Ceramics-Pottery

Terracotta statuette of Harpokrates, Imperial, 1st–3rd century A.D., Roman, Terracotta; mold-made, 3 1/2 x 3 5/8 in. (8.9 x 9.2 cm), Terracottas, Harpokrates (the infant Horus) is shown with some of the usual attributes, such as the

Ritual Object (?), 1st–mid-8th century, Peru, Moche, Stone, H x W x D: 1 3/8 x 1 x 3/4in. (3.5 x 2.6 x 1.9cm), Stone-Sculpture

Five Dogs; Two Figures (from Sketchbook), 1810–20, Ink, wash, on paper, 9 x 11 1/2 in. (22.9 x 29.2 cm), Drawings, Thomas Sully (American, Horncastle, Lincolnshire 1783–1872 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Brass, gold, copper, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 4.1 oz. (116.2 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Dress, 1805, Hungarian

Afternoon dress, 1835–36, American, silk

Cantle Plate, ca. 1550–60, Possibly Milan, Italian, possibly Milan, Steel, gold, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 8 oz. (1.13 kg), Equestrian Equipment-Saddles, This cantle plate is etched (formerly gilt) with

Fragment, 5th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wool, linen; plain weave, embroidered (?), 7 7/8 in. high 2 15/16 in. wide (20 cm high 7.5 cm wide), Textiles

Scarab Inscribed for the God's Wife Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit 7 (G), 1926–27, Steatite (glazed), L. 1.7 cm

Grisaille Lancet, ca. 1265–70, Made in Troyes, France, French, White glass with pot metal, Overall: 57 7/8 x 22 1/2 in. (147 x 57.2 cm), Glass-Stained, The dense pattern of strapwork, both in colorless and red glass, dominates the

Plate and Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 4 in. (10.2 cm), Metalwork-Iron

'The Drink of Milk', 1882, Watercolor, sheet: 13 1/16 x 18 9/16 in. (33.1 x 47.2 cm), Drawings, Maurice Leloir (French, Paris 1853–1940 Paris

Water Coupe, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi mark and period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with incised decoration under peachbloom glaze, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Ceramics

Roundel with Entry into Jerusalem, 15th century, German, Colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Glass-Stained

Cup, 1715–25, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 2 7/16 x 3 3/8 in. (6.2 x 8.6 cm); 2 oz. 3 dwt. (68 g), Silver, Andrew Tyler (1692/93–1741

Buddhist Attendant, Possibly a Dakini, late 18th century, Eastern Tibet, Color on paper, Image: 50 1/4 x 33 1/4 in. (127.6 x 84.5 cm), Paintings, This dancing goddess, perhaps intended to represent a perfected female being (dakini), honors

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Peking glass, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Snuff Bottles

Seated Youth with Child, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Faience with enamels of various colors (Satsuma ware), H. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); D. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Vase with cover, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Jadeite, H. 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm); W. 5 13/16 in. (14.7 cm); L. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm), Jade

Scarab, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15, ca. 1648–1540 B.C., From Egypt; Possibly from Eastern Delta, Steatite, l. 1.7 cm (11/16 in); w. 1.1 cm (7/16 in); h. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in