Images at Librifly

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Nephrite, a mottling of lettuce- and emerald-green, interspersed with small patches of greenish-gray; upon one side a very large patch of color resembling mutton-fat in which

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

Incised bowl with geometric pattern, 3rd–2nd century B.C., Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Overall: 2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Glass Fragment, 15th–16th century, European, Colorless glass, Overall: 5 x 4 in. (12.7 x 10.2 cm), Glass-Stained

Glass jug, Late Imperial, 4th–5th century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown and trailed, Overall: 5 15/16in. (15.1cm), Glass, Translucent greenish yellow; handle and trail in same color., Rim folded out, over, and in; flaring mouth; cylindrical

Pot, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 4 13/16 x 5 in. (12.2 x 12.7 cm), Ceramics

Ribbed Penannular Earring, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon/Carter 1907–1911, Gold, Diam. 1.7 cm (11/16 in); w. 0.8 cm (5/16 in

Box with Medallion Top, 1760–1883, Made in France, Ivory, tortoiseshell, 7/8 x 3 1/2 in. (2.2 x 8.9 cm), Natural Substances

Dress, 1880–89, American, cotton

Stirrup Spout Bottle with Owl, 2nd–5th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, Overall: 7 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (18.42 x 15.88 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Painted Hanging, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Cotton, paint, H. 47 3/4 x W. 78 1/4 in. (121.3 x 198.8 cm), Textiles-Woven

Pin, Wire and Nail Fragments, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Copper alloy, Storage (petri dish diam.): 5 9/16 in. (14.2 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Chasuble fragment, ca. 1400, Italian, possibly Lucca, Silk and metal thread, linen wefts, 47 1/2 × 28 in. (120.7 × 71.1 cm), Textiles-Woven

Relief fragment from the tomb of Mereri, First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 9, ca. 2100–2030 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Dendera, Tomb of Mereri, Behind Temple of Hathor, EEF excavations, 1898, Limestone

Comb, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Teti Pyramid Cemetery, Tomb of Tjetji, Egyptian Antiquities Service excavations, 1920–21, Wood, L. 11 cm x 6.5 cm

Armrest, 1754–56, French, Beauvais, Wool and silk, H. 12 x W. 8 in. (approx.) (30.5 x 20.3 cm), Textiles-Tapestries

Scarab Inscribed with a Hieroglyphic Motif, 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. 1.6 cm

Chest, 1675–1700, Made in Connecticut River Valley, Connecticut, United States, American, Oak, pine, maple, 26 1/2 x 48 1/2 x 20 3/4 in. (67.3 x 123.2 x 52.7 cm), Furniture

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), silver, gold, copper, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 0.9 oz. (25.5 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Vase, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Alabaster, h. 10 cm (3 15/16 in); w. 8 cm (3 1/8 in

Soup Plate, ca. 1818–ca. 1846, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm), Ceramics, Enoch Wood & Sons (British, active Burslem, 1818–46

Drawings and Prints, Book Prints Ornament & Architecture, 'D' Nieuwe Kerck', in: Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld, Publisher, Carel Allard, Dutch, Amsterdam 1648–ca. 1709 Amsterdam, Allard,

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm), Glass-Vessels

Vase, early 19th century, Japan, Pottery covered with glaze (Kyoto ware), H. 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics, Ryozen (Japanese

Chemisette, ca. 1835, American, cotton

Perfume bottle in the shape of a hes-vase inlaid with the figure of a princess, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt; Possibly from Upper Egypt, Thebes, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), carnelian,

Isis, Osiris and Horus triad, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); W. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.); D. 2.1 cm (13/16 in

Scarab ring, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–18, ca. 1991–1450 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 62, Burial G, Carnarvon excavations, Steatite (glazed), silver wire, Diam. of ring 2.5

Jug with Grapevines, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, slip, oxide pigment, Overall: 7 5/8 x 5 5/16 in. (19.3 x 13.5 cm), Ceramics

Knife Handle (Kozuka), first half 19th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, 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

Head from a Royal Statue, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Granodiorite, h. 14 cm (5 1/2 in

Vase, 1840–45, Possibly made in Wales; Possibly made in United States; Possibly made in England; Possibly made in Scotland, American or European, Porcelain, H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Ceramics

Capias, 1718, American, Paper, 12 1/2 x 7 7/8 in. (31.8 x 20 cm), Natural Substances, Edward Winslow (1669–1753

Tenor Valve Trombone in B-flat, late 19th century, Bologna, Italy, Italian, brass, nickel-silver, 31 1/16 × 7 × 10 1/2 in. (78.8 × 17.8 × 26.7 cm), Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-trumpet / trombone, Pietro Borsari (active late 19th century

Suit, 1865–75, American

Rievaulx Abbey, 1854, Albumen silver print from glass negative, Image: 35.7 x 29.8 cm (14 1/16 x 11 3/4 in.), Photographs, Roger Fenton (British, 1819–1869), From 1854 onward, Fenton made repeated visits to the great Cistercian abbeys of

Glass Fragment, 13th–14th century, European, Pot metal glass, Diameter: 1 1/4 in. (3 cm), Glass-Stained

Bed jacket, 1878, American

Scarab Inscribed for Thutmose I, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1504–1492 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, glazed, l. 1.7 cm (11/16 in

Double Spout and Bridge Bottle with Bird, 5th–2nd century B.C., Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Overall: 5 1/2 in. (13.97 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Medal, 1821–36, Possibly made in Birmingham, England, Metal, Diam. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Metal

Pottery Fragment with Inscription, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware with impression, Overall: 3 7/8 x 2 13/16 x 1 in. (9.8 x 7.2 x 2.6 cm), Ceramics

Fragment, 17th century, Italian, Silk, metal thread, Overall: 21 1/2 x 14 3/8 in. (54.6 x 36.5 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Glass spouted jug, Imperial, 2nd–3rd century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown, tooled, and trailed, H.: 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Glass, Translucent deep blue green; handle and trail in same color. Oval, outsplayed rim with vertical, rounded and

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 17th century, Japanese, Iron, brass, copper, Diam. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.2 oz. (119.1 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Glass Fragment, 14th century, European, Pot metal glass, Overall: 4 x 3/4 inches (10 x 2 cm), Glass-Stained

Knife Handle (Kozuka), mid-15th–early 16th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, 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

Wallpaper Panel depicting Spring with female herm, ca. 1808, Grisaille on green ground, 63 1/4 × 39 1/2 in. (160.7 × 100.3 cm), Jacquemart et Bénard (French, active 1791–1809), Wallpaper panel from a set of four after designs by Charles

染付蘭亭曲水図水指, Water Jar with Poetry Gathering at the Orchid Pavilion, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th century, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue (Hirado ware), H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics

Collar with drop beads that is an element in a pectoral, Middle Kingdom, ca. 1887–1750 BC, From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Haraga, Cemetery A, Tomb 124, Silver, lapis lazuli, carnelian, and faience, H. 2.4 cm (15/16 in.); W. 1.2 cm

Glass Fragment, 15th century, French, Pot metal glass, Overall: 3 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. (8.5 x 4.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Cabinet, 1663–1747, Japan, Lacquered wood, Cabinet and stools: H. 66 3/4 in. (169.5 cm); W. 41 1/4 in. (104.8 cm); D. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm), Furniture, Ogawa Haritsu (Ritsuō) (Japanese, 1663–1747

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Glass-Vessels

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. 11.6

Right breastplate from a brigandine, ca. 1450, Italian, Steel, copper alloy, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 7.8 oz. (674.7 g), Armor Parts-Breastplates, The four staples are for the attachment of a lance rest

Bowl with Black and White Decoration, late 9th–10th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; white slip with black slip decoration under transparent glaze, H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Ceramics

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Glass-Vessels

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

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. 11.8

Punch Bowl, ca. 1790, Made in China, Chinese, for American market, Porcelain, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); Diam. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, Ubaid, mid 6th–5th millennium B.C., Mesopotamia, Eridu (modern Abu Shahrein), Ubaid, Ceramic, H. 5.7 x Diam. 24 cm (2 1/4 x 9 1/2 in.), Ceramics-Vessels, This dish is decorated with a dark brownish paint in three concentric rings.

Design for a Decorative Frieze, ca. 1825–50, Graphite, black chalk, heightened with white. Framing lines in black chalk., sheet: 5 1/4 x 13 5/8 in. (13.4 x 34.6 cm), Drawings, Anonymous, French, 19th century

Glass perfume bottle, Mid Imperial, 2nd–3rd century A.D., Roman, Cypriot, Glass; blown, 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Glass, Colorless with blue green tinge. Tubular rim folded down, over, and in, and pressed into everted mouth; cylindrical neck

Stela of the Overseer of the Treasurers Isi, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Limestone, H: 39.6 x W: 25 x Th. 6.5 cm (39.6 cm, 9 13/16 x 2 9/16 in

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Glass-Vessels

Sword Guard (Tsuba), ca. 1650, Japanese, Iron, silver, gold, copper, Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 6.6 oz. (187.1 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Teapot, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1850, Japan, Claycovered with a finely crackled, smooth glaze and decorated in enamels and gold (Kyoto ware), H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics, Bizan (died 1838

Bed jacket, 1878, American

Terracotta Nolan neck-amphora (jar), Classical, ca. 480–470 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 13 1/16 in. (33.1 cm); diameter of body 6 13/16 in. (17.3 cm); diameter of foot 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm); diameter of mouth 5 13/16 in.

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille verte enamels, H. 29 in. (73.7 cm), Ceramics

Piece, 16th century, Italian or Spanish, Silk, 17 3/8 x 22 3/4 inches (44.1 x 57.8 cm), Textiles-Woven

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Ceramics

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 9 (I), 1926–27, Steatite (glazed), L. 1.8 cm

Portrait of a Man (Self-Portrait ?)., 1575–1632, Black chalk, 4-1/2 x 3-9/16 in. (11.4 x 9.0 cm), Drawings, Giovanni Battista Crespi ('Il Cerano') (Italian, Cerano (?) near Novara ca. 1575–1632 Milan

Vessel with Handle, 7th–5th century B.C., Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, H. 4 5/8 x Diam. 7 1/4 in. (11.68 x 18.42 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Cassetta frame, mid- to late 16th century, Italian, Bologna, Poplar, 27.2 x 32.5, 15 x 20, 16.9 x 21.8 cm., Frames

Reverse hollow frame, late 17th to early 18th century, Italian, Sicily, Pine, 47 x 58.1, 30.4 x 41.2, 32.4 x 43.5 cm., Frames

Knife Handle (Kozuka), late 18th–early 19th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), 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 oz. (28.3 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall (Diameter): 5/8 in. (1.6 cm), Metalwork-Lead

Tympanum of a Pejeng-Type Drum, Bronze and Iron Age period, ca. 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia (Sumba), Bronze, Diam. 27 15/16 in. (71 cm), Metalwork, A distinctive style of drum was made in Indonesia that was hourglass-shaped with separately

An Academy by Lamplight, February 20, 1772, Mezzotint; second state of two, plate: 22 7/8 x 17 7/8 in. (58.1 x 45.4 cm), Prints, After Joseph Wright (Wright of Derby) (British, Derby 1734–1797 Derby), In a stone chamber containing the

Burgonet, 16th century, German, Saxon, Steel, gold, pigment, leather, H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); D. 13 in. (33 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 3.3 oz. (1454.3 g), Helmets

Papyrus burnisher, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Mastaba of Sehetepibreankh, Pit 6L.P17, 1923–24, Ivory, h. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in); w. 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in

'Gustaham Slays Lahhak and Farshidvard', Folio 349v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525–30, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 6 3/4 x W. 6 7/8 in. (H. 17.2 x W.

Scarab Inscribed with the Name Amtenhotep, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1525–1504 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, glazed, l. 1.45 cm (9/16 in

Fragment, 18th century, Italian, Venice, Silk, metal thread, Overall: 24 1/2 x 18 1/2 in. (62.2 x 47 cm), Textiles-Woven

Papyrus fragments from the Book of the Dead of the Scribe Roy, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, late, or early 19, ca. 1323–1295 B.C., possibly, Possibly from Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Tomb of Roy (TT 255), Papyrus, ink,

Hippopotamus figurine, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, h. 6 cm (2 3/8 in); w. 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in

Glass ribbed bowl, Early Imperial, 1st century A.D., Roman, Glass; cast, tooled, and cut, H.: 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm), Glass, Translucent blue green. Slightly outsplayed rim with rounded edge; shallow sides curving in to slightly concave

Linen mark (Type XII), Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb (The Slain Soldiers), from body no. 23, 1926–27, Linen, H. 29.8 × W. 15.2 cm (11 3/4 × 6 in.); Outside

Towel (?), Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb (The Slain Soldiers), 1926–27, Linen, H. 38 × W. 46 cm (14 15/16 × 18 1/8 in

Dish, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, H. 7 5/8 in. (19.3 cm); W. 11 in. (28 cm); L. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm), Jade

Waist Lame, ca. 1555–60, Landshut, German, Landshut, Steel, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.35 cm); W. 13 in. (33.0 cm); Wt. 5 oz. (141.7 g), Armor Parts

Armchair, 1790–1800, Probably made in New York, United States, American, Mahogany, 38 x 22 5/8 x 17 1/8 in. (96.5 x 57.5 x 43.5 cm), Furniture

Vase with Lion-Shaped Handles and Cranes amid Clouds, 白磁陽刻雲鶴文獅子耳付広口瓶, Edo period (1615–1868), first half of the 19th century, Japan, White porcelain with designs in low relief (Hirado ware, Mikawachi kiln), H. 10

Swept frame, mid-18th century (style French, ca. 1735), Southern Germany, Oak lower moldings and feather keys; lime upper moldings, 34.2 x 29.3, 21.8 x 17, 24.5 x 19.5 cm., Frames

Platter, ca. 1834, Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, 12 7/8 x 15 5/8 in. (32.7 x 39.7 cm), Ceramics, James and Ralph Clews (British, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, active

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon excavations, 1911 (?), Glazed steatite, L. 1.9 cm (3/4 in

Glass mosaic ribbed bowl, Early Imperial, Augustan or Julio-Claudian, late 1st century B.C.–early 1st century A.D., Roman, Glass; cast, tooled, and cut, diameter 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Glass, Translucent deep purple and opaque white.,

Waistcoat, early 19th century, French, silk, metal, glass