Images at Librifly

Halberd of Archduke Ferdinand II of Austria (1578–1637, Emperor from 1619), dated 1598, German, Steel, wood, textile, L. 99 1/2 in. (252.7 cm); L. of head (excluding straps) 24 1/4 in. (61.6 cm); W. 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 1 oz.

Coin, 1199–1220, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Copper, Coins

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

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. 7 cm (2

Storage of Wine and Beer, Tomb of Nebamun, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Tempera on paper, h. 37 cm (14 9/16 in); w. 52.5 cm (20 11/16 in), Charles K. Wilkinson

Banner, late 17th–18th century, Siena, Tuscany, Italian, Siena, Silk, polychromy, L. 75 in. (190.5 cm); W. 73 in (185.4 cm). Pole L. 110 in. (279.4 cm), Banners

Hairpin, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, mastaba west of Senwosretankh, Radim, 1933–34, Wood, l. 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in

Sheet, linen mark, medium spin, medium weave, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1492–1473 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Hatnefer and Ramose (below TT 71), Inside Box 'F' (Sheet 13) probably, 1935–36,

Group statue of Thoth-ibis and devotee on a base inscribed for Padihorsiese, Late Period, Dynasty 26, ca. 700–500 B.C., From Egypt, copper alloy, L. 14.6 × W. 5 × D. 11.5 cm (5 3/4 × 1 15/16 × 4 1/2 in.), The elements of this group all

Terracotta biconical spindle-whorl, Possibly Late Cypriot I–II, ca. 1600–1200 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; handmade, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Spindle whorls aided in the making of cloth for garments and bedding. They were placed in tombs,

Glass Fragment, 14th century, Made in Evereux, France, French, Colorless glass, Overall: 2 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (7 x 3.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Colt Navy Percussion Revolver, Confederate Model, serial no. 2651, 1862–64, Griswoldville, Georgia, American, Griswoldville, Georgia, Steel, brass, wood, L. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm); L. of barrel 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Cal. .36 in. (9 mm),

Leg (?), with pleated garment, 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,

Drawings and Prints, Book Prints Ornament & Architecture, 'De Cascade van Galathea, aan de West-zyde van de Groote Tuin', in: Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld, Engraver, Publisher, Engraved by,

Elbow defense (Couter), ca. 1430–40, Italian, Steel, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); D. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); Wt. 11.5 oz. (326 g), Armor Parts-Elbow Plates

Sconce, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I, ca. 1753–54, Graphite, sheet: 8 1/2 x 4 13/16 in. (21.5 x 12.2 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London

Dress, 1894, American, wool

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, enameled cloisonné (shippō), copper, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.3 oz. (121.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

清中期 玉雕瑞獸瓶, Fantastic creature supporting a vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm); L. 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm), Jade

Garden Seat, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Cloisonné enamel on copper, H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Cloisonn

Spouted Vessel, 13th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Huastec, Ceramic, H. 9 x Diam. 7 1/4 in., Ceramics-Containers, The ancient peoples of the state of Veracruz, an area of Mexico on the Gulf Coast, were skilled artists in

Scarab Inscribed for the God's Wife Neferure, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 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. 1.5 cm (9/16

Bookcover with Christian Themes, mid-19th century, Attributed to Iran, Pasteboard; painted and lacquered, H. 11 1/8 in. (28.3 cm), Codices, The technique of painting on pasteboard under lacquer varnish had been utilized in Persian bookbinding

Dress, 1730–50, probably British, silk

Brooch in the Form of a Panther, 100–300, Roman, Copper alloy inlaid with silver and niello, Overall: 1 5/16 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (3.4 x 6.3 x 2.9 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy, This brooch is exceptional in its naturalistic rendering of a

Dagger (Katar), 18th century, Indian, Mughal, Steel, H. 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 3.1 oz. (541.5 g), Daggers

Ornamented Knife (tumi), 15th–early 16th century, Peru, Inca, Tin bronze, H. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm), Metal-Implements, The Inca inherited a metalworking tradition that began well over 2, 000 years before their rise to power. They brought

Snuff Bottle with Children at Play, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Carved lacquer, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Snuff Bottles

Covered Jar, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Fragment of a Hanging, 5th–6th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, wool, H. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm), Textiles

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose I, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1504–1492 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, l. 1.6 cm (5/8 in

Terracotta lamp in the form of a gladiator’s helmet, Mid Imperial, 1st half of 2nd century A.D., Roman, Terracotta; mold-made, Overall: 3 9/16 x 3 9/16 x 3 3/8 in. (9 x 9.1 x 8.5 cm), Terracottas, In addition to a central crest,

Asia! Thy trade, thy silks and spicy stores, But ill compensate for a Land of Slaves, Whilst LIBERTY disdains to bless thy Shores, And Luxury thy nerv'less sons depraves, ca. 1760, Mezzotint, sheet: 13 3/4 x 9 7/8 in. (34.9 x 25.1 cm),

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

Reversible brooch, ca. 1869, French, Paris, Gold, cloisonné enamel, Overall (confirmed): 1 1/2 × 1 11/16 in. (3.8 × 4.2 cm), Metalwork-Gold and Platinum, Alexis Falize (French, 1811–98), Among the earliest works of the renowned

Lingerie, 1876–85, American, cotton

Bowl with Daoist immortals and waves, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain painted in polychrome enamels on the biscuit, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Diam. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm), Ceramics

Candlestick, 1904, Wood; Oak, copper, 14 1/2 x 6 7/8 in. (36.8 x 17.5 cm), Natural Substances, Charles Rohlfs (American, Brooklyn, New York 1853–1936 Buffalo, New York

Bronze psykter with lid (vase for cooling wine), Archaic, late 6th century B.C., Greek, Bronze, H. 10 15/16 in. (27.8 cm), Bronzes, In the past the piece was severely cleaned of all archaeological corrosion products. It has recently been

Rococo frame, 1750–60, British, Pine, 85.7 x 74.2, 64 x 52.2, 67.5 x 54 cm., Frames

Necklace, 14th–15th century, Made in Spain, Gold, Overall: 1 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (4.8 x 22.5 cm), Jewelry

Shield, ca. 1500, British, Iron, pigskin, brass, wood, fiber (flax), linen, Diam. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm); Wt. 5 lb. (2.27 kg), Shields

Fragment, 3rd–4th century, Made in Egypt, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, 20 1/16 in. high 16 15/16 in. wide (51 cm high 43 cm wide), Textiles

Courtiers in a Rose Garden: Two Ladies and Two Gentlemen, ca. 1440–50, South Netherlandish, Wool warp, wool, silk, and metallic weft yarns, Overall: 123 3/4 x 97 1/2in. (314.3 x 247.7cm), Textiles-Tapestries

Glass Fragment, 15th–16th century (?), European, Colorless glass, silver stain, paint, 5 1/2 x 3 in (14 x 7.6 cm), Glass-Stained

Spice Cabinet, 1700–1730, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Black walnut, southern yellow pine, Atlantic white cedar, 28 7/8 x 16 1/4 x 9 in. (73.3 x 41.3 x 22.9 cm), Furniture, Spice boxes, with their small interior

Raised relief fragment, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–610 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, ), Lunette, North door, 1922–23, Limestone, varnish, 8.1 x 9.6 x 2.2

Embossed disk, 13th–16th century, Colombia, Atrato River, Colombian, Gold, Diam. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm), Metal-Ornaments

War Hat (Jingasa), probably 18th century, Japanese, Iron, Diam. 17 in. (43.2 cm), Helmets

Fragment, 3rd–4th century, Made in Egypt, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, 11 13/16 in. high 11 7/16 in. wide (30 cm high 29 cm wide), Textiles

Peytral Plates, early 16th century, Possibly Flemish or German, Leather, gesso, metal, left: 24 1/2 x 18 3/8 in. (62.2 x 46.7 cm); Wt. 2 lb. (907 g); right: 25 3/8 x 15 3/4 in. (64.4 x 42.6 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 15 oz. (876 g), Armor for Horse

Plate, ca. 1815–ca. 1834, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Ceramics, James and Ralph Clews (British, Cobridge, Stoke-on-Trent, active ca. 1818–36

Bronze helmet of Illyrian type, Archaic, early 5th century B.C., Greek, bronze, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Bronzes, The borders of the helmet around the face are embellished with lightly traced circles

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. 1.6 cm

Terracotta figurine of a standing female votary holding a casket, Hellenistic, 3rd–2nd century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made and hand-made, H. 10 5/16 in. (26.2 cm), Terracottas, The figurine is mold-made and hollow. The back is

Covered Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Ceramics

Model of a cart, Cypro-Archaic II, 6th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; hand-made, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Terracottas, The cart has upright sides; its wheels are missing. It has a flaring tubular socket for a pole, and pierced flanges for

A Large Tree, 1615–73, Pen and brown ink, on brown paper, 24 3/16 x 16 7/16in. (61.5 x 41.8cm), Drawings, Salvator Rosa (Italian, Arenella (Naples) 1615–1673 Rome), Of his myriad achievements as an artist and man of letters, the

Collar and vestee, late 17th century, French, Linen, needle lace, Stand up collar: L. 14 x W. 1 1/4 inches (35.6 x 3.2 cm), Textiles-Laces

Jar, 14th–15th century, Attributed to Spain or North Africa, Copper, H. 24 in. (61.0 cm), Metal

Pitcher, ca. 1865, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, 8 1/2 x 5 7/8 x 7 5/8 in. (21.6 x 14.9 x 19.4 cm), Glass, Gillander and Bennett Company

Loose Drawing—Soldier and Man (from Sketchbook), Graphite on paper, Drawings, John William Casilear (American, New York 1811–1893 Saratoga Springs, New York

Scarab Inscribed with the Name Amenhotep, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1525–1504 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, glazed, l. 1.4 cm (9/16 in

Coin, date A.H. 375/A.D. 985, From Iran, Nishapur, Silver, Coins

Tapestry Panel, 12th–15th century, Peru, Peruvian, Camelid hair, cotton, H x W: 9 1/4 x 14in. (23.5 x 35.6cm), Textiles-Woven

Bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, slip decoration, H: 2 9/16 in (6.5 cm); Diameter: 6 1/8 in. (15.5 cm), Ceramics

Dress, 1856–60, American or European, silk, linen

Shabti Box of Yuya, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Yuya and Tjuyu (KV 46), Davis/Quibell & Weigall excavations, 1905, Painted wood, H. 35.5 cm (14 in.); w. 14.5

Seated Deity, 10th century(?), Indonesia (Java), Bronze, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Sculpture

Scarab Inscribed With a Private Name (?), New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon excavations, 1911 (?), Red jasper, L. 1.7 cm (11/16 in

Spandrel with Sections of an Arch, ca. 1130–40, Made in present-day France, Catalan, Marble, 25: 17 1/4 × 13 1/2 × 10 in. (43.8 × 34.3 × 25.4 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

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

Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands 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

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

Lips from a statue of king or queen, 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,

Bowl, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), China, Stoneware with glaze (Jun ware), H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics

Imperial Jade-Handled Knife, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, white with very faint blueish tint, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); W. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm); D. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm), Jade

Knife Handle (Kozuka), ca. 1800, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Breeches, 1787–89, French

Vest, 1830–49, European, silk

Double Capital, late 13th–early 14th century, Made in Pyrénées, French, Gray marble, Overall: 21 1/4 x 14 1/2 x 13 1/4 in. (54 x 36.8 x 33.7 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Incense burner, 18th century, Japan, Bronze, H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Metalwork

Incense Burner in Shape of Lion (one of a pair), Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), early 14th century, China, Porcelain with brown and raised decoration under celadon glaze (Jingdezhen Qingbai ware), H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm), Ceramics

Wedding ensemble, 1886, American, (a–d) silk

Thighs of Nefertiti, 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

Hanging Basket, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with openwork decoration, painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Shirt, 1880–81, American, linen, lace

Decorated ware jar illustrating boats, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery, paint, h. 20 cm (7 7/8 in

Funerary Cone, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Pottery, Preserved L. 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.); Diam. 3 cm (1 3/16 in

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Glass-Vessels

Dish, Edo period (1615–1868), 1700, Japan, Clay with a crackled transparent glaze decorated with, enamels and gold (Hizen ware, Kutani type), Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Ceramics

Tapestry Band Fragment, 9th–13th century, Peru, Lambayeque (Sicán), Camelid hair, cotton, Overall: 4 3/4 x 22 3/16 in. (12.07 x 56.39 cm), Textiles-Woven

Fragment, late 16th century, Italian, Silk, Overall: 22 3/4 x 8 1/4 in. (57.8 x 21 cm), Textiles-Woven

Dress, 1860s, American, cotton

Strap Hinge, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 13 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. (34.9 x 3.8 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Bracelet, Early Dynastic Period, ca. 2960–2649 B.C., From Egypt, Flint

Farmers' Lives in the Twelve Months, 農耕作月次図屏風, Edo period (1615–1868), late 17th–early 18th century, Japan, Pair of six-panel folding screens; ink and color on paper, Image (each screen): 48 7/8 x 120 11/16 in. (124.2 x

Frieze 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, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, 1898, Limestone

Fragment, 16th century, Italian, Silk, metal thread, Overall: 22 3/4 x 12 1/4 in. (57.8 x 31.1 cm), Textiles-Velvets