Images at Librifly

Esther and Ahasuerus, ca. 1600, French, Wool and silk on canvas, H. 27 x W. 65 1/2 inches (68.6 x 166.4 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Relief depicting rituals and sacred emblems, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2030 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Neferu (TT 319, ), 1923–25, Limestone, paint, 26.3a: H. 67.5 x W. 102 cm (26 9/16 x

Tankard, 1865, Wood, silver, H. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Natural Substances

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 16 in. (40.6 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. 11.8 x

Nesting Table, 1860–70, Made in United States, American, Aspen or cottonwood, papier mache, 27 x 14 1/2 x 20 1/4 in. (68.6 x 36.8 x 51.4 cm), Furniture

Sling, A.D. 1450–1532, Peru, Quechua, Camelid hair, Length 77 in., Textiles-Woven

Head of a king, Sasanian, ca. 4th century, Iran, Sasanian, Silver, mercury gilding, 15 3/4 x 9 x 7 7/8 in. (40 x 22.9 x 20 cm), Metalwork-Sculpture, The Sasanian dynasty of Iran ruled an area from the Euphrates River to Bactria from the

Fragment, 17th century, Italian, Silk, Overall: 17 5/8 x 10 1/4 in. (44.8 x 26 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Piece, possibly Song dynasty (960–1279), 11th century, Central Asia, Cotton and metallic thread, Overall: 6 3/4 x 13 in. (17.1 x 33 cm), Textiles-Woven

Morion, ca. 1575, Italian, Steel, brass, H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); D. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 4.6 oz. (1944.8 g), Helmets

Boudier d'Hercules, 1756, Etching, sheet: 10 9/16 x 8 15/16 in. (26.8 x 22.7 cm), Prints, Louis Joseph Le Lorrain (French, Paris 1715–1759 Saint Petersburg

Candlestand, 1700–1750, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pine, H. 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm); Diam. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm), Furniture

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,

Offering list stela, 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, Red quartzite, H.

Sweetmeat Fork, ca. 1500, Made in Upper Rhineland, Germany, German, Silver, partially engraved, silver-gilt, and rock crystal, 7 7/8 x 13/16 x 9/16 in. (20 x 2.1 x 1.4 cm), Metalwork-Silver, Graceful design, fine workmanship, and costly

Glass Fragment, 13th century, Crusader, Glass, L. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm), Glass-Vessels

Jug, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13, possibly 15, early, ca. 1802–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House A1:1, Pit 907, 1920–21, Pottery, h. 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in

Lock and Key, 1700–1730, Iron, wood, 9 x 6 3/4 in. (22.9 x 17.1 cm), Metal

Door from the Great Hall of Van Rensselaer Manor House, Albany, New York, 1765–69, Made in Albany, New York, United States, American, Pine, 84 x 42 in. (213.4 x 106.7 cm), Architecture

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 19th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 4.4 oz. (124.7 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba, Gotō Mitsuakira

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Steatite, l. 1.9 cm (3/4 in

神於寺縁起絵巻断簡, Scene from The Illustrated Legends of Jin’ōji Temple (Jin’ōji engi emaki), Kamakura period (1185–1333), early 14th century, Japan, Fragment of a handscroll mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color on paper,

Elbow Defense (Couter), ca. 1430–40, Italian, Steel, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); D. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Wt. 5 oz. (141.7 g), Armor Parts-Elbow Plates

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Tongzhi mark and period (1862–74), China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, green glaze inside, Diam. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Ceramics

Double-bladed Processional Axe, blade 1170 A.H./1757 A.D.; modern shaft, North Indian, Steel, wood, L. 50 in. (127 cm); L. of head 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm); W. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 8.9 oz. (1159.5 g), Shafted Weapons

Jar, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay covered with a streaked glaze (Seto ware), H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Ceramics

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

Engraved Plate, 1800–83, Made in France, Pewter, Diam. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Metal

Devotional Diptych with inset Manuscript Texts, 15th century, Austrian, Polychromed wood, ink and pigment on paper and parchment, 28 3/4 x 25 3/8 in. (73 x 64.5 cm), Miscellaneous-Paper

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Glass-Vessels

Papyrus scepter (wadj) amulet, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 1070–945 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Chamber, Burial 1 (Nesenaset), 1923–24, Red glass, H. 2.1 cm (13/16 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. 11.3

Vase, Edo period (1615–1868), 1800, Japan, Faience with glaze, the design incised and gilt (Kyoto ware), H. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm), Ceramics, Eiraku Hozen (1795–1854

Incense burner, Modern, China, Porcelain, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Ceramics

Oval Basin, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, spinach-green mottled with light and dark browns, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); W. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm); D. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm), Jade

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

西漢 四神紋瓦當（白虎/朱雀）, Roof Tile End, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9), China, Earthenware, Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Ceramics, These two roof tiles are decorated with animals that symbolize two of the four cardinal

Kero, 17th–18th century, Peru, Quechua, Wood, pigmented resin inlay, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Wood-Containers, The painted faces on keros of this type indicate that they are meant to represent the forest-dwelling Anti. The eastern slopes of

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

Medal, 1783, Copper, Diam. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Metal

Chest-with-drawer, 1690–1710, Made in Connecticut River Valley, Massachusetts, United States, American, Oak, pine, 33 x 46 3/4 x 20 in. (83.8 x 118.7 x 50.8 cm), Furniture

Tabernacle frame, style late 16th century, made 19th century, Italian, Tuscan, Walnut, Overall: 20 3/4 x 16 in, Frames

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gilt, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Ceramics

Censer with cover, Edo period (1615–1868), 1750, Japan, Stoneware covered with glaze (Bizen ware), H. 8 in. (20.3 cm); L. 9 11/16 in. (24.6 cm), Ceramics

Cup, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Chenghua period (?) (1465–87), China, Porcelain, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 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 7 (G), 1926–27, Steatite (glazed), L. 1.7 cm

Cowroid Seal Amulet Inscribed for the God's Wife Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit 8 (H), 1926–27, Steatite (glazed), L.

Elbow Defense (Couter), ca. 1430–40, Italian, Steel, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); D. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Armor Parts

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with coral-red glaze, H. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm), Ceramics

Chest, 1675–1700, Probably made in Guilford, Connecticut, United States, American, Oak, tulip poplar, pine, 26 x 48 1/2 x 22 in. (66 x 123.2 x 55.9 cm), Furniture

Cosmetic jar with lid, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1814–1805 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, pit tomb CC 25, debris, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1910, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), H. 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.); Diam.

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 2 1/4 x 4 3/4 in. (5.7 x 12 cm), Ceramics

Scrapbook with 26 prints, Overall: 12 5/8 x 9 5/8 x 9/16 in. (32 x 24.5 x 1.5 cm), Books

Bracelet, 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. 16.4 cm (6 7/16 in

Amphora, Tang dynasty (618–907), ca. late 7th–first half of 8th century, China, Earthenware with three-color (sancai) glaze, H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm), Ceramics, Owing to their large oval bodies and narrow cylindrical necks, vessels of this

Dagger (Chilanum), 17th century, South Indian, Steel, gold, H. 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Wt. 11.3 oz. (320.3 g), Daggers

Fragment, early 16th century, Northern Italian, Silk, metal thread, Overall: 19 1/2 x 9 3/4 in. (49.5 x 24.8 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with ox-blood glaze, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Belt Plaque, late Yuan (1271–1368) to early Ming (1368–1644) dynasty, 14th–15th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 2 13/16 in. (7.2 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm); D. 1/4 in. (0.7 cm), Jade

Angel, late 15th century, French, Wood, traces of paint, H. 80.7 cm. (31 3/4 in.), Sculpture-Wood

Dirham of Husain al-Din Yuluk Arslan (r. 1184–1200), dated A.H. 584/ A.D. 1188–89, Made in Turkey, Mardin, Copper, Diam. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm), Coins

Planches pour l'Encyclopédie, ou pour le Dictionaire raisonné des sciences, des arts libéraux, et des arts méchaniques, avec leur explication, 1765–1776, Lucca, Italy, 11 volumes, illustrations, height: 16 9/16 in. (42 cm

Limb 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, Red quartzite, H. 11 x

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 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. 11.4

Ostracon, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 400–30 B.C., From Egypt, Western Desert; Kharga Oasis, Hibis, 1908–10, Pottery, ink, 4.6 x 7.2 x 1.4 cm (1 13/16 x 2 13/16 x 9/16 in

Shabti of Seti I, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1294–1279 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Seti I (KV 17), Faience, paint, h. 30 cm (11 13/16 in), This shabti was one of hundreds made for

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with black glaze, H. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm), Ceramics

Gothick [Gothic] Bed, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, gray ink and gray wash, sheet: 8 5/16 x 11 5/8 in. (21.1 x 29.5 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London

Glass Fragment, 15th century, European, Pot metal glass, Overall: 2 x 1 in. (5 x 2.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Bodhisattva, probably Padmapani Lokeshvara, Licchavi–Thakuri periods, 10th–11th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Gilt copper alloy, H. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm), Sculpture, This bodhisattva, richly bejeweled and crowned, holds a flywhisk

Recueil d'Ornemens A l'Usage des Jeunes Artistes qui se destinent à la décoration des bâtimens, 1777, Etching, engraving, 21 7/8 x 16 1/8 x 1 3/16 in. (55.5 x 41 x 3 cm), Books

Vase, Edo (1615–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912), 19th century, Japan, Porcelain with glaze and designs in relief (Awaji ware), H. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm), Ceramics

Kohl stick, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Late New Kingdom Settlement, 1920–22, Wood, l. 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in

Water Jar in the Form of a Bamboo Basket, 竹籠形水指, Edo period (1615–1868), second half of the 18th–early 19th century, Japan, Stoneware with beige and brown overglaze; brown lacquer cover, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 17th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 6.4 oz. (181.4 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Moldings for Bookcases, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, sheet: 7 3/4 x 11 7/8 in. (19.7 x 30.1 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London

Four-strand Necklace of the Child Myt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2030 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Myt, Temple of Mentuhotep II, Pit 18, mummy of Myt, 1921, Carnelian, silver, glass, blue

Pottery Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, slip decoration, Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1/2 in. (6.7 x 5.4 x 1.3 cm), Ceramics

Vessel, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 5 7/8 x 4 15/16 in. (15 x 12.6 cm), Ceramics

Chandelier, 1795–1810, Made in England, British, Colorless, opalescent, and amethyst glass, gilt bronze, H. 40 in. (101.6 cm); Diam. 22 1/2 in. (57.2 cm), Glass

Nightgown, 1880s, American or European, cotton

Figure of a Cow, Edo period (1615–1868), 1830, Japan, Porcelain decorated in blue under the glaze (Arita ware, Imari type), H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); L. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Ceramics

Jar, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Pottery, H. 30 3/4 in. (78.1 cm), Ceramics

America, designed ca. 1786, woven 1790–91; chair frame second half 19th century, French, Beauvais, Carved and gilded wood; wool, silk, Overall: 37 3/4 × 27 × 24 in. (95.9 × 68.6 × 61 cm), After a composition by Jean Jacques François Le

Nightgown, 1875–80, American, cotton

Falcon-headed stopper (Qebehsenuef) from a canopic jar, Third Intermediate Period–Late Period, Dynasty 23–26, ca. 818–525 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Khokha, Tomb -C, 1911–12, Limestone, Lid: H. 11.3 cm (4 7/16 in.); w.

Sallet, ca. 1500–1510, German, Steel, copper alloy, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); W. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm); D. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 7 oz. (2461 g), Helmets

Plate, ca. 1820–60, Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Ceramics, Possibly Davenport (active 1794–1887

Sofa, 1810–20, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, gilt brass, tulip poplar, 29 5/8 x 74 x 24 in. (75.2 x 188 x 61 cm), Furniture, Attributed to the Workshop of Duncan Phyfe (1770–1854

Chest (chiffonier) (one of a pair), ca. 1765, French, Paris, Oak and pine substrate; tulipwood and purplewood veneer; probably holly stringing; marble tops; gilt-bronze mounts, Overall: 48 × 17 1/2 × 11 1/2 in. (121.9 × 44.5 × 29.2 cm),

唐 鎏金銅獅, Standing Lion, Tang dynasty (618–907), 8th century, China, Bronze with traces of gilding, H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Sculpture, This regal lion, who steps on lotus blossoms atop an altar table, may have served as the mount

Pleated garment, probably a negative space panel from female statue, 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,

Couch Bed, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, gray wash, sheet: 8 13/16 x 13 5/16 in. (22.4 x 33.8 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 1 in. (2.5 cm), Metalwork-Lead

Sugar bowl, ca. 1827–35, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Glass, Probably New England Glass Company (American, East Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1818–1888

Sword Guard (Tsuba), early 19th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, copper, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.6 oz. (102.1 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

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, ), 1st chamber N. door, 1922–23, Limestone, 6.1 x 5.8 x 1.3

Birds and Animals Used in Military Insignia, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 19th century, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 49 1/2 x 24 1/2 in. (125.7 x 62.2 cm), Paintings, Zhuwu Jushi