Images at Librifly

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Glass-Vessels

Lekythos, Archaic, ca. 500 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, 5 7/16 × 2 3/8 in. (13.8 × 6 cm), Vases

The Poets Henjō and Jichin, from Stylus-Illustrated Competition of Poets of Different Periods (Mokuhitsu jidai fudō uta awase-e), Nanbokuchō period (1336–92), mid-14th century, Japan, Fragment of a handscroll, mounted as a hanging scroll;

Panel in the Shape of a Sarcophagus Door, Tang dynasty (618–907), early 8th century, China, Limestone, H. 60 in. (152.4 cm); W. 38 in. (96.5 cm), Sculpture

Ledger Figures, Capt. Richard Black(y) Graham (from Sketchbook), Graphite, pen, ink, and watercolor on paper, Drawings, John William Casilear (American, New York 1811–1893 Saratoga Springs, New York

Plate with Five Angels, ca. 1475–1500, Made in Lower Rhineland, Germany, German or South Netherlandish, Copper alloy, Diam.: 18 1/2 in. (47 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Scarab Inscribed King of Upper and Lower Egypt, 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

Leopard-Head Seal Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep I, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1525–1504 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, glazed, l. 1.2 cm (1/2 in); w. 0.9 cm (3/8 in

Dessert Spoon, 1800–1830, Made in New York, United States, American, Silver, L. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm), Silver, Martin Benedict (active ca. 1823–1847

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.7 oz. (104.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Hairpin Decorated with a Hippopotamus, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–13, ca. 1840–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Ivory, H. 9cm (3 9/16 in.); W. 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); D. 1.4 cm ( 9/16 in

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. 5.5 cm (2

Kaire. Gama Soultan Ansoun, détails., 1842–44, Daguerreotype, Image: 9 7/16 × 3 3/4 in. (24 × 9.5 cm), Photographs, Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey (French, 1804–1892

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

The Entrance of Charlemagne into Pavia, 1840, Black chalk, graphite, brown watercolor washes, red chalk, red chalk washes. Squared for transfer in graphite with numerical indications of vertical divisions at the lower edge., sheet: 18 1/4 x 25

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 x

Mountain Scene, 清 玉雕關山行旅圖山子, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Nephrite, H. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm); W. 10 7/16 in. (26.5 cm); L. 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm), Jade

Jar with Cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 18 in. (45.7 cm); W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); Diam. of base 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Ceramics

Scarab Inscribed for the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, 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 7 (G),

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. 12.1

Bowl with Dragons, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Zhengde mark and period (1506–21), early 16th century, China, Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm),

Jug, Late New Kingdom, Dynasty 18–19, ca. 1295–1070 BC, From Egypt, Faience, H. 9.8 cm

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

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain with iron-rust glaze, H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Ceramics

Glass Fragment, 16th century, European, Colorless glass, Overall: 2 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. (6 x 4 cm), Glass-Stained

Fragments from a Book of the Dead, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, 1927–28, Papyrus, ink, Framed: H. 28 × L. 38 cm (11 × 14 15/16 in

The Story of Niobe, n.d., Engraving; first state (inscription of last stanza has been covered with a sheet of paper with the correct stanza inscribed in brown ink), sheet: 10 3/8 x 30 1/8 in. (26.4 x 76.5 cm), Prints, Jan (Pietersz.) Saenredam

Double Spout and Bridge Bottle with Bird, 5th–2nd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Overall: 5 3/4 in. (14.61 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Glass-Vessels

Teapot, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain painted in enamels on the biscuit, H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Vase, 1893–96, Made in Queens, New York, New York, United States, American, Favrile glass, H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm), Glass, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892–1902

Cup, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1770, Japan, White porcelain decorated with colored enamels, iron red, gold and silver (Satsuma ware, early), H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics, Hirasa

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain (Export ware), H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Ceramics

Cup and Cover, Edo period (1615–1868), 1780, Japan, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware), H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Bracelet, 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), coffin III, burial 1b, wrist, 1935–36, Glazed steatite, faience,

Shabti, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Limestone

Glass Fragments, 4th–early 5th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass (clear light green, brown), Storage (petri dish diam.): 5 9/16 in. (14.1 cm), Glass

Halberd with the Arms of William V, Duke of Bavaria, dated 1582, German, Steel, wood (ash), gold, textile, metallic thread, L. 86 1/2 in. (219.7 cm); L. of head 19 3/4 in. (50.2 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.3 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 1 oz. (2300 g),

Earring, Parthian, ca. A.D 1st–2nd century, Mesopotamia or Iran, Parthian, Gold, L. 1-5/8 in., Metalwork-Ornaments, This pair of exquisitely crafted gold earrings take the form of scroll-handled vases composed of hollow balls designed to

Partisan, 18th century, German, Steel, wood, textile, metallic thread, L. 92 1/8 in. (234 cm); L. of head 15 3/8 in. (39.1 cm); W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 4.5 oz. (1941.9 g), Shafted Weapons

Outer Coffin of Iotefamun, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 1070–945 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb, 1920–21, Wood, gesso, paint, L. 198.5 cm (78 1/8 in

Astragal frame, 1650–60, French, Oak, 41 x 34.5, 30.3 x 23.4, 32.7 x 26 cm., Frames

Plate (part of a dining service), ca. 1805, French, Paris, Silver gilt, 1 × 8 1/4 in. (2.5 × 21 cm), Metalwork-Silver

Hippopotamus, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1950–1750 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery east of Senwosret (758), Pit 757, 1906–07, Faience, l. 11 cm (4 5/16 in

Mummy Board of Henettawy (C), Probable Sister-Wife of High Priest of Amun Smendes, 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),

Clarinet in B-flat, ca. 1853–54, New York, United States, American, Wood, ivory, brass, Length: 59.5 cm. (23.5 in.), Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-single reed cylindrical, Charles G. Christman (American, New York active 1823–1858

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels, Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Ceramics

America, from the Four Continents, n.d., Engraving; first state, 8 1/4 x 10 1/8 in. (21 x 25.7 cm), Prints, Adriaen Collaert (Netherlandish, Antwerp ca. 1560–1618 Antwerp), After Maerten de Vos (Netherlandish, Antwerp 1532–1603 Antwerp

Armet, 1510–25, German, Steel, H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); W. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm); D. 12 5/16 in. (31.3 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 2 oz. (2324.7 g), Helmets

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 x

Body (back?) of Nefertiti / female, 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,

73. Alexandrie. Grand Minaret, 1842, Daguerreotype, Image: 9 7/16 × 3 3/4 in. (24 × 9.5 cm), Photographs, Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey (French, 1804–1892

Sceptre, 18th century, China, Rock crystal, L. 15 in. (38.1 cm), Hardstone

Dish with Peaches, 青磁染付桃花果実文皿, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Porcelain with celadon glaze and underglaze blue (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type), H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Ceramics

Glass Fragment, late 15th century, European, Colorless glass, silver stain, Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 1/8 in. (7 x 5.5 cm), Glass-Stained

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

Vessel Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Alabaster, Overall: 2 13/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (7.2 x 3.9 x 2.8 cm), Lapidary Work-Alabaster

St. Paul Preaching in Athens, 1749, Etching, Sheet (trimmed): 7 1/2 × 11 1/8 in. (19 × 28.3 cm), Prints, Jean Achille Bellanger (French, 1745–1763

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.2 oz. (90.7 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

(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

'Yazdigird II Accedes to the Throne', Folio 592r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1530–35, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 7 1/8 x W. 6 3/4 in. (H. 18.1 x W. 17.2

Panel with Heraldic Shield of Johnson, ca. 1500, British, Stained Glass, H. 14 3/4, 12 3/4 in., Glass-Stained

Vase, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Glass, H. 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.), Egyptian glassmaking, which had reached a high level of virtuosity in late Dynasty 18, continued to be practiced in the

Glass Fragment, 12th–17th century (?), European, Pot-metal glass and vitreous paint, 1 7/16 × 3 1/16 × 3/16 in. (3.6 × 7.8 × 0.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Sculptor's Trial Piece showing an old man and on the reverse the lower part of a figure, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1352–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Sculptors' workshop near south end of the

Dagger (Kindjal) with Sheath, ca. 1840–50, Caucasian, possibly northern Dagestan, Steel, wood, silver, niello, L. with sheath 23 1/8 in. (58.7 cm); L. of sheath 18 3/4 in. (47.6 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 4.8 oz. (589.7 g); Wt.

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, with 'powder-blue' glaze, H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Ceramics

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, Tomb of Mereri, Behind Temple of Hathor, Stone, One of 45 relief

(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), ca. 3rd century–538, Japanese, Iron, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Incense Burner, Edo period (1615–1868), 1780, Japan, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware), H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Ceramics

Arm 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, Indurated limestone, H.

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with crackled glaze and brown biscuit-relief decoration simulating bronze, H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Ceramics

Glass Fragment, 13th century, Made in Chartres, France, French, Pot metal glass, Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (4.5 x 3.5 cm), Glass-Stained

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 E. wall; N. section, 1922–23, Limestone, 11.3 x 5.4 x 8 / 5.4

Terracotta pyxis (box with lid), Geometric, mid-8th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta, Overall: 4 1/8 x 11 1/4 in. (10.5 x 28.5 cm), Vases, While pyxides are frequently found in burials, they also may have served as a container for

Side chair, 1840–50, Made in United States, American, Walnut, 43 1/2 x 18 1/2 x 15 1/2 in. (110.5 x 47 x 39.4 cm), Furniture

Elbow Defense (Couter), ca. 1430–40, Italian, Steel, leather, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); D. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Armor Parts-Elbow Plates

Disk, 13th century, possibly French, possibly German, Wood, Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.3 cm), Miscellaneous

Temple of Castor and Pollux, Rome, 1842, Daguerreotype, Image: 9 7/16 × 3 3/4 in. (24 × 9.5 cm), Photographs, Joseph-Philibert Girault de Prangey (French, 1804–1892), An artist and historian of Islamic architecture, Girault de Prangey

Powder Horn, 1760, Colonial American, Horn (cow), wood, L. 12 7/8 in. (32.7 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Wt. 8.6 oz. (243.8 g), Firearms Accessories-Powder Horns, This powder horn is engraved with two masted ships

Terracotta lamp, Early Imperial, 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D., Roman, Cypriot, Terracotta, Overall: 1 1/16 x 3 9/16 in. (2.7 x 9.1 cm), Terracottas

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

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with colored glaze in the 'egg-and-spinach' pattern, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Ceramics

Plan of U. S. Custom House, early 19th century, sheet: 9 x 14 1/2 in. (22.9 x 36.8 cm), Ithiel Town (American, Thompson, Connecticut 1784–1844 New Haven, Connecticut), Alexander Jackson Davis (American, New York 1803–1892 West Orange,

Impression, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 7/8 x 1 7/16 x 9/16 in. (2.3 x 3.7 x 1.4 cm), Ceramics

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Glazed steatite, l. 1.8 cm (11/16 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. 11.6

La Cour de Ferme (1762), 1762, Etching, sheet: 8 1/16 x 11 5/16 in. (20.4 x 28.8 cm), Prints, Jean Claude Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non (French, Paris 1727–1791 Paris), After Jean Honoré Fragonard (French, Grasse 1732–1806 Paris

Dagger with Sheath, 18th century, Indian, Mughal, Steel, rock crystal, gold, silver, rubies, diamonds, emeralds, textile, wood, L. 15 3/4 in. (40.01 cm), Daggers

Tunic Fragment, 7th–9th century, Peru, Wari, Camelid hair, cotton, Overall: 20 x 12 3/4 in. (50.8 x 32.39 cm), Textiles-Woven

Stela of Qenamun worshipping Amenhotep I and Senwosret I, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1390 B.C., Possibly from Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Limestone, h. 44 (17 5/16 in), w. 32 cm (12 5/8 in), Amenhotep I, second pharaoh of the New

Head of Akhenaten, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Sculptors' workshops in the town, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92, Sandstone, l. 12 cm (4 3/4 in); w. 9.7

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. 12.1

Jar, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, slip decoration, 8 5/8 × 7 1/2 in. (21.9 × 19.1 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, slip decoration, Overall: 1 11/16 x 5 5/16 in. (4.3 x 13.5 cm), Ceramics

Roundel with the Virgin and Child, 1480–90, Made in Upper Rhineland, Germany, German, Colorless glass, silver stain, vitreous paint, Overall Diam.: 7 3/8 in. (20 cm), Glass-Stained

Scarab, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Faience

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Wt. 2.4 oz. (68 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Incised bowl with geometric pattern, 5th–3rd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Overall: 2 1/4 in. (5.72 cm), Ceramics-Containers