Images at Librifly

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. 1.8 cm

Water Pot, 1820, Japan, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware), H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

[Thomas Miles Richardson II], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs, Unknown

Panel with an Angel Appearing to Joachim, early 16th century, Made in Normandy, France, French, Oak, Overall: 35 1/2 x 11 3/8 x 1 1/2 in. (90.2 x 28.9 x 3.8 cm), Woodwork-Architectural, Until 1950 this panel lined the Great Hall of Highcliffe

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 17th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); W. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.9 oz. (110.6 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Teapot, ca. 1740, British, Staffordshire, Salt-glazed stoneware, Overall (confirmed): 3 5/8 × 6 × 3 1/2 in. (9.2 × 15.2 × 8.9 cm), Ceramics-Pottery

Scarab, Middle Kingdom, late 12th-early 13th Dynasty, ca. 1878–1750 B.C., From Egypt, Amethyst, L. 2.5 cm (1 in.); W. 1.6 cm (5/8 in.); H. 1.2 cm (1/2 in

Double-Chambered Bottle, 4th–7th century, Ecuador, Bahia, Ceramic, H x W: 7 1/4 x 10in. (18.4 x 25.4cm), Ceramics-Containers, Double-chambered bottles were a common vessel form among the Bahía people of coastal Ecuador. The chambers, which

Boss and Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 4 1/4 in x 2 1/4 . (10.8 x 5.7 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Strap Hinge, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 17 1/4 x 2 3/16 in. (43.8 x 5.6 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Copper Fish Hook, 12th century, Peru, Peru; north coast (?), Copper, Height 1-3/4 in., Metal-Implements

Jaguar Whistling Jar, Pre-Columbian, ca. 500–900, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, polychrome, 11.1 x 7.6 x 15.2 cm (H. 4-3/8 x W. 3 x L. 6 in.), Aerophone-Blow Hole-vessel flute

Theatrical mask for offering, Roman Period, A.D. 2nd century, From Egypt; Probably from Fayum, Medinet el-Fayum (Krokodilopolis-Arsinoe), faience, 19 x 19 cm (7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in.), This mask and the mask 26.71 are too small and brittle to have

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, varnish, 9.8 x 9.2 x 7.4

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels, H. 31 in. (78.7 cm), Ceramics

Carpet or hanging, ca. 1725, British, H. 129 x W. 102 inches, Textiles-Rugs

Ostracon, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 400–30 B.C., From Egypt, Western Desert; Kharga Oasis, Hibis, 1908–10, Pottery, ink, 4.3 x 8.2 x 1.3 cm (1 11/16 x 3 1/4 x 1/2 in

Ostrakon, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Pottery fragment with ink inscription, H: 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); W: 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm); Depth: 7/16 in. (1.1 cm), Ceramics

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Tongs, 1800–1830, American, Silver, L. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Silver, Marked by W. R

Glass Fragment, 14th–15th century, European, Pot metal glass, Overall: 4 x 5 1/2 in. (10.2 x 14 cm), Glass-Stained

Neoclassical frame, ca. 1780, Italian, Rome, Poplar, 49.5 x 62.9, 39.7 x 53.3, 41.5 x 55 cm., Frames

Left Breastplate from a Brigandine, ca. 1400–1425, Italian, Steel, brass, textile, H. 11 11/16 in. (29.7 cm); W. 9 15/16 in. (50.6 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 4.1 oz. (1023.4 g), Armor Parts-Breastplates, This left breastplate was once covered with

Dress, early 19th century, American, cotton

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Brass (shinchu), gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper, Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.3 oz. (121.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

The Walnut Tree of Emperor Charles V, Yuste, 1858, Albumen silver print from glass negative, Image: 41.6 × 30 cm (16 3/8 × 11 13/16 in.), Photographs, Charles Clifford (Welsh, 1819–1863), In May 1858, Clifford accompanied the Duke of

Shoe Buckle, 1770–1810, Silver plate on copper, 3 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (8.3 x 4.4 cm), Metal

Dress, ca. 1839, American, cotton, linen

Pier glass, 1790–1805, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Gilded gesso, mirror glass with pine, 75 x 29 in. (190.5 x 73.7 cm), Furniture

Necklace of barrel beads, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Outside brick enclosure wall, Pit of many chambers, 1931–32, Lapis lazuli, L. 40 cm (15 3/4 in

Dagger (Pesh-kabz), 19th century, Iranian, Steel, gold, ivory (walrus), H. 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm); H. of blade 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 3.7 oz. (558.5 g), Daggers, Although intended for ceremonial use, this dagger

Roundel with Justice, ca. 1510, North Netherlandish, Colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, Overall: 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Glass mosaic dish, Early Imperial, Augustan, late 1st century B.C.–early 1st century A.D., Roman, Glass; cast and cut, H. 13/16 in. (2 cm), Glass, Translucent purple, colorless, opaque white, opaque red, and opaque yellow; base ring in

Ostrakon, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Pottery fragment with ink inscription, H: 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm); W: 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm); Depth: 5/16 in. (0.8 cm), Ceramics

Ornamented Plaques, 7th–9th century, Eastern Central Asia or northern China, Gold with turquoise inlay, Square plaque 1 1/16 x 1 1/16 in. (2.7 x 2.7 cm); rectangular plaque 1 1/16 x 9/16 in. (2.7 x 1.4 cm), Metalwork, This set of decorative

Vase, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Pottery, H. 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm); Diam. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Ceramics

Center table, ca. 1780–85, Russian, Tula, Steel, silver, gilt copper, gilt brass, basswood; replaced mirror glass, 27 1/2 × 22 × 15 in. (69.9 × 55.9 × 38.1 cm), Metalwork-Steel, From 1712, when the imperial armory in the town of

Toe stall, 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, L. 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.); W. 1.9 cm (3/4 in

Sphinx of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Senenmut Quarry, 1926–28, Granite, paint, H: 164 cm (64 9/16 in.); L: 343 cm (135 1/16 in.); Wt: 6758.6 kg (14900 lb.),

親鸞上人絵伝, The Illustrated Life of Shinran (Shinran shōnin eden), Edo period (1615–1868), 17th–18th century, Japan, Set of four hanging scrolls; ink, color, and gold on silk, Each approx.: 52 1/4 x 30 1/2 in. (132.7 x 77.5 cm),

Vase with Flowers, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), mid-18th century, China, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 14 in. (35.6 cm), Ceramics

Tomb Figure of a Camel, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Unglazed pottery, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Ceramics

Fragment, 18th century, Attributed to Turkey, Kutahya, H. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm), Ceramics

Sandal for a Child, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Hemp, Overall: 3 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 9/16 in. (8 x 3.1 x 1.4 cm), Textiles-Costumes-Secular

Head of a Bearded Man, 15th century, French, Stone, paint, Overall: 9 in. (22.9 cm), Sculpture

Collar, 1850–69, American, cotton

Chinese Portrait Painter, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Two-panel folding screen; ink, color, and gold on paper, 40 x 49 1/4 in. (101.6 x 125.1 cm), Screens, Miwa Zaiei (died 1789), A Chinese painter dressed in the style of

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

Stained Glass Panel, ca. 1900–1910, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Stained glass, 15 1/8 x 28 3/4 in. (38.4 x 73 cm), Glass, Otto Heinigke (1850–1915

Panel, 13th–14th century, Attributed to Egypt, Cairo, Wood; carved, inlaid with ivory, H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm), Wood, This panel is one of five of identical design (, , ); a carved ivory plaque, inlaid into wood and framed by thin strips

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. 11.5 x

Portrait medal of Paolo Giovio (obverse); Giovio Raising a Man from a Grave (reverse), model ca. 1552 (probably a later cast), Bronze (Copper alloy with brown patina, Diam. 9.5 cm, wt. 308.61 g., Medals, Francesco da Sangallo (Italian,

Barrel bead, 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, Lapis lazuli, L. 1.4 cm (9/16 in

Erotic figurine, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 400–30 BC, From Egypt, Faience, H: 4.7 × W: 3.5 × D. 2 cm (1 7/8 × 1 3/8 × 13/16 in

Glass perfume bottle, Mid Imperial, 2nd–3rd century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown and tooled, 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm), Glass, Translucent pale blue green. Rim folded out, over, and in, with uneven outer lip; cylindrical neck, expanding downward;

Jacket, 1876, American, silk

Cassetta frame, ca. 1600, Italian, Lombardy (?), Pine back frame with poplar upper moldings., 28.7 x 34.2, 15.2 x 21, 16.5 x 22.2 cm., Frames

Silver phiale (libation bowl) with gilding, Classical, 4th century B.C., Greek, Silver, gold, H.: 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm), Gold and Silver, The decoration of the exterior consists of a rosette surrounded by two series of silver and gilded

Piece, early 18th century, French or Italian, Silk, 17 x 19 3/4 inches (43.2 x 50.2 cm), Textiles-Woven

Brackets for Bustos, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, gray wash, sheet: 7 13/16 x 12 1/2 in. (19.8 x 31.7 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London

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 x

Koyurugi Beach of Sagami Province, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Matted painting; ink and color on silk, 13 15/16 x 21 7/16 in. (35.4 x 54.4 cm), Paintings, Utagawa Hiroshige (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1797–1858 Tokyo (Edo

六朝 鎏金銅獅（造像殘件）, Seated Lion from an Altarpiece, Six Dynasties (220–589), 6th century, China, Bronze with traces of gilding, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Sculpture, This noble lion may have been one

Defense for the Left Thigh (Cuisse), ca. 1425, Italian, Steel, H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); D. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 0.4 oz. (918.5 g), Armor Parts-Thigh and Leg Defense, This cuisse is distinguished by its elegant

Apron, 1820–29, American, cotton

Pair of Rowel Spurs, dated 1738, Mexican or Spanish, Iron, L. of each 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm); spread of sides of each 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. of each rowel 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Wt. of each 1 lb. 14 oz. (850.5 g), Equestrian Equipment-Spurs,

Panel, 4th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, wool, 9 in. high 9.50 in. wide (22.9 cm high 24.1 cm wide), Textiles

Linen mark (Type XIV), 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: 13.3 × W. 12.7 cm (5 1/4 × 5 in.); Outside: H. 14 × W. 13.3 cm (5

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels, Diam. 10 5/8 in. (27 cm), Ceramics

Cape, 1878, American, silk

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Glass-Vessels

Tunic Fragment, 7th–9th century, Peru, Wari, Cotton, camelid hair, Overall: 42 1/4 x 81 1/2 in. (107.32 x 207.01 cm), Textiles-Woven

Vase, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Pottery, H. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); Diam. of rim: 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); Diam. of foot: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Ceramics

Study for Treaty with Native Americans (from Sketchbook), ca. 1860, Graphite on paper, 2 13/16 × 4 3/8 in. (7.1 × 11.1 cm), Drawings, John Quincy Adams Ward (American, Urbana, Ohio 1830–1910 New York), Ward, a student of Henry Kirke

Bowl, Edo period (1615–1868), 1750, Japan, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, iron red and gold, green enamel (Arita ware), H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Diam. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm), Ceramics

Vest, ca. 1860, American or European, silk

Bowl or Brush Washer, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics

Design for a Chandelier, 19th century, Pen and brown ink, sheet: 8 3/8 x 6 9/16 in. (21.2 x 16.7 cm), Drawings, Anonymous, French, 19th century

Dagger (Bichuwa), 18th century, Indian, South Indian, Steel, silver, H. 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm); H. of blade 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Wt. 12.5 oz. (354.4 g), Daggers

Engaged molding, early 15th century, Italian, Tuscany, Pine back frame with poplar upper moldings., 59.5 x 40.3, 51.4 x 32.3, 54.7 x 34.7 cm., Frames

Vessel Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 2 11/16 x 3 9/16 x 1 3/4 in. (6.9 x 9 x 4.4 cm), Ceramics

Glass Fragment from a Vessel, 4th–early 5th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass, Overall: 13/16 x 9/16 x 1/4 in. (2 x 1.5 x 0.6 cm), Glass-Vessels

Footless Cup or Lid, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 5/8 x 3 in. (4.2 x 7.6 cm), Ceramics

Water Coupe, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi mark and period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with incised decoration under peachbloom glaze, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Canaletto frame, ca. 1720, Italian, Venice, Poplar, 103.5 x 86.7, 85.7 x 69.2, 88.2 x 71.7 cm., Frames

Censer, 16th century (?), French (?) or South Netherlandish (?), Brass, Overall (with chain): 35 1/4 in. (89.5 cm), Metalwork-Brass

Bowl, 1770–1800, Made in Merseyside, Liverpool, England, British, Earthenware, transfer-printed, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Diam 11 in. (27.9 cm), Ceramics

Mourning Virgin, 13th century, Made in Tyrol, Austria, Austrian, Wood and paint, Overall: 51 3/16 x 13 x 8 1/4in. (130 x 33 x 21cm), Sculpture-Wood, Carved almost in the round, this figure and that of John the Evangelist to the right of the

Plate, late Ming dynasty (1368–1644), late 16th–early 17th century, China, Stoneware with white slip decoration on light blue glaze ('Swatow' ware), Diam. 15 in. (38.1 cm), Ceramics

Double vase, 18th century, China, Chalcedony, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Hardstone

Letter Addressed to Itō Kakō, Edo period (1615–1868), 1759, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Image: 9 5/16 × 13 7/16 in. (23.7 × 34.1 cm), Calligraphy

Henry IV, 1731–32, British, Bronze, Diameter (confirmed): 4.1 cm (41 mm), Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: Jean Dassier (Geneva 1676–1763 Geneva), This medal of Henry IV belongs to the English Monarchs series by the Swiss medalist Jean

Puget Sound (from Sketchbook X), 1885, Graphite on off-white wove paper, 5 x 7 1/2 in. (12.7 x 19.1 cm), Drawings, William Trost Richards (American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1833–1905 Newport, Rhode Island), This sketchbook contains

Candlestick, Neolithic period to Ming dynasty (1368–1644), (3200–2000 B.C.) – (1368–1644 A.D.), China, Earthenware with green lead glaze, H. 13 in. (33 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), 11th–12th century, China, Porcelain with incised design under ivory white glaze (Ding ware), Diam. 10 in. (25.4 cm), Ceramics

Glass Fragment, 13th–14th century, European, Pot metal glass, Overall: 2 x 1 1/4 in. (5 x 3 cm), Glass-Stained

Stockings, 1860–69, American, cotton

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

Head of Akhenaten with back pillar inscribed with Aten names, 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

Textile Ornament, 14th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Silver, D. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Metal-Ornaments