Images at Librifly

Relief fragment: cavalrymen along a stream in mountainous terrain, Neo-Assyrian, ca. 704–681 B.C., Mesopotamia, Nineveh, Assyrian, Gypsum alabaster, 20 3/4 x 33 1/2 in. (52.8 x 85 cm), Stone-Reliefs

Glaive of Emperor Rudolf II (reigned 1576–1612), dated 1577, Augsburg, German, Augsburg, Steel, wood, textile, gold, L. 100 1/2 in. (255.27 cm); blade L. 23 in. (58.42 cm), Shafted Weapons, This staff weapon was carried by the bodyguard

Angel, ca. 1120, Made in Burgundy, France, French, Limestone, Overall: 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm), Sculpture, In the nimble hands of the sculptor, a gentle face and rhythmically patterned robe emerge from the rough limestone surface. This

Study for 'Flying Victory', ca. 1830–40, British, Wax on slate, Diameter: 2 15/16 in. (7.4 cm), Medals and Plaquettes

Table Clock Cases, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, gray wash, sheet: 8 5/16 x 6 15/16 in. (21.1 x 17.6 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London

Sheet, linen mark, coarse spin, loose weave, 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), location not recorded, 1935–36,

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

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm), Glass-Vessels

Chemise, ca. 1873, American or European, cotton

Figure, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Pottery, H. 36 1/2 in. (92.7 cm), Tomb Pottery

Fragment, 5th–6th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, wool; tapestry weave, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Textiles

Lemonade Glass, ca. 1880, Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown glass, threaded, 5 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (14.6 x 5.7 x 8.3 cm), Glass, Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (American, 1825–1888, Sandwich,

Drop-leaf Table, 1800–1815, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, tulip poplar, pine, 27 7/8 x 59 3/4 x 25 in. (70.8 x 151.8 x 63.5 cm), Furniture

Ostrich Hunt, from 'Hunting Scenes VI', 1609, Etching, Sheet (Trimmed): 8 1/16 × 11 1/8 in. (20.4 × 28.3 cm), Prints, Antonio Tempesta (Italian, Florence 1555–1630 Rome

Evening dress, 1923–24, French, silk, For Callot Sœurs the example of China amended Western dress, stressing tubular simplicity and Chinese ornament and technique. The confluence of Egyptomania, Japonisme, and Chinoiserie under the

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with underglaze blue decoration and overglaze famille rose enamels, with a buff crackled glaze, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Ceramics

Dish, Edo period (1615–1868), 1750, Japan, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware), H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm), Ceramics

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose III, 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.

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 17th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 5.4 oz. (153.1 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Sugar Tongs, 1820–30, American, Silver, L. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm), Silver

Dressing jacket, ca. 1880, Hungarian, cotton

Turkey Palma, 7th–10th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Veracruz, Stone, Overall: 18 5/16 in. (46.59 cm), Stone-Sculpture, A number of blank palmas are known, but most are covered in imagery ranging from abstract swirls to full

Design for mosaic tablet behind an altar, late 19th–early 20th century, Made in New York, United States, American, Watercolor, white gouache, black ink, and graphite on paper mounted on board in original shaped mat, Overall: 26 1/8 x 33

Glass Fragment, 16th century or later, European, Pot metal glass, Overall: 4 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. (10.5 x 6.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 1 x 3/4 in. (2.5 x 1.9 cm), Metalwork-Lead

Fragment, 16th–17th century, Spanish or Italian, Silk, Overall: 20 1/4 x 11 1/4 in. (51.4 x 28.6 cm), Textiles-Woven

Sword Guard (Tsuba), first quarter 17th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 5.4 oz. (153.1 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Pendant Ornament, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Jade

Sugar Bowl, 1846, Made in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 4 7/16 x 8 5/16 x 4 1/2 in. (11.3 x 21.1 x 11.4 cm); 10 oz. 10 dwt. (327.2 g), Silver, Samuel Kirk and Son (1846–68

Scarab, 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 IV, burial 1, 1935–36, Faience, L. 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); W. 0.7 cm (1/4

Scarab Inscribed Maatkare (Hatshepsut), Given Life Forever, 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

Gate-leg Table, 1700–1725, Made in United States, American, Walnut, 25 1/2 x 28 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. (64.8 x 72.4 x 69.9 cm), Furniture

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 18th–early 19th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, Diam. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); thickness 3/8 in. (1 cm); Wt. 5.6 oz. (158.8 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Grisaille Quarries, 1320–24, French, White and Pot-metal glass, silver stain, 23 7/16 x 17 7/8 in. (59.5 x 45.4 cm), Glass-Stained

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), early 19th century, China, Semi-eggshell porcelain with famille rose enamels, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm), Ceramics

Alcove ornament in form of a man lying down, Edo (1615–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912), 19th century, Japan, Faience with decoration of enamels (Kyoto ware), H. 5 9/16 in. (14.1 cm); L. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Ceramics

Miniature Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain (Lang ware), H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Ceramics

Petticoat, 1880s, probably American, cotton, linen

Ornament, Zhou dynasty (1046–256 B.C.), China, Jade, 1 1/4 x 3/4 in. (3.2 x 1.9 cm), Jade

Terracotta saucer-shaped lamp, Late Classical, 4th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta, 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Terracottas

Tankard, 1730–50, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 7 1/16 x 8 1/8 in. (17.9 x 20.6 cm); 34 oz. 4 dwt. (1063.1 g), Silver, Philip Syng Jr. (1703–1789

Lekythos, Classical, ca. 480 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, white-ground, Overall: 7 1/4in. (18.5cm), Vases, Chariot scene

Plate and Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Glass jug, Late Imperial, 5th century A.D., Roman, Syrian, Glass; mold-blown, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Glass, Translucent blue green, with same color handle and trail., Thick folded rim, flattened into broad flaring mouth; cylindrical neck

Beaker, 9th–11th century, Peru, Lambayeque (Sicán), Gold, H. 7 x Diam. 5 in. (17.8 x 12.7 cm), Metal-Containers

Fragments of a Male Head, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Plaster, Overall (a): 2 3/4 x 6 1/2 x 4 3/4 in. (7 x 16.5 x 12 cm), Sculpture-Plaster

Undecorated painted bowl with flared sides, 6th–3rd century B.C. (?), Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Overall: 2 in. (5.08 cm), Ceramics-Containers

The Expressions, 1696, Etching (with later additions in ink), plate: 13 1/16 x 17 3/4 in. (33.1 x 45.1 cm), Prints, Henri Testelin (French, Paris 1616–1695 The Hague), After Charles Le Brun (French, Paris 1619–1690 Paris

Belt Ornament, Six Dynasties (220–589), China, Bronze, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Metalwork

Landscape, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Silk, 49 1/2 x 29 1/4 in. (125.7 x 74.3 cm), Textiles-Tapestries

Bowl, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Southern Upper Egypt, Hierakonpolis (Nekhen), Pottery, Height: 7.5 x Diam: 15 cm (2 15/16 x 5 7/8 in

Wedding vest, 1854, American, silk

Daybed, 1725–50, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Maple, D. 70 in. (177.8 cm), Furniture

Reproduction of the Seal of Heinrich Graf von Orlamünde, 1327, late 19th–early 20th century, German, Plaster, H. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); W. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); thickness 7/16 in. (1.1 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.9 g), Miscellaneous

Tool, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum, camp II (CII), Petrie excavations, 1926, Flint

Incised and Pyroengraved Bowl with Monkeys, 5th–4th century B.C., Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas, Ceramic, metallic specs, Overall: 1 3/4 in. (4.45 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Two mother-of-pearl shells in silver mounting, pearl stopper, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Snuff Bottles

Side Chair, 1760–90, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, Atlantic white cedar, cherry, 41 1/4 x 21 3/4 x 21 1/4 in. (104.8 x 55.2 x 54 cm), Furniture

Bead, Clay, glazed, Height: 3/4 x 1/2 in. (2 x 1.3 cm), Gold and Silver

Covered Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. (with cover) 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Ceramics

Autumn Landscape, Meiji period (1868–1912), 20th century, Japan, Ink and color on silk, 50 7/16 x 19 11/16 in. (128.1 x 50 cm), Paintings, Kawabata Gyokushō (Japanese, 1842–1913

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, 1.5 cm

Band, 4th–5th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, wool; tapestry weave, H. 12 in. (30.5 cm), Textiles

Teapot, 1800–1810, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 6 5/8 x 12 3/8 in. (16.8 x 31.4 cm); 21 oz. 7 dwt. (664.8 g), Silver, William G. Forbes (1751–1840

Writing Box with Design of the Tatsuta River, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Gold and silver maki-e on gold lacquer, H. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); L. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Lacquer

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 16th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 5.9 oz. (167.3 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Standing Bodhisattva, 16th–17th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Gilt bronze, H. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Sculpture

Figure Bottle, 3rd–5th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, Overall: 8 1/2 x 5 1/8 in. (21.59 x 13 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm), Glass-Vessels

Basque, 1850s, American, cotton

Mask of Fudō Myōō, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th–19th century, Japan, Ink on paper, 12 5/16 x 9 3/16 in. (31.3 x 23.3 cm), Paintings, School of Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo

Side chair, ca. 1725–35, British, Gilded gesso on walnut, 42 1/2 × 24 × 26 1/2 in. (108 × 61 × 67.3 cm), Woodwork-Furniture

Right shoulder and chest with Aten cartouches, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92, Diorite, H. 10.8 x D. 8.3 x W. 4.4 cm; chest

Vessel Fragments, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, glazed (faience), Storage (dish diam.): 6 in. (15.3 cm), Ceramics

Glass bowl fragment with gold leaf and painted decoration, Late Imperial, 3rd–4th century A.D., Roman, Glass, gold, paint; blown, gold foil applied to upper surface and decorated with stylus, painted, and a second thin layer of glass

Parchment Document and Seal of Philip of Alsace, Count of Flanders (1168–91) and of Vermondois (1155–91), 1176, Flemish, Wax, parchment, seal: 4 1/4 x 4 1/6 in. (10.7 x 10.5 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); imprint: Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.8 cm);

[George Augustus Baker], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs, Maurice Stadtfeld (American, active 1860s

Bracelet with wedjat eye amulet, Third Intermediate Period, late Dynasty 21, ca. 1000–945 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Henettawy F, 1923–24, Linen, faience, Diam. ca. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.), One of four

Woven Fragment, 14th–15th century, Peru, Lima province, Peru; central coast (?), Camelid hair, cotton, Overall: 15 1/4 x 6 3/4 in. (38.74 x 17.15 cm), Textiles-Woven

Roundel with Souls Tormented in Hell, 1500–1510, Made in Louvain (?), South Netherlands, South Netherlandish, Colorless glass, silver stain, vitreous paint, Overall Diam.: 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm) --without lead, Glass-Stained, After Dieric

Canopic Coffin in the Form of Imsety, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 22, ca. 924–889 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Khokha, Tomb of Aafenmut, Pit 2, 1914–15 (White), Wood, paint, L. 27.2 × W. 9 × H. 6.7 cm (10 11/16 ×

Dish with warrior, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Chongzhen period (1627–44), China, Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen Kraak ware), H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm); Diam. of foot 10 1/2 in.

Tortoises and Crabs, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on silk, 39 1/8 x 14 in. (99.4 x 35.6 cm), Paintings, Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891

Vase fragment with the names of Amenhotep III, Tiye, and Hennetaneb, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt, Faience

Figure of Guanyin, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 33 in. (83.8 cm), Ceramics

見立寒山拾得図, Courtesans Parodying Kanzan and Jittoku, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th–early 19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink, color and gold on paper, Image: 48 1/4 × 22 1/4 in. (122.5 × 56.5 cm), Paintings,

Shirt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, below the Tomb of Senenmut (TT 71), burial 1, on mummy, 1935–36, Linen, L. 108 cm (28 15/16 in.); W. 73.5 cm (42.1/2 in.),

Fragment, 18th century, Italian (Venice?), Silk, Overall: 15 x 21 3/4 in. (38.1 x 55.2 cm), Textiles-Woven

Head of a Deva, 13th–14th century, Thailand, Ceramic, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Ceramics

Zaō Gongen, Muromachi period (1392–1573), 14th century, Japan, Wood, gilt bronze, colored beads, and crystal, H. 30 in. (76.2 cm); W. 24 in. (61 cm), Sculpture, This boyish figure of ferocious mien is carved of a single block of Japanese

Chest with Drawer, 1650–1700, Made in United States, American, Oak, chestnut, cedar, walnut, 29 x 49 1/2 x 22 in. (73.7 x 125.7 x 55.9 cm), Furniture

Pitcher, 1850–58, Made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 9 x 7 x 5 3/4 in. (22.9 x 17.8 x 14.6 cm), Ceramics, United States Pottery Company (1852–58

Glass Panel with Female Saint, ca. 1500, South Netherlandish, Pot-metal glass and vitreous paint, 12 1/4 in. × 9 1/8 in. × 5/16 in. (31.1 × 23.2 × 0.8 cm), Glass-Stained

Miniature Ointment jar, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13, late-15/17, ca. 1700–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Mastaba of Senwosretankh, Pit 29, 1932–33, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), h. 5.5 cm (2 3/16

Dagger (Katar), 18th century, North Indian, Steel, gold, L. 11 11/16 in. (29.7 cm); W. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); Wt. 13.8 oz. (391.2 g), Daggers

Pendant, 16th–18th century, Peru, Colonial (?), Gold, Overall: 1 3/16 in. (3.02 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Glass Fragment, 13th–14th century, French (?), Pot metal glass, Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. (4.5 x 7.3 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. 11.9

Pocket flask, 1800–1860, Made in United States, American, Blown pattern-molded glass, H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Glass

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with flambé glaze, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Ceramics