Images at Librifly

Vest, 1892, American, silk

Osiris-Iah, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); W. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); D. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in.), Osiris-Iah is a form of Osiris specifically linked to the moon, a feature made explicit

Oil Lamp, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 15/16 x 3 7/16 x 2 13/16 in. (4.9 x 8.8 x 7.2 cm), Ceramics

Handkerchief, early 19th century, British, Cotton, L. 23 1/2 x W. 20 inches, Textiles-Printed

Head of a Youth, ca. 1230–50, Made in Île-de-France or Champagne, French, Limestone, 6 7/8 x 6 13/16 x 4 15/16 in. (17.5 x 17.3 x 12.5 cm), Sculpture-Stone, This clean face does not appear to have been part of a full head but rather was

Fragment, 17th century, Italian, Wool, Overall: 13 1/2 x 13 5/8 in. (34.3 x 34.6 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Votive Menat fragments, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, Hathor Shrine, 1922–23, Faience, various

Fragment, 5th–6th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, wool; tapestry weave, H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Textiles

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

Jug, New Kingdom ?, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespakashuty (TT 312, a), 1922–23, Pottery, 14 x 9.5 cm

Chinese Lady Playing a Flute, Edo period (1615–1868), 17th–18th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 35 3/4 x 13 in. (90.8 x 33 cm), Paintings, Attributed to Kano Tsunenobu (Japanese, 1636–1713), Academic painters in

'Zahhak is Told His Fate', Folio 29v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1524, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm), Codices, Painting attributed to

Black-topped red ware jar, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery

Trousers, ca. 1830, European, wool

Fragment of Chasuble, 15th century, Attributed to Spain, Silk; lampas, Max. dimension: H. 51 in. (129.5 cm) , Textiles-Woven, This silk textile fragment once functioned as the back of a chasuble, as is indicated by the shape of the piece. The

Letter P with the Legend of Saint Philip, ca. 1500–before 1506, Netherlandish, Boxwood; later (18th century) embroidered silk pouch, Open: 2 13/16 × 3 7/8 × 1/4 in. (7.1 × 9.9 × 0.7 cm), Sculpture-Miniature-Wood, At the dawn of the

Double Spout and Bridge Bottle with Bird, 5th–2nd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Overall: 5 7/8 in. (15 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Fragment of a terracotta vase, Archaic, ca. 630–620 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, greatest width 4 1/16in. (10.3cm), Vases, During the second half of the seventh century B.C. Athenian vase painters adopted the black-figure

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 5.6 oz. (158.8 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Two-Colored Heraldic Tile, late 15th century, Made in Midlands, England, British, Fired earthenware with slip decoration and lead glaze, Overall: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4in. (13.3 x 13.3cm), Ceramics-Tiles

Fragment of a bottle, 13th century, Syrian, Glass, (b) L. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Glass-Vessels

Plaque with Theme of the 'Hundred Antiques', Qing dynasty (1644–1911), early 18th century, China, Cloisonné enamel, 9 x 12 3/4 in. (22.9 x 32.4 cm), Cloisonn

Cylinder seal and modern impression, Neo-Assyrian, ca. 9th–8th century B.C., Mesopotamia, Assyrian, Stone, beige brown, 1.36 in. (3.45 cm), Stone-Cylinder Seals

Vishnu, Thakuri period, 10th–11th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Gilt-copper alloy, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); D. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Wt. 2 lbs (.9 kg), Sculpture, Vishnu as the divine protector and preserver of order

Dragonfly amulet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Pit 963, 1920–22, Faience, l. 1.9 cm (3/4 in

Flail scepter from the tomb of Senebtisi, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1775 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Senwosret (758), Pit 763, burial of Senebtisi, 1906–07, Faience, wood,

Vessel, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 2 5/8 x 4 x 3 1/8 in. (6.6 x 10.2 x 8 cm), Ceramics

Hinges, 15th century, Spanish (?), Iron, L. 15-5/8, W. 1-3/4 in., Metalwork-Iron

Vase with Floral and Landscape Decor, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille verte enamels, H. 17 7/8 in. (45.4 cm); Diam. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm), Ceramics

Vase with Lotus Scrolls, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm), Ceramics

Nightgown, 1894, American or European

Coffee Urn, 1845, Made in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 15 3/8 x 8 5/8 x 8 13/16 in. (39.1 x 21.9 x 22.4 cm); 91 oz. 7 dwt. (2841.9 g), Silver, Andrew Ellicott Warner (1786–1870

Male Figure (in Armor?) (from Sketchbook), Graphite, pen, ink, and watercolor on paper, Drawings, John William Casilear (American, New York 1811–1893 Saratoga Springs, New York

Wooden Weaving Tool, before 16th century, Peru, Peruvian, Wood, Length 6-1/2 in. (16.6 cm), Wood-Implements

Glass Fragment, 15th century, European, Pot metal glass, Overall: 1 7/8 x 8 in. (4.8 x 20.3 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 N. door, 1922–23, Limestone, 4.5 / 1.3 x 8.2 x 3.3

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and red, bands of brown glaze to represent bronze, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Openwork Headband, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chancay, Cotton, H x W: 28 3/4 x 29 3/16 in. (73 x 74.2 cm), Textiles-Non-Woven

Stela of Amenemopet, a Priest of Senwosret I, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1391 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Limestone, h. 31.8 cm (12 1/2 in); w. 22.2 cm (8 3/4 in); th. 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in), A man named Amenemopet dedicated this

Corset, early 18th century, Spanish, silk

Sugar Bowl, 1810–20, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 7 x 9 3/8 x 4 3/4 in. (17.8 x 23.8 x 12.1 cm); 20 oz. 9 dwt. (635.3 g), Silver, Hugh Wishart (active ca. 1793–1824

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1920–22, Steatite, blue glaze, l. 1.7 cm (11/16 in

Dress, 1879–80, British, wool, silk

Bird Warrior Bottle, 4th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, pigment, Height: 13 7/8in. (35.2cm), Ceramics-Containers

Amulet, sheet gold, bracelet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–380 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Gold sheet, ca. 11.5 cm long

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain covered with gilt, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Ceramics

Column Shaft and Base (from ensemble of Capital, Shaft, and Base), late 12th century, Made in Languedoc, France, French, Limestone, 45 × 9 5/8 × 9 1/2 in. (114.3 × 24.4 × 24.1 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

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. 12.3

Fragment of a Figure, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 3 5/16 x 1 9/16 x 1 3/8 in. (8.4 x 3.9 x 3.5 cm), Ceramics

Woven Sling Shot, 15th–18th century, Peru, Inca, Camelid hair, H x W: 1 x 93in. (2.5 x 236.2cm), Textiles-Woven

Jar, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing period (1522–66), China, Porcelain, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Dialogos de la pintvra : sv defensa, origen, essecia, definicion, modos y diferencias, 1633, Madrid, Spain, [18], 229, [24] pages, illustrations, height: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm

Magic Wand fragment, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1775 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below house A1:4, Pit 391, 1920–22, Hippopotamus ivory, L. 16.1 × W. 6 × Th.

Face and Figure (from Sketchbook), Graphite, pen, ink, and watercolor on paper, Drawings, John William Casilear (American, New York 1811–1893 Saratoga Springs, New York

Horse Race at Kamo, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Handscroll; ink, color and gold on paper, Image: 13 3/8 in. × 11 ft. 9 7/16 in. (33.9 × 359.3 cm), Paintings, Sumiyoshi Hiromori (Japanese, 1705–1777

Design for a Vase and Supporting Console, n.d., Pen and brown ink, brown wash, over black chalk, heightened with white gouache, 12 7/16 x 7 1/8 in. (31.6 x 18.1 cm), Drawings, Augustin Pajou (French, Paris 1730–1809 Paris

Lock, 15th–16th century, European or German (?), Iron, Overall: 9 to 17-1-4 x 15 1/4 in. (22.9 x 38.7 cm), Metalwork-Iron, The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. The motifs

Cover, 1700–1800, Made in United States, American, Free-blown glass, H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Glass

Sugar Bowl, 1835–45, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 10 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 5 1/2 in. (26 x 20 x 14 cm); 28 oz. 11 dwt. (887.5 g), Silver, Robert and William Wilson (active ca. 1825–ca6

Covered Bowl (one of a pair), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), 18th century, China, Porcelain with carved decoration, Bowl: H. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Ceramics

Vase, ca. 1900, Stoneware, H. 17 × Dia. 7-1/4 in. (43.2 × 18.4 cm), Ceramics-Pottery

Procession of Insects, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 13 1/8 × 32 1/8 in. (33.4 × 81.6 cm), Paintings, Nishiyama Kan'ei (Japanese, 1834–1897

Dagger (Chilanum), 17th century, South India, Steel, H. 16 3/16 in. (41.1 cm); H. of blade 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 3.7 oz. (558.5 g), Daggers

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, soft paste, crackle, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Coin (Franc) Showing Jean le Bon, 1350–64, French, Gold, Diam. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); thickness 1/16 in. (0.2 cm), Miscellaneous-Coins and Medals

Cowroid Seal Amulet 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 9 (I), 1926–27, Steatite

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1622–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Ceramics

Headdress Ornament, A.D. 200–600, Peru, Moche, Gold, H. 9 x W. 10 1/2 in. (22.9 x 26.7 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Looking Glass, 1795–1805, Made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, American, Gilt gesso, wood, wire, 45 1/2 x 19 in. (115.6 x 48.3 cm), Furniture

Powder Flask, ca. 1575–85, German, Copper alloy, iron alloy, H. 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); D. 2 9/16 in. (6.6 cm); D. of dome 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm); Wt. 7.4 oz.. (210 g), Firearms Accessories-Flasks & Primers, The only known

Female head, Classical, mid–5th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Terracottas, The head is mold-made and solid. The back is handmade and flattened. The head and part of the neck are preserved

Shabti of Mose, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Medina, Tomb of Sennedjem (TT 1), Egyptian Antiquities Service/Maspero excavations, 1885–86, Limestone, paint, H. 18.5

Ovolo frame, 1640–50, French, Oak, 24 x 28.5, 15.7 x 20.3, 17 x 21.5 cm., Frames

Facsimile of a painting in the tomb of Nebamun: dog seated beneath Its owner's chair, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Tempera on Paper, facsimile: h. 38 cm (14 15/16 in); w. 46.5 cm (18 5/16

Head of a Funerary Figure of Akhenaten, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Sandstone, h. 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.), More than two hundred fragmentary funerary

Teapot, Edo period (1615–1868), 1840, Japan, Clay covered with a finely crackled transparent glaze and decorated in colored enamels (Kyoto ware, after Ninsei), H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Ceramics, Takahashi Sōhei (Japanese, 1804?–?1835

Dish with auspicious flowers and fruits, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Painted enamel (Canton enamel), H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Diam. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); Diam. of base 6 in. (15.2 cm), Enamels, Known as “Canton enamels, ”

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, Silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Panoramic View of New York Taken from the North River, 1844, Hand-colored etching and aquatint, image: 8 13/16 x 32 5/8 in. (22.4 x 82.9 cm), Prints, Vessels by James Fulton Pringle (British, 1788–1847), This beautiful aquatint was issued in

Head of a warrior, ca. 1000–600 B.C., Terracotta, H. 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm), Terracottas

Snuff Bottle, Modern, China, Yellow porcelain with pink glass stopper, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Snuff Bottles

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille verte enamels, H. 28 7/8 in. (73.3 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); Diam. of rim: 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. of foot: 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

Double Spout and Bridge Bottle with 'S' Designs, 7th–4th century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, Overall: 5 1/4 in. (13.34 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Swept frame, ca. 1750–60 (?), French, Oak, 29 x 33 x 3 3/4 in. (73.7 x 83.8 x 9.5cm), Frames

Marsh-Bowl of Rennefer, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1504–1447 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb of Neferkhawet, west chamber A, Burial of Rennefer (II), in coffin, near head, 1935–36, Faience, paint, h.

Terracotta statuette of a seated goddess, Early Hellenistic, 3rd century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm), Terracottas, The seated figurine, probably a goddess of the Kition type, is mold-made and solid. The back

Papyri Fragments, 7th century, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Papyrus and ink, Storage (petri dish diam.): 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm), Papyrus

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

Bustle, 1870s, American, cotton, whalebone

Vase, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220), China, Earthenware with green lead glaze, H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); Diam. 11 3/4 in. (29.8 cm); Diam. of rim 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Diam. of foot 5 7/8 in. (14.9 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

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. 6.6 cm (2

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 13th century, Japanese, Bronze, copper, Sword guard (Tsuba): H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 5.8 oz. (164.4 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

right upper arm with Aten cartouches, 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,

Side Chair, 1825–28, Made in Hitchcocksville, Connecticut, United States, American, Wood, 34 3/4 x 17 7/8 x 19 in. (88.3 x 45.4 x 48.3 cm), Furniture, Lambert Hitchcock (1795–1852

Box, 1775–1820, Made in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Poplar, 10 1/4 x 28 1/2 x 14 1/4 in. (26 x 72.4 x 36.2 cm), Furniture, Attributed to Christian Selzer (active ca. 1780–1800

Feathered Ornament, 11th–15th century (?), Peru, Central or south coast (?), Feathers, vegetable fiber, cotton, H x W: 9 3/4 x 8 1/2in. (24.8 x 21.6cm), Feathers-Ornaments

Votive Ear, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, Debris from the Hathor shrine, 1922–23, Bronze or copper alloy, H. 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.); W. 1.7 cm (11/16 in

Mummy bandage inscribed with a wedjat eye, 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, L. 15.5 × W. 11 cm (6 1/8 × 4 5/16 in.),

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.