Images at Librifly

Princess Alexandra Welcomed to England, 1863, British, Bronze, Diameter: 303 mm (3030 cm), Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: Joseph Shepherd Wyon (British, 1836–1873), Medalist (reverse only): Alfred Benjamin Wyon (British, 1837–1884),

Cylindrical unguent vase with a lid, Middle Kingdom, ca. 1887–1750 BC, From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Haraga, Cemetery A, Tomb 124, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), Overall: H. 10.2 cm (4 in.); Diam. 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.), This

Panel with Heraldic Shield of Johnson, ca. 1500, British, Stained Glass, 14 3/8 × 12 3/8 × 1/4 in. (36.5 × 31.4 × 0.6 cm), Glass-Stained

Late ware jar, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Southern Upper Egypt, Hierakonpolis (Nekhen), Pottery, h. 8 cm ( 3 1/8 in

Great Exhibition Jurors' Medal, 1851, British, Bronze, Diameter: 2 1/2 in. (64 mm), Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton

Animal, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Plaster, Overall: 3 11/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 1/8 in. (9.3 x 7.2 x 2.8 cm), Sculpture-Plaster

Foot 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,

Cup, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Pottery, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Ceramics

Stand for an Offering Basin with the Name of King Khafre, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, ca. 2520–2494 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Eastern Delta, Hurbeit (Pharbaethos), Gneiss, H. 85 cm (33 7/16 in.), Stands like this one bearing a king's name

Six-Sided Pyx, 3rd century, Late Roman, Champlevé enamel, bronze, inlaid with millefiore enamel, Overall: 2 7/16 x 2 1/4 x 2 1/16 in. (6.2 x 5.7 x 5.3 cm), Enamels-Champlevé, Small six-sided boxes such as this one, with millefiore enamel,

Wall casing, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–610 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, ), Undetermined, 1922–23, Limestone, 4.7 x 6.3 x 1

Stone Mason's Chisel, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Bronze or copper alloy, L. 19 cm (7 1/2 in); w. 2.5 cm (1 in

Ring, 3rd–12th century, Found Egypt, Silver, Diam. 11/16 in. (1.8 cm), Jewelry

Coronation of Victoria, Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1783–1855, active England), 1838, British, Silver, Diameter: 37 mm, Medals and Plaquettes, Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1783–1855, active England

Plaque Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1776–1883, Made in France, Enamel, 3 7/8 x 2 7/8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 cm), Paintings, After Jacques Thouron

Bottle, Figure Showing Tunic, 1st–3rd century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, pigment, H. 7 1/2 x W. 6 1/4 in. (19.1 x 15.9 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Dish, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), ca. 1600, China, Porcelain (Kraak porcelain), H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

滝文字散し蒔絵硯箱, Writing Box (suzuribako) with Waterfall and Auspicious Characters, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th century, Japan, Lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, and gold inlay on

Bone Weaving Bobbin, 8th–mid-16th century, Peru, Peru; north coast (?), Bone, Length 4-1/8 in. (10.4 cm), Textiles-Implements

Panel from the Tomb of Don Garcia Osorio, 16th century, Spanish, Alabaster, Overall: 25 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (65.4 x 21.6 cm), Sculpture-Stone

General Mangin, 1915, Charcoal, ink, and wash on paper, H. 11, W. 8-3/4 inches, Drawings, Gwen John (British, Haverfordwest, Wales 1876–1939 Dieppe, France

Tube, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Jade

Ovolo frame, ca. 1700, French, Oak, 52 x 60.6, 36 x 45.5, 38.8 x 47.5 cm., Frames

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 18th–early 19th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.5 oz. (99.2 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Scarabs, 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, Glazed steatite, L. 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); W. 0.9

Glass jug with trefoil rim, Late Imperial, late 4th–mid-5th century A.D., Roman, Syrian, Glass; dip-molded, mold-blown, and trailed, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Glass, Translucent green, with same color handle and trail., Trefoil rim with

T.-H. Frere Joseph, Raoul Larche (French, 1860–1912), 1898, French, Bronze, Diameter: 124 mm, Medals and Plaquettes, Raoul Larche (French, 1860–1912

Chest Front, 15th century, French, Oak, Overall: 21 7/8 x 63 x 1 3/8 in. (55.6 x 160 x 3.5 cm), Woodwork-Furniture

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

Medallion, 1776–1800, Made in France, Bronze, Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Metal, Attributed to Jean Martin Renaud (French, Sarreguemines 1746–1821 Paris

Roundel, ca. 1450, British, Stained Glass, Overall: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Glass-Stained

Pelerine, 1825–35, probably French, cotton

'Rustam Avenges His Own Impending Death', Folio 472r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525–30, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Codices, Painting

Embroidered Panel Fragment, 10th–15th century, Peru, Peru; north coast (?), Cotton, camelid hair, Overall: 42 x 70 1/4 in. (106.68 x 178.44 cm), Textiles-Woven

Jar with raised decoration, Meroitic Period, 270 B.C.–A.D. 320, From Egypt and Sudan, Pottery

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm); Diam. of rim: 10 5/8 in. (27 cm); Diam. of foot: 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Ceramics

Dress, 1852–62, probably American, cotton

Easy Chair, 1760–90, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, walnut, tulip poplar, yellow pine, 46 x 37 x 28 1/4 in. (116.8 x 94 x 71.8 cm), Furniture, In the eighteenth century, easy chairs (often called

Covered Sugar Bowl, 1780–1820, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Blown pattern-molded lead glass, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Glass

Ribbed Penannular Earring, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–18, ca. 1991–1450 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon excavations, Gold, Diam. 1.7 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. 11.8

Hepy, beads, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, early-mid, ca. 1950–1885 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, mastaba west of Senwosretankh, Pit 3, Hepy, scattered in front of blocking wall, 1933–34, Faience, l. 44.5 cm (17 1/2

Sallet of Emperor Maximilian I (1459–1519), ca. 1490–95, Augsburg, German, Augsburg, Steel, copper alloy, gold, H. 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); D. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 15.7 oz. (2261 g), Helmets, This sallet was a

Tall Clock, 1772, Made in Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, cherry, white pine, 95 1/4 x 21 7/8 x 10 3/8 in. (241.9 x 55.6 x 26.4 cm), Furniture, Benjamin Willard (1743–1803), Simon Willard (1753–1848), This

Kylix Fragments, Classical, ca. 480 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, container - fragmentary: 9 3/4 × 7 3/8 in. (24.8 × 18.7 cm), Vases

Hylas and the Water Nymphs, late 17th century, Engraving, sheet: 10 5/8 x 21 in. (27 x 53.4 cm), Prints, Pietro Santi Bartoli (Italian, Perugia 1615–1700 Rome), After Giulio Romano (Italian, Rome 1499?–1546 Mantua

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; 3rd register, 1922–23, Limestone, 11 x 5 x 10.5

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

Openwork plaque with figures, Old Babylonian, ca. 2000–1600 B.C., Mesopotamia, Babylonian, Bronze, 5 7/8 x 5 3/8 in. (15 x 13.8 cm), Metalwork-Reliefs, This example of an openwork bronze combines a flat plaque with a ring and symmetrically

Taweret amulet, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Lapis lazuli, gold, H. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); W. 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); D. 1.1 cm ( 7/16 in

Wrathful Eight-Armed Goddess Slaying a Demon, Malla period, 16th–17th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Ivory, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.5 cm); W. 2 5/16 in. (5.8 cm), Sculpture

Fragment, early 18th century, Italian, Silk, Overall: 14 1/4 x 13 in. (36.2 x 33 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Fragment of an Animal, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 2 11/16 x 3 13/16 x 1 9/16 in. (6.9 x 9.7 x 4 cm), Ceramics

Oil Lamp, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 13/16 x 4 1/16 x 3 3/8 in. (4.6 x 10.3 x 8.5 cm), Ceramics

Scarab Inscribed for the God's Wife (Ahmose-)Nefertari, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1525 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, glazed, l. 1.4 cm (9/16 in

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

Covered incense box, 19th century, Japan, Pottery; surface covered with; design in gold (Izumo ware), Diam. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Ceramics

Fish Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, L. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with mustard-yellow glaze, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Ceramics

Flask, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Rock crystal, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Hardstone

Double Capital, late 13th–early 14th century, Made in Pyrénées, French, Marble, Overall: 21 1/2 x 15 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (54.6 x 39.4 x 36.8 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1492–1479 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 37, Burial 59 D, Carnarvon excavations, 1911, Glazed steatite, L. 1.5 cm (9/16 in

Two-Colored Tile, late 14th century, Made in Nottingham or Derbyshire, Midlands, England, British, Fired earthenware with slip decoration and lead glaze, Overall: 5 1/2 x 5 1/2in. (14 x 14cm), Ceramics-Tiles

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, Diam. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.8 oz. (107.7 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

色絵欄干石垣鳳凰龍文皿, Square Dish with Stone Wall and Phoenix and Dragon Cartouches, Edo period (1615–1868), early 18th century, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels, gold (Arita ware, Imari

Pottery Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, slip decoration, Overall: 2 1/16 x 15/16 x 1/4 in. (5.2 x 2.4 x 0.6 cm), Ceramics

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 1/2 x 7/8in. (1.2 x 2.3cm), Metalwork-Lead

Bowl, 1885–90, Possibly made in England, British, possibly, Blown satin purple glass, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Glass

Sword Guard (Tsuba), early 19th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 2.8 oz. (79.4 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Glass Fragment, 12th–14th century, French, Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, Overall: 3/4 x 1 inch (1.9 x 2.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Pitcher, early 17th century, Italian (Venice), or façon de Venise, Colorless (gray) and transparent dark blue-green nonlead glass. Blown, ice-glass technique, trailed., H. 12.5 cm, Glass

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon excavations, 1911 (?), Glazed steatite, L. 1.3 cm (1/2 in

Fish Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Pilgrim's Badge, 15th century, French, Lead, Overall: 1 9/16 x 9/16in. (4 x 1.5cm), Metalwork-Lead

Bowl, Predynastic, Badarian, ca. 4400–3800 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Matmar, Tomb 3107, BSAE/Brunton excavations, 1931, Pottery, H. 12 cm (4 3/4 in); greatest diam. 34.5 cm (13 9/16 in

Scarab Inscribed With a Private Name (?), New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon excavations, 1911 (?), Red jasper or carnelian, L. 1.6 × W. 1.1 × H. 0.9 cm (5/8 × 7/16

A Portuguese, mid-17th century, Attributed to Iran, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Codices, The arrival of European traders was soon reflected in the art of Safavid Iran. Male dress, poses from oil

Fish Ornament, Zhou dynasty (1046–256 B.C.), China, Jade, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm), Jade

Papyrus inscribed with six 'Osiris Liturgies', Early Ptolemaic Period, ca. 332–200 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Meir, south part of the necropolis, Papyrus, ink, Approximate framed length 1120 cm (36 ft. 9 in.); height 23

The Sacrifice of Isaac, n.d., Etching and engraving, Prints, Louis Desplaces (French, Paris 1682–1739 Paris), After Charles Le Brun (French, Paris 1619–1690 Paris

Miniature Pilgrim Bottle, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Pottery, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Tomb Pottery

Plate with the Arms of Blanche of Navarre, 1427–38, Made in Manises, Valencia, Spain, Spanish, Tin-glazed earthenware, Overall: 15 3/4 in. (40 cm), Ceramics, The prolific workshops of Manises, near the city of Valencia, made colorfully

Linen mark (Type XI), Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb (The Slain Soldiers), from body no. 24, 1926–27, Linen, H. 29.2 × W. 12.7 cm (11 1/2 × 5 in.); Outside

Tile, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., From Egypt, Eastern Delta, Qantir (Piramesse), Palace of Ramesses II, Faience

Armchair, ca. 1755, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, 44 x 33 1/4 x 21 1/2 in. (111.8 x 84.5 x 54.6 cm), Furniture, This armchair is significantly larger than most made in this period and exudes a

Cup (from a set of eight), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain with iron-red glaze, painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam., 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Ceramics

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Fragment, 13th–16th century, Made in Egypt, Stonepaste; painted under transparent glaze, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 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

Warrior Bottle, 4th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, H. 11 1/4 x W. 6 3/4 in. (28.6 x 17.2 cm), Ceramics-Containers, War, battle, and warriors in processions are major themes in Moche art. However, the archaeological record shows little

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Jade, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); L. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm), Jade

Glass Fragment, 15th century, European, Colorless glass, Overall: 4 3/4 x 2 in. (12.1 x 5.1 cm), Glass-Stained

Pot Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 2 5/16 x 3 1/4 in. (5.9 x 8.2 cm), Ceramics

Evening coat, 1908–10, American or European, silk, fur

Pakhet (?) Amulet, Late Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 13–18, early, ca. 1802–1450 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery south of pyramid, House A1, so-called 'faience factory', 1920–22, Faience

Plate, ca. 1760, Made in Mexico, Mexican, Earthenware, Diam. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm), Ceramics

Box with Medallion Top, 1770–1800, Made in France, Rootwood tortoiseshell, ivory, gilt bronze, 1 1/4 x 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (3.2 x 8.9 x 8.9 cm), Natural Substances

Bottle, Edo period (1615–1868), 1700, Japan, Clay covered with a finely crackled glaze of Satsuma type (Kyoto ware, Mizoro type), H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Plate, 16th century, Japan, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Arita ware, Imari type), Diam. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm), Ceramics, Gorodayu Shonzui (Japanese

Implement?, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Copper alloy, L. 9.6 x W. 1.4 x Th. 0.4 cm