Images at Librifly

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 17th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 4.6 oz. (130.4 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Leather chair, 1723–45, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Soft maple, ash, 45 3/4 x 18 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. (116.2 x 46.4 x 36.8 cm), Furniture, When the Boston upholsterer Thomas Fitch described chairs he was selling as

Waistcoat, fourth quarter 18th century, European, silk, linen

View of the side facade of the Palazzo Pamphili and its garden (Secondo prospetto per fianco del palazzo con diversa veduta del giardino del Bel respiro...Pamphilio), after 1677, Etching, Plate: 9 3/16 x 16 11/16 in. (23.3 x 42.4 cm), Prints,

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Ceramics

Return of Charles I to London after the Coronation at Edinburgh, Nicholas Briot (French, 1579–1646, active England after 1633), 1633, British, Silver, Diameter: 42 mm, Medals and Plaquettes, Nicholas Briot (French, 1579–1646, active

Glass Fragment, 13th century, European, Pot metal glass, Diameter: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Glass-Stained

Scarab, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–18, ca. 1991–1450 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 62, Burial G, Carnarvon excavations, Green glazed steatite, L. 2 cm (13/16 in

Fragment, 4th century, Made in Egypt, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, 7 in. high 6.00 in. wide (17.8 cm high 15.3 cm wide), Textiles

Panel with the Razing of Lazarus, early 16th century, Made in Normandy, France, French, Oak, Overall: 35 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (90.2 x 26.7 cm), Woodwork-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. 12.5 x

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, 12.5 x 14.5 x 4.8

Bowl, 1770–1800, Made in Merseyside, Liverpool, England, British, Earthenware, transfer-printed, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Ceramics

Trombone, mid-19th century, European, Brass, 8 1/2 × 13 × 43 11/16 in. (21.6 × 33 × 111 cm), Aerophone

Girl Tying Sash, Edo period (1615–1868), 1740, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 37 1/4 x 12 1/4 in. (94.6 x 31.1 cm), Paintings, Ogawa Haritsu (Ritsuō) (Japanese, 1663–1747

Cup, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Chenghua period (?) (1465–87), China, Porcelain, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Ceramics

Sword Guard (Tsuba), possibly 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper, silver, H. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 4.9 oz. (138.9

Triad of Osiris, Isis, and Horus, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.); W. 10.2 cm (4 in.); D. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.), The immensely popular gods Osiris, Isis and Harpokrates are here

Capital, ca. 1130–40, Made in present-day France, Catalan, Marble, Overall: 17 3/4 x 17 1/2 x 17 3/4 in. (45.1 x 44.5 x 45.1 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Suit, late 18th century, French, silk, cotton

Garden Bench, 1850–60, Made in United States, American, Cast iron, 36 1/2 x 46 x 19 in. (92.7 x 116.8 x 48.3 cm), Furniture

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 7/8 x 5 1/4 in. (4.7 x 13.4 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, 10th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; white slip with polychrome slip decoration under glaze, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

The Eight Immortals of the Wine Cup, Edo period (1615–1868), 1828, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 52 3/8 × 27 13/16 in. (133 × 70.7 cm), Paintings, Tani Bunchō (Japanese, 1763–1840

Dish on Three Feet, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Glass perfume bottle, Mid Imperial, 2nd–3rd century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown, 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm), Glass, Colorless with greenish tinge. Rim folded out, over, and in, flattened unevenly into mouth at an angle; cylindrical neck, tooled

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Ceramics

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Thutmose I, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1504–1492 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, glazed, l. 1.4 cm (9/16 in

唐 海獸葡萄紋銅鏡, Mirror with Grapes and Fantastic Sea Animals, Tang dynasty (618–907), 8th century, China, Bronze, Diam. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Mirrors

Large rough ware jar, Predynastic Period, ca. 4500–4000 B.C. (?), From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abadiya, Cemetery B, Tomb B250, EEF excavations 1898–99, Pottery

Bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Porcelain (Qingbai ware), H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Diam. of rim 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Diam. of foot 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Ceramics

Disk, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, Diam. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Jade

Album Lithographique 1830-1837, 1830-1837, Overall: 11 x 16 1/8 x 1 11/16 in. (28 x 41 x 4.3 cm), Books, Auguste Raffet (French, Paris 1804–1860 Gênes

Flyleaf, 1800–1830, American, Paper, 6 1/4 x 3 7/8 in. (15.9 x 9.8 cm), Drawings

Architectural Detail, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Stoneware with colored glazes, 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics

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

Illustrated Legends of the Kitano Tenjin Shrine (Kitano Tenjin engi emaki), Kamakura period (1185–1333), ca. 1300, Japan, Section of handscroll mounted as hanging scroll; ink on paper, Image: 11 3/16 × 21 15/16 in. (28.4 × 55.8 cm),

Miniature tea bowl (one of five) (part of a set), ca. 1800, British, Creamware, Height: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Ceramics-Pottery

莫臥兒王朝或清中期 痕都斯坦風格鑲金嵌寶玉碗, Bowl, Mughal period (1526–1858) or Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, India, Jade (nephrite) with gold and stone inlays, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Diam. 4 1/16 in.

Robe de Style, 1922, French, silk

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

'Iskandar in the Presence of the Brahmins', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, ca. 1330–40, Attributed to Iran, probably Isfahan, Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper, Page: 8 1/16 x 4 7/8 in. (20.5 x 12.4 cm),

'The Combat of Tus and Human', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1330–40, Attributed to Iran, probably Isfahan, Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper, Page: 7 15/16 x 5 3/16 in. (20.2 x 13.2 cm), Codices, Before they

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

Oval Dish, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Jadeite, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); W. 9 11/16 in. (24.6 cm); L. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Jade

Marble acroterion with acanthus scrolls, Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian, 1st half of 1st century A.D., Roman, Marble, Overall: 27 7/8 x 32 1/2in. (70.8 x 82.5cm), Stone Sculpture, This pair of reliefs once decorated the corner of a roof or

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron; gold, silver (nunome-zōgan); copper, Diam. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.6 oz. (130.4 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Beaker, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Ovolo frame, 1660–80, French, Oak lower moldings; lime upper moldings., 44.5 x 37.5, 31 x 23.7, 34.2 x 26.7 cm., Frames

Scarab of an Official, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, Steatite, l. 1.8 c m (11/16 in

Drawings and Prints, Print, Domitius Nero from Twelve Caesars on Horseback, Artist, Abraham de Bruyn, Flemish, Antwerp 1540–1587 Cologne (?), Bruyn, Abraham de, 1540, 1587, ca. 1565–1587, 1565, 1587

Autumn Flowers, Edo period (1615–1868), 1843, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 45 9/16 × 16 1/8 in. (115.8 × 40.9 cm), Paintings, Yamamoto Baiitsu (Japanese, 1783–1856

Wallpaper, ca. 1790, Made in Paris, France, Paper, 76 1/2 x 77 in. (194.3 x 195.6 cm), Natural Substances, Arthur and Robert Wallpapers

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

Ripple molding, 1610–70, Spanish or Spanish provinces in Central America (?), Pine with mahogany (?) ripple top molding., 42.4 x 28.6, 33.5 x 19.7, 34.6 x 21.3 cm., Frames

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Shabti, Late Period, Dynasty 30, ca. 380–343 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 10.1 cm (4 in); w. 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in

Plate, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Ceramics

George III crown, Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1783–1855, active England), 1819, British, Silver, Diam. 40 mm., Coins, Benedetto Pistrucci (Italian, 1783–1855, active England

Plate (tagliere), ca. 1550–60, Italian, Urbino, Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware), Diam. 9 5/16 in. (23.7 cm), Ceramics-Pottery, probably workshop of Guido Durantino (Italian, Urbino, active 1516–ca. 1576

Plaque, late Sukhothai period, 14th–15th century, Thailand, Gold, H. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm); W. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm), Metalwork

Panels, 1742, Italian or French, Silk and metal thread, Overall: 43 x 10 3/4 in. (109.2 x 27.3 cm), Textiles-Woven

'Gushtasp Slays the Dragon of Mount Saqila', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Firdausi, ca. 1330–40, Attributed to Iran, probably Isfahan, Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper, Page: 8 x 5 1/4 in. (20.3 x 13.3 cm),

Seated Statue of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri & el- Asasif, Senenmut Quarry, 1926–28/Lepsius 1843–45, Indurated limestone, paint, H. 195 cm (76 3/4 in.); W.

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

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

元 龍虎圖 軸, Dragon, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), late 13th–14th century, China, Hanging scroll; ink on silk, 31 11/16 x 15 7/8 in. (80.5 x 40.3 cm), Paintings, In the style of Muqi (Chinese, ca. 1210–after 1269

Penannular Earring, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon excavations, Gold, diam. 1.6 cm (5/8 in

Bowl, 12th–13th century, Attributed to Iran, Rayy, Stonepaste; luster-painted on an opaque white glaze with polychrome panels, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Ceramics

Wine cistern, Lewis Mettayer (British, active 1700, died 1740), 1709–10, British, London, Silver, Overall (confirmed): 16 × 32 1/2 × 19 13/16 in., 31 lb. (40.6 × 82.6 × 50.3 cm, 14.1 kg), Metalwork-Silver, Lewis Mettayer (British,

Bracelet, 14th century, Made in Spain, Gold, Jewelry

Covered vase, 19th century, China, Jadeite, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Jade

Bowl, Geometric, 8th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta, H. 2 3/4 in. (7.01 cm), Vases

Box with Medallion Top, 1760–1883, Probably made in France, Wood, tortoiseshell, gilt metal, engraving glass, 3/4 x 2 7/8 in. (1.9 x 7.3 cm), Natural Substances

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 2 3/16 x 6 3/4 in. (5.6 x 17.2 cm), Ceramics

Fragmentary Wall Tile of Ramesses III, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 20, ca. 1184–1153 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in); w. 3 cm (1 3/16 in

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), probably Qianlong period (1736–95), 18th century, China, 'Soft paste' porcelain painted in underglaze blue, H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Diam. of rim: 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); Diam. of foot: 5 1/2

Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 5 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. (13.3 x 11.1 cm), Metalwork-Iron

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, mortar traces, 8.7 x 12.3 x 6.9

Ornament, early Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 B.C.), 11th–10th century B.C., China, Nephrite, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Jade

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, Diam. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm), Glass-Vessels

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with green/ floral ground, H. 27 3/4 in. (70.5 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); Diam. of rim: 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Diam. of foot: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Ceramics

Sword Guard (Tsuba), early 18th century, Japanese, Higo, Iron, copper, copper alloy (sentoku), H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 6.6 oz. (187.1 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Reverse cassetta frame, ca. 1640, Italian, Naples (?), Poplar, 96.5 x 82.5, 69.2 x 55.4, 74 x 60 cm., Frames

Netsuke of Luohan, 19th century, Japan, Ivory with metal disc, Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm), Netsuke

$1000 Bill for The Greenwich Bank, The City of New York, ca. 1828, Engraving, sheet: 2 15/16 x 7 1/16 in. (7.5 x 18 cm), Prints, Asher Brown Durand (American, Jefferson, New Jersey 1796–1886 Maplewood, New Jersey

Falcon in double crown surmounting a shrine form box for an animal mummy, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); W. 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.); L. 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.), The falcon god Horus stands

Covered Bowl, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Pottery, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

(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

Fragments of wedjat eye amulets, Third Intermediate Period–Late Period, Dynasty 21–30, ca. 1070–343 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb, 1929–30, Faience

Side chair (one of four) (part of a set), ca. 1763–64, German, Würzburg, Carved, painted and gilded limewood; squab pillow in silk velvet (not original), 39 1/2 x 19 1/4 x 17 1/2 in. (100.3 x 48.9 x 44.5cm), Woodwork-Furniture, The settees

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 17th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.7 oz. (104.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Papyri Fragments, 7th century, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Papyrus and ink, Framed: 11 1/4 x 15 in. (28.5 x 38.1 cm), Papyrus

Fragment, early 17th century, Italian, Silk, metal thread, Overall: 24 3/4 x 8 1/8 in. (62.9 x 20.6 cm), Textiles-Woven

Fragment of Scarf, 18th century, Attributed to Morocco, Silk, gold thread, H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm), Textiles-Woven

Seated boy, Cypro-Classical II, 4th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 7 15/16 in. (20.2 cm), Terracottas, The figurine, of 'temple boy' type, is mold-made and hollow. The back is flattened and without detail, but may be

Plate, late Ming Dynasty (1368–1644) probably Tianqi period (1621–27), early 17th century, China, Porcelain, Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

High chest of drawers, 1755–90, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, tulip poplar, yellow pine, 99 x 45 1/2 x 25 in. (251.5 x 115.6 x 63.5 cm), Furniture, Immigrant craftsmen in Philadelphia produced the

Bottle, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, mid–late, ca. 1900–1800 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, mastaba west of Senwosretankh, Surface burial 2, 1933–34, Pottery, Nile clay, red ochre wash, h. 20 cm (7 7/8 in

Fragments, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass, wood, copper alloy, mortar and glazed earthenware (faience), Storage (petri dish diam.): 5 9/16 in. (14.2 cm), Miscellaneous