Images at Librifly

Box, 1800–1883, Made in France, Wood, tortoiseshell, 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (1.9 x 8.3 x 8.3 cm), Natural Substances

Vase, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 7 3/16 x 6 7/16 in. (18.3 x 16.4 cm), Ceramics

Overseer 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

Fragment of a solid clay barrel cylinder inscribed with an unidentified hymn, ca. mid-1st millennium B.C., Mesopotamia, Clay, 2.17 x 2.24 x 1.22 in. (5.5 x 5.7 x 2.85 cm), Clay-Tablets-Inscribed

Capital, 15th century, Made in Spain, Spanish, Sandstone, Overall: 10 x 8 in. (25.4 x 20.3 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Covered Vase, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Cloisonné enamel on copper, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Cloisonn

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

The Triumph of Caesar, after 1503–4, Woodcut, Prints, Jacob of Strasbourg (Italian School, born Alsace, active Venice, 1494–1530), Design attributed to Benedetto Bordone (Italian, Padua ca. 1455/60–1530 Padua, active mainly Venice

Varii Capricci, e Paesi inventati, e disegnati dal celebre Gio. Benedetto Castiglione ... tratti dal raccolta Zanettiana, 1758–59, published 1786, Etchings, many third state, Books, Some etchings in the manner of Giovanni Benedetto

Fragment, 14th century, Attributed to Italy, Silk, Textile: L. 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm), Textiles-Woven

toes from left foot of a statue, 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, Red

Scarab of Amenhotep III, ruler of Heliopolis, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt, Green glazed steatite, L. 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.); W. 3.6 cvm (1 7/16 in.); H. 2.3 cm (7/8 in

Shabti of Mesu, 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. 15 cm

Arm, outside shoulder, Aten cartouche, 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,

Halberd, 1500–1525, Italian, Steel, wood, textile, Shafted Weapons

Sugar Bowl, 1800–1810, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 6 3/16 x 8 7/8 x 3 3/4 in. (15.7 x 22.5 x 9.5 cm); 14 oz. 12 dwt. (454.1 g), Silver, William G. Forbes (1751–1840

Linen mark (Type III), 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. 10.8 × W. 20.3 cm (4 1/4 × 8 in.); Outside Dimensions: H. 11.4 × W.

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, L. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

One of a Pair of Incense Burners, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Cloisonné enamel, copper, and bronze, H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm), Cloisonné, Vessels from China's ancient Bronze Age

Terracotta saucer-shaped lamp, Late Classical, 4th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta, Length: 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm) H. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm), Terracottas, Wheelmade with edge folded in to form a narrow wick rest

Knee Buckle, 1730–75, American, Silver, 1 7/16 x 1 1/8 in. (3.7 x 2.9 cm), Silver

Halberd, 1525–50, probably German, Steel, wood, L. 63 1/2 in. (161.3 cm); L. of head 20 in. (50.8 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 15.4 oz. (2251 g), Shafted Weapons

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

Covered Punch Bowl, ca. 1885–87, Made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, American, Blown glass, H. 15 in. (38.1 cm), Glass, Probably Hobbs, Brockunier and Company (1863–1891

Halberd with the Arms of Liechtenstein Family, dated 1632, Austrian, Steel, wood, gold, L. 93 3/4 in. (238 cm); L. of head 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm); W. 11 3/16 in. (28.4 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 12 oz. (3060 g), Shafted Weapons

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.4 oz. (39.7 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Plaque, 1893, Made in New York, United States, American, Favrile glass, Diam. 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm), Glass, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892–1902

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, 14.1 x 9 x 3.2

Pair of electrum handles from a kantharos (drinking cup with two high vertical handles), Late Helladic I, ca. 1550–1500 B.C., Helladic, Mycenaean, Electrum, length of a. 3 1/4in. (8.2cm), Gold and Silver, Fragments of the vase to which the

Terracotta neck-amphora (jar), Late Classical, ca. 330–310 B.C., Greek, South Italian, Campanian, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 24 3/4 in. (62.9 cm), Vases, On the body, obverse, Hippolytos, attendant, and Phaidra, with a Fury above,

Partisan Carried by the Bodyguard of Louis XIV (1638–1715, reigned from 1643), ca. 1678–1709, French, Paris, Steel, gold, wood, textile, L. 94 1/8 in. (239 cm); L. of head 22 9/16 in. (57.3 cm); W. of head 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Shafted

Bascinet, ca. 1375–1400, Italian, Steel, H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); D. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 2 oz. (2778 g), Helmets

Shabti, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 688–525 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 15.6 cm (6 1/8 in); w. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in); d. 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in

Drinking Bowl (Hanap), 1350–75, Eastern European or Bosnian or Serbian (?), Silver, and gilded silver, Overall: 1 3/8 x 6 15/16 in. (3.5 x 17.6 cm), Metalwork-Silver, This hanap, known as the Sanko Bowl, has been associated with Kaznac

Sealing, Late Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late - 13 up to 1700, ca. 1850–1700 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House A1:2, Pit 884, 1920–21, Mud, l. 5.5 cm (2 1/8 in

Scarab, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Mastaba of Senwosretankh, Pit 7, 1932–33, Glazed steatite, h. 1 cm (3/8 in); w. 0.7 cm (1/4 in

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, slip decoration, H: 1 3/16 in. (2.1 cm); Diameter: 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm), Ceramics

Three Nudes, 1920, Ink on cardstock, H. 9-7/8, W. 5-3/4 inches, Drawings, John Bernard Flannagan (American, 1895–1942

Roundel with Christ Taking Leave of His Mother, 1507–15, South German, Colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, Overall: 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Glass-Stained, After Hans Schäufelein (German, Nuremberg ca. 1480–ca. 1540

Bead from a Necklace, New Kingdom, ca. 1200–1186 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Carnarvon excavations, Green feldspar, gold, L. 2 cm (13/16 in

Covered Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Diam. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Ceramics

Hoops, 1870s, American or European, cotton, metal

Cylinder, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Jade

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. 12.2 x

Weaving tool, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Late New Kingdom Settlement, 1920–22, Wood, l. 49.9 cm (19 5/8 in

Gulian Verplanck, ca. 1811, Oil on panel, 28 1/2 x 33 1/8 in. (72.4 x 84.1 cm), Paintings, John Wesley Jarvis (American (born England), South Shield 1780–1840 New York), A devoted and influential member of many of the leading learned

[Unknown Subject], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs, Émile Tourtin (French, active 1860s–70s

Meketre papyrus, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280, ), 1919–20, Papyrus, ink, H. 26 cm (10 1/4 in.), W. 16 cm (6 5/16 in.), This letter was

Design for a Rosette Relief, ca. 1825–50, Graphite, black chalk, heightened with white. Framing lines in black chalk., sheet: 9 5/16 x 7 11/16 in. (23.6 x 19.5 cm), Drawings, Anonymous, French, 19th century

[Giovanni Battista Quadrone], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs, Schemboche (Italian, active 1860s

Glass Fragment, 12th–14th century, French, Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 3/16 in. (7 x 5.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Kohl Tube and Applicator, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, gold; hematite, Container height: 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.); w. 3 cm (1 3/16 in.), This small kohl tube is made of bright blue Egyptian faience with gold

Incised Painted Bowl, 5th–2nd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, slip, pigment, Diameter 6-7/8 in., Ceramics-Containers

Coin, 14th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Copper, Coins

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with relief decoration under yellow glaze, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Cloak Pin, 1750–1800, Made in England, Enamel on copper, brass, 2 x 1 3/8 in. (5.1 x 3.5 cm), Jewelry

Jar with Cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 18 in. (45.7 cm); W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); Diam. of base 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Ceramics

Evening dress, 1919, French, silk, metallic

Sword Guard (Tsuba) , 18th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 4.3 oz. (121.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Waistcoat, ca. 1790, French, silk, cotton

Votive, bird figure, 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, L. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.); H. 2 cm (13/16

Visor for a Bascinet, ca. 1400, Italian, Steel, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm); D. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Wt. 14.2 oz. (402.6 g), Helmets Parts

Double Capital, late 13th–early 14th century, Made in Pyrénées, French, marble, Overall: 21 3/4 x 17 x 13 in. (55.2 x 43.2 x 33 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Lekythos, Archaic, 1st quarter of 5th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, H. 16.21 cm., Vases

Incense Burner, Edo period (1615–1868), 1620, Japan, Clay with finely crackled glaze (Satsuma ware), H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Ceramics

waist area from a statue of the king, 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,

Pot, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 4 1/8 x 5 3/16 in. (10.5 x 13.2 cm), Ceramics

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm), Glass-Vessels

Crucified Christ, late 14th century, South Netherlandish, Copper alloy, gilt, 6 1/2 × 2 3/4 × 1 3/8 in. (16.5 × 7 × 3.5 cm), Metalwork-Bronze

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Daoguang mark and period (1821–50), China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); W. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Ceramics

Cup (from a set of eight), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain with iron-red glaze, painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Coat, 1850s, American, silk

Stirrup Spout Bottle with Stacked Containers, 2nd–6th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, pigment, Overall: 8 7/8 in. (22.54 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Upper Arm Defense (Rerebrace) and Elbow Defense (Couter), ca. 1430–40, Italian, Steel, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); D. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 1.8 oz. (504.6 g), Armor Parts

Bowl sherd, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Pottery, h. 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in); w. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in

Frieze from the tomb of Mereri, First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 9, ca. 2100–2030 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Dendera, Tomb of Mereri, Behind Temple of Hathor, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, 1898, Limestone, H. 19

Right hand of the king extended and crossing a border, orientation not certain, 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,

Roundel with the Prodigal Son among the Swine, ca. 1530–35, Made in Cologne (?), Germany, German, Colorless glass, silver stain, vitreous paint, Overall Diam.: 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Glass-Stained

Musicians and Dancers from a set of five Grotesques, designed ca. 1688, woven ca. 1690–1711, French, Beauvais, Wool, silk (21-27 warps per inch, 8-9 per cm.), Overall (confirmed): 115 x 196 1/2 in. (292.1 x 499.1 cm), Textiles-Tapestries,

Box with Chain, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), 13th–14th century, China, Bronze with gilding, Diam. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Metalwork

Sugar Bowl, 1835–40, Made in New York, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 5 9/16 x 7 x 4 15/16 in. (14.1 x 17.8 x 12.5 cm); 20 oz. 18 dwt. (650.2 g), Silver, William Forbes (baptized 1799, active New York, 1826–63

Jar, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with light blue glaze, H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm), Ceramics

Peignoir, 1830s, American, cotton

Figure of a Standing Lady, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Unglazed pottery, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Tomb Pottery

Writing Box with Design of Six Poets under a Cherry Tree and a Pine, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Gold and silver maki-e, colored lacquer, and mother-of-pearl inlay on black lacquer, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 8 1/8 in. (20.6

Wedding dress, 1884, American, silk, cotton

Swept frame, 1745–50, Southern France, Oak, 125 x 103, 92 x 74.3, 95 x 77.3 cm., Frames

Nesting Table, 1860–70, Made in United States, American, Aspen or cottonwood, papier mache, 27 x 14 1/2 x 20 1/4 in. (68.6 x 36.8 x 51.4 cm), Furniture

Flower vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1796–1875, China, Jadeite, lavender veined with green of varied tone passing from pale green through lettuce green to bright emerald, with occasional touches of light brown, H. 5 7/8 in. (15 cm); W. 2

Stela of Two Brothers, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb, 1912–13, Limestone, paint, H. 72.7 cm (28 5/8 in.); W. 61 cm (24 in.); D. 14 cm (5 1/2 in.), This beautifully

Scarab Inscribed for the Female Horus Wosretkau (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

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

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, 1920–22, Blue glazed steatite, l. 2.3 cm (7/8 in

Bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery (Jian type), H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Diam. of foot 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Ceramics

Bottle with Theme of the 'Hundred Antiques', Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain decorated in underglaze blue, H. 9 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Ceramics

Messenger at the Door of a Guardhouse, 1786, Pen and brown ink, brown wash, over a red chalk counterproof, and traces of graphite, 14 3/4 x 9 1/8 in. (37.4 x 23.2 cm), Drawings, Philippe Louis Parizeau (French, Paris 1740–1801 Paris

Spoon, 1790–1800, American, Silver, L. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Silver, B. Ivers (active ca. 1800

Cup and Stand, Song dynasty (960–1279) or earlier, China, Pottery (Yue ware), H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 6 1/3 in. (16.1 cm), Ceramics

Chemise, 1870–89, Polish, linen

Head Pendant, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Plaster (painted), Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 1/16 x 5/8 in. (4.1 x 2.7 x 1.6 cm), Ceramics