Images at Librifly

Portrait of Benjamin Franklin, 1776–1883, Made in France, Panel, Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Paintings

Drawings and Prints, Book Prints Ornament & Architecture, Index to the plates of the 'Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld', Publisher, Carel Allard, Dutch, Amsterdam 1648–ca. 1709 Amsterdam,

Eagle and Lady (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

Figure of Girl playing Shamisen, Meiji period (1868–1912), 1870, Japan, Porcelain decorated with colored enamels (Hizen ware, Kutani type), H. 13 in. (33 cm), Ceramics

Jar with Landscape Scenes, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain covered with powdered blue glaze, painted with colored enamels over transparent glaze, and painted with gold

Offering table, Nefertiti 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,

Wig, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 1040–992 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Meritamun (TT 358), inside coffin, 1928–29, Human hair, beeswax, L. of longest braid: 25 cm (9 13/16 in), This

Fish Jar, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Porcelain with famille verte and iron red decoration, H. 11 1/2 in. (29.32 cm); Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Ceramics

宋／金 鈞窯天青釉碗, Bowl, Song (960–1279) or Jin (1115–1234) dynasty, 12th–13th century, China, Stoneware with blue-gray glaze (Jun ware), H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Diam. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Diam. of rim 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Diam.

Horse figurine, Cypro-Archaic I, ca. 750–600 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; hand-made, H. 10 15/16 in. (27.8 cm), Terracottas, The handmade and solid horse was originally part of a horse-and-rider figurine. The rider is now missing, but traces

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with ox-blood glaze, H. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Diam. of rim: 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Diam. of foot: 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm), Ceramics

Mangle Board, 1799, European, Beech, walnut, 24 x 5 5/8 x 2 1/2 in. (61 x 14.3 x 6.4 cm), Furniture

Lekythos, Late Archaic, 1st quarter of 5th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Vases, Oeidpus (?), sphinx and two men

Moldings for Library Bookcase, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, sheet: 8 5/8 x 13 1/4 in. (22 x 33.6 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London

Sleeve Button, ca. 1876, Made in Brooklyn, New York, United States, American, Porcelain, 13/16 x 1 1/8 in. (2.1 x 2.9 cm), Ceramics, Union Porcelain Works (1863–ca. 1922

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain decorated in underglaze blue, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Ceramics

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

Waistcoat, ca. 1785, European, silk, cotton, linen

Reverse cassetta frame, ca. 1630, Southern French, Oak. Carved, gilt; brown-red bole, dragon's blood., Overall, 27 x 31.5 cm; sight, 14.5 x 18.7 cm; rebate, 16 x 20.6 cm., Frames, The fillets and shadows of the carved and punched ornament

Portrait of a Man, Oil on canvas, 8 3/4 x 6 7/8 in. (22.2 x 17.5 cm), Paintings, Louis Léopold Boilly (French, La Bassée 1761–1845 Paris

Tumbler, 1770–1800, Possibly made in England, British, possibly, Cut blown glass, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Glass

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 3/16 (3 cm), Glass-Vessels

Dummy Canopic Jar with the Head of Imsety, Late Period, Dynasty 25, ca. 712–664 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, 1924, Limestone, paint, H. 23 cm (9 1/16 in

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

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, EEF excavations, 1898; Possibly from Tomb of Mereri, Limestone,

Spoon, 1810–30, Made in Nashville, Tennesse, United States, American, Silver, L. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm), Silver, S. Musgrove (active ca. 1800–1850

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Glass-Vessels

Valve of a Mirror Case, 1180–1200, British, Bronze gilt, Overall: 3/8 x 4 3/8 in. (0.9 x 11.1 cm), Metalwork-Bronze, The only known surviving element from a Romanesque mirror case, this valve was originally slotted and joined by a clasp to a

Stained glass fragment with an Angel Appearing to a Deacon Saint with the Symbols of the Four Evangelists, 12th century and later additions, Made in Clermont-Ferrand, France, French, Stained glass, Overall: 21 7/8 x 20 3/4in. (55.5 x 52.7cm),

Hoop Earring, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15, ca. 1648–1540 B.C., From Egypt; Possibly from Eastern Delta, Gold, Diam. 5 cm (1 15/16 in.); Th. 0.4 cm (3/16 in

Fragment of a linen shroud painting, Ptolemaic–Early Roman Period, 1st century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century or later, From Egypt, Linen, gesso, L. 34.3 cm (13 1/2 in.); W. 35.3 cm (13 7/8 in

Figure of a Child, 19th century, Japan, White porcelain (Hirado ware), H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Ceramics

Saint Barbara, ca. 1490, Made in probably Strasbourg, Alsace, present-day France, German, Limewood with paint, 50 1/4 × 17 × 13 1/4 in., 63 lb. (127.6 × 43.2 × 33.7 cm, 28576g), Sculpture, This well-preserved figure of Saint Barbara

Girdle of Hepy, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, early-mid, ca. 1950–1885 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, mastaba west of Senwosretankh, Pit 3, Burial of Hepy, 1933–34, Gold; lapis-lazuli, l. 78.5 cm (30 7/8 in

Tapestry Fragment, 10th–15th century, Peru, Lima province, Peru; central coast (?), Camelid hair, cotton, Overall: 8 x 7 in. (20.32 x 17.78 cm), Textiles-Woven

Glass flask, Late Imperial, 4th century A.D., Roman, Syrian, Glass; blown, tooled, and trailed, H. 7 13/16 in. (19.8 cm), Glass, Translucent yellow green; handles and trails in translucent green., Rim folded over and in, and smoothed into

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 16th century, Japanese, Iron, brass, copper, Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (0.3 cm); Wt. 4 oz. (10.2 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Kilt or Sash, 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, in coffin, 1935–36, Linen, L. 188 cm (74 in.); w. 55 cm (21 5/8 in.),

Medal Showing George II of England, 1750, Swiss, Bronze, Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 2.3 oz. (65.2 g), Miscellaneous-Coins and Medals

Terracotta head of a veiled woman, Cypro-Classical II, 4th century B.C., Greek, Terracotta; mold-made and handmade, H. 2 1/16 in. (5.3 cm), Terracottas, The head is mold-made and solid. A mantle covers the head except for the eyes and nose.

Berdiche, 17th century, Russian, Steel, wood, L. 71 1/2 in. (181.6 cm); L. of head 26 1/4 in. (66.7 cm.); W. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 6.6 oz. (1547.9 g), Shafted Weapons

Mug, 1820–30, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 3 1/4 x 4 1/8 in. (8.3 x 10.5 cm); 4 oz. 4 dwt. (130 g), Silver, John W. Forbes (1781–1864

Fragment with the cartouche of Akhenaten, 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,

Guarded Dagger (Katar), 17th century, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Indian, Thanjavur, Steel, L. 15 7/8 in. (40.3 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 6.2 oz. (629.4 g), Daggers

Stirrup Spout Bottle, Mountains, 3rd–5th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, Overall: 8 1/4 x 5 in. (20.96 x 12.7 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Scarab set in a ring bezel, 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 of Amenhotep, ring finger of left hand, 1935–36, carnelian,

Stirrup Spout Bottle with Kneeling Warrior, 1st–4th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, Overall: 9 x 5 5/8 in. (22.86 x 14.3 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Pot, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 3 5/16 x 4 1/2 in. (8.4 x 11.4 cm), Ceramics

Glass mosaic hemispherical bowl, Hellenistic, 2nd–mid-1st century B.C., Greek, Eastern Mediterranean, Glass; cast, 2 3/4in. (7cm), Glass, Colorless with a blue tinge, translucent pale purple and blue, and opaque white, yellow, and pale

Dress, ca. 1818, American, silk

Underskirt, ca. 1850, American or European, cotton

Bowl, Edo period (1615–1868), 1780, Japan, Porcelain decorated with enamels (Arita ware, Imari type), H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics

Fragment of block with beveled corner, 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,

Panel from the Tomb of Don Garcia Osorio, 16th century, Spanish, Alabaster, Overall: 23 1/8 x 28 1/2 in. (58.7 x 72.4 cm), Sculpture-Stone

Amphora, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 20 13/16 x 7 1/2 in. (52.9 x 19.1 cm), Ceramics

Oil Lamp, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 15/16 x 3 3/8 x 2 5/16 in. (5 x 8.5 x 5.8 cm), Ceramics

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with turquoise glaze, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Covered Jar, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Ceramics

Gaja Lakshmi, Goddess of Fortune, 8th century, India (Jammu and Kashmir, ancient kingdom of Kashmir), Stone, H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm); W. 5 3/4 (14.6 cm); D. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm), Sculpture

'Tourbillons' (Whirlwinds) Vase, 1926, Glass, 8 x 8 1/2 in. (20.3 x 21.6 cm), Glass, Lalique began working with glass at the turn of the twentieth century; he incorporated small amounts into his jewelry and later created ornamental and

Scissors case, 17th century, French, Steel, Overall (confirmed): 3 × 2 1/8 × 3/16 in. (7.6 × 5.4 × 0.5 cm), Metalwork-Steel, Like another scissors case this object illustrates a rite of passage for women—in this case engagement and

Greyware Bowl with Incised Designs, 3rd century B.C., Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas, Ceramic, slip, Overall: 3 1/4 in. (8.26 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Tall Clock, ca. 1780–92, Possibly made in Bedford, New Hampshire, United States; Possibly made in Goffstown, New Hampshire, United States, American, Cherry, white pine, 85 x 23 1/4 x 11 1/8 in. (215.9 x 59.1 x 28.3 cm), Furniture,

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain with green glaze, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Ceramics

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm), Metalwork-Lead

Fragment, early 19th century, Attributed to Turkey, Silk, metal wrapped thread; embroidered, H. 20 in. (50.8 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Upper right arm possibly 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. 11.9 x W. 8.2 x D. 4.1 cm;

Elbow Defense (Couter), ca. 1430–40, Italian, Steel, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); W. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); D. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm); Wt. 8.3 oz. (235.3 g), Armor Parts-Elbow Plates

Terracotta head of a man, Cypro-Archaic II, early 6th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm), Terracottas, The added color, best preserved on the beard, indicates that the head was originally painted, enhancing

Earth Monster (Tlaltecuhtli), 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Stone, Overall: 20 x 16 1/2 x 5 in. (50.8 x 41.91 x 12.7 cm), Stone-Sculpture, Many ancient American peoples conceived the earth to be a giant crocodile,

Waistcoat panel, 18th century, Italian, Silk, No dimensions recorded., Textiles-Embroidered

Pitcher, 1800–1830, Probably made in Midwest, United States, American, Blown pattern-molded lead aquamarine glass, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Diam. 6 in. (14 x 15.2 cm), Glass

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

Wide-necked jar and lid naming Thutmose III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III, Anhydrite, gold, H. 7.2 cm (2 13/16

La Photographie ses origines, ses progrès, ses transformations, 1870s, Multiple photographic processes, Books, Édouard Baldus (French, born Prussia, 1813–1889), Frères Dujardin (French), B. Deloose, M. Marion, Henri Garnier, Zurcher

Vest, ca. 1870, American, silk

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), ca. 1730–50, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm), Ceramics

String of beads, Predynastic, Naqada II–Naqada III, ca. 3650–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Hiw, Cemetery U, Tomb U277, U325, or U344, EEF excavations 1898–99, Steatite, 14 9/16 in. (37 cm

Scarab Inscribed with a Hieroglyphic Motif, 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 (glazed), L. 1.3 cm

Marble statue of a member of the imperial family, Augustan or Julio-Claudian, 27 B.C.–A.D. 68, Roman, Marble, H. 46 in. (116.84 cm), Stone Sculpture, This statue and the similar work, are important additions to the small number of standing

Marble head of Hercules, Imperial, 2nd century A.D., Roman, Marble, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Stone Sculpture, Small bearded Herakles

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm); Diam. of rim 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); Diam. of base 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm), Ceramics

Piece, Made in China, Chinese for export, woven, 54 x 14 in. (137.2 x 35.6 cm), Textiles

Astragal frame, early 17th century, Italian, Verona (?), Poplar, 50.7 x 67.2, 38.5 x 55.2, 41 x 57.5 cm., Frames

Snuff Bottle, Modern, China, Mother-of-pearl shells with bronze mounting and stopper, H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Snuff Bottles

Bashlik, 1860s, British

Newfoundland Dog (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

Glass Fragment, 17th century, European, Pot metal glass, Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 1/4 inches (7 x 5.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Sheet, linen mark, fine spin, medium 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, Linen,

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.

Joined Fragments, 15th–16th century, Attributed to Spain, probably Alcaraz, Wool (warp, weft and pile); single-warp (Spanish) knotted pile, Rug: L. 67 in. (170.2 cm), Textiles-Rugs

Necklace Elements, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III, Gold

Akhenaten shoulder, 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

Study for Victory (from Sketchbook), ca. 1860, Graphite on paper, 5 5/8 × 6 7/8 in. (14.3 × 17.5 cm), Drawings, John Quincy Adams Ward (American, Urbana, Ohio 1830–1910 New York), Ward, a student of Henry Kirke Brown, became known as

Roundel with Tobias Drawing the Fish from the Water, 1500–1510, Made in Ghent or Bruges, South Netherlands, South Netherlandish, Colorless glass, silver stain, vitreous paint, Overall Diam.: 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm), Glass-Stained

Foundation Deposit Plaque with the Throne Name of Ramesses III, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 20, ca. 1184–1153 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, l. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in

Methode pour apprendre le dessein.., 1755, Printed book with etched illustrations, Overall: 11 3/4 x 9 1/8 x 1 11/16 in. (29.8 x 23.1 x 4.3 cm), Books

Miniature Jar with Two Handles, 15th–early 16th century, Peru, Inca, Ceramic, H x W: 2 3/4 x 3 3/16in. (7 x 8.1cm), Ceramics-Containers

Teapot, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue with 'powder-blue' glaze, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Ceramics

Figure of a Philosopher, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Nephrite, white with greenish tint, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm), Jade