Images at Librifly

Netsuke of Puppies at Play, Meiji period (1868–1912), late 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Ixion, from The Four Disgracers, 1588, Engraving; first state, Sheet: 13 5/8 x 13 7/16 in. (34.6 x 34.1 cm), Prints, Hendrick Goltzius (Netherlandish, Mühlbracht 1558–1617 Haarlem), After Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem (Netherlandish,

Elbow Defense (Couter), ca. 1430–40, Italian, Steel, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); D. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Wt. 12.7 oz. (360 g), Armor Parts-Elbow Plates

(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

'Afrasiyab on the Iranian Throne', Folio 105r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525–30, Made in Iran, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 11 5/8 x W. 7 7/16 in. (H. 29.5 x W. 18.9 cm),

Viola Pomposa, 19th century, Leitmeritz, Bohemia, Bohemian, Wood, Total length: 78.2, Chordophone-Bowed, Josef Klee (German, active Leitmertz, Bohemia 1856–1893), The common mark HOPF is branded on the back of the instrument below the

Gothick [Gothic] Bed, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, gray wash, sheet: 8 9/16 x 12 5/8 in. (21.7 x 32.1 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London

Amphora, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi mark and period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Fork, 1878, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, L. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm), Silver, Tiffany & Co. (1837–present

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Pottery with jadeite stopper, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Snuff Bottles

Lavatory, ca. 1830, Made in Mexico, Mexican, Earthenware, 54 1/2 x 83 x 25 1/2 in. (138.4 x 210.8 x 64.8 cm), Architecture

Fragment, early 16th century, Italian (Venice) or Turkish, Silk, metal thread, Overall: 22 5/8 x 17 1/2 in. (57.5 x 44.5 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Glass Fragment, 17th–18th century, Dutch, Pot metal glass, Overall: 3 3/4 x 2 15/16 in. (9.5 x 7.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Vase for a Pillar, Edo (1615–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912), 19th century, Japan, Porcelain with celadon glaze, H. 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm); W. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm), Ceramics

Copper Belt Fragment, 1st–5th century, Peru, Moche, Copper, silver gilt, H x W: 3 x 4 1/8 in. (7.6 x 10.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Halberd, 1550–1600, Italian, Steel, wood (ash), textile (velvet), L. 8 ft. 11 1/4 in. (272.4 cm); L. of head 29 1/2 in. (74.9 cm); W. 16 in. (40.7 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 14 oz. (3120 g), Shafted Weapons

Primer, 18th–19th century, Caucasian, Wood, silver, steel, chern, niello, L. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Wt. 3.1 oz. (87.9 g), Firearms Accessories-Flasks & Primers

Pommel Plate, ca. 1550, Augsburg, Bavaria, German, Augsburg, Steel, gold, 9 x 6 in. (22.9 x 15.2 cm), wt. 7 oz. (185 g), Equestrian Equipment-Saddles, The large lion mask and crescent pattern of the borders identify this pommel plate as

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

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. 7.6 cm (3

Brigandine Plate, 1400–1450, Italian, H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); W. 6 15/16 in. (17.6 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 1.3 oz. (490.4 g), Armor Parts

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze iron-red and polychrome enamels, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Diam. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm), Ceramics

'Heartvine' ('Aoi') chapter from The Tale of Genji (Genji monogatari), Muromachi period (1392–1573), 16th century, Japan, Handscroll; ink on paper, Image: 4 3/4 in. × 18 ft. 9 3/16 in. (12 × 572 cm), Paintings

Amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Faience

Fragment, 4th century, Made in Egypt, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, 19.75 in. high 11.75 in. wide (50.16 cm high 29.84 cm wide), Textiles

Portrait of a Lady and Child, 1833, Oil on canvas, 36 3/8 x 29 3/16 in. (90.2 x 72.4 cm), Paintings, George W. Twibill Jr. (1806–1836

Plate, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Ceramics

Four Two-Colored Tiles, late 14th century, Made in Oxfordshire, England, British, Fired earthenware with slip decoration and lead glaze, Overall: 3 15/16 x 5 1/2in. (10 x 14cm), Ceramics-Tiles

Drawing of the Crucifixion, 1800, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Watercolor, gum arabic, and iron gall ink on off-white woven paper, 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (34.3 x 26.7 cm), Drawings

Funerary Cone, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Pottery, Preserved L. 3 cm (1 3/16 in.); Diam. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in

Terracotta pyxis (box) with lid, Imperial, Flavian–Antonine, 1st–mid-2nd century A.D., Roman, Terracotta, H.: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Vases, The lids to these containers also served as dishes. The larger, plain version is said to have been

Underwear, ca. 1884, American or European, cotton

Side Chair, ca. 1725–90, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, Furniture

Medallion, 1810, British, Cotton, confirmed: 20 1/2 × 26 3/8 in. (52.1 × 67 cm), Textiles-Printed

Single Spout Monkey Figure Bottle with Strap Handle, 6th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, pigment, H. 6 7/8 x W. 4 5/8 in. (17.5 x 11.8 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Fragment inscribed with part of cartouche and titulary 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,

Linen Mark (Type II), Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb (The Slain Soldiers), from body no. 20, 1926–27, Linen, H. 24.1 × W. 19.7 cm (9 1/2 × 7 3/4 in.); Outside

Recumbent lion, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Lapis lazuli; gold, L. 2.5 × W. 0.9 × H. 1.4 cm (1 × 3/8 × 9/16 in.), This small lapis lion has gold beads inset for eyes

Falcon in double crown surmounting a shrine shaped box for an animal mummy, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, precious metal, H. 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.); W. 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); L. 17 cm (6 11/16 in.), The

Scarab of an Official, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Steatite, l. 2 cm (3/4 in

Princess torso with garment, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1352–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Sculptors' workshops in the town, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92, Limestone, H. 13.8 x W. 10 x

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

Table, 1700–1730, Made in United States, American, Maple, 23 1/2 x 31 1/2 x 32 1/4 in. (59.7 x 80 x 81.9 cm), Furniture

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

Standing Saint or Apostle, ca. 1500, Made in Linden, Swabia, Germany, German, Limewood, Overall: 41 1/8 in. (104.5 cm), Sculpture-Wood

Pitcher, 1849–58, Made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Mottled brown earthenware, H. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm), Ceramics, Lyman, Fenton & Co. (1849–52

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

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

Sword Guard (Tsuba), mid-19th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.6 oz. (130.4 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Pietà, 1435–40, Made in Swabia, Jagst-Neckar region, Germany, German, Wood, paint, and gilt, Overall: 35 x 38 x 17 in. (88.9 x 96.5 x 43.2 cm), Sculpture-Wood, Devotional images that emphasize the physical sufferings of Christ developed

Dormition of the Virgin Relief, 15th century, Made in Lorraine, French, Stone, paint, gilt, 39 1/4 x 19 1/4in. (99.7 x 48.9cm), Sculpture-Stone

Vase, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with polychrome glazes on ornaments outlined in relief (Kairakuen ware), H. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm); Diam. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Diam. of rim 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Diam. of base 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Ceramics,

Head of Amenhotep III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, West, Tomb of Amenhotep III (WV 22), Napoleonic Expedition 1898, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), paint, H. 11.2

Dragon-Shaped Brooch, 100–300, Celtic or Roman, Copper alloy with champlevé enamel, Overall: 1 7/8 x 7/8 x 3/16 in. (4.7 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm), Enamels-Champlevé, With sinuous, asymmetrical designs and swirling arrangements of commas, circles,

Flower vase (vase hollandais nouveau) (one of a pair), 1758, French, Sèvres, Soft-paste porcelain, 8 7/8 x 6 3/4 in. (22.5 x 17.1cm), Ceramics-Porcelain

Canopic jar with a jackal-headed lid, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–525 B.C., Possibly from Upper Egypt, Thebes; From Egypt, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), Jar with Lid: H. 49 cm (19 5/16 in.); Diam. 22.8 cm (9 in.); Jar: H. 28.3 cm

Netsuke of Bee on a Leaf, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 3.9 oz. (110.6 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Oil Lamp, 1830–40, Probably made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pressed and free-blown white opaque glass, 13 1/2 x 3 1/8 in. (34.3 x 7.9 cm), Glass, Probably New England Glass Company (American, East

Salt Shovel, 1770–1800, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver, L. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Silver, Probably Nehemiah Norcross (1765–1804

Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Classical, ca. 470 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Vases, Interior, two women with their garments, Exterior, obverse and reverse, women and youths. Though later in date,

Double Column Base, 13th–14th century, Made in Bonnefont, France; Made in Bonnefont, France, French, Limestone or sandstone, 9 1/4 × 20 × 11 1/4 in. (23.5 × 50.8 × 28.6 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Glass bottle shaped like a bunch of grapes, Late Imperial, 3rd century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown in a three-part mold, H. 15.24 cm., Glass, Translucent blue green., Rim folded out, round, and in, and pressed into flaring mouth; cylindrical

Glass perfume bottle, Mid or Late Imperial, 2nd–3rd century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown, 6 11/16in. (16.9cm), Glass, Translucent pale blue green. Rim folded out, over, and in, with broad, uneven mouth; slender, slightly concave

Fragment, 17th century, Italian, Silk, metal thread, Overall: 20 x 10 1/2 in. (50.8 x 26.7 cm), Textiles-Woven

Desk and bookcase, 1800–1810, Made in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, American, Mahogany, satinwood, holly, verre églomisé with cedar, pine, 68 3/4 x 30 1/2 x 23 1/4 in. (174.6 x 77.5 x 59.1 cm), Furniture, The verre églomisé

Petticoat, 1858, American or European, cotton

Basin, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels, H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm); Diam. 22 in. (55.9 cm), Ceramics

The General Proportions of the Corinthian Order, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I, ca. 1753–54, Black ink and gray wash, sheet: 13 13/16 x 8 3/4 in. (35.1 x 22.2 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779

商 玉戈, Ceremonial Dagger-Ax (Ge), Shang dynasty (ca. 1600–1046 B.C.), 16th–14th century B.C., China, Jade (nephrite), L. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Jade

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

Pillow sham, ca. 1890, German, Linen, L. 34 1/2 x W. 34 1/2 inches (87.6 x 87.6 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Shabti of Painedjem, Third Intermediate Period, ca. 1070–945 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Faience, H. 11 cm (4 5/16 in

Papyrus charm, Late Period, Dynasty 25–26, 664–525 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Henenu (TT 313, ), 1922–24, Papyrus, ink, Framed: H. 11 × W. 15.3 cm (4 5/16 × 6 in

Pharmacy Jar, second half 15th century, Made in Manises, Valencia, Spain, Spanish, Tin-glazed earthenware, Overall: 11 1/8 × 4 3/4 in. (28.3 × 12.1 cm), Ceramics

Giacomo Meyerbeer (1791–1842), 1842, cast before 1885, French, Bronze, Diameter: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: Pierre Jean David d'Angers (French, Angers 1788–1856 Paris), The German-born Giacomo Meyerbeer

Breeches, 1807–17, American, leather

Plaque of the Marquis de Lafayette, 1800–1883, Made in France, Wax on slate, Diam. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Natural Substances

Glass Fragment, 14th century (?), European, Colorless glass, Overall: 5 5/8 x 5/8 in. (14.5 x 1.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Glass-Vessels

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, 7 x 4.9 x 1.5

Inscribed side of back pillar from head of Akhenaten in blue crown, 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,

Fragment, early 17th century, Italian, Silk, Overall: 23 7/8 x 14 1/8 in. (60.6 x 35.9 cm), Textiles-Velvets

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; bottom register, 1922–23, Limestone, 12.5 x 7 x 6

Glass Fragment from a Vessel, 4th–early 5th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass, Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 1/16 x 1/4 in. (5.7 x 2.7 x 0.6 cm), Glass-Vessels

Weaver's comb, 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. 10. 5 cm (4 1/8 in

Slate Table, 1715–35, Possibly made in Maine, United States; Possibly made in Massachusetts, United States; Possibly made in New Hampshire, United States, American, Birch, white pine, walnut, spruce, 28 1/2 x 35 1/8 x 25 in. (72.4 x 89.2

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

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. 11.9

Coffee cup (part of a service), ca. 1780–90, British, Caughley, Soft-paste porcelain, Height (each): 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm), Ceramics-Pottery

Nereids and Tritons, 18th century, Pen and black ink, brush and gray wash, heightened with white on blue paper., sheet: 4 13/16 x 9 7/8 in. (12.2 x 25.1 cm), Drawings, Anonymous, French, 18th century

Reliquary Pendant with Hounds Coursing a Hare, late 14th century, Made in Lower Rhineland, Germany, German, Silver, partly gilt, niello, Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 x 1/4 in. (5.7 x 2.5 x 0.7 cm), Metalwork-Silver, Relics of Saint Barbara and Saint

Bust of a goddess, Late Classical or Hellenistic, 4th–3rd century B.C., Greek, Sicilian, Terracotta, Terracottas

Plate, ca. 1828–ca. 1846, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm), Ceramics, Enoch Wood & Sons (British, active Burslem, 1818–46

Table, 1725–50, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Walnut, 27 3/4 x 37 3/4 x 27 1/2 in. (70.5 x 95.9 x 69.9 cm), Furniture

Tile, New Kingdom, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in); w. 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in

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

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

Glass beaker, Early Imperial, 1st century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown in a three-part mold, diameter 2 1/2in. (6.3cm), Glass, Translucent pale green. Outsplayed unworked rim; cylindrical body with vertical sides; uneven, slightly convex bottom.

Part of a Forearm Defense (Vambrace), ca. 1450–70, Italian, Steel, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); D. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Wt. 7.6 oz. (215.5 g), Armor Parts