Images at Librifly

'Kai Kavus Falls from the Sky', 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, Painting: H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Codices, At the

Courtesan and Attendant Playing with a Dog, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1716–1736, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 23 × 32 3/4 in. (58.4 × 83.2 cm), Paintings, Nishikawa Sukenobu (Japanese, 1671–1750), A

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, stains, 6.5 x 7 x 3.5

Loom Heddle Jack, Late Middle Kingdom or New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1850–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Late New Kingdom Settlement, 1920–22, Wood, h. 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in

Coat, ca. 1886, American, wool, silk, cotton, brass

Jacket, ca. 1890, American, silk

Tall Plain Cup, 5th–2nd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, Overall: 2 1/2 in. (6.35 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Double Capital, 13th–14th century, Made in Bonnefont, France, French, Limestone or sandstone, Overall: 17 1/2 x 22 1/2 x 13 in. (44.5 x 57.2 x 33 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Jacket, 1860–69, American, wool

Flower Pot, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Stoneware with blue and purple glazes (Jun ware), H. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm); W. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Ceramics

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Turquoise, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Snuff Bottles

Glass Fragment, ca0, French or British, Glass, Overall: 2 3/4 x 5 1/8 in. (7 x 13 cm), Glass-Stained

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Blue glazed steatite, l. 1 cm (3/8 in

Horse and rider, Cypro-Archaic II, ca. 600–480 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; hand-made, H. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm), Terracottas, The figurine is handmade and solid. The relatively large rider sits near the horse's rump

Character Study, ca. 1866, Charcoal on white wove paper, 20 1/4 x 18 3/8 in. (51.4 x 46.7 cm), Drawings, Toby E. Rosenthal (1848–1917

Box, 19th century, Japan, Lacquer, H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 12 in. (30.5 cm); L. 18 1/2 in. (47 cm), Lacquer

Bowl, Muromachi period (1392–1573), ca. 1500, Japan, Clay with light brown crackled glaze; foot unglazed; lacquer repairs (Ki Seto ware), H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Ceramics

Arm with garment, Aten 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,

Two Carp, Edo period (1615–1868), Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 43 1/4 x 15 3/4 in. (109.9 x 40 cm), Paintings, Yosai (Japanese, 1788–1878

Glass Fragment, 14th century, North French, Colorless glass, Overall: 2 1/2 x 1 5/8 in. (6.4 x 4.1 cm), Glass-Stained

Covered Box, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Porcelain decorated with iron red and enamels, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); W. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm), Ceramics

Jar, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Porcelain with flambé glaze, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Diam. of rim: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Diam. of foot: 3 in. (7.6 cm), Ceramics

Bell, 3rd or 4th century B.C. (?), Greece, Greek, Leaded bronze, Height: 5 in. (12.7 cm), Idiophone-Struck-bell-without clapper, Containing the partial remains of an internal clapper, this bell is stamped with the Greek letters which has been

Shoe Buckle, ca. 1770–87, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver, 2 x 2 5/8 in. (5.1 x 6.7 cm), Silver, Zachariah Brigden (1734–1787

Partisan, dated 1767, British, Steel, wood, gold, textile, metallic thread, L. 83 1/2 in. (212.1 cm); L. of head 17 in. (43.2 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 10.5 oz. (1658.4 g), Shafted Weapons

Small Saucer, Edo period (1615–1868), dated 1808, Japan, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze (Hirado ware), H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics

Knife, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, mastaba west of Senwosretankh, Radim west, 1933–34, Flint, l. 17 cm (6 11/16 in

Pochette, ca. 1700–1799, European or American, Wood, ebony, metal, Overall: 50.8cm (20in.), Chordophone-Lute-bowed-unfretted

Corset, 1810–50, American or European

Tournament Helm (Kolbenturnierhelm), 1510, German, Steel, H. 15 1/8 in. (38.4 cm); W. 10 in. (25.4 cm); D. 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm); Wt. 10 lb. 8 oz. (4763 g), Helmets

Bronze furniture attachment, Early Imperial, Augustan, late 1st century B.C.–early 1st century A.D., Roman, Bronze, Other: 11 in. (28 cm), Bronzes, The naturalistic rendering of the acanthus rinceau matches the style of marble decoration

Wallpaper Panel, 1700–1730, Made in China, Paper, painted by hand and mounted on linen, 121 x 118 in. (307.3 x 299.7 cm), Natural Substances

Saint James, ca. 1410, Spanish, Jet, Overall: 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm), Sculpture-Miniature-Wood, Workshop of Santiago de Compostela

Fish Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, L. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Metal-Ornaments

’s Konings Tuin met de Klosbaan, achter de Stallingen gezien', in: Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld, n.d., Color engraving (à la poupée), Plate: 6 7/16 × 7 13/16 in. (16.4 × 19.8 cm),

Platter and Rack, 1800–1830, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, 2 1/2 x 13 7/8 x 16 13/16 in. (6.4 x 35.2 x 42.7 cm), Ceramics

Drawers, 1880s, probably American, cotton

Cupboard, 1675–1700, Made in United States, American, Oak, pine, maple, walnut, 54 1/4 x 44 x 21 1/4 in. (137.8 x 111.8 x 54 cm), Furniture

Relief fragment from a row of vulture figures, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2030 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Neferu (TT 319, ), 1923–25, 1930–31, Limestone, paint, 26.3aa: H. 16 x W. 13 cm

Buddha, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Jade

Melon Shaped Bottle, 7th–4th century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, Overall: 4 3/4 in. (12.07 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Advertisement for Norwich Stone Ware Factory, 1770–1800, Made in Norwich, Connecticut, United States, American, Paper, 11 x 9 in. (27.9 x 22.9 cm), Natural Substances

Vase with Daoist immortals, flower sprays, and dragons, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Shunzhi period (1644–61), mid-17th century, China, Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 17 7/8 in. (45.4 cm);

Two ichneumons surmounting a shrine-shaped box for an animal mummy, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.); W. 9.6 cm (3 3/4 in.); D. 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.), The ichneumon is a rodent,

Bowl sherd, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Pottery, h. 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in); w. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in

Side Chair, 1850–60, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Rosewood, ash, 38 x 19 x 17 3/4 in. (96.5 x 48.3 x 45.1 cm), Furniture

Rule for Drawing the Spiral Lines of the Volute of the Ionic Order, in Chippendale Drawings, Vol. I, ca. 1753–54, Black and brown ink, graphite, sheet: 13 3/4 x 8 13/16 in. (34.9 x 22.4 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley,

Fencing Doublet, ca. 1580, Western European, Leather, silk, linen, cotton, Costumes, This doublet is a rare example of sixteenth-century male clothing, very little of which has survived. The cut of the doublet, particularly the protruding

Dress, 1893–95, American, cotton

Heart Amulet, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 1070–945 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Pit, Burial 3 (Tiye), on mummy, 1923–24, Lapis lazuli, H. 1 cm (3/8 in

Doorway, ca. 1750, Made in Westfield, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pine, 132 3/4 x 96 1/8 in. (337.2 cm x 244.2 cm), Architecture, Possibly Alexander Grant

Bowl and Cover, Edo period (1615–1868), 1840, Japan, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Kyoto ware), H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Ceramics, Eiraku Hozen (1795–1854) (Zenichiro

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 1789–1876, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, silver, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (28.3 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Priming Flask, second half 17th century, Indian, Ivory, iron, copper alloy, L. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Wt. 4 oz. (107 g), Firearms Accessories-Flasks & Primers, Zoomorphic priming flasks of carved ivory, such as these, were among the first

Lamp, First Persian Period–Late Period, Dynasty 27–30, 525–332 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb, 1921–22, Pottery, cloth, Diam. 17 × H. 5 cm (6 11/16 × 1 15/16 in

Reliquary, 14th century, Made in Siena, Italy, Italian, Wood, paint and guilding, Overall: 62 1/2 x 23 1/2 x 12 3/4 in. (158.8 x 59.7 x 32.4 cm), Sculpture-Wood

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. 5.4 oz. (153.1 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

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

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

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Glass-Vessels

Fragment, 6th century, Attributed to Iraq or Syria, Silk; samite (?), 5 in. high 4.00 in. wide (12.7 cm high 10.2 cm wide), Textiles-Woven

Saint John the Evangelist, 13th century, Made in Tyrol, Austria, Austrian, Wood and paint, Overall: 50 3/4 x 12 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (128.9 x 32.4 x 21.6 cm), Sculpture-Wood, Carved almost in the round, this figure and that of John the Evangelist

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels, H. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm); Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Ceramics

Candlestick, ca. 1905, Made in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver plate, 7 7/8 x 5 1/8 x 5 1/8 in. (20 x 13 x 13 cm), Metal, Pairpoint Manufacturing Corporation (1894–1938

Pocket Model Colt Revolver, 1848, New York City, New York, American, Steel, wood, gold, L. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); L. of barrel 5 in. (12.7 cm); Cal. .31 in. (7.9 mm); Wt. 1 lb. 7.7 oz. (671.9 g), Firearms-Pistols-Revolvers

Lintel of Senwosretankh, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1920–1900 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Mastaba of Senwosretankh, Pit 8, 1932–33, Granite, h. 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in); w. 61 cm (24 in); d. 17.8 cm (7 in

Siphon nozzle, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1913–14, Bronze, l. 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in

Firescreen, ca. 1880, Probably made in New York, New York, United States, American, Cherry, stained glass, 38 x 45 1/8 in. (96.5 x 114.6 cm), Furniture, Attributed to Herter Brothers (German, active New York, 1864–1906

Votive cow plaque, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, 'Hatshepsut Hole' (depression east of temple of Thutmose III), Debris from the Hathor shrine, 1922–23, Bronze or copper

Sugar Bowl, 1810–20, Possibly made in Newburyport, Massachusetts, United States; Possibly made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver, Overall: H. 5 in., (12.7 cm); 9 oz. (280.1 g), Silver, Ebenezer Moulton

Dragon, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), China or Korea (?), Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 51 1/2 x 27 1/2 in. (130.8 x 69.9 cm), Paintings, In the style of Muqi (Chinese, ca. 1210–after 1269), This grouping of three paintings follows

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

Tankard, ca. 1708, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 7 1/16 x 8 1/16 in. (17.9 x 20.5 cm); 27 oz. 10 dwt. (855.8 g), Silver, John Noyes (1674–1749

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), early 19th century, China, Porcelain decorated with polychrome overglaze enamels, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics

Armorial Roundel, ca. 1500, Made in Middle Rhineland, Germany, German, Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, and silver stain, Diam. 8 3/4 in. (22.3 cm), Glass-Stained, This roundel probably represents the members of a confraternity or honorary

Sea Turtle (Emblem of Longevity), Edo period (1615–1868), 18th–19th century, Japan, Ink on paper, 9 7/16 x 12 3/8 in. (24 x 31.4 cm), Paintings, Attributed to Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo

Vase, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Pottery, H. 20 in. (50.8 cm); Diam. 13 in. (33 cm), Ceramics

Mantel Clock, patented 1849, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Cast iron, H. 21 5/8 in. (54.9 cm), Furniture

Cape, 1880s, probably American

Telegraph Instrument, ca. 1837–44, Brass, 5 x 9 5/8 x 3 1/2 in. (12.7 x 24.4 x 8.9 cm), Metal

Piece, ca. 1805–10, British, Cotton , L. 35 x W. 25 inches, Textiles-Printed

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Glass-Vessels

'Portrait of the Russian Ambassador, Prince Andrey Priklonskiy', Folio from the Davis Album, A.H. 1048/A.D. 1673–74, Made in Iran, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Page: H. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm), Codices, Ali Quli Jabbadar

Powder Horn, 1768, Colonial American, Horn (cow), wood, brass, L. 12 in. (30.5 cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 11.3 oz. (320.3 g), Firearms Accessories-Powder Horns

Coin, 976–97, From Iran, Nishapur, Silver, Coins

Punch Bowl, 1811, Made in Albany, New York, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 4 3/4 x 10 1/8 in. (12.1 x 25.7 cm); 32 oz. 17 dwt. (1022.3 g), Silver, Isaac Hutton (American, New York 1766–1855 Albany, New York

Candelabra, 14th–15th century and later, Made in France or Spain, French or Spanish, Iron, H: 52in. (132.1cm), Metalwork-Iron

Vase, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Stoneware; Jian ware, Henan type, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Ceramics

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; 5th register, center, 1922–23, Limestone, stains, 11.7 x 10

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm), Glass-Vessels

Water Coupe, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi mark and period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with incised decoration under peachbloom glaze, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.8 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Piece, 18th century, French or Italian, Silk, Overall: 22 x 22 3/4 in. (55.9 x 57.8 cm), Textiles-Woven

Menat fragment, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, Hathor Shrine, 1922–23, Faience, 3 x 4.3 cm

Tapestry Fragment with Plumed Figure, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Camelid hair, Overall: 4 7/8 x 5 in. (12.37 x 12.7 cm), Textiles-Woven

Pendant, 18th century, China, Jade, L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Jade

Vest, ca. 1840, Spanish, silk, cotton

Bowl Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, slip decoration, Overall: 4 5/16 x 2 13/16 x 1 1/8 in. (10.9 x 7.2 x 2.9 cm), Ceramics

Saint John the Evangelist, ca. 1410, Made in Lower Austria?, Austrian, Pot-metal and colorless glass with vitreous paint, Overall: 20 x 17 in. (50.8 x 43.2 cm), Glass-Stained

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

Bodhisattva, Song dynasty (960–1279), 10th century ?, China, Polychromed wood, H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm), Sculpture