Images at Librifly

Dessert Spoon, 1700–1800, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, L. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Silver, John Burt Lyng (active ca. 1761–85

Kneeling Male Figure, 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Stone, Overall: 11 1/8 x 3 1/2 x 6 1/2 in. (28.26 x 8.89 x 16.51 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Jug (Hu), Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Banshan phase, ca. 2500–2300 B.C., China, Earthenware with painted decoration, H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics

Vase, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay covered with streaked glaze (Seto ware), H. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Diam. of rim 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. of foot 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Netsuke

Halberd, 17th century, possibly Flemish, Steel, wood, L. 91 1/8 in. (231.5 cm); L. of head 15 3/8 in. (39.1 cm); W. 8 1/8 in. (21.6 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 15 oz. (1330 g), Shafted Weapons

Cabasset, ca. 1600, Italian, Steel, brass, H. 9 1/2 in. (24.13 cm); W. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); D. 11 1/2 in. (29.21 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 5 oz. (1049 g), Helmets

Figure Dish, 1880–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed opaque white glass, 4 1/4 x 4 5/16 x 5 1/2 in. (10.8 x 11 x 14 cm), Glass, McKee and Brothers (1856–89

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Joint Stool, 1725–50, Possibly made in New England, United States, American, possibly, Cherry, 22 5/8 x 17 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (57.5 x 45.1 x 29.8 cm), Furniture

Ceremonial Knife, 12th–15th century, Peru, Cajamarca (?), Chimú, Bronze, H. 4 1/8 x W. 8 7/16 in. (10.5 x 21.4 cm), Metal-Implements

Netsuke of Demon, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm0; W. 1 1/3 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Portrait Panel of George Washington, ca. 1780, Probably made in Germany, Linden, holly, sycamore or harewood, 11 1/4 x 9 1/4 in. (28.6 x 23.5 cm), Natural Substances

Gourd-Shaped Bottle with Lotuses, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing mark and period (1522–66), mid-16th century, China, Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under and colored enamels over transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 6 in. (15.2

Partisan of Wolfgang Wilhelm of Bavaria, Count Palatine of the Rhine, dated 1615, German, Steel, wood, textile, L. 8 ft. 6 5/8 in. (260.7 cm); L. of head 25 1/4 in. (64.1 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 12.2 oz. (3067.4 g), Shafted

Jar with Floral Scrolls and Wrapped-Cloth Design, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), 18th century, China, Painted enamel on copper, H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Diam. of base 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm),

Spindle Whorl, 10th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 2-5/32 in., Ceramics-Implements

Sugar Bowl, 1830–45, Made in Cranston, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, H. 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm), Metal, George Richardson (1782–1848

Hair Dressing Tool (Kogai), 17th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, L. 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm); W. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g), Sword Furniture-Kogai

Decanter, 1800–1830, Made in United States, American, Blown glass, H. 16 7/8 in. (42.9 cm); Diam. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm), Glass

Frog Ring Fragment, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, blue, green, L. 2.1 cm (13/16 in

Block Fragment, ca. 1130–40, Made in Roussillon, France, French, Stone, Sculpture-Architectural

Ewer with Cover, late Song dynasty (960–1279), 12th century, China, Porcelain (Qingbai ware), H. (with cover) 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Ceramics

Cover, early 19th century, Attributed to Turkey, Silk and metal thread on cotton; embroidered, 41.75 in. high 41.75 in. wide (106 cm high 106 cm wide), Textiles-Embroidered

Jar, 10th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Height: 6 3/4in. (17.1cm), Ceramics-Containers

Single Spout Bottle, 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Tlatilco, Ceramic, Height 10-1/4 in. (26 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Panel, 1787, German, Silk and linen, L. 45 x W. 37 1/2 inches (114.3 x 95.3 cm), Textiles-Woven

Bowl, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery, H. 6.5 × Diam. 20.5 cm (2 9/16 × 8 1/16 in

Bowl, 18th century, Chinese, Porcelain with Sang de Boeuf glaze., Diameter: 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Qing Dynasty

Uninscribed cylinder seal, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, ca. 3100 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Umm el-Qaab, Tomb complex of Aha (B16), Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, Ebony, H: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.); diam: 1.5 cm

Amulet: Taweret, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Mottled glass, blue and white, H. 2.4 cm (15/16 in

Immortal Poet, Edo period (1615–1868), 17th century, Japan, Unmounted shikisi leaf; ink and color on silk, 7 1/4 × 6 1/2 in. (18.4 × 16.5 cm), Paintings, Kano Shōun (1637–1702

Work Table, 1800–1810, Made in Salem, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, bird's-eye maple, 29 1/2 x 20 1/2 x 16 in. (74.9 x 52.1 x 40.6 cm), Furniture

Tomb Figure of Hound, Six Dynasties (220–589), 3rd–6th century, China, Earthenware with pigment, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); L. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Tomb Pottery

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Stone, l. 1.8 cm (11/16 in

Spindle Whorl, 10th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 1-1/2 in., Ceramics-Implements

Netsuke, late 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Netsuke

Jar, Edo period (1615–1868), 17th century, Japan, Flecks of white covered with rich black glaze, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Leaf Bead, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 15th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, Diam. 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3 oz. (85 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Dish (one of a pair), 1726–28, French, Rennes, Silver, H. 1-1/4 in. (3.2 cm.); W. 9-7/8 in. (25.1 cm.), Metalwork-Silver, Jean-Baptiste I Buchet (master 1724, retired 1771) or, Jacques Buchet (master before 1700, second mark registered

Fox Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, stone, H. 3 13/16 x W. 5 3/4 in. (9.7 x 14.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Mask, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, silvered copper, shell, H. 5 1/16 x W. 7 1/16 in. (12.9 x 18 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Two-quart Flagon, 1825–27, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm), Metal, Boardman and Company (1825–27

Dough Board Scraper, 1800–1830, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Iron, 2 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 3/4 in. (6.4 x 11.4 x 9.5 cm), Metal

Fragment of Vase, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Faience, H. 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in); w. 4 cm (1 9/16 in

Vase with archaic motifs, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Jade (nephrite), H. 4 1/16 in. (10.3 cm); H. incl. base 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm); D. 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm), Jade, The interlaced designs,

Cowroid Seal, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, South Village, 1911–12, Faience, Pale blue, L. (1/2 in

Vase, 1880–90, Made in England, Pressed purple marble glass, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Glass

Teacup and Saucer, ca. 1860–66, Made in China, Chinese, for American market, Porcelain, Cup: H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Cup, 1785–90, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke of Benten, 19th century, Japan, Wood and ivory, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Netsuke

Profile Bust of a Salem Girl, ca. 1800–1812, Wax, glass, wood, 9 3/4 x 13 in. (24.8 x 33 cm), Natural Substances, John Christian Rauschner (German, Frankfurt 1760–after 1812

Bottle, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Pottery moulded in the paste and covered with a mottled glaze (Takatori ware), H. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm), Ceramics

Side Chair, 1795–1810, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, ash, cherry, 37 x 21 x 18 in. (94 x 53.3 x 45.7 cm), Furniture

Goblet, 1850–60, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, diamond thumbprint, H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Glass, With the development of new formulas and techniques,

Openwork Plaque, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Bronze, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Metalwork

Canopic chest of Hapiankhtifi, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Meir, Tomb of Hapiankhtifi, Khashaba excavations, 1910–12, Wood (Juniperus sp.), paint, 20 7/8 in. (53 cm

Animal Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, H x W: 4 x 2 3/4in. (10.2 x 6.9cm), Metal-Ornaments

String of Leaf Beads, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 26 cm (10 1/14 in

Halberd of Emperor Matthias (reigned 1612–19), dated 1612, German, Steel, wood, L. 93 in. (236.22 cm); L. of head 25 3/8 in. (64.44 cm); W. 11 3/8 in. (28.88 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 13 oz. (3090 g), Shafted Weapons, This halberd is signed with the

Element from a Lacquered Leather Armor (jia), 900–1400, Yi or Nuosu, China (Yunnan or Sichuan), Lacquered leather, H. 5 1/8 inches (13 cm); W. 6 3/4 inches (17.1 cm), Armor for Man

Dish, 1774–1809, Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, 1 5/8 x 14 7/8 x 14 7/8 in. (4.1 x 37.8 x 37.8 cm), Metal, Gershom Jones (1751–1809

清晚期 碧玉菊瓣盤, Dish in the shape of a chrysanthemum flower (one of two), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm); Diam. 6 7/16 in. (16.4 cm), Jade

Vulture amulet, Ptolemaic Period, 400–30 BC, From Egypt, Glass, H. 2.6 × W. 2.3 cm (1 × 7/8 in.), Starting in the later Late Period and continuing through the Ptolemaic Period, a type of glass amulet cast by pressing the glass into a

Epitaph tablets (Myoji), set of thirty-four, 해은부원군 오명항 묘지 조선, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), dated 1736, Korea, Porcelain with underglaze cobalt-blue design, Each: H. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Ceramics,

Candlestick, 1880–90, Made in England, Pressed purple marble glass, Glass

Pen rest, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, white with faint greyish tint, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); L. 5/16 in. (0.8 cm), Jade

Hinge, 1700–1800, Wrought iron, 14 3/4 x 7 1/2 in. (37.5 x 19.1 cm), Metal

Striding Garuda (The Royal Solar Bird), Angkor period, third quarter of the 10th century, Cambodia, Bronze, H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); D. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Sculpture

Fragment of Lotus Collar Terminals, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Faience, L. 2 cm (13/16 in), w. 2.3 cm (7/8 in

Hexagonal Bottle, ca. 1850, Japan, Pottery (Hizen ware, Kutani type), H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Ceramics

Salt, 1830–45, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed blue glass, 1 3/4 x 2 1/8 x 2 13/16 in. (4.4 x 5.4 x 7.1 cm), Glass

Coin, dated A.H. 366/ A.D. 976–77, Made in Egypt, Gold, Diam. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Coins

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain with tea-green glaze, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Ceramics

Fragment, 10th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen; plain weave, embroidered in silk, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Spontoon, 18th century, French, Steel, wood (ash), L. 72 1/8 in. (183.5 cm); L. of head 11 1/8 in. (28.6 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. (907.2 g), Shafted Weapons

Lamp, 1830–35, Made in New England, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm), Glass

Cinquedea, ca. 1500, possibly Emilia, Italian, possibly Emilia, Steel, gold, copper alloy, horn, brass, L. 23 in. (58.42 cm); Wt. 2 lb. (907 g), Daggers, The cinquedea derives its name from the distinctively broad blade, about five

Creamer, 1850–70, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Glass

Bed leg (one of four), 16th century, Italian, Iron, 15 1/4 x 12 3/4 in. (38.7 x 32.4 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Fragment of a Menat Counterpoise, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Nebhepetre Montuhotep II, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, Faience, paint, H. 3 cm (1 3/16 in.);

Gallipot, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain with brownish metallic rust glaze, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Diam. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Ceramics

Seated Male Deity (Ehecatl ?), 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Stone, Overall: 12 x 10 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (30.48 x 27.31 x 24.77 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Seated Figure, 1st–5th century, Ecuador, Bahia, Ceramic, H x W: 20 x 8 3/4in. (50.8 x 22.2cm), Ceramics-Containers

Warrior Figure, 2nd century B.C.–A.D. 3rd century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Colima, Ceramic, H. 11 x W. 10 1/2 x D. 7 5/16 in. (27.9 x 26.7 x 18.6 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Card Table, 1815–20, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, brass, white pine, 28 x 37 x 18 1/2 in. (71.1 x 94 x 47 cm), Furniture

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, Steatite, glazed, l. 1.8 cm (11/16 in

Spider Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, Length 1 in., Metal-Ornaments

Covered Sauce Tureen, ca. 1835, Made in England, British, Earthenware, lusterware, 6 5/16 x 7 3/8 in. (16 x 18.7 cm), Ceramics

Fragments from the Stela of the Chief Steward Henenu, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2030–2000 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Henenu (TT 313, ), Limestone, H. 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in.); W. 27 cm (10 5/8 in.); D.

Dish, 1822–40, Made in Albany, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Metal, Daniel Curtiss (1799–1872

Girls with Grapes from a set of the Italian Village Scenes, designed 1734–36, woven 1762, French, Beauvais, Wool, silk (21-23 warps per inch, 8-9 per cm.), H. 111 x W. 32 1/2 inches (281.9 x 82.6 cm), Textiles-Tapestries, Images of

Pendant: Lotus Sepal, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, H. 2 3/4 x W. 3 15/16 in. (7 x 10 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Urn, ca. 1825–35, Made in France, French, Porcelain, H. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm); Diam. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Ceramics

Lamp, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed aquamarine glass, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Glass

'Vintage Scenes', 18th century, French, Cotton, L. 106 x W. 28 inches, Textiles-Printed

Sword Guard (Tsuba), possibly 17th century, Japanese, Iron, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper, H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 2.1 oz. (59.5 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Plate, 1830–35, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Glass