Images at Librifly

Bowl, 9th–2nd century B.C., Ecuador, Chorrera, Ceramic, H x W: 3 7/8 x 10 5/8in. (9.8 x 27cm), Ceramics-Containers

Bangle with Raised Decoration, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam (North, Highlands?), Bronze, H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Jewelry

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain with turquoise glaze, H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Ceramics

Pedestal, ca. 1870, Probably made in New York, United States, American, Ebonized rosewood, 35 3/4 x 17 1/4 x 13 3/4 in. (90.8 x 43.8 x 34.9 cm), Furniture

Tile fragment, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Blue faience, h. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in); w. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in

Bowl, 1830–45, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm), Glass

Butter Dish, ca. 1888, Made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed colorless and opalescent glass, H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm); Diam. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm), Glass, Richards and Hartley Flint Glass Co. (ca. 1870–1890

清中期 白玉鳳紋瓶, Covered vase with phoenix, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (nephrite), H. 5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm); W. 3 1/16 in. (7.7 cm); D. 1 15/16 in. (5 cm), Jade

Wine Bottle, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay covered with streaked glaze; left-handed itogiri (Seto ware), H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Ceramics

Hobnail Creamer, after 1886, Made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, American, Pressed cranberry and colorless glass, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Glass, Probably Hobbs, Brockunier and Company (1863–1891

Whistle with Face, 7th–2nd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, H. 12 15/16 x W. 3 3/8 x D. 2 7/8 in. (32.9 x 8.6 x 7.3 cm), Ceramics-Musical Instruments

Seated Male Figure, 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Oaxaca, Aztec, Stone, Overall: 9 1/2 in. (24.13 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Shell pendant or bead, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Shell

Bowl, 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Veracruz, Veracruz, Ceramic, H. 3 13/16 in. (9.6 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Small incense burner, 'Ma Jun' or 'Soft Jun' ware, 13th–14th century (or later), Chinese, Stoneware with blue glaze., Height: 3 1/4 in. (8 cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Yuan Dynasty

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Armchair, ca. 1890, Made in Chicago, Illinois, United States, American, Cherry, 46 3/8 x 24 3/4 x 25 3/4 in. (117.8 x 62.9 x 65.4 cm), Furniture, Tobey Furniture Company (1875–1954

Porringer, 1773–1801, Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, 2 x 7 7/8 x 5 1/4 in. (5.1 x 20 x 13.3 cm), Metal, Samuel Hamlin (1746–1801

Upper Part of Papyrus Stalk Mirror Handle, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotpe III, To S. and W. of Room 1, 1910–11, Faience, H. 3 cm (1 3/16 in), w. 3.7 cm (1

Relief plaque with bull, opposite side ram, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 400–30 B.C., From Egypt, Limestone, h. 12.5 cm (4 15/16 om); w. 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in); d. 1.9 cm (3/4 in

Side Chair, 1785–95, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, yellow pine, white pine, 38 1/2 x 22 x 20 1/2 in. (97.8 x 55.9 x 52.1 cm), Furniture

Bracelet, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Ivory or bone

Netsuke, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Red lacquer, H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Diam. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Netsuke

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13–17, ca. 1802–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1920–22, Steatite, glazed, L. 2.4 × W. 1 × H. 1 cm (15/16 × 3/8 × 3/8 in

Bottle with Cover, 18th century, China, Rock crystal, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); L. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Hardstone

Ritual Stone (pulidor), 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Greenstone, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Stone-Implements

Scarab ring, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13 or later, ca. 1850–1640 B.C. or later, From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid between Houses A2:2 & A2:1, Pit 478, 1913–14, Turquoise, gold,

Lance, 18th century, Austrian, Steel, wood, gold, L. 75 1/4 in. (191.1 cm); L. of head 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 14.4 oz. (861.8 g), Shafted Weapons

Wine pot with cover, early Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); W. 6 15/16 in. (17.6 cm); L. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm), Jade

金／元 鈞窯天青釉小爐, Miniature tripod incense burner, Jin (1115–1234)–Yuan (1271–1368) dynastty, China, Stoneware with variegated blue glaze (Jun ware), H. 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm); Diam. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm), Ceramics

Bottle, late 14th century, Thailand, Terracotta with inlaid clay designs, H. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm), Ceramics

Saucer, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery (Ding ware), Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Ceramics

Fragment of a Frieze, 5th–6th century, Attributed to Egypt, Bawit, Limestone; carved in relief, H. 11 13/16 in. (30 cm), Sculpture, The monastic community of Bawit, founded in the 300s by Apa (Father) Apollo at a small village, grew to

Reconstruction of a Cartouche of Amenhotep III from Malqata, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Temple of Amun, On Floor in Southwest Corner, 1916–17, Faience, modern plaster and

Netsuke of Octopus Attacking a Woman, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke

Sword Guard (Tsuba), ca. 1700, Japanese, Iron, brass, copper, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.5 oz. (99.2 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Terracotta calyx-krater (mixing bowl), Late Classical, ca. 350–300 B.C., Greek, South Italian, Apulian, Gnathian, Terracotta; applied color, H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm), Vases, The crisp outlines of the shape and the ribbing on the lower part

Medal: Benedetto de Pasti, model ca. 1453–56 (possibly cast 16th century), Copper alloy with brown to reddish patina under a layer of black wax., Diam. 9 cm, wt. 192.32 g., Medals, Matteo de' Pasti (Italian, Verona ca. 1420–after 1467

Plate, 1670–1730, Wood; Maple, 12 1/4 x 12 in. (31.1 cm x 30.5 cm), Natural Substances

Model ax-head, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, ca. 2650 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Umm el-Qaab, Tomb of Khasekhemui, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, Copper alloy, H. 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.); W. 7.3 cm (2 7/8 in

Vase fragment, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Blue faience, paint, h. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in); w. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 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

Manuscript of a Receipted Bill for Wallpaper, 1794, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Parchment paper, 9 5/8 x 8 1/4 in. (24.4 x 21 cm), Natural Substances

Dart Socket, 10th century, United States, St. Lawrence Island, Alaska, Punuk, Ivory, H. 1/2 x W. 9 5/8 in. (1.3 x 24.4 cm), Bone/Ivory-Implements

Pepper Sauce Bottle, 1830–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Glass

Water Vessel, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Porcelain with crackled blue-grey underglaze and clear overglaze, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Ceramics

Bangle with Rings, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, Diam. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Jewelry

Mug, 1876, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Glass, James Gillinder and Sons (American, 1861–ca. 1930

Figure, 1st–5th century, Colombia or Ecuador, Tolita-Tumaco, Bone, H. 3 x W. 1/4 in. (7.6 x 0.6 cm), Bone/Ivory-Ornaments

Small Drum, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia(?), Bronze, H. 3 1/2 in., 1.1 lb. (8.9 cm, 0.5 kg); Diam. of tympanum: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); Diam. of base: 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm), Metalwork

Daisy Bead, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, Diam. 1.5 cm (9/16 in

Taweret Amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1911–12, Faience, H. 2.6 cm (1 in

Painted Pedestal Bowl, 10th–3rd century B.C., Ecuador, Chorrera, Ceramic, pigment, H. 6 3/4 x Diam. 7 3/4 in. (17.1 x 19.7 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Bowl, 1778–86, Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England, British (American market), Earthenware, basalt, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Diam. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Ceramics, E. J. Neale and Company

Bust of Lord Byron, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 5 1/8 x 3 3/8 x 2 7/8 in. (13 x 8.6 x 7.3 cm), Ceramics

Border Tile, ca. 1885, Made in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States, American, Earthenware, 2 3/16 x 6 1/8 x 7/16 in. (5.6 x 15.6 x 1.1 cm), Ceramics, J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works (1877–1907

Daisy Bead, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, W. 1.3 cm (1/2 in

Fragment, 1700–1800, Made in Wistarburg, New Jersey, United States, American, Free-blown glass, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Glass

Head of a Banner Staff, 18th century, German (Prussian) or Italian, Steel, wood (ash), L. 83 3/4 in. (210.9 cm); L. of head 11 1/2 in. (29 cm); W. 4 in. (10 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 8 oz. (1587.6 g), Shafted Weapons

Stela of Senu Adoring Osiris, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Tuna el-Gebel, Limestone, H. 62.5 cm (24 5/8 in), This stela depicts the royal scribe Senu adoring the god Osiris, ruler of

Necklace, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1500 B.C., From Egypt, Carnelian, w. 1.2 cm (1/2 in

Side Chair, ca. 1825, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, 32 1/8 x 17 5/8 x 18 1/2 in. (81.6 x 44.8 x 47 cm), Furniture, Workshop of Duncan Phyfe (1770–1854

清 景德鎮窯五彩人物故事圖鳳尾瓶, Vase with historical characters, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 27 1/4 in. (69.2 cm), Ceramics, The

Animal, 4th–7th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Nayarit, Nayarit, Ceramic, pigment, H. 16 9/16 x W. 9 3/4 x D. 13 in. (42.1 x 24.8 x 33 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper, H. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.9 oz. (110.6 g), Sword

Cup, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Yongle period (1403–24), China, Porcelain, H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Diam. of rim 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Diam. of foot 1 9/16 in. (4 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Wood and coral, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm0; W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

One of a Pair of Cuffs, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Diam. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Metalwork

Statuette of Amenopet naming the provider/beneficiary Amenirdis son of Horiaa, Third Intermediate Period–Late Period, ca. 800–595 B.C., From Egypt, cuperous metal, precious metal inlay, H. without tang 17.1 cm (6 3/4 in.); W. 6.9 cm (2

Intaglio Seal with Footprints of the Buddha (Buddhapada), ca. 4th century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Lapis lazuli, W. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Seals

Tumbler, 1860–70, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Glass, Bakewell, Pears and Company (1836–1882

Tablecloth, 1815, German, Linen, L. 46 1/2 x W. 44 inches (118.1 x 111.8 cm), Textiles-Woven

Saucer, 1815–30, Made in Paris, France, French, Porcelain, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Diam. 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm), Ceramics

Fragment from the Backplate of an Icon, Malla period, 16th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Gilt copper alloy, 5 x 2 7/16 in. (12.7 x 6.2 cm), Sculpture, This openwork panel depicts a mélange of fantastic animals riotously placed in

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Glazed steatite, l. 1.8 cm (11/16 in

Temple, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region, Mezcala, Stone, Height 1-3/8 in., Stone-Sculpture

Ring, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, South Village, 1910–11, Silver, stone, Diam. 2.2 cm (7/8 in

Lamp, 1900–1930, Possibly made in Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States; Possibly made in Meriden, Connecticut, United States, American, Blown glass, bronze, H. 16 3/4 in. (42.5 cm); Diam. 16 1/2 in. (41.9 cm), Glass, Handel

One from a Set of Dishes with Bamboo, Plum Blossoms, Butterflies, and Birds, Southern Song (1127–1279)–Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty, late 13th–14th century, China, Silver with chased and punched decoration and gilding, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3

Saltcellar, ca. 1893, Made in New Bedford, Massachusetts, United States, American, Cut blown glass, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Glass, Mount Washington Glass Company (1837–1958

Candlestick Supported by Putti, first half 17th century or later, Copper alloy, with a black lacquer or wax patina., H. 57.5 cm (excluding prickets)., Metalwork, Workshop of Niccolò Roccatagliata (Italian, born Genoa, active 1593–1636),

Small Ointment Vase (model?), Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 6 (?), ca. 2323–2150 B.C. (?), From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery west of pyramid of Amenemhat I, so-called 'Toilet Basket I' without burial, 1911–12, White speckled

Buddha, Korea, Gilt bronze, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Sculpture

Fish Hook, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1911–12, Bronze, l. 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in

Netsuke of a Dog, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Netsuke

Tournament Helm, ca. 1490, possibly British or Flemish, Steel, leather, textile, copper alloy, H. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); D. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm); Wt. 12 lb. 12 oz. (5783 g), Helmets, For the tournament fought on foot in

Relief with Head of a King (Seti I?), New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1295–1294 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Temple of Sety I, north of NE corner, Chapel of Ramesses I, Limestone, H. 60.6 × W. 63.5 cm (23 7/8

Spindle Whorl, 9th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 1-1/2 in. (3.7 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Netsuke of Monkey in a Bulb, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Jar, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with a smooth glaze (Takatori ware, Agano type), H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke of Owl on a Branch, 19th century, Japan, Wood; inlaid glass eyes, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Netsuke

Rhomboidal palette, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Greywacke, 3 11/16 x 6 7/8 in. (9.3 x 17.5 cm

Cope, 15th century, Italian, Green velvet with gold embroidered orphreys, Overall: 52 × 114 1/2 in. (132.1 × 290.8 cm), Textiles-Costumes-Ecclesiastical

Ring Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, Diam. 2.2 cm (7/8 in), Inscribed on this ring is

Marble statue of a woman, Imperial, 1st or 2nd century A.D., Roman, Marble, H. 65 in. (165.1 cm), Stone Sculpture, Copy or adaptation of a Hellenistic statue of the 2nd century B.C. This figure wears three layers of clothing: a sleeved chiton

Chasuble, 18th century, French, Canvas, linen and silk, L. 49 x W. 29 1/2 inches (124.5 x 74.9 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Tile fragment, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Faience, l. 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in); w. 2.1 cm (13/16 in

Bowl, 1830–70, Made in New Jersey, United States, American, Free-blown glass, H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Diam. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm), Glass

Figure of Praying Samuel, 1852–58, Made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 4 5/8 x 2 9/16 x 2 7/8 in. (11.7 x 6.5 x 7.3 cm), Ceramics, United States Pottery Company (1852–58

Fox Spirit in the Guise of a Traveling Monk (Hakuzosu), Meiji (1868–1912)–Taishō (1912–26) period, 19th–20th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, 20 1/4 x 13 1/4 in. (51.4 x 33.7 cm), Paintings, Tomioka Tessai (Japanese,