Images at Librifly

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

Bench, ca. 1700, Probably made in Netherlands, Dutch, probably, Spruce, white oak, 17 1/2 x 33 1/2 x 14 in. (44.5 x 85.1 x 35.6 cm), Furniture

Panel, first quarter 18th century, French, Silk, L. 74 1/2 x W. 42 1/2 inches (189.2 x 108.0 cm), Textiles-Woven

Netsuke of Horse, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke

Tomb Figure of Serpent, Six Dynasties (220–589), 3rd–6th century, China, Grey earthenware with pigment, H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Tomb Pottery

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Ceramics

Brick stamped with cartouches of Amenhotep III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Mud, H. 32 cm (12 5/8 in), w. 16 cm (6 5/16 in), d. 10 cm (3

Metal Razors belonging to Meryreseneb, Old Kingdom, 6, ca. 2289–2255 B.C., From Egypt, Bronze or copper alloy, L. 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in); w. 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in

Spoon, 7th–2nd century B.C., Peru, Chavin (?), Stone, Length 3-1/2 in., Stone-Implements

Funerary Figure of Hapy, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, ca. 400–30 B.C., From Egypt; Said to be from Middle Egypt, Tuna el-Gebel, Plastered and painted wood, H. 41.5 cm (16 5/16 in.); W. 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.); D. 29.9 cm (11 3/4 in.), This

Creamer, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Glass

Frame, 1700–1800, Wood, 12 3/4 x 10 3/4 in. (32.4 x 27.3 cm), Frames

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Plate, ca. 1830, Possibly made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Lacy pressed opaque white glass, Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Glass, Possibly New England Glass Company (American, East Cambridge, Massachusetts,

Cowroid Stamp Seal Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 2.1 cm (13/16 in), The bottom of

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, Copper, gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.9 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Double Crocodile Pendant, 13th–16th century, Costa Rica, Diquís (?), Gold, H. 3 7/8 x W. 2 7/8 x D. 1 1/8 in. (9.8 x 7.3 x 2.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments, This pendant represents a two-headed crocodile with six circular danglers. Composite

Seated Buddha, 9th century, Indonesia (Java), Bronze, H. 3 15/16 in. (10 cm), Sculpture

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain with crackled glaze, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Ceramics

Hair Dressing Tool (Kogai), 15th century, Japanese, Iron, L. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); W. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.7 oz. (48.2 g), Sword Furniture-Kogai

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, L. 2 cm (13/16 in

Spoon Holder, 1850–70, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, diamond thumbprint, H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Glass, With the development of new formulas and techniques, glass-pressing technology

Left and Right Forearm Defenses (Vambraces), mid-15th century, Italian, Steel, leather, Left vambrace (.1); H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 12 oz. (351 g); right vambrace (.2); H. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm); W.

Relief with foreign soldiers, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt; Probably originally from Amarna (Akhetaten); Probably from Middle Egypt, Hermopolis (Ashmunein; Khemenu), Limestone, paint (mostly

Wide Bracelet with Facing Animals(?), Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm), Jewelry

Side Chair, 1690–1710, Made in England, British, Beech, 49 1/2 x 18 x 15 in. (125.7 x 45.7 x 38.1 cm), Furniture

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); W. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 4.2 oz. (119.1 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Piece, ca. 1830, British, Cotton, L. 38 1/4 x W. 25 inches (97.2 x 63.5 cm), Textiles-Printed

Seal, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Diam. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Seals

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Diam. of rim: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); Diam. of foot: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm), Ceramics

Hook, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Bronze, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm), Metalwork

Pitcher, 1850–70, Made in Massachusetts, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm), Glass

Cup (one of a pair), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95), China, Semi-eggshell porcelain with famille rose enamels, H. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm); Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery, H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); W. 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm), Ceramics

Child god, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, precious metal inlay, H. 13.6 cm (5 3/8 in.); W. 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.); D. 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.), The figure represents a child god in a seated/reclining

Armchair, ca. 1740, British, Mahogany and tapestry, H. 39 x W. 29-1/2 x D. 30 in. (99.1 x 74.9 x 76.2 cm), Woodwork-Furniture, The tapestry panels displaying bouquets, baskets, and vases of flowers were probably designed by the painter Tobias

Bird Plaque Ornament, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper, gilt, H. 2 x W. 2 in. square (5 x 5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Sword Guard (Tsuba), early 19th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 5.9 oz. (167.3 g), Sword

Dish, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), first half of the 12th century, Korea, Stoneware with mold-relief decoration under celadon glaze, H. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm); Diam. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm), Ceramics

Blade for a Straight Single-Edged Sword (Chokutō), ca. 7th century, Kōdzuke province, Japanese, Iron, L. 32 in. (81.3 cm), Sword Blades

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with ox-blood glaze, H. 18 in. (45.7 cm), Ceramics

Glaive of the Bodyguard of Guglielmo Gonzaga (1538–1587), Duke of Mantua and Monferrato, ca. 1575, Italian, Steel, wood, Shafted Weapons

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 1776, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), bronze, gold, copper, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 6.1 oz. (172.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

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

Disk, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Th. 3/16 in. (.5 cm), Jade

Soup Dish, 1770–1830, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, 7 7/8 in. Diam. (20.0 cm Diam.), Ceramics

Pendant: Bunch of Grapes, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 2 cm (13/16 in

Coiled and rearing cobra, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.); W. 2 cm (13/16 in.); L. 6 cm (2 3/8 in

Anklet, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Vietnam, Bronze, H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Jewelry

Candlestick, 1630–70, Possibly made in Flanders, Belgium; Possibly made in England, British or Flemish, Brass, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Metal

Stone Temple Model, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region, Mezcala, Stone, Height 5 in., Stone-Sculpture

Lamellae of Lamellar Armor (Probably from a Corselet), 1st–6th century, Japanese, Bronze, gold, largest L. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); smallest L. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm); W. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm), Armor Parts

Spindle Whorl, 9th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 1-5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Platter, 1870–90, Made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed purple marble glass, 8 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (22.2 x 29.8 cm), Glass, Probably Challinor, Taylor and Company (1866–1891

Molded Flask, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Earthenware with lead glaze, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Ceramics

Vase, Edo period (1615–1868), 1664–1700, Japan, Porcelain with reticulated design and ornamentation in colors and gold (Arita ware, Imari type), H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm), Ceramics

Shiva Seated with Uma (Umamaheshvara), Pala period, 10th century, India (Bihar), Bronze, H. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm); W. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm); D. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm), Sculpture

Ring Inscribed for Queen Tiye, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, House 2 W, 1911–12, Faience, L. 2.4 cm (15/16 in

Paddle Doll, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2000–1988 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Khokha, Tomb (H4), In rubbish in front of tomb with 7A 1067, 1911, Wood, faience, mud, linen string, H. of body, 21.2 cm (8 3/8 in.); l.

Incense Container, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue (Kyoto ware, Ming type), H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, 9th–10th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur. Attributed to Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; white slip with splashed polychrome glazes under transparent glaze, H. 1 3/8 in (3.5 cm), Ceramics

Keyhole Plate, 1700–1800, Brass, 2 5/8 x 5 1/8 in. (6.7 x 13 cm), Metal

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 27 3/4 in. (70.5 cm), Ceramics

Ritual Crown with the Five Tathagata Buddhas, late 14th–early 15th century, Tibet, Opaque watercolor and gold on board, 7 1/2 x 4 7/16 in. (19 x 11.2 cm), Paintings, Such crowns were worn by monks conducting rituals and were often part of

Incense Burner, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. with cover: 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm), Ceramics

Medal: Bartolomeo Colleoni, model 1455 or later (possibly cast 19th century), Bronze, Diam. 8 cm, wt. 138.62 g., Medals, Marco Guidizani (Italian, active 1454–62), A portrait of Bartolomeo Colleoni (1400 – 1476), a celebrated Venetian

Profile Fox Face, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, shell, stone, H. 3 3/16 x W. 4 1/2 x D. 1 1/2 in. (8 x 11.4 x 3.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

清中期 仿古玉鐘, Bell, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade, H. 9 1/16 in. (23 cm); W. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); D. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm), Jade

Porringer, 1761–99, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, 1 3/4 x 7 1/8 x 5 in. (4.4 x 18.1 x 12.7 cm), Metal, Frederick Bassett (1740–1800

Terracotta hydria: kalpis (water jar), Classical, ca. 480–470 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 14 3/16 in. (36 cm), Vases, Youth and boy; inscribed the boy is fair. The handles of this terracotta hydria, with a broad palmette

Double feather crown of Amun, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Cupreous metal, precious metal, vitreous inlay, H. 10.3 cm (4 1/16 in.); W. 3.4 cm (1 5/16 in.); D. 0.4 cm (3/16 in.), This double

Arrowhead, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, ca. 3100–2900 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Umm el-Qaab, Tomb of Djer, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, Ivory, L: 4 cm (1 9/16 in

Palette, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Greywacke

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Wood inlaid and polychromed, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Netsuke

Cup Plate, ca. 1830–ca. 1864, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics, William Adams & Sons (British, active ca. 1819–present

Model harpoon, 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. 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); W. 1.9 cm (3/4 in

Conch Shell, 2nd century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Oaxaca, Monte Alban, Shell (conch), H. 3 15/16 x W. 5 1/4 x D. 8 3/16 in. (10 x 13.3 x 20.8 cm), Shell-Sculpture

Stamp Seal Inscribed for Amenhotep I, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1525–1504 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite (glazed), l. 1.4 cm (9/16 in

Standing Stone Figure, 5th century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Ecuador, Bahia, Stone, H. 4 1/4 x W. 2 in. (10.8 x 5.1 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Table, Second Intermediate Period–early New Kingdom, late Dynasty 13–early dynasty 18, ca. 1700–1500 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon Excavations 1907–1914, Acacia wood, boxwood inlay, H. 45 cm (17 11/16);

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 3-1/8 in. (8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Cream Pitcher, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 5 3/8 x 4 7/8 x 3 11/16 in. (13.7 x 12.4 x 9.4 cm), Ceramics

唐 八棱金背銅鏡, Mirror in the Shape of an Eight-Lobed Flower, Tang dynasty (618–907), 8th–9th century, China, Bronze with gold back, Diam. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Mirrors

Piece, 16th century, Spanish or Italian, Silk, silver-gilt strips, 87 1/2 x 25 inches (222.3 x 63.5 cm), Textiles-Woven

Armchair, ca. 1740, British, Mahogany and tapestry, H. 39 x W. 29-1/2 x D. 30 in. (99.1 x 74.9 x 76.2 cm), Woodwork-Furniture, The tapestry panels displaying bouquets, baskets, and vases of flowers were probably designed by the painter Tobias

Pier Table, 1830–50, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Mahogany, 40 1/2 x 119 1/2 x 42 in. (102.9 x 303.5 x 106.7 cm), Furniture

Box with Cover, late Southern Song (1127–1279)–early Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty, second half of the 13th–14th century, China, Porcelain, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm), Ceramics

Footed Vessel, late Neolithic period, ca. 2500–1000 B.C., Thailand, Earthenware with incised decoration, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); W. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Ceramics

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

Curule Stool, 1837–38, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, ash, pine, 15 1/4 x 20 3/4 x 15 1/4 in. (38.7 x 52.7 x 38.7 cm), Furniture, Workshop of Duncan Phyfe (1770–1854

Water Pitcher, 1870–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, H. 10 in. (25.4 cm), Glass, Adams and Company

Padlock latch, 19th century, Japan, Iron, Padlock: H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Metalwork

Mug, 1770–1820, Probably made in Bohemia, Czech Republic, Non-lead glass with enamel decoration, H. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm), Glass

Uraeus for freize, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, precious metal, glass, H. 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.); W. 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.); D. 0.6 cm (1/4 in

Netsuke of Acrobat, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Netsuke

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Diam. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm), Ceramics

Spindle Whorl, 9th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Salt, 1830–40, Possibly made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, 1 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. (4.4 x 8.3 x 4.1 cm), Glass

Linstock, ca. 1625, Italian, Iron, wood (ash), gold, L. 77 5/8 in. (197.2 cm); L. of head 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. (1360 g), Shafted Weapons