Images at Librifly

Netsuke of Demon Mask Derived from Bugaku, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Vase, 1905, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Favrile glass, H. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm), Glass, Tiffany Studios (1902–32

Model chisel, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Asyut (Lykopolis), Tomb of Ankhef (Tomb 9), Khashaba excavations, Copper, wood, animal hide, l. 10.3 cm (4 1/16 in

Mold for a Horus Amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Khor west of camp or E. side of S. Village, probably 1911–12, Pottery, H. 1.9 cm (3/4 in); w. 1.7 cm (11/16 in

Tripod Bowl with Cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Jade, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Jade

Sampler, 1809, British, Silk on wool, H. 10 3/8 x W. 13 3/4 inches (26.4 x 34.9 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Netsuke in the Shape of a Pile of Turtles, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Green glazed steatite, l. 1.2 cm (1/2 in

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.7 oz. (104.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Animal Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, H x W: 3 15/16 x 2 5/8in. (10 x 6.7cm), Metal-Ornaments

Dower Chest, 1786, Made in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Poplar, 27 1/4 x 50 x 23 1/4 in. (69.2 x 127 x 59.1 cm), Furniture

Temple with Figures, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Mezcala, Stone, Height 7 in., Stone-Sculpture

Crayfish, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, Length 2-7/16 in. (6.3 cm), Metal-Ornaments

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

Fragment of a terracotta column-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water), Middle Corinthian, ca. 590–570 B.C., Greek, Corinthian, Terracotta; black-figure, H. 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm), Vases, This large vase was decorated with a band of fighting

Girdle pendant, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); D. 3/16 in. (.5 cm), Jade

Mold for Female Figure, 10th–13th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Toltec (?), Ceramic, Overall: 6 1/4 x 3 7/8 x 1 in. (15.88 x 9.8 x 2.49 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Bracelet, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Bronze, 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (8.9 x 8.9 cm), Jewelry

Hand Inlay, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, King's Palace, 1910–12, Faience, L. 2.1 cm (13/16 in

Seal, sphinx, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Faience

Mold for Rosette, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, S. magazines or factories, 1910–12, Pottery, L. 2.5 cm ( 1 in

清 任頤 鍾馗 軸, Zhong Kui, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), dated 1883, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Image: 67 5/8 x 36 3/4 in. (171.8 x 93.3 cm), Paintings, Ren Yi (Ren Bonian) (Chinese, 1840–1896), Ren Yi, a leader

Pig, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia (Java, Lumajang), Bronze, 3 x 5 1/8 in. (7.6 x 13 cm), Metalwork

Sarcophagus lid, Ptolemaic Period, 150–100 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Painted limestone, l. 206 cm (81 1/8 in); w. 73 cm (28 3/4 in); th. 35 cm (13 3/4 in

Axe head, Bronze Age, ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C., Bactria-Margiana, Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex, Copper alloy, H. 2.8 x L. 7.2 x Th. 1.8 cm, 82.5g (1 1/8 x 2 7/8 x 3/4 in.), Metalwork-Implements

Music Rack, ca. 1835, Cast iron, 18 1/2 x 19 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. (47 x 50.2 x 47 cm), Furniture

Length, 17th century, Italian or Turkish, Silk, metal strips, L. 118 1/2 x W. (selvage to selvage) 25 1/4 inches (301.0 x 64.1 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Bottom of a vase, 1662–1722, Chinese, Porcelain with Sang de Boeuf glaze., Height: 9 in. (22.8 cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Qing Dynasty, probably Kangxi Period

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

Terracotta column-krater (bowl for mixing wine and water), Early Corinthian, ca. 625–600 B.C., Greek, Corinthian, Terracotta; black-figure, H. 10 15/16 in. (27.7 cm), Vases, Padded dancers, usually shown dancing and drinking, were a

Stamp, Monkey, 14th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Ceramic, Overall: 1 3/8 x 1 3/4 in. (3.51 x 4.45 cm), Ceramics-Implements, This ceramic stamp features the image of a monkey in profile with its arms splayed to either

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi), 15th–16th century, Peru, Inca (?), Copper (cast), Height 6-1/8 in. (15.5 cm), Metal-Implements

Dragonfly amulet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1915–16, Faience, paint, h. 2 cm (13/16 in); w. 2.3 cm (7/8 in); d. 0.4 cm (3/16 in

Netsuke of an Arhat, 19th century, Japan, Wood-polychromed, H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Netsuke

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, L. 2.2 cm (7/8 in); w. 1.2 cm (1/2 in), Inscribed

Bowl, 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Puebla, Olmec, Ceramic, H x W: 2 1/2 x 3 7/8in. (6.4 x 9.9cm), Ceramics-Containers

Maximilian Armet, ca. 1510, probably Augsburg, German, probably Augsburg, Steel, leather, copper alloy, H. 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm); W. 10 in. (25.4 cm); D. 13 in. (33 cm); Wt. 5 lb. 14 oz. (2664.9 g), Helmets

Egg Cup, 1830–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Glass, With the development of new formulas and techniques, glass-pressing technology had improved markedly by the late 1840s. By this time, pressed

Decorated Walrus Tusk, 1830–70, Walrus ivory, H. 23 3/16 in. (58.9 cm), Natural Substances

Raw amethyst, Late Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 13–18, early, ca. 1802–1450 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, debris, Amethyst, a) l. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in); b) l. 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in); c) l. 4.9 cm (1

Kitchen Tender being Rowed, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280), 1920, Wood, paint, plaster, linen twine and cloth, l. with rudder 147 cm (57 7/8

Side Chair, ca. 1825, Made in Rhode Island, United States, American, Maple, 33 3/8 x 17 3/4 x 18 3/8 in. (84.8 x 45.1 x 46.7 cm), Furniture

Armet, ca. 1535, German, Steel, H. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm); W. 9 5/8 in. (24.5 cm); D. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 4 oz. (2835 g), Helmets

Dough Board Scraper, 1800–1830, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Iron, 3 3/4 x 5 x 4 in. (9.5 x 12.7 x 10.2 cm), Metal

Ichneumon on a papyrus-shaped pillar, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Bronze, H. 22.9 cm (9 in.); W. 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); D. 7 cm (2 3/4 in

Netsuke of Child with a Shell, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Ring Fragment, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Carnelian, Diam. 2 cm (13/16 in

Chisel, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220) or later, China, Jade, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 1/8 in. (.3 cm), Jade

Recumbent Ox, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th century–early 19th century, Japan, Ivory, horn, H. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Netsuke, Kiyozumi, The ox is one of the twelve zodiac animals. It is associated with the Zen

Rosette Decoration, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, Diam. 1.8 cm (11/16 in

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Ceramics

Sherbet Dish, ca. 1885, Made in West Midlands, England, British, Blown satin yellow and white opaque glass, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Glass

Press, 1700–1800, Wood, H. 22 in. (55.9 cm), Natural Substances

Incense burner, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Bronze, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Diam. 11 in. (26.7 cm), Metalwork

Square Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Height 3-3/16 in. (8.1 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Netsuke of Lion, 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Dress panels, ca. 1775, British, Spitalfields, Silk, Pieces joined: L. 66 x W. 19 3/4 inches (loom width), Textiles-Woven

Shōki, the Demon Queller, Edo period (1615–1868), 1849, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Image: 42 1/4 × 14 3/16 in. (107.3 × 36 cm), Paintings, Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo

Inkwell, 1807–13, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pewter, 1 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (3.8 x 6.4 cm), Metal, Thomas Danforth, III (1756–1840

Psiche Curieuse, mid-1770s, Etching and aquatint, corrected proof with notations in brown ink in margin, Plate: 11 3/16 x 7 1/2 in. (28.4 x 19 cm), Prints, Giovanni David (Italian, Cabella Ligure 1749–1790 Genoa), The mortal princess Psyche

Tiles, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Glazed limestone, L. 2-7/8 in

Bottle, Geometric Designs, 5th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, pigment, H. 10 x Diam. 4 1/2 in. (25.4 x 11.4 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Netsuke, 18th century, Japan, Ivory, Diam. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Side Chair, ca. 1860, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Maple, pine, 37 3/4 x 20 3/4 x 17 1/2 in. (95.9 x 52.7 x 44.5 cm), Furniture, Léon Marcotte (1824–1887), This side chair is part of a suite of Louis XVI–style

Bowl with Geometric Design, 10th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, slip, pigment, Height 4-3/4 in., Ceramics-Containers

Beaded Armlet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1525 B.C., From Egypt, Gold, carnelian, lapis lazuli, blue and green glass, faience on bronze or copper wire, L. 16.4 cm (6 7/8 in); w. 1.1 cm (2.4 in

Hollow Bangle, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand or Vietnam, Bronze, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Jewelry

Burgonet, ca. 1560, South German, Steel, leather, textile, H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); D. 13 5/8 in. (34.6 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 4 oz. (1928 g), Helmets

Female Figure, 12th–10th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Tlatilco, Ceramic, H. 4 3/5 in. (11.7 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture, This solid, hand-modeled ceramic figurine is tan in color and painted with a red pigment. No buttocks are indicated,

Jardiniere, 1700–1800, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, teak, H. 11 in. (27.9 cm) (without stand), Ceramics

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Diam. of rim: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Diam. of foot: 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Ceramics

Decanter, 1820–40, Made in United States, American, Blown molded lead glass, H. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Glass

Cup Plate, ca. 1839–ca. 1867, Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics, Joseph Clementson (active ca. 1839–67

Basin, 1825–45, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, H. 4 1/4 in.; Diam. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm), Ceramics

Seated Figure, 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Olmec, Ceramic, Height 3-9/16 in. (9.2 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Celery Vase, 1870–90, Made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed purple marble glass, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Glass, Challinor, Taylor and Company (1866–1891

Netsuke of Goat, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke

Sampler, 1849, German, Linen and silk on linen, H. 7 1/2 x W. 5 inches, Textiles-Embroidered

Medal: Bernardo de Rossi, ca. 1520 (possibly cast seventeenth century), Bronze (Copper alloy with an olive, Diam. 6.5 cm, wt. 127.96 g., Medals, Follower of Francesco Francia (Italian, Bologna ca. 1447–1517 Bologna), On the obverse is a

Dish, ca. 1760, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm), Ceramics

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

Vase, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

Large Bowl, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1790, Japan, Pottery decorated in five colors (Meppotani ware), Diam. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Ceramics

Octagonal Bowl with Design of Peonies, Edo period (1615–1868), 1670–1710s, Japan, Porcelain with overglaze enamels (Hizen ware, Arita region, Kakiemon style), Diam. 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm); H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Diam. (foot) 4 5/8 in. (11.7

Seated Buddha, 14th–15th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Repousse copper inlaid with semi-precious stones, H. 16 in. (40.6 cm); W. 13 1/16 in. (33.2 cm), Sculpture

Mold for a Vulture Amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Khor west of camp or E. side of S. Village, probably 1911–12, Pottery, Diam. 2.2 cm (7/8 in

Covered seal box, 19th century, China, Jade, H. (1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Jade

Vase, 18th century, China, Rock crystal, H. 5 7/8 in. (14.9 cm), Hardstone

Fragment, 10th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen; embroidered in silk and gold thread, H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Butterfly amulet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1915–16, Faience, paint, h. 1.9 cm (3/4 in); w. 1.9 cm (3/4 in); d. 0.7 cm (1/4 in

Broad Collar piece (?), Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, late, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, below House A3.1, Pit 330, 1913–14, Faience, h. 2 cm (13/16 in

Vase, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Porcelain with tri-color enamels, H. 19 1/8 in. (48.6 cm), Ceramics

Tile, 1757–61, Made in Merseyside, Liverpool, England, British, Earthenware, transfer-printed, 5 x 5 in. (12.7 x 12.7 cm), Ceramics, John Sadler (1720–1789

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Porcelain with celadon glaze, H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm), Ceramics

Shabti of Siptah, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1194–1188 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Siptah (KV 47), Davis excavations, 1912, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster

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

Nose Ornament with Birds, 200 B.C.–A.D. 200, Peru or Ecuador, Peru or Ecuador, Gold, W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Side Chair, 1805–15, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, 32 3/4 x 19 1/2 x 17 1/2 in. (83.2 x 49.5 x 44.5 cm), Furniture

Latch Lock, Key, and Catch, 1700–1800, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Wrought iron, H. 9 7/16 in. (24 cm), Metal

Votive Container (Canopa), 15th–16th century, Bolivia, Lake Titicaca region, Inca, Stone, H x W: 2 7/16 x 3 3/4in. (6.2 x 9.5cm), Stone-Containers