Images at Librifly

Vase fragment, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Blue faience, h. 2.3 cm (7/8 in

Stamp, 5th–6th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Ceramic, H. 1 3/5 x Diam. 1 1/4 in. (4.1 x 3.2 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 16th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 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

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

Kero, late 17th century, Peru, Quechua, Wood (escallonia), pigmented resin inlay, H. 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm), Wood-Containers, The painted faces on keros of this type indicate that they are meant to represent the forest-dwelling Anti. The eastern

Ewer, ca. 1885, Made in West Midlands, England, British, Blown satin cranberry glass, H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm), Glass, Probably Stevens and Williams

Ptah, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 17.4 cm (6 7/8 in.); W. 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.); D. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in.), This statuette depicts Ptah, the chief god of Egypt's capital city Memphis and master

Chandelier, 1845, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Bronze, brass, H. 40 in. (101.6 cm); Diam. 31 1/2 in. (80 cm), Metal, Attributed to Archer and Warner (American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Quillwork Sconce, 1720–40, Made in Kittery, Maine, United States, American, Paper, glass, shells, silver, copper wire, 30 x 14 in. (76.2 x 35.6 cm), Natural Substances, Eunice Deering, A fragile form of handiwork, quillwork consists

Seated Figure, 10th–15th century, Colombia, Quimbaya, Ceramic, gold, Height 7-3/4 in., Ceramics-Sculpture

Hanging Light, 1780–1825, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Blown pattern-molded blue glass, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Glass

Pen, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Oxyrhynchus (Bahnasa), EEF excavations 1904–05, Reed, L. 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in

Looking Glass, 1700–1730, Made in England, British, Walnut veneer, spruce, glass, 41 1/2 x 15 in. (105.4 x 38.1 cm), Furniture

Border Tile, 1881, Made in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States, American, Earthenware, 6 1/8 x 2 3/16 x 3/8 in. (15.6 x 5.6 x 1 cm), Ceramics, J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works (1877–1907

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, l. 1.7 cm (11/16 in

Bottle with Bulbous Neck, ca. 14th century, Thailand, Terracotta, H. 6 5/8 in. (16.9 cm), Ceramics

Piece, ca. 1830, British, Cotton, L. 57 x W. 25 inches, Textiles-Printed

Flattened cup fragment, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Bronze, diam. 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in

Bowl, after 1885, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Blown satin cranberry and opaque glass, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm), Glass

Mold for a Lily Bead, 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 cm (13/16 in

Pair of Shoulder Guards (Sodē), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, L. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm), Armor Parts-Arms & Shoulders

Bowl, ca. 1800–1814, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Earthenware with slip decoration, Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722, China, Porcelain, H. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics

Hair pin, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–13 to 1700 B.C., ca. 1850–1700 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, south of Tomb of Nakht (493), south cemetery, Pit 453, 1913–14, Ivory, l. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in

Bible, 1716 or 1719 (edition), Made in Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands; Made in Dordrecht, South Holland, Netherlands, Paper, leather, brass, 14 x 9 1/2 in. (35.6 x 24.1 cm), Natural Substances

Scarab Inscribed for Thutmose I, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1504–1492 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite (glazed), l. 1.7 cm (11/16 in

Partisan, 17th century, French, Steel, wood (pine), L. 99 3/8 in. (252.4 cm); L. of head 28 1/2 in. (72.4 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 2 oz. (2324.7 g), Shafted Weapons

Tongs, 1795–1810, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Brass, H. 39 in. (99.1 cm), Metal

Vase, 1893–1900, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Favrile glass, H. 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm), Glass, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892–1902), Tiffany's vases in the shapes of flowers are among his

Plate, 1880–90, Made in England, Pressed purple marble glass, Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Glass

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 18th century, Japanese, Brass, gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper, H. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 5.8 oz. (164.4 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba,

Netsuke of Two Figures, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 1 5/16 in. (3.4 cm), Netsuke

Motto Clasp of Sithathoryunet, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1887–1813 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Lahun, Tomb of Sithathoryunet (BSA Tomb 8), Chamber E, box 1, BSAE excavations 1914, Gold, carnelian, paste, h. 2 cm

Bowl, Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 B.C.), ca. 11th–10th century B.C., China, Earthenware with carved and incised decoration, H. 5 7/16 in. (13.8 cm); Diam. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm), Ceramics

Bottle, Seated Figure, 5th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, pigment, H. 8 7/8 x W. 4 5/8 in. (22.5 x 11.8 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Six chair seat covers with the story of Rebecca, early 18th century, British, Silk and wool, Each: H. 19 1/2 x W. 23 1/4 inches (49.5 x 59.1 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

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

Wedjat Eye Ring, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1911–12, Faience, diam. 2.3 cm (7/8 in

Netsuke of Boy Killing a Bird, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Netsuke

Stone Object with Relief Figures, before 16th century, Ecuador, Ecuador, Ceramic, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Ceramics-Ornaments

Plate, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Porcelain decorated in overglaze enamels (Arita ware, Imari style), H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 13 in. (33 cm), Ceramics

Porringer, 1793–96, Made in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, 1 15/16 x 7 15/16 x 5 3/8 in. (4.9 x 20.2 x 13.7 cm), Metal, Probably by Thomas Melville (1764–1796

Fragment of Toilet Dish, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Faience, L. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in), w. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in

Covered Sugar Bowl, 1835–45, Probably made in Midwest, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, H. 6 3/16 in. (15.7 cm), Glass

Ring Inscribed Amenhotep Ruler of Thebes, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 2.2 cm (7/8 in

Netsuke of Acrobat, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

Ibis on a wooden base, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, glass or stone inlay, wood, H. 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.); W. 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); L. 17.6 cm (6 15/16 in.), This ibis has a fine head, and stands on an

Cap, 1820–25, Brass, Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Metal

Bracelet, 11th–16th century, Mali, Inland Niger Delta region, Djenné peoples, Copper alloy, Diameter 4 in., Metal-Ornaments

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain with underglaze blue and red, H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Diam. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Snuff Bottles

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 19 in. (48.3 cm); Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. of rim 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); Diam. of foot 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Partisan, ca. 1690, French, Steel, wood, textile, gold, L. 7 ft. 9 3/4 in. (263.5 cm); L. of head 22 in. (55.9 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 6.6 oz. (2455.1 g), Shafted Weapons

Pot in the Form of a Bird, 10th–12th century, Thailand (Nakorn Pathom province), Stoneware, H. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); Diam. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Ceramics

Sukia Figure, 11th–16th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Stone, H. 6 11/16 x W. 4 3/4 x D. 5 11/16 in. (17 x 12.1 x 14.4 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Soup Plate, 1800–1830, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, Diam. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke of Noh mask; Hannya, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm0; D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Blue faience, l. 1.4 cm (9/16 in

Spoon, 1800–1830, Probably made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Metal, E. Whitehouse

Plaque, 4th–17th century, Argentina, Diaquita, Bronze (?), H. 4 13/16 x W. 4 1/4 x D. 1/4 in. (12.2 x 10.8 x 0.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Jar with Lug Handles, 15th–16th century, Peru, Ica, Ceramic, pigment, Height 11-1/16 in. (28.1 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Seated Figure on a Lotus Pedestal, 18th–19th century, China, Bronze, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Sculpture

Animal Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, H. 4 5/16 x W. 2 5/8 in. (11 x 6.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Cylindrical jar, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 1, ca. 3000 B.C., From Egypt, Stone

Looking Glass, 1745–75, Made in England, Pine, 65 x 35 in. (165.1 x 88.9 cm), Furniture

Stone Temple Model, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region, Mezcala, Stone, H. 2 13/16 x W. 2 3/16in. (7.1 x 5.5cm), Stone-Sculpture

Hobnail Finger Bowl, after 1886, Made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, American, Pressed colorless and opaque cranberry glass, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Glass, Probably Hobbs, Brockunier and Company

Stone Implement, Lower Paleolithic Period, ca. 300, 000–90, 000 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Libyan Desert, Flint

Loincloth, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Cotton, camelid hair, 40 3/4 x 168 in. (103.51 x 426.72 cm), Textiles-Woven

Joined Figures, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia (Sumatra?), Bronze, H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Metalwork

Flower vase, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, pale yellow of waxy aspect tinged in places with light brown, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); L. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Jade

Tall Clock, ca. 1800, Made in Reading, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Walnut, pine, 96 1/2 x 21 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. (245.1 x 54.6 x 31.8 cm), Furniture, Jacob Diehl (1776–1858

Wing Spear (Fluegellanze), ca. 1500, Western European, Steel, wood, L. 89 1/4 in. (226.7 cm); L. of head 24 in. (61 cm); W. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 15 oz. (1786 g), Shafted Weapons

Figure of a Standing Dog, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220), 1st–2nd century, China, Earthenware with green glaze, H. 8 7/16 in. (21.4 cm); L. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Ceramics

Cosmetic spoon with feline handle, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster

Lip Plug, 15th–16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Obsidian, H.1 5/8 x . 7/8 x D. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 x 2.2 x 4.1 cm), Glass-Ornaments

The Chase, 1730, British, Silk and wool on canvas, H. 47 x W. 47 inches (119.4 x 119.4 cm); Framed: H. 49 3/4 x W. 50 inches (126.4 x 127.0 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Kohl Tube, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Glass, H. 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.), Diam. 1.6 cm ( 5/8 in.), Egyptian glassmaking, which had reached a high level of virtuosity in late Dynasty 18, continued

Euterpe, ca. 1465–67, Engraving, Sheet: 7 1/4 in. × 4 in. (18.4 × 10.2 cm), Prints, Anonymous, Italian, Ferrarese, 15th century

Apothecary Jar, 1730–40, Made in Delft, Netherlands, Dutch, Earthenware, H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Ceramics

Vase (one of four), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain with pine green glaze, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Ceramics

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 19th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, 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. 1.4 oz. (39.7 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka, This set of sword fittings

Amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Blue glass

Profile Bust of George Washington, 1835–55, Wax, glass, wood, 5 7/8 x 5 in. (14.9 x 12.7 cm), Natural Substances, Robert Ball Hughes (1806–1868

Spindle Whorl, 10th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 2-9/32 in., Ceramics-Implements

Tunic, 7th century, Peru, Nasca, Camelid hair, H. 26 3/8 x W. 14 1/2 in. (67 x 36.8 cm), Textiles-Woven

Vase, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 7 1/8 x 3 1/8 in. (18.1 x 7.9 cm), Ceramics

Armchair, third quarter 18th century, Italian, Walnut, painted and gilded; damask, Overall: 34 × 22 1/2 × 18 1/2 in. (86.4 × 57.2 × 47 cm), Woodwork-Furniture, The interlaced scrolls that form the back of these chairs were a popular

Panel, 18th century, European, Silk, L. 38 1/2 x W. 26 1/2 inches (97.8 x 67.3 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Shu Amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 2.2 × W. 1.3 cm (7/8 × 1/2 in

Jar Fragment, 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

Fragment of a Cornice, 4th–5th century, Attributed to Egypt, Limestone, H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Sculpture

Ceremonial Spearhead (Tsukushi Boko), ca. 4th century B.C.–3rd century A.D., Japanese, Bronze, L. 33 1/2 in. (85.1 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Shafted Weapons

Andiron, 1894, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Bronze, glass, iron, 25 x 15 x 35 in. (63.5 x 38.1 x 88.9 cm), Metal, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892–1902), In 1894, Emily Johnston de Forest

Cup and Saucer, ca. 1836–ca. 1841, Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Cup: H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Ceramics, Ralph Hall & Son (active 1836–1841

Square Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Height 3-1/4 in. (8.2 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Making Ceramics, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Overall: 47 1/2 x 16 7/8 in. (120.7 x 42.9 cm), Paintings, Eiraku Hozen (1795–1854

Relief fragment with royal titles, 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

Fragment of a Bottle, 18th century, Made in Wistarburg, New Jersey, United States, American, Free-blown non-lead glass, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Glass

Banjo Clock, 1815–25, Made in Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, gilt gesso, eglomise tablets, white pine, tulip poplar, H. 43 in. (109.2 cm), Furniture, Possibly Aaron Willard Jr. (1783–1864

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, bronze, copper, H. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 3.9 oz. (110.6 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba