Images at Librifly

Chalice, ca. 1813–56, Made in Beverly, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pewter, H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Metal, Israel Trask (1786–1867

Halberd, ca. 1575, Italian, Steel, brass, wood, textile (velvet), L. 97 3/8 in. (247.3 cm); L. of head 24 5/8 in. (62.5 cm); W. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. (2720 g), Shafted Weapons

Eagle, 1809–11, American, Carved wood (probably Eastern white pine), gessoed and gilded, and cast iron, painted, 36 x 68 x 61 in. (91.4 x 172.7 x 154.9 cm), Sculpture, William Rush (1756–1833), This monumental eagle, of fluid and

清乾隆 白玉龍紋寶月瓶, Pilgrim bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Jade (nephrite), H. 9 1/8 in. (23.1 cm); W. 6 15/16 in. (17.6 cm); D. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm), Jade

Taweret amulet, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 100 BC–100 AD, From Egypt, Mosaic glass, l. 3.2 × w. 1.3 cm (1 1/4 × 1/2 in

Tea Chest, 1762–63, Made in England, Leather, wood, silver, 6 3/4 x 12 x 5 1/8 in. (17.1 x 30.5 x 13 cm), Natural Substances

Nose Ornament, 13th–16th century, Colombia, Sonso, Gold, H. 3 7/8 x W. 10 in. (9.8 x 25.4 cm), Metal-Ornaments, Although some are of artful or inorganic design, ancient American nose ornaments often bear a strong resemblance to natural

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper, H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.2 oz. (119.1 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Netsuke of Stag Squatting on its Haunches, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Netsuke

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century–early 19th century, Japanese, Iron, silver, copper, gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Armet, first half 16th century, French, Steel, H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); W. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); D. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm); Wt. 6 lb. 8 oz. (2950 g), Helmets

Animal Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, L. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Piece, ca. 1800, British, Cotton, L. 53 1/2 x W. 25 3/4 inches (loom width), Textiles-Printed

Incense burner with cover, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Nephrite, spinach-green with network of black veins, mostly changed to grayish ash tints by calcination, H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm); W. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm), Jade

Ritual Stone (pulidor), 12th–8th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Olmec, Stone, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Stone-Implements, Small, rounded hard stones such as this example were mounted to a wooden handle and used to polish stone sculptures in

String of 7 Beads, Roman Period, 1st to 2nd Century A.D., From Egypt, Glass

Furniture Hardware, 1820–30, Possibly made in France; Possibly made in England, Gilt brass, 2 1/2 x 2 3/16 in. (6.4 x 5.6 cm), Metal

新石器時代至商 有孔玉刀, Ceremonial Blade, Neolithic period–Shang dynasty (ca. 1600–1046 B.C.), 2nd millennium B.C., China, Jade (nephrite), W. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm); L. 18 in. (45.7 cm), Jade

Rectangular Inkstone with Cover, late Southern Song (1127–1279)-early Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty, China, Stone, H. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); L. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm), Inkstone

Teapot, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th–19th century, China, Stoneware with relief decoration (Yixing ware), H. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics

Knife Handle, 11th–12th century, United States, Alaska, Punuk, Ivory (walrus), H. 1 1/2 x W. 5 1/2 in. (3.8 x 14 cm), Bone/Ivory-Implements

Side Chair, ca. 1815, Possibly made in Albany, New York, United States, American, Ash, beech, tulip, 35 x 18 1/4 x 16 1/2 in. (88.9 x 46.4 x 41.9 cm), Furniture, Attributed to William Buttre (active ca. 1805–15

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, l. 1.6 cm (5/8 in

Saint John the Baptist, Saint Benedict, King David, and Other Seated Figures, 1597–1630, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, 7 x 11-5/16 in. (17.8 x 28.7 cm), Drawings, Daniele Crespi (Italian, Busto Arsizio 1597/1600–1630 Milan

Bottle, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th–19th century, Japan, Pottery covered with a crackled glaze (Seto ware), H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Ceramics

Molded Plaque with Seated Buddha and Attendant Bodhisattvas, Pala period, 11th century, India (Bihar), Terracotta, Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Sculpture

Ax in Anthropomorphic Shape, 1500–500 B.C., India, Copper, 4 1/2 x 3 15/16 in. (11.4 x 10.0 cm), Metalwork

Figure, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Michoacan, Chupicuaro, Ceramic, pigment, H. 3 3/16 in. (8 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

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

Armor, 16th century and later, German, Steel, brass, leather, Wt. 41 lb. 9 oz. (18.85 kg); Wt. of helmet 10 lb. 8 oz. (4.75 kg), Armor for Man

Halberd, ca. 1550, Italian, Steel, wood, brass, gold, L. 87 7/8 in. (223.1 cm); L. of head 24 1/8 in. (61.3 cm); W. 10 11/16 in. (27.1 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 13 oz. (1730 g), Shafted Weapons

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

Netsuke of a Man Holding a Mermaid, 18th century, Japan, Wood, Netsuke

Profile Warrior, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered (?) copper, shell, H. 9 7/16 x W. 4 3/4 x D. 1 1/2 in. (24 x 12.1 x 3.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Small vase, probably 19th century, Chinese, Porcelain with dark red glaze., Height: 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Qing Dynasty

Bead, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); W. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm); D. 3/8 in. (1 cm), Jade

Plate, 1815–25, Made in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Earthenware; Redware, Diam. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Ceramics, Attributed to Solomon Grimm (1787–1847

Cat head, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 13.9 cm (5 1/2 in.); W. 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in.); D. 10.3 cm (4 1/16 in.), The cat was sacred to the goddess Bastet, and was offered in sanctuaries and

Throw stick, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Wood, l. 40 cm (15 3/4 in

Parfait Glass, 1830–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Glass, With the development of new formulas and techniques, glass-pressing technology had improved markedly by the late 1840s. By this time,

Whiskey Taster, 1840–60, Lacy pressed yellow glass, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Glass

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

Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Archaic, ca. 500 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. with handles 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm), Vases, Interior, symposiast (participant in drinking party). Known chiefly for his work on pots, the

Netsuke of Crawling Child, 18th century, Japan, Wood, L. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Netsuke

Hinge, 1700–1800, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Wrought iron, 15 1/4 x 8 3/8 in. (38.7 x 21.3 cm), Metal

Stamp Roller, 9th–15th century, Ecuador, Manteno, Ceramic, Height 2-7/8 in., Ceramics-Implements

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

Covered box in the Shape of a Melon, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Jade (nephrite), H. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); L. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Jade

Window Guard, 1915, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Iron, 135 x 63 x 8 in. (342.9 x 160 x 20.3 cm), Architecture, H. Van Buren Magonigle (1867–1935), Samuel Yellin (American (born Russia), Mogilev 1885–1940

Tomb Figure of Seated Lion, Six Dynasties (220–589), 3rd–6th century, China, Grey earthenware pottery with pigment, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); W. 3 11/16 in. (9.4 cm), Tomb Pottery

Spindle Whorl, 9th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 13/16 in. (2.1 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Ear Clip, ca. 12th century, Cambodia, Bronze with traces of gilding, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Metalwork

Solid Undecorated Bangle, Middle–Late period, 1000 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Jewelry

Animal Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, shell, L. 2 5/8 in. (6.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Model pot, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late, ca. 1850–1800 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), south cemetery, Pit 428 North chamber, 1913–14, Limestone, paint, h. 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in); diam. 2.8 cm (1

Scale from Armor, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Bronze, average l. ca. 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in), Although bronze and iron scales have been found in

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, H. 4.8 cm (1 7/8 in); w. 5 cm (1 15/16 in

Plate, 1800–1830, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, Diam. 9 11/16 in. (24.6 cm), Ceramics

Self Portrait Holding Portrait of Wife, 1796, Etching; second state of six, Sheet: 15 1/2 × 12 3/16 in. (39.4 × 31 cm), Prints, Jean Jacques de Boissieu (French, Lyons 1736–1810 Lyons

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 17th century, Japanese, Copper, gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.8 oz. (107.7 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

紫檀小案, Table stand, late Ming (1368–1644)–early Qing (1644–1911) dynasty, 17th century, China, Zitan wood, H. 11 in. (27.9 cm); W. 11 3/8 in. (28.9 cm); L. 24 in. (71 cm), Furniture

Plate with chrysanthemums and peonies, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 15th century, China, Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), Diam. 14 7/8 in. (37.8 cm), Ceramics

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Stoneware (possibly glazed Yixing ware), H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm), Ceramics

Ewer, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics, Named in reference to the ancient marble quarry on the Greek island of Parros, parian has a higher proportion of

Ceramic Whistle in the Form of a Shell, 5th–15th century, Ecuador, Ecuadorian, Ceramic, Length 3-7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Ceramics-Musical Instruments

Jar, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95), China, Porcelain decorated with sgraffito wave and leaf pattern on white ground, with famille rose enamels, 6 5/8 x 3 1/8 in. (16.8 x 7.9 cm), Ceramics

Cordial Glass, 1865–70, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Glass, New England Glass Company (American, East Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1818–1888

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm), Ceramics

Roller stamp with birds, 10th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Overall: 1 3/4 x 2 3/8 in. (4.5 x 6.1 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Jar, metal, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Pit 3, Burial B x, Beside coffin, 1915–16, Bronze or copper alloy, H. 25.3 cm (9 15/16 in

Spit Ball with Sunburst Motif, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. (5.7 x 4.8 cm), Metalwork

Netsuke of Tea Master, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Wood and red lacquer, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Armor Fragments of Scales from a Cuirass, ca. 300–710, Japanese, Iron, largest fragment: L. 5 in. (12.7 cm); W. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm); smallest fragment: L. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); W. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Armor Parts

Candelabrum, 1795–1810, Made in England, British, Colorless, opalescent and amethyst glass, gilt bronze, H. 29 in. (73.7 cm); Diam. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Glass

Study of Seated Female Nude, ca. 1924, Chalk on Japanese paper, H. 19, W. 13-1/2 inches, Drawings, Jane Poupelet (French, 1874–1932

Fragments of Vase, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Green Buildings, 1910–11, Faience, H. 8 cm (3 1/8 in), w. 7 cm (2 3/4 in

Owl Mace Head, 1st–5th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Stone, H. 2 5/16 x W. 3 x D. 3 3/4 in. (5.8 x 7.6 x 9.5 cm), Stone-Implements

Turned Armchair, 1650–1700, Made in United States, American, Maple, ash, 40 x 25 x 17 1/2 in. (101.6 x 63.5 x 44.5 cm), Furniture

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, bronze, gold, silver, copper, H. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 4.9 oz. (138.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Guisarme for a Child, 16th century, Italian, Steel, wood, textile, gold, L. 63 1/2 in. (161.3 cm); L. of head 15 in. (38.1 cm); W. 5 in. (12.7 cm); Wt. 1 lbs. 13.7 oz. (842 g), Shafted Weapons

Tureen, 1790–1800, Made in China, Chinese, for American market, Porcelain, 10 3/4 x 9 3/8 x 13 15/16 in. (27.3 x 23.8 x 35.4 cm), Ceramics

Pitcher, 1870–90, Possibly made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, American, Blown spangled orange, white opaque and amber glass, mica flecks, H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm), Glass

Jar, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with glaze and splashes (Kyoto kiln), H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); Diam. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics

Spindle Whorl, 9th–15th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 1 in. (2.6 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 26 1/2 in. (67.3 cm), Ceramics

Powder Jar, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics

Wolf-Shaped Belt Buckle, Xiongnu culture, 3rd–2nd century B.C., North China, Bronze, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Metalwork

Plate, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in famille verte enamels on the biscuit, Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Ceramics

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

Earflare Frontal, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, stone, Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Spearhead, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, H. 13 7/8 in. (35.2 cm), Metalwork

Netsuke with Chrysanthemum Design, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Netsuke

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

Epergne, ca. 1810, Made in France, Gilt bronze, H. 21 3/8 in. (54.3 cm), Metal

Measuring rod fragment, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Chert, L. 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in

Plate, 1758–90, Made in Middletown, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Metal, Jacob Whitmore (1736–1825

Netsuke of a Carp Climbing a Waterfall, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Netsuke

Netsuke of Monkey on Peach, 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Bead, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Diam. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm), Jade

Bowl, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed glass, Diam. 11 in. (27.9 cm), Glass