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Belt Buckle, Neolithic period to Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Bronze, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); L. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Metalwork

Vase, 1885–90, Possibly made in England, British, possibly, Blown satin cranberry and green glass, H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm), Glass

Funerary cone, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2030–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Tomb CC 62, 'Big Tomb', facade corridor, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1913, Pottery, L. 37 cm (14 9/16 in.); diam. 8.8

Model of spinning bowl, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 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. 1.8 cm (11/16 in); diam. 3.2

Dressing table, 1730–60, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Walnut, walnut veneer, white pine, 29 3/4 x 33 3/4 x 20 5/8 in. (75.6 x 85.7 x 52.4 cm), Furniture, In the 1730s, Boston cabinetmakers transformed the

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 19 in. (48.3 cm), Ceramics

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 2.6 oz. (73.7 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Salt, ca. 1830, Made in Massachusetts, United States, American, Lacy pressed blue opaque glass, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm), Glass

Tomb Guardian, Tang dynasty (618–907), late 7th–early 8th century, China, Polychrome painted pottery, H. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm), Tomb Pottery

One from a Pair of Solid Undecorated Bangles with Flat Surface, Early– Late period, 4000 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, Diam. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Jewelry

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 1-1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Pair of Octagonal Sticks, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9), 2nd–1st century B.C., China, 'Chinese blue' barium copper silicate, L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Glass

Linstock, ca. 1600, Italian, Steel, wood, L. 73 5/8 in. (186.9 cm); L. of head 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.7 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 12 oz. (1250 g), Shafted Weapons

Standing Male Figure, 7th–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Maya, Ceramic, H.10 1/8 x W. 4 1/2 x D. 3 1/2 in. (25.7 x 11.4 x 8.9 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Ritual Stone (pulidor), 12th–8th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Olmec, Stone, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Stone-Implements

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

Shell Pendant or Bead, 3rd millennium B.C., Ecuador, Valdivia, Shell, L. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Shell-Ornaments

Netsuke: Daughter of Ryujin, the Dragon King of the Sea, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Netsuke

Short wavy-handled ware cylindrical jar with a scalloped line, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng mark and period (1723–35), early 18th century, China, Porcelain with light blue glaze, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Terracotta plaque with a female figure holding a tympanum, Archaic, 7th century B.C., Greek, Cretan, Terracotta, Overall: 8 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (20.9 x 5.7 cm), Terracottas, Excavated at Praisos, on Crete

Flattened Jar, Sui (581–618)–early Tang (618–907) dynasty, ca. late 6th–7th century, China, Stoneware with molded decoration under olive-yellow glaze, H. 8 15/16 in. (22.7 cm); W. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); D. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Ceramics,

Scarab Depicting Queen Tiye, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt, Glazed steatite, L. 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.); W. 3 cm (1 3/16 in.); H. 2.1 cm (13/16 in

Stand, 1830–35, Made in United States, American, Rosewood, 28 3/4 x 22 x 14 9/16 in. (73 x 55.9 x 37 cm), Furniture

Half-pint Decanter, 1830–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Glass

Mud jar sealing, Predynastic, Late Naqada III–Early Dynastic Period, ca. 3200–2650 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Tarkhan, Tomb 414, Tomb 414, BSAE excavations 1911-1913, Clay, mud

Hot Water Plate, 1800–1830, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, 2 x 10 3/16 in. (5.1 x 25.9 cm), Ceramics

Figure Pendant, 11th–16th century, Costa Rica, Diquís (?), Gold, H. 2 x W. 1 3/8 x D. 1/2 in. (5.1 x 3.5 x 1.3 cm), Metal-Ornaments

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

Disk Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, Diam. 8 1/2 in. (21.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Deep bowl, 13th–14th century, Chinese, Stoneware with splashed blue glaze., Diameter: 7 3/8 in. (18.7cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Jin/Yuan Dynasty

Vase, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Xuande period (1426–35), China, Pottery, H. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm), Ceramics

Vase fragment, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Blue faience, h. 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in

Khonsu shrine amulet, Late Period (?), Dynasty 26–29, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Egyptian blue, h. 2.5 cm (1 in), w. 1.1 cm (7/16 in

Embroidered map sampler, 1798, British, Silk on silk, Approximately: H. 22 1/4 x W. 19 1/2 inches (56.5 x 49.5 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Bracelet, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Bronze, H. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm); Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Jewelry

Sugar Caster, after 1885, Probably made in United States, American, Blown satin cranberry glass, H. 5 3/16 in. (13.2 cm), Glass

Salt, 1830–40, Made in New England, United States, American, Lacy pressed opalescent glass, 1 13/16 x 2 7/8 in. (4.6 x 7.3 cm), Glass

Fragment of a Wall Painting, ca. 8th century, Central Asia, Pigment on earth and straw, H. 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 10 in. (25.4 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Paintings

獏牙彫根付, Seated Baku (Mythical Creature Devouring Nightmares), Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); D. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke, The baku is a mythical creature known to

Profile Warrior Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell turquoise, H x W: 7 1/2 x 7 1/16in. (19.1 x 18cm), Metal-Ornaments

Medal Awarded to the Sword Makers Robert Mole and Sons, 1851, British, Bronze, Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 2.2 oz. (62.4 g), Miscellaneous-Coins and Medals, William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton

Teapot, 1750–60, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Ceramics, Possibly Wedgwood-Whieldon partnership (1754–59

Feline-Head Bottle, 9th–5th century B.C., Peru, Tembladera, Tembladera, Ceramic, pigment, H. 8 1/2 x W. 5 7/8 x D. 6 5/8 in. (21.6 x 14.9 x 16.9 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Phallic Stone Object, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region, Mezcala, Stone, Height 4-3/8 in., Stone-Implements

Spontoon, 17th century, Italian, Savoy, Steel, wood (ash), L. 72 in. (182.9 cm); L. of head 9 in. (22.9 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 13 oz. (822.1 g), Shafted Weapons

Breastplate, ca. 1510–15, Milan, Italian, Milan, Steel, H. 17 1/2 in. (44.45 cm); W. 13 1/4 in. (33.66 cm); D. 7 in. (17.78 cm); Wt. 8 lb. 15 oz. (4054 g), Armor Parts-Breastplates, The hatched ground and lively nature of the decoration are

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Bronze, H. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm); Diam. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); Diam. of rim 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Diam. of foot 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Metalwork

Halberd, late 15th century, German, Steel, wood (oak), L. 81 3/8 in. (206.6 cm); L. of head 16 in. (40.6 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 12 oz. (2154.6 g), Shafted Weapons

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, Silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.9 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

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

String of 8 Beads, Islamic Period, after 600, From Egypt, Glass, L. 24.8 cm (9 3/4 in

Length, ca. 1755, British, Spitalfields, Silk and metal thread, L. 39 1/2 x W. 21 1/2 inches (100.3 x 54.6 cm), Textiles-Woven

Foot Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, H x W: 5 11/16 x 7 1/2in. (14.4 x 19cm), Metal-Ornaments

Halberd of Wolf Dietrich von Raitenau, Prince-Archbishop of Salzburg (reigned 1587–1612), dated 1589, German, Steel, wood, textile, copper alloy, L. 8 ft. 6 7/8 in. (261.3 cm); L. of head 23 5/8 in. (60 cm); W. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); Wt. 6

Tartars Playing Polo, Edo period (1615–1868), early 18th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 19 1/2 x 41 1/8 in. (49.5 x 104.5 cm), Paintings, Kano Furunobu (Japanese, 1696–1731), Along with hunting, polo exercised

Plate, 1794–1830, Made in Albany, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm), Metal, Spencer Stafford (1772–1844

Kneeling Female Figure, 15th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Ceramic, Overall: 3 1/4 x 2 x 1 1/4 in. (8.26 x 5.08 x 3.18 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Vase with Women Enjoying Scholarly Pursuits, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); Diam. 5 in.

Scarab with Figure Upholding a Sacred Boat, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite (glazed), L. 1.9 × W. 1.4 × H. 1 cm (3/4 × 9/16 × 3/8 in

Korseke, ca. 1550, Italian, Steel, wood, gold, L. 8 ft. 8 7/8 in. (266.4 cm); L. of head 28 7/8 in. (73.3 cm); W. 12 3/16 in. (31 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 14 oz. (2200 g), Shafted Weapons

Jean Parisot de la Vallette, ca. 1566, Copper alloy with a deep brown patina., Diam. 5.9 cm, wt. 103.48 g., Medals, Mario d'Aluigi ('Marius') (Turin, (died 1612)), The obverse bears a portrait of Jean Parisot de la Vallette (1494 – 1568),

Spindle Whorl, 10th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 1-7/32 in., Ceramics-Implements

Figure Studies: Warrior on Horseback, and Groups of Standing Female Figures, 1565–1608, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash, 7 15/16 x 10 13/16in. (20.2 x 27.5cm), Drawings, Francesco Curia (Italian, documented Naples 1565/70–1608

Ring, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, Diam. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Th. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm), Jade

Male Figure on Stool (tunjo), 10th–16th century, Colombia, Guatavita Lake region, Muisca, Gold, H. 2 1/8 x W. 1 x D. 1 7/8 in. (5.4 x 2.5 x 4.8 cm), Metal-Sculpture

Jar in Meiping Shape with Incised Floral Design, Kamakura period (1185–1333), 14th century, Japan, Earthenware with brown iron glaze (Ko Seto ware), H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Spoon, 1787–1811, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm), Metal, George Coldwell (died 1811

Square 'Work Box' Piano, first quarter 19th century, Austria or Germany, Austrian or German, Various materials, Case length (perpendicular to keyboard) 42.0 cm, Width (parallel to keyboard) 72.5 cm, Case depth (without lid) 17.0 cm, Total

Lobster-Tail Burgonet, 17th century, possibly British, Steel, H. including nasal 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); H. excluding nasal 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); W. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); D. 15 3/8 in. (39.1 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 2 oz. (1415 g), Helmets

Hairpin, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 15th–16th century, China, Jade (nephrite), L. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm), Jade

Fragment of a Doorjamb from the Tomb of Djehutynefer, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1450–1390 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes; Probably from Dra Abu el-Naga, Tomb of Djehutynefer (A6), Sandstone, paint, H. 34.5 cm (13 9/16 in.); W.

Maternity Figure, 14th–15th century, Thailand, Earthenware, H. 4 7/16 in. (11.3 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); D. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Ceramics

Mug, 18th century, Made in Bohemia, Czech Republic, Non-lead glass with enamel decoration, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Glass

Torso, 1928; cast after 1928, Bronze, 9 1/4 x 7 1/4 x 5in. (23.5 x 18.4 x 12.7cm), Sculpture, Gaston Lachaise (American (born France) 1882–1935

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Ceramics

Calligraphy, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), dated 1801, China, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Image: 65 3/4 x 18 1/2 in. (167 x 47 cm), Calligraphy, Wang Wenzhi (Chinese, 1730–1802

Tumbler, 1840–50, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Glass

Ornamental mask, Roman Period, A.D. 3rd century, From Egypt, Copper alloy, Height: 4.8 x W. 4.8 x Th. 1.6 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 5/8 in

Necklace, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery west of Senwosret (758), Surface burial 787, 1906–07, Shell, steatute, carnelian

Tumbler, after 1886, Made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, American, Pressed cranberry, opalescent and opaque white glass, H. 3 15/16 in. (10 cm), Glass, Probably Hobbs, Brockunier and Company (1863–1891

Inverse-Face Beaker, 10th–11th century, Peru, Lambayeque (Sicán), Gold, H. 5 1/4 x Diam. 4 5/8 in.(13.3 x 11.8 cm), Metal-Containers

Side Chair, ca. 1795, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, ash, cherry, 36 x 22 1/2 x 18 in. (91.4 x 57.2 x 45.7 cm), Furniture, Probably Slover and Taylor (active ca. 1802–4

Bowl, ca. 1750, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Ceramics

Boar Spear, ca. 1600, German, Steel, wood, leather, L. 82 7/8 in. (210.5 cm); L. of head 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Wt. 9 lbs. 12.6 oz. (4439.5 g), Shafted Weapons

Inkwell in the Form of Atlas Holding a Globe, first half 16th century or later, Copper alloy, H. 23.8 cm., Metalwork-Bronze, Workshop of Severo Calzetta da Ravenna (Italian, active by 1496, died before 1543), Through comparison with other

Basin, 1770–1800, Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Metal, Possibly Gershom Jones (1751–1809

Ritual Stone (pulidor), 12th–8th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Olmec, Stone, H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Stone-Implements, Small, rounded hard stones such as this example were mounted to a wooden handle and used to polish stone sculptures in

Ridged Umbel Mold, 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. 1.8 cm (11/16 in

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 17th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, brass, iron, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), L. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.9 g), Sword

Round-Bottomed Jar, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Pyramid Temple of Amenemhat I, 1915–16, Pottery, h. 42 cm (16 9/16 in); diam. 37.5 cm (14 3/4 in

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, spinach-green, H. 2 3/16 in. (5.5 cm); W. 1 15/16 in. (5 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.1 cm), Snuff Bottles

Goblet, 1870–80, Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm), Glass, Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (American, 1825–1888, Sandwich, Massachusetts

Cup, Archaic, 2nd and 3rd quarter of the 6th century B.C., Etruscan, Terracotta; bucchero pesante, Overall: 10 5/8in. (27cm), Vases, High foot with narrow incised and relief bands

Sleeve Button, ca. 1740, Possibly made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States; Possibly made in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, American, Gold, Diam. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm), Jewelry, Probably Jonathan Clarke (1705–1770

Tangka with Buddha, 19th century, Tibet, Distemper on cloth, 39 x 29 in. (99.1 x 73.7 cm), Paintings

Upper part of male statue, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House A2:2, Pit 495, 1913–14, Limestone, h. 15 cm (5 7/8 in

Bulbous Jar with Narrow Neck, 15th–16th century, Thailand (Si Satchanalai), Earthenware with cream white glaze and iron-brown underglaze decoration, H. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm), Ceramics

Undecorated Bracelet, Middle–Late period, 1000 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Jewelry

Furniture Hardware, 1820–30, Possibly made in France; Possibly made in England, Gilt brass, 2 1/2 x 2 9/16 in. (6.4 x 6.5 cm), Metal