Images at Librifly

Pike, 17th century, Spanish, Steel, wood (ash), L. 82 1/8 in. (208.6 cm); L. of head 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 12 oz. (793.8 g), Shafted Weapons

Falcon Amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, H. 1.5 cm (9/16 in

Pendant, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1/16 in. (0.2 cm), Jewelry

Wedjat Eye Amulet, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 1.4 cm (9/16 in

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. 2.4 cm (15/16 in

Porringer, 1810–50, Made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Metal, Thomas Danforth Boardman (1784–1873), Sherman Boardman (1787–1861

Halberd, ca. 1550, Italian, Steel, wood (deal), textile (velvet), brass, L. 94 in. (238.9 cm); L. of head 23 1/2 in. (59.7 cm); W. 10 7/8 in. (27.7 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 8 oz. (1587.6 g), Shafted Weapons

Dish, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, ca. 2750–2649 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Tomb 2322, Egyptian Antiquities Service/Quibell excavations, 1910–11, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), H. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in); diam. 37 cm

Plaque: Court Official with Magical Staff, 16th–17th century, Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, Brass, H.18 1/4 in. (46.4 cm), Metal-Sculpture

Dish with Design of Three Jars, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1700, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type), H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. 6 1/16 in. (15.4 cm), Ceramics

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Jade, Gr. W. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Gr. L. 5 9/16 in. (14.1 cm); Gr. D. 1/4 in. (.6 cm), Jade

Profile Face, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, H. 6 1/8 x W. 7 1/8 x D. 7/8 in. (15.5 x 18.1 x 2.2 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Flask, 1820–40, Made in Midwest, United States, American, Blown pattern-molded glass, H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Glass

Kubera, 13th century (?), Tibet, Bronze, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Sculpture

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. 2.2 cm (7/8 in

Partisan, ca. 1525, Flemish, Steel, wood, L. 70 1/2 in. (179.1 cm); L. of head 24 in. (61 cm); W. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 15.1 oz. (2696 g), Shafted Weapons

Bowl and cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, white with very light greenish tint, H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm); W. 6 5/8 in. (16.9 cm), Jade

Amphora of Canaanite shape, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), H. 24.5 cm (9 5/8

Spontoon, ca. 1630, Italian, Savoy, Steel, wood (cherry), iron, gold, L. 88 3/4 in. (225.5 cm); L. of head 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 14 oz. (1304.1 g), Shafted Weapons

Screen, 15th–16th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wood; turned, H. 140 in. (355.6 cm), Wood

Lobster-Tail Burgonet, 17th century, Polish, Steel, leather, H. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm); W. 9 1/8 in. (23.2 cm); D. 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 6 oz. (1984 g), Helmets

Stone Temple Model, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region, Mezcala, Stone, Height 3-11/16 in., Stone-Sculpture

Battle of the Pyramids, July 21, 1798, ca. 1800, Pen and black ink, brush and brown wash, heightened with white on beige washed paper. Squared in graphite., 15 3/4 x 29 1/2 in. (41.8 x 75.1 cm), Drawings, François André Vincent (French,

Quillwork Sconce, 1720–49, Paper, glass, shells, wire, brass, 32 x 20 3/4 in. (81.3 x 52.7 cm), Natural Substances

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

Stela of Pay Offering to Re-Harakhty, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Limestone, paint, H. 64.2 cm (25 1/4 in), W. 40.6cm (16 in), The carving of this stela is typical of the

Artist's dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, white with very light greenish tint and spots of brown, H. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm); W. 7 11/16 in. (19.6 cm); L. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Jade

Head of Amun, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1336–1327 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Karnak, Granodiorite, H. 52.1 cm (20 1/2 in), This head of the great state god of the New Kingdom, Amun (or Amun-Re), recognizable by his tall

Vessel in the Shape of a Waterfowl, Southern Song dynasty (1127–1279), 12th–13th century, China, Bronze with gold and silver inlay, H. 5 1/2 (14 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); L. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Metalwork, Vessels in the shape of

Table, ca. 1885, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Maple, 28 3/4 x 25 3/4 x 20 in. (73 x 65.4 x 50.8 cm), Furniture, Attributed to R. J. Horner and Company

Covered seal box, 18th century, China, Jade, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Jade

Barber's Bowl with Baroque Decorations, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. late 17th–early 18th century, Japan, Underglaze blue, overglaze enamels, and gold (Arita ware), H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 10 in. (25.4 cm), Ceramics

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 17th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, Diam. 3 5/16 in. (8.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.1 oz. (116.2 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 17th century, Japanese, Iron, silver, copper, Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 5.6 oz. (158.8 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Plaque (?), Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, gap south of pyramid, Pit 341, 1913–14, Ivory, l. 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in

Fireman's Shield, 1839–50, Made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, American, Leather, 20 1/4 x 15 1/2 in. (51.4 x 39.4 cm), Natural Substances, Hylas Sack and Bucket Company

Bead, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1750 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery east of Senwosret (758), Pit 751, 1906–07, Carnelian, L. 1.6 cm (5/8 in

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 17th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 0.9 oz. (25.5 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Tablecloth, 1795, possibly British, Linen, L. 104 x W. 75 inches (264.2 x 190.5 cm), Textiles-Woven

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

Bowl, 9th–10th century, Attributed to Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; buff slip, brown slip decoration, sgraffito, glazed, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 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

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. 1.5 cm (9/16 in

Figure Pendant, 8th–16th century, Costa Rica (?), Costa Rica (?), Gold (cast), Height 1-3/16 in. (3 cm), Metal-Ornaments

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: 9.3 cm (3 5/8 in.); W: 1.5 cm (9/16 in

Étagère, 1855–60, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Rosewood, satinwood, 68 7/8 x 44 x 18 1/2 in. (174.9 x 111.8 x 47 cm), Furniture, Julius Dessoir (1801–1884

String of disk beads, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1775 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Senwosret, burial of Senebtisi, 1906–07, Faience, L. 51.7 cm (20 3/8 in

Amulet: lions back to back, Late Period, 522–343 B.C., From Egypt, Lapis lazuli, L.1.5 cm (9/16 in

Halberd, early 16th century, Swedish, Steel, wood, L. 90 in. (228.7 cm); L. of head 12 in. (30.6 cm); W. 6 3/8 in. (16.3 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 4 oz. (1474.2 g), Shafted Weapons

Mummy of Ukhhotep, son of Hedjpu, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Khashaba excavations, 1910-11; Probably from Meir, Tomb of Ukhhotep, Human remains, linen, mummification material, painted and

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, H x W: 3 1/2 x 3 3/8in. (8.9 x 8.5cm), Metal-Ornaments

Partisan of the Swiss Guard of Friedrich August (reigned 1694–1733), ca. 1725, German, Steel, wood, L. of head 17 23/32 in. (45.01 cm); W. of head 7 7/8 in. (19.99 cm), Shafted Weapons, This staff weapon was carried by the bodyguards of the

Reel, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Clay, diam. 5 cm (1 15/16 in); th. 2.1 cm (13/16 in

Double vase, 18th century, China, Carnelian and white agate, H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); W. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Hardstone

Plate, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Diam. 14 in. (35.6 cm), Ceramics

Spoons, 14th century, Attributed to Egypt, Silver, 1 15/16 x 4 13/16 in. (5 x 12.2 cm), Metal

Netsuke of Boat with the Seven Gods of Good Fortune, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th century, Japan, Carved ivory, H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke, Masahiro

Cup, 1785–1805, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Ceramics

Funerary Cone of the Inspector of Scribes Ineni, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, 17-18th Dynasty Cemetery, near tomb 2, 1912–13, Pottery, L. 28.2 cm (11 1/8 in); diam. 7.8 cm (3

Porringer, 1793–1800, Made in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, 1 7/8 x 7 3/4 x 5 1/2 in. (4.8 x 19.7 x 14 cm), Metal, Samuel Melville (1793–1800), Thomas Melville (1764–1796

中山胡民作　伊勢物語硯箱, Writing Box (Suzuribako) with Episodes from the Tales of Ise (Ise monogatari), Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Gold maki-e with inlaid silver on lacquer, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8

Persia Fruit Mold, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Pottery, various

Ewer, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Ceramics, Named in reference to the ancient marble quarry on the Greek island of Parros, parian has higher proportion

Vase with cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, light yellowish gray, H. 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm); W. 5 7/16 in. (13.8 cm); D. 2 11/16 in. (6.9 cm), Jade

Reclining female figure on a bed, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Limestone, paint, L. 17.2 cm. (6 3/4 in); w. 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in

Sword Guard (Tsuba), possibly 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.5 oz. (127.6 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Trivet, 1700–1800, Iron, H. 19 in. (48.3 cm), Metal

Ale Glass, 1830–70, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 6 9/16 in. (16.7 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Glass, New England Glass Company (American, East Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1818–1888

Scarab, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 18–20, ca. 1550–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, L. 1.5 × W. 1 × H. 0.7 cm (9/16 × 3/8 × 1/4 in

Wall Pocket, ca. 1745, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Stoneware, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Hairpin, 19th century, China, Jade, L. 6 9/16 in. (16.7 cm), Jade

Pint Mug, ca. 1770, Made in New England, United States, American, Pewter, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Metal

Scarab Inscribed for Queen Merytamun, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1525–1504 B.C., From Egypt, Faience ?, l. 1.5 cm (9/16 in

Netsuke of Two Men and Horse, 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Morion, ca. 1600, Nuremberg, German, Nuremberg, Steel, silver, pigment, gold, brass, H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); H. of comb 4 5/16 in. (11 cm); W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); D. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm); Wt. 4 lb. (1814 g), Helmets, The electors of

Plate, 1827–50, Made in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, American, Pewter, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Metal, Thomas Danforth Boardman (1784–1873), Sherman Boardman (1787–1861

Fragmentary axe head (?), Bronze Age, ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C., Bactria-Margiana, Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex, Copper alloy, H. 5.4 x L. 11.2 x Th. 1.7 cm, 274g (2 1/8 x 4 3/8 x 5/8 in.), Metalwork-Implements

Chest of drawers, 1770–80, (none assigned) New England, United States, American, Mahogany, white pine, 34 1/2 x 37 1/2 x 22 3/4 in. (87.6 x 95.3 x 57.8 cm), Furniture, This deceptively simple chest is an excellent example of a common form.

Halberd, ca. 1620, possibly Flemish, Steel, wood (pine), L. 93 in. (236.3 cm); L. of head 22 1/8 in. (56.2 cm); W. 11 1/2 in. (29.3 in.); Wt. 3 lbs. 10 oz. (1640 g), Shafted Weapons

Vase, 18th century, China, Jade, Total Height: 4 3/16 in. (10.6 cm); W. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm), Jade

Dish with Peony Scroll, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli mark and period (1573–1620), late 16th–early 17th century, China, Porcelain painted with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Diam. 6 in.

Lantern clock, ca. 1685, Made in England, Brass, 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm), Metal, The interior works of clocks have been made of brass for many centuries. From the seventeenth to the late-eighteenth century, clock exteriors were also fashioned

Fragment of Vase, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Faience, L. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in), w. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in

Ceramic Whistle in the Form of a Seated Male, 5th century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Ecuador, Bahia, Ceramic, pigment, H. 7 1/2 x W. 4 in. (19.1 x 10.2 cm), Ceramics-Musical Instruments

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

Bookend, 1800–1830, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, lusterware, 6 1/2 x 7 in. (16.5 x 17.8 cm), Ceramics

Partisan of Wolfgang Wilhelm of Bavaria, Count Palatine of the Rhine, dated 1615, Bavaria, German, Bavaria, Steel, wood, textile, L. 8 ft. 6 3/8 in. (260 cm); L. of head 25 1/4 in. (64.1 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 14.9 oz. (3144 g),

Tumbler, 1830–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm), Glass, With the development of new formulas and techniques, glass-pressing technology had improved markedly by the late

Bowl, ca. 1885, Probably made in West Midlands, England, British, probably, Blown red and white satin glass, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Glass

Stone Temple Model, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region, Mezcala, Stone, H. 4 5/16 x W. 2 3/4 in. (11 x 7 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Netsuke of Two Ducks Swimming, 19th century, Japan, Wood, duck in gold lacquer, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm), Netsuke

Netsuke of Dog, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Diam. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Netsuke

Screen, 15th–16th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wood; turned, H. 64 in. (162.6 cm), Wood

Netsuke of an Old Man, 18th century, Japan, Ivory; eyes inlaid, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Netsuke

Stone Temple Model, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region, Mezcala, Stone, H. 3 1/8 x W. 2 7/8 in. (7.9 x 7.3 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Face Mask Ornament with Headdress, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, H. 2 3/8 x W. 3 15/16 in. (6 x 10 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Sword Guard (Tsuba), ca. 3rd–7th century, Japanese, Bronze, gold, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 2 5/16 (5.8 cm); thickness 1/8 in. (.3 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.9 g), Sword Furniture, This tsuba comes from a burial mound (kofun) in Shioda, in the

Netsuke of Daikoku with Hotei, 19th century, Japan, Ivory with silver and gold inlay (?), H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Pomade Jar, 1850–60, Made in New England, United States, American, Pressed glass, diamond point, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Glass

玉插屏, Table screen, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, spinach-green with a mingling of yellowish-green and black, H. 11 9/16 in. (29.4 cm); W. 7 15/16 in. (20.2 cm); D. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm), Jade