Images at Librifly

Head of a monkey from an ointment vessel, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, ca. 2323–2150 B.C., Probably from Levant; Said to be from Byblos, Serpentinite, H. 5 cm (1 15/16 in

Pen, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Oxyrhynchus (Bahnasa), EEF excavations 1904–05, Reed, L. 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in

Linen Cloth, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 3–4, ca. 2649–2100 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Tarkhan, BSAE excavations 1911-1913; Probably from Tomb 45 or Tomb 56, Linen

Netsuke of Pleasure Boat, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm0; W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Netsuke, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Netsuke

Spindle Whorl, 10th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 13/16 in., Ceramics-Implements

Birds and Flowers, 狩野探幽・狩野尚信・清原雪信　花鳥図屏風, Edo period (1615–1868), 17th century, Japan, Six-panel folding screen; ink and color on silk, 70 in. x 12 ft. 11 1/2 in. (177.8 x 395 cm), Screens, Kano

Side Chair, 1795–1810, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, ash, cherry, 37 x 21 x 18 in. (94 x 53.3 x 45.7 cm), Furniture

Gallipot, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with reddish-rust and white glazes, H. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); Diam. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Ceramics

Saucer, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, Diam. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm), Ceramics

Pack of Dogs Attacking a Wild Boar, n.d., Point of brush, black, gray, and red-brown wash. Heightened with white, over black chalk on blue paper., 8 7/8 x 14 15/16 in. (22.6 x 37.9 cm), Drawings, Circle of Jean-Baptiste Oudry (French, Paris

Candlestick, 1850–70, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed gray glass, H. 9 13/16 in. (24.9 cm), Glass

Mug, 1761–93, Possibly made in Albany, New York, United States; Possibly made in New York, New York, United States, American, Pewter, H. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Metal, Henry Will (1734–ca. 1802

Frog Vessel, 2nd century B.C.–A.D. 3rd century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Colima, Ceramic, pigment (?), H x W x D: 5 3/16 x 4 3/4 x 6 7/8in. (13.3 x 12.1 x 17.4cm), Ceramics-Containers

Female Figure, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 4th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Michoacan, Chupicuaro, Ceramic, pigment, H. 3 11/16 x W. 2 1/4 x D. 7/8 in. (9.4 x 5.7 x 2.2 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Bowl, 19th century, Japan, Clay covered with a transparent crackled glaze and decorated with polychrome enamel (Kyoto ware, Banko style), H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm); Diam. of foot 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Ceramics, Nonomura Ninsei

Treasure Boat-shaped Incense Box [Kōgō], Edo period (1615–1868), 17th century, Japan, Lacquered wood, gold and maki-e lacquer, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm): D. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Lacquer

Rishi coffin of the Lady Rini, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 17, ca. 1640–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 46/3, Courtyard, north side, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, Wood (ficus sycomorus), stucco,

Face Jar, 1st–10th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Oaxaca, Monte Alban, Ceramic, H x W x D: 4 x 3 3/4 x 4 in. (10.2 x 9.5 x 10.2 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Large Brooch with Spirals, 1200–800 B.C., Made in Carpathian Basin region, European, Bronze, Overall: 10 15/16 x 4 x 2 9/16in. (27.8 x 10.2 x 6.5cm), Metalwork-Bronze, Part of the appeal of objects made of copper alloy produced during the

Bottle with Two Heads, 3rd–16th century, Colombia, Quimbaya, Ceramic, H. 9 7/8 x W. 7 1/4 in. (25.1 x 18.4 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Scarab with geometric pattern, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Agate, l. 0.9 cm (3/8 in

Vase, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 3 3/4 x 3 1/2 in. (9.5 x 8.9 cm), Ceramics

Seated Figure, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, H. 3 5/8 x W. 3 1/4 x D. 1 11/16 in. (9.2 x 8.3 x 4.3 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Hot Water Plate, 1800–1830, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, 2 x 10 1/8 in. (5.1 x 25.7 cm), Ceramics

Shrine box, lizard, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 304 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.); W. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in.); L. 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.), The lizard in later periods of Egyptian history was linked with the creator

Dish, ca. 1818–ca. 1846, Made in Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm), Ceramics, Enoch Wood & Sons (British, active Burslem, 1818–46

Jar sealing, Early Dynastic Period, ca. 2960–2649 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Naqada, 'The Royal Tomb', Garstang excavations 1904, Clay, mud, h. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in

Wooden Comb with Woolen Decoration, 10th–16th century (?), Peru, Peruvian, Wood, cotton, Height 1-3/4 in., Wood-Implements

Card Table, 1800–1810, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany, satinwood, 28 1/2 x 36 x 33 in. (72.4 x 91.4 x 83.8 cm), Furniture

Bowl, 9th–10th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; white slip with monochrome slip decoration under transparent glaze, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm), Ceramics

Vessel fragment (?), Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Nakht (493), south cemetery, Pit 439, 1913–14, Slate or stone?, l. 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in

Lime Dipper or Pin, Monkey, 1st–7th century, Colombia, Calima (Yotoco), Gold (cast alloy), H. 9 3/4 x W. 5/8 x D. 5/8 in. (24.8 x 1.6 x 1.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Plate, 1774–1809, Made in Providence, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Metal, Gershom Jones (1751–1809

Netsuke of Gourd and Mice, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke

Figure Fragment: Head, 18th–19th century, Nigeria, Cross River region, Ibibio peoples, Oron group, Wood, H. 13 1/4 x W. 5 3/8 in. (33.7 x 13.7 cm), Wood-Sculpture

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

Tile, ca. 1884, Made in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States, American, Earthenware, 6 1/16 x 3 1/16 x 3/8 in. (15.4 x 7.7 x 1 cm), Ceramics, J. and J. G. Low Art Tile Works (1877–1907

Punch Glass, 1830–70, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm), Glass, With the development of new formulas and techniques, glass-pressing technology had improved markedly by the late 1840s. By this time,

Sword Guard (Tsuba), ca. 3rd century–710, Japanese, Iron, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 3.1 oz. (87.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

String of 17 eyed beads, New Kingdom to Late Period, ca. 1186–525 B.C., From Egypt, Glass

Upper part of a statue of Thutmose III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Mentuhotep II, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, Indurated limestone, H. 42.6 cm (16 3/4

Netsuke of Mask Maker, 19th century, Japan, Wood and ivory, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); D. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Netsuke

Child god wearing Amonian crown and named Horus of Mednit (Aphroditopolis), Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 18.3 cm (7 3/16 in.); W. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); D. 11.1 cm (4 3/8 in.), The figure represents

Taweret Amulet, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in

Knife Box, 1765–95, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, mahogany veneer, white pine, tulip poplar, 14 3/8 x 8 3/4 x 8 7/8 in. (36.5 x 22.2 x 22.5 cm), Furniture, Lewis Fueter (active ca. 1769–75), Daniel

Netsuke of Daikoku and Fukurokuji, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke

Lotus Petal Pendant, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in

Andiron, 1770–1800, Brass, 20 3/4 x 19 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (52.7 x 49.5 x 29.8 cm), Metal

Mace head, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Porphyry

Stele, 3rd–12th century, Found Egypt, Aswan (Assouan), Sandstone; inscribed, H. 11 7/8 in. (30.2 cm), Sculpture, Funerary stelae from the Byzantine period in Egypt are thought to have been produced in quantity, then modified for individual

漢 青銅博局鏡, Mirror with Game Board Design, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Bronze, Diam. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Mirrors, The diagrammatic decoration on the back of this mirror points to a new cosmology. The square

Miniature Jar with Cover, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th century, Japan, Porcelain with blue spiral stripes enameled on white glaze, with superimposed flowers in yellow and red enamels (Satsuma ware), H. (with cover) 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm),

Shovel, 1820–40, Made in New Lebanon, New York, United States, American, Iron, 19 1/2 x 4 1/4 in. (49.5 x 10.8 cm), Metal

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. 1.2 cm (1/2 in

Hoe-Shaped Ax, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia, Bronze, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Metalwork

Covered Vase, 1785–1815, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, H. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm), Ceramics

Burgonet, ca. 1540–50, probably Augsburg, German, probably Augsburg, Steel, brass, leather, H. 10 1/2 in (26.7 cm); W. 8 1/2 in (21.6 cm); D. 13 1/4 in. (33.7 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 5 oz. (1954 g), Helmets

Monkeys at Play, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th–19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, 26 3/4 x 6 1/4 in. (67.9 x 15.9 cm), Paintings, Mori Sosen (Japanese, 1747–1821

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Stone Temple Model, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region, Mezcala, Stone, encrustation, Height 5-3/4 in., Stone-Sculpture

Stamp, Butterfly, 14th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Aztec, Ceramic, Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 in. (3.81 x 2.54 cm), Ceramics-Implements, This ceramic stamp features the image of a butterfly depicted from a dorsal view with

Netsuke of Two Rats, early 19th century, Japan, Ivory, horn, H. 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm), Netsuke, Okatori

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/Burton excavations, 1912–13, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), H. 20.5 cm (8

Acheloüs Transformed into a Bull, 1732, Black and white chalk on blue paper, 10 3/4 x 11 7/16 in. (27.3 x 29.1 cm), Drawings, Jean-Baptiste Oudry (French, Paris 1686–1755 Beauvais

Serving fork, 1935, Silver, 8 × 1 5/8 × 1/8 in. (20.3 × 4.1 × 0.3 cm), Metalwork-Silver

Spider, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, Length 2-11/16 in. (6.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Model chisel, 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. 9.7 cm (3 13/16 in.); W. 1.3 cm (1/2 in

Scarab, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1295–1186 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, L. 1.7 cm (11/16 in.); W. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); H. 0.6 cm (1/4 in

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1622–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Diam. of rim: 8 in. (20.3 cm); Diam. of foot: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics

Table, ca. 1740, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Walnut, pine, 30 3/4 x 56 3/4 x 30 3/4 in. (78.1 x 144.1 x 78.1 cm), Furniture

Crab, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded (?) copper, Length 3-13/16 in. (9.7 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Box for an animal mummy surmounted by a coiled, rearing snake, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.); W. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); L. 11.8 cm (4 5/8 in

Stove, 東漢 鉛綠釉陶明器建築模型（一組）, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220), 1st–early 3rd century, China, Earthenware with green lead glaze, H. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm); W. 8 3/16 in. (20.8 cm); D. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Ceramics,

Shawabty of Queen Henuttawy, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 1070–1032 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Royal Cache, Tomb of Inhapi (TT 320), Royal Cache, Faience, H. 11.9 cm (4 11/16 in

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

Table napkin, ca. 1805, French, Linen, L. 46 x W. 35 inches (116.8 x 88.9 cm), Textiles-Woven

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, lacquer, gold, silver, copper, Diam. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); thickness 11/16 in. (1.7 cm); Wt. 2 oz. (56.7 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Spindle Whorl, 10th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 2-5/32 in., Ceramics-Implements

Stamp, 5th–6th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Ceramic, H. 1 1/4 x W. 1 1/2 in. (3.2 x 3.8 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Cake Plate, 1850–70, Probably made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Glass, With the development of new formulas and techniques, glass-pressing technology had

Daisy Pendant, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, Diam. 1.6 cm (5/8 in

Netsuke of God of Thunder (Raijin) in Clouds, 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Netsuke

Sconce, 1700–1800, Tin, glass, 11 7/8 x 8 3/4 in. (30.2 x 22.2 cm), Metal

Scarab of an Official, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1920–22, Steatite, glazed, l. 1.9 cm (3/4 in

Linga Altar with Four Faces of Shiva, Thakuri period, dated 1045, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Copper alloy, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); L. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Diam. of base 5 in. (6.8 cm); Wt. 15 lbs (6.8 kg), Metalwork, Shiva linga are variously

Clay jar sealing impressed with name of Khasekhemwy, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, ca. 2650 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations; Probably from Umm el-Qaab, Tomb of Khasekhemwy, Clay

Easy chair, 1755–90, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Walnut, white oak, white pine, tulip poplar, 44 1/8 x 34 1/2 x 26 3/8 in. (112.1 x 87.6 x 67 cm), Furniture, An easy chair was the product of two different

Pot, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Pottery, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); Diam. of rim 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Ceramics

Mug, Edo period (1615–1868), mid-17th century, Germany, Stoneware, H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm); Diam. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Ceramics, Such pieces, or wooden models of them, were imported into Japan and copied at the kilns in Hizen for export

Sword Guard (Tsuba), possibly 18th century, Japanese, Iron, silver, copper, H. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 5.2 oz. (147.4 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Netsuke of Standing Figure, 19th century, Japan, Wood with ivory mask, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Netsuke

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

Amulet of squatting baboon, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 525–30 BC, From Egypt, Glass, H. 2.7 × W. 1.9 cm (1 1/16 × 3/4 in.), Starting in the later Late Period and continuing through the Ptolemaic Period, a type of glass amulet cast by

Face Mask Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Gilded copper, shell, H. 5 1/2 x W. 3 9/16 in. (14 x 9 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Cup, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1780, Japan, Porcelain decorated in the underglaze (Nabeshima ware), Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Ceramics

Stove, ca. 1810, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Iron, 57 x 29 1/2 x 18 1/4 in. (144.8 x 74.9 x 46.4 cm), Metal

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. 2.3 cm (7/8 in

Cylinder seal, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13–17, ca. 1802–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1920–22, Steatite, glazed, l. 2 cm (13/16 in

Halberd, ca. 1590–1600, Italian, Steel, wood, textile, L. 108 in. (274.32 cm); L. of head (excluding straps) 39 3/4 in. (100.97 cm); greatest W. 14 1/2 in. (36.83 cm); Wt. 8 lb. 8 oz. (3856 g), Shafted Weapons