Images at Librifly

Lime Container in the Shape of a 'Mioko' Drum, Bronze and Iron Age period, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Indonesia (Java, Lumajang, Pasiran), Bronze, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); Diam. of rim: 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Diam. of base: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm),

Bowl (Tecomate), 12th–9th century B.C., Mexico, Mesoamerica, Lake Texcoco, Olmec, Ceramic, Height 3 in., Ceramics-Containers

Mace head, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Limestone, diam. 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in

Stamp, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13, ca. 1802–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, below House A2.4, Pit 324, 1913–14, Limestone, h. 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in

Ear Ornament, 9th–15th century, Colombia, Caldas or Sonso, Gold, H. 3 7/8 x W. 5/8 in. (9.8 x 1.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Grand Piano, 1792, London, England, United Kingdom, British, Mahogany, oak, curly maple, ivory, ebony, brass and various materials, Case length (perpendicular to keyboard): 226.5 cm (89 3/16 in.), Chordophone-Zither-struck-piano, John

Jar, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), mid-14th century, China, Stoneware painted in underglaze black and overglaze enamels (Cizhou ware), H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); Diam. 13 in. (33 cm), Ceramics

A fragment of a cubic unknown object, possibly a fragment of a rod, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1850–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid, not on map, Pit 436, 1913–14, White faience,

Cup, Archaic, 575–525 B.C., Etruscan, Terracotta; bucchero, Overall: 6 1/8in. (15.6cm), Vases, High foot with fluted bowl

鶴松梅文字散し蒔絵硯箱, Writing Box with Cranes, Pines, Plum Blossoms, and Characters, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Lacquered wood with gold and silver takamaki-e, hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, and silver inlay

Sofa, 1800–1805, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany with ash, yellow poplar, 40 x 78 x 31 in. (101.6 x 198.1 x 78.7 cm), Furniture, The square-back sofa with a relief-carved crest tablet and downswept arms is a

Amulet: A Young Prince Represented as the Child Horus, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, h. 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in); w. 1.9 cm (3/4 in); d. 2.2 cm (7/8 in

Cup, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Buff ware covered with a crackled white glaze, H. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Ceramics

Button, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); D. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Jade

Square Wall Tile, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1916–17, Faience

Guisarme, ca. 1525, Italian, Steel, wood, L. 97 1/2 in. (246.7 cm); L. of head 29 3/4 in. (75.6 cm); W. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 9.9 oz. (2548.6 g), Shafted Weapons

Spoon, ca. 1730, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, L. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Silver, Henricus Boelen (1697–1755

Lamp Reflector, 1730–85, Possibly made in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, United States; Possibly made in Manheim, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Free-blown glass, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Glass, Henry William Stiegel (American (born

Runka, ca. 1500, Italian, Steel, wood (ash), L. 8 ft. 5 1/4 in. (257.2 cm); L. of head 29 3/4 in. (75.4 cm); W. 9 in. (22.8 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 12 oz. (2154.6 g), Shafted Weapons

Knob, 1820–25, Made in United States, American, Blown glass, brass, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Glass

Plate, ca. 1815–ca. 1835, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Ceramics

Bowl (one of a pair), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95), China, Semi-eggshell porcelain painted in overglaze famille rose enamels, H. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm); Diam. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm), Ceramics

Food Case Probably Containing a Preserved Pigeon, New Kingdom, Early Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1479 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Meketre Valley, Cliff Tomb (), inside or near entrance, 1918–19, Wood, plaster,

Staff Weapon, ca. 1580, Italian, Steel, wood, iron, L. 41 7/8 in. (106.4 cm); L. of head 32 1/4 in. (81.9 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 9 oz. (2069.5 g), Shafted Weapons

Piece, ca. 1750, French, Silk and metal thread, L. 92 x W. 20 1/2 inches (233.7 x 52.1 cm), Textiles-Woven

Small bowl, Jun ware, 13th–14th century, Chinese, Stoneware with splashed blue glaze., Diameter: 3 3/8 in. (8.5cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Yuan Dynasty

Whetstone handle, Iron Age II, ca. early 1st millennium B.C., Iran, probably from Luristan, Iran, Bronze, 2.68 x 3.03 in. (6.81 x 7.7 cm), Metalwork-Implements

Crystal Ball on a Bronze Stand composed of Two Demons, 18th century, China, a) Rock crystal; b) Bronze, Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm), Hardstone

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Tazza, 1880–88, Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown amber glass with applied threaded decoration, H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Diam. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm), Glass, Possibly Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (American,

Panel of a Portable Shrine, 5th–6th century, Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara), Phyllitic schist, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Sculpture, The upper panel shows the Buddha's first sermon; the lower one shows him surrounded by figures and a tree

Bead, 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand, Glass, H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); W. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); L. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm), Glass

Sacrificial Cup on High Foot, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), Korea, Clay, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Ceramics

Spindle Whorl, 10th–early 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Ceramic, Diameter 7/8 in., Ceramics-Implements

Creamer, 1875–80, Pressed glass, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Glass

Eccentric Anthropomorph, 1500–1000 B.C., India, Copper, 8 7/16 x 7 3/4 in. (21.4 x 19.7 cm), Metalwork, These anthropomorphic figures, harpoons, ax blades (celts), and antennae swords were cast and hammered from unalloyed copper. They may

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Glazed steatite, l. 0.9 cm (3/8 in

Poem in Cursive Script, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), ca. 1622–25, China, Hanging scroll; ink on silk, Image: 64 7/8 x 19 5/8 in. (164.8 x 49.8 cm), Calligraphy, Dong Qichang (Chinese, 1555–1636

Ring Inscribed with the Throne Name of Amenhotep III, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1352 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1911–12, Faience, Diam. 2.2 cm (7/8 in), Inscribed on this ring is

Stela of Intef and Nesumontu, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, early, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Courtyard CC 41, Tomb R 6, Burials B x, 1915–16, Limestone, paint, H. 32 cm (12 5/8 in); W. 27 cm (10 5/8

Stand, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), early 18th century, China, Porcelain with overglaze famille verte enamels on the biscuit, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 4 in. (10.2 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.8 cm), Ceramics

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

Candlestick, 1820–60, Made in New Lebanon, New York, United States, American, Shaker, Tin, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Metal

Box with cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Cinnabar lacquer, H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); Diam. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm), Lacquer

Tile, 1757–61, Made in Merseyside, Liverpool, England, British, Earthenware, transfer-printed, 5 x 5 in. (12.7 x 12.7 cm), Ceramics, John Sadler (1720–1789

Bangle with Rings, Late period, 300 B.C.–A.D. 400, Thailand, Bronze, Diam. 2 5/16 in. (6 cm), Jewelry

Capital, 6th–7th century, Found Egypt, Saqqara, Limestone, H. 12 3/16 in. (31 cm), Sculpture, In the 500s Apa (Father) Jeremias founded a Coptic monastery at Saqqara, the ancient Egyptian necropolis (cemetery) of the city of Memphis, near

Cake Plate, 1870–90, Made in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed yellow glass, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Diam. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm), Glass, Adams and Company

Spindle, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1913–14, Wood, l. 22 cm (8 11/16 in

Aryballos in the form of a cock, Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 6 cm (2 3/8 in

唐 鸚鵡紋銅鏡, Mirror with Parrots, Tang dynasty (618–907), 8th–9th century, China, Bronze, Diam. 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm), Mirrors

Spindle, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1913–14, Mud, h. 9.3 cm (3 11/16 in

Two hippopotami figurine, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, mid–13, ca. 1900–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of Senwosret (758), Pit 603, 1907–08, Limestone, red paint, l. 15 cm (5 7/8 in

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

Dish, 1835–40, Made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States, American, Lacy pressed amethyst glass, Diam. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Glass, Possibly Boston & Sandwich Glass Company (American, 1825–1888, Sandwich, Massachusetts

Scribe's knife, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1906–07, Bronze, l. 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in

Netsuke of a Hunter Trying to Catch a Fox Beneath a Straw Hat, early 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Netsuke, Shūōsai

Relief with Akhenaten's cartouche, 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

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain, H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Diam. of rim: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Diam. of foot: 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Ceramics

Leaf Pendant, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–11, Faience, L. 2.3 cm (7/8 in

Bowl, 1800–1830, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, lusterware, 3 1/8 x 6 1/4 in. (7.9 x 15.9 cm), Ceramics

String of Ball Beads, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1910–12, Faience, L. 43 cm (16 15/16 in

Raven Headed Figure Vessel, 1st century B.C.–A.D. 7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, pigment, H x W x D: 11 9/16 x 8 1/4 x 10 3/8in. (29.4 x 21 x 26.4cm), Ceramics-Containers

Plate, 1788–1820, Possibly made in Springfield, Vermont, United States; Possibly made in Lanesborough, Massachusetts, United States, American, Pewter, H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Diam. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Metal, Richard Lee (1747–1823),

Mug, 1865–75, Made in United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Glass

Halberd of Wilhelm V, Duke of Bavaria (reigned 1579–97), dated 1582, German, Steel, wood, gold, textile, L. 93 1/2 in. (237.5 cm); L. of head 21 in. (53.3 cm); W. 8 11/16 in. (22.1 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 4.5 oz. (2849.1 g), Shafted Weapons

Goblet, 1870–90, Made in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pressed purple marble glass, H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm), Glass, Challinor, Taylor and Company (1866–1891

Coffee Cup, ca. 1784, Made in China, Chinese, Porcelain, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, ca. 1850, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Lacy pressed glass, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Diam. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm), Glass

西漢 玉劍璏, Scabbard Slide, Western Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 9), 2nd–1st century B.C., China, Jade (nephrite), L. 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Jade

Candlestick, 1800–1830, Made in England, British, Earthenware, lusterware, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Ceramics

Scarab, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Glazed steatite, L. 13/16 in. (L.0m

Easy Chair, 1790–1810, Probably made in New Jersey, United States, American, Black cherry, yellow pine, yellow poplar, basswood, pine, 47 1/4 x 35 3/4 x 27 3/4 in. (120 x 90.8 x 70.5 cm), Furniture

Vase, 1830–70, Probably made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 5 x 2 1/4 x 1 7/8 in. (12.7 x 5.7 x 4.8 cm), Ceramics

Harpoon Head, 4th century, United States, Old Bering Sea, Ivory (walrus), H x W: 3 1/8 x 5/8in. (7.9 x 1.6cm), Bone/Ivory-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

Falcon Box with Wrapped Contents, Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C., From Egypt; Said to be from Middle Egypt, Asyut (Lykopolis), Painted and gilded wood, linen, resin, feathers, H. 58.5 cm (23 1/16 in.); W. 24.9 cm (9 13/16 in.); D. 33.3 cm

Statuette of Merer, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 10–11, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt; Said to be from Middle Egypt, Meir; Probably from Asyut (Lykopolis), Wood, paint, H. 33 cm (13 in.), The four statues belonged to the Scribe of Divine

Letter Messenger (Fumizukae), Meiji period (1868–1912), Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, 11 1/2 x 26 3/8 in. (29.2 x 67 cm), Paintings, Tomioka Tessai (Japanese, 1836–1924

Netsuke of Female Figure, 19th century, Japan, Wood, ivory, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Netsuke

Tomb chapel of Raemkai (?): fragment of relief from an offering scene, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5-6, ca. 2465–2152 B.C., Limestone, paint, W: 71.8 x H: 34.9 x Th. 22.9 cm (28 1/4 x 13 3/4 x 9 in

Fish pendant, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1650 B.C., From Egypt, Gold, L. 2.1 cm, This fish pendant was probably originally worn as a hair ornament and depicts a Synodontis batensoda, a type of catfish that often swims upside

Tumbler, after 1886, Made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, American, Pressed cranberry, opalescent and opaque white glass, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Glass, Probably Hobbs, Brockunier and Company (1863–1891

Panel with crouching figure holding a key, Roman Period, 100–300, From Egypt, Western Desert; Kharga Oasis, el-Deir, Roman Cemetery, Wood, stucco, paint, H. 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.); W. 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); D. 2.4 cm (15/16 in

Chasuble, 18th century, Chinese, for European market, Silk and metal thread, L. 47 1/2 x W. 31 1/4 inches (120.7 x 79.4 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Hair pin, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1913–14, Bone, l. 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in

Round Plaque, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (hammered), gilt, Diameter 1-1/2 in. (3.9 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Halberd, ca. 1630, French, Steel, brass, wood, gold, L. 97 1/2 in. (247.1 cm); L. of head 26 in. (66.1 cm); W. 12 3/4 in. (32.4 cm); Wt. 4 lbs. 4 oz. (1930 g), Shafted Weapons

Standing Woman, Early Dynastic Period, ca. 3100–2649 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abydos, Osiris Temple, Chamber M69, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, 1903, Ivory, H. 4.6 x W. 1.9 x D. 1.6 cm (1 13/16 x 3/4 x 5/8 in

Square-back armchair, 1800–1810, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, cane, 33 3/4 x 21 1/8 x 21 in. (85.7 x 53.7 x 53.3 cm), Furniture

Relief, head, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 2030–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Limestone, 7.5 x 8.2 cm (2 15/16 x 3 1/4 in

Artist's Sketch of Pharaoh Spearing a Lion, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 20, ca. 1186–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Tomb of Tutankhamun (KV 62), debris near the entrance, Carnarvon/Carter

Female Figure, 2nd century B.C.–A.D. 3rd century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Colima, Ceramic, pigment, H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Ceramics-Sculpture

Bowl, Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Pottery, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Model ax, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Asyut (Lykopolis), Tomb of Ankhef (Tomb 9), Khashaba excavations, Copper, wood, animal hide, l. 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in

Owl Tab Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, stone, Length 2-9/16 in. (6.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Blue-Painted Jar from Malqata, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1390–1353 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Malqata, Palace of Amenhotep III, 1911–12, Pottery, slip, paint, H. 69.1 cm (27 3/16 in), Diam. 27.5 cm (10 13/16 in

Military Fork, ca. 1560, French, Steel, wood (ash), L. 85 in. (215.9 cm); L. of head 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); W. 2 1/2 in. (6.5 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 2 oz. (963.9 g), Shafted Weapons

Teapot, 1764–98, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pewter, wood, H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Metal, William Will (1742–1798

Plate, 1711–71, Possibly made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States; Possibly made in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, American, Pewter, Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Metal, Probably Thomas Byles (ca. 1685–1771