Images at Librifly

Mirror frame, late 18th century, Italian, Venice, Pine half-lapped back frame with walnut upper moldings., 50 x 36, 32.3 x 26.5, 35.2 x 29.5 cm., Frames

Neck Chain with Badge, 1787–88, Turkish, Gold, brass, Neck chain (a.); L. 30 1/2 in. (77.5 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g); badge (b.); Diam. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm); thickness 1/16 in. (0.2 cm); Wt. 0.5 oz. (14.2 g), Mail

Teapot, ca. 1810, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, 6 13/16 x 11 15/16 x 5 1/8 in. (17.3 x 30.3 x 13 cm); 18 oz. 18 dwt. (587.6 g), Silver, Joel Sayre (1778–1818) or, John Sayre (1771–1852

Fragment, late 15th century, Italian, Venice, Silk, metal thread, Overall: 25 x 6 in. (63.5 x 15.2 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Plaque with the Descent from the Cross, ca. 1320–40, Made in probably Paris, France, French, Ivory, whale bone, traces of paint and gilding, Overall: 9 1/8 x 7 3/16 x 13/16 in. (23.2 x 18.3 x 2.1 cm), Ivories, The ivory figures are

Candelabra, 14th–15th century and later, Made in France or Spain, French or Spanish, Iron, H: 52in. (132.1cm), Metalwork-Iron

Statuette of Horus with a vessel, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 11.9 cm (4 11/16 in.); W. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.); D. 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in

Morion-Cabasset, ca. 1575, Italian, Steel, gold, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); D. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm); Wt. 3 lb. (1361 g), Helmets

Head of a boy, Hellenistic, 3rd–2nd century B.C.(?), Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Terracottas, The head is mold-made and solid. The back is mold-made. The head and neck are preserved; the nose is chipped

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, and overglaze yellow enamel, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Ceramics

Design for a Gilt Bronze Urn, ca. 1770–90, Pen and black and brown ink, watercolor, over graphite underdrawing. Framing lines in pen and black ink., 19 13/16 x 14 1/16 in. (50.3 x 35.7 cm), Drawings, George Heinrich von Kirn (German,

Openwork Headband, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chancay, Cotton, H x W: 34 1/4 x 32 1/4in. (87 x 81.9cm), Textiles-Non-Woven

Dress, ca. 1818, American, silk

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 3 7/16 x 6 9/16 in. (8.8 x 16.7 cm), Ceramics

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm); W. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Ceramics

수레 바퀴 모양 잔 가야, 車輪飾土器 伽倻, Chariot wheel–shaped cup, Three Kingdoms period, Gaya Federation (42–562), 5th century, Korea, Stoneware with incidental ash glaze, H. 6 1/4 in (15.9 cm), Ceramics, Distinctive

Portrait Bust of Benjamin Franklin, 1800–1883, Probably made in France, Stone, Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm), Natural Substances

Base for a Statuette, early 16th century, North French or South Netherlandish, Ivory, Overall: 3 5/8 x 4 3/4 x 4 9/16 in. (9.2 x 12.1 x 11.6 cm), Ivories, The two satirical scenes that decorate this base probably allude to themes of worldly

Fragment, 5th–6th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, wool; tapestry weave, H. 11 in. (28 cm), Textiles

Glass Fragment, 12th–14th century, French, Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, Overall: 4 x 2 inches (10.2 x 5.1 cm), Glass-Stained

Twisted acanthus leaf frame, late 16th century, Italian, Venice, Poplar, 47.5 x 51.1, 31 x 33.1, 33.8 x 36 cm., Frames

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, H. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics

Brocade Fragment with Plumed Figure, 15th–16th century, Peru, Chimú, Camelid hair, cotton, Overall: 3 3/8 x 5 in. (8.59 x 12.7 cm), Textiles-Woven

Tit (Isis knot) from string of amulets, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 1070–945 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Chamber B, Burial of Djedmutesankh (5), 1923–24, Carnelian, H. 1.1 × W. 0.6 cm

Scarab Inscribed with the Name Maatkare (Hatshepsut) Flanked by Two Red Crowns, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit 8 (H),

Picture Frame, late 17th century, Carved and gilt poplar, Overall: 23 3/4 x 19 3/4 in. (60.3 x 50.2 cm), Frames, Southern Italy (Southern Italy

Bracket Clock, ca. 1800, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, white oak, brass, 19 x 12 1/4 x 8 in. (48.3 x 31.1 x 20.3 cm), Furniture, Stephen Van Wyck

Spandrel, ca. 1130–40, Made in present-day France, Catalan, Marble, Overall: 17 7/8 x 14 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (45.4 x 36.2 x 18.4 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Saint George, 1340–50, Made in Carinthia, Austria, Austrian, Pot-metal glass, colorless glass, and vitreous paint, 35 x 13 in. (88.9 x 33 cm), Glass-Stained

Statue of the Steward Au, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1920–1900 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Mastaba of Senwosretankh, Pit 28, 1932–33, Limestone, h. 68.5 cm (26 15/16 in); w. 22 cm (8 11/16 in); d. 43 cm (16

Sugar Tongs, 1770–1800, American, Silver, L. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm), Silver, Marked by A. T

Glass Fragment, 13th–14th century, European, Pot metal glass, Overall: 2 x 2 in (5 x 5 cm), Glass-Stained

Ear Rod, 8th–12th century, Panama, Coclé Province, Penonomé (?), Rio Parita, Macaracas, Gold, greenstone, Length 8-1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Quail chick amulet, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12–17, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Gold, H. 1.6 cm (5/8 in.); W. 1 cm (3/8 in.); D. 0.5 cm (3/16 in

View of Gorge (from Sketchbook), 1834, 1838, Graphite on wove paper, 7 1/4 x 9 in. (18.4 x 22.9 cm), Drawings, John William Casilear (American, New York 1811–1893 Saratoga Springs, New York

Spoon, 1800–1825, Made in Enfield, Connecticut, United States, American, Silver, L. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Silver, John Peabody (1756–1822

Square, 4th–5th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, wool, 16 in. high 16 7/16 in. wide (40.7 cm high 41.8 cm wide), Textiles

Grand Champion (Yokozuna) Taniemon Hitachiyama, early 20th century, Japan, Photograph, 16 x 10 1/4 in. (40.6 x 26 cm), Photographs, Taniemon Hitachiyama (1874–1922) became a grand champion (yokozuna) in 1903, toured the United States and

Bowl, 9th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur. Attributed to Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; white slip under transparent glaze, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Ceramics

Shu amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 2.5 × W. 1.5 × D. 1 cm (1 × 9/16 × 3/8 in

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 1721–77, Japanese, Brass, silver, gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), L. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (28.3 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Inkwell, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 11–18, ca. 2124–1504 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb TT 114, 1926–27, Wood, L. 5.5 × W. 4.5 × H. 1.7 cm (2 3/16 × 1 3/4 × 11/16 in

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, with coffee-brown and celadon glazes, H. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Ceramics

Glass Fragments from a Vessel, 4th–early 5th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass, Storage (petri dish diam.): 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Glass-Vessels

Saint Ambrose, 1340–50, Made in Carinthia, Austria, Austrian, Pot-metal glass, colorless glass, and vitreous paint, 35 x 13 in. (88.9 x 33 cm), Glass-Stained

Glass bowl, Hellenistic, 2nd–1st century B.C., Greek, Glass; cast and cut, H. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); diameter 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm), Glass, Colorless with light yellow-green tinge. Flaring rim with rounded edge; concave neck; curving side,

Scarab Inscribed King's Daughter, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit 7 (G), 1926–27, Egyptian blue

Two Horses, Edo period (1615–1868), late 17th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, 50 3/4 x 18 3/4 in. (128.9 x 47.6 cm), Paintings, Attributed to Unkoku Tōetsu (Japanese, active second half 17th century

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Glass Fragment, 12th–14th century, French, Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, Overall: 1 1/2 x 3 3/4 in (3.8 x 9.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Nephrite, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Jade

Water Coupe, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi mark and period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with peachbloom glaze; neck cut off, H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze and gold, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Ceramics

Visor, ca. 1400–1450, Italian, Steel, H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); W. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); D. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm); Wt. 12.5 oz. (354.4 g), Helmets Parts, Helmets fitted with this type of visor appear to have been worn exclusively in the

Panel from the Auditorium Building, Chicago, ca. 1886, Made in Chicago, Illinois, United States, American, Oak, 10 7/8 x 40 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. (27.6 x 103.5 x 2.9 cm), Architecture, Louis Henry Sullivan (American, Boston, Massachusetts

The Musicians, ca. 1595, Oil on canvas, 36 1/4 x 46 5/8 in. (92.1 x 118.4 cm), Paintings, Caravaggio (Michelangelo Merisi) (Italian, Milan or Caravaggio 1571–1610 Porto Ercole), Trained in Lombardy, Caravaggio moved to Rome around 1592,

Left shoulder with Aten cartouches, possibly from Akhenaten or Nefertiti prostrate, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1352–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside southern

Textile Fragment, 6th–7th century, Made in Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Linen, wool, Overall: 7 11/16 x 7 5/8in. (19.6 x 19.3cm), Textiles-Woven

Papyrus fragments from the Book of the Dead of the Scribe Roy, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, late, or early 19, ca. 1323–1295 B.C., possibly, From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Tomb of Roy (TT 255), Papyrus, ink, These

芥子園畫傳, The Mustard Seed Garden Painting Manual, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Woodblock-printed books; ink and color on paper, 10 1/4 x 6 3/8 in. (26 x 16.2 cm), Illustrated Books

Relief fragment possibly from the tomb of Mereri, Old Kingdom–First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 7–10 (?), ca. 2100–2090 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Dendera, EEF excavations, 1898; Possibly from Tomb of Mereri, Limestone,

Drawings of Historical Characters, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Two volumes of woodblock-printed books; ink on paper, 10 9/16 x 6 7/8 in. (26.8 x 17.5 cm), Illustrated Books, Shang Guan Zhou (Chinese), Zhu

Vase, 1886–90, Made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, American, Blown Peach Blow glass, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Glass, Hobbs, Brockunier and Company (1863–1891), Several glass factories manufactured lines

Uraeus Amulet of Djedmutesankh, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 1070–945 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Chamber B, Burial of Djedmutesankh (5), 1923–24, Sheet gold, H. 2 cm (13/16 in.), The

Ceremonial Metate, 10th–11th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Stone, H. 9 x Diam.14 3/4 in. (22.9 x 37.5 cm), Stone-Implements, Decorated metates carved of volcanic stone originated in the utilitarian forms that were used for

Capital with the Temptation of Jesus, ca. 1175–1200, North French, Limestone, Overall: 10 5/8 x 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 in. (27 x 29.8 x 29.8 cm), Sculpture-Stone, Probably originating from a cloister arcade, this capital depicts the temptations of

Vitrine, 1899–1900, Walnut and glass, H. 65, W. 42-5/8, D. 12-1/4 inches, Woodwork-Furniture

Stained Glass Panel, 15th century, South Netherlandish, Stained Glass, Overall: 11 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. (29.8 x 13.3 cm), Glass-Stained

Barberini Cabinet, Galleria dei Lavori, Florence, ca. 1606–23, Italian, Florence, Oak and poplar veneered with various exotic hardwoods, with ebony moldings and plaques of marble, slate (paragon); pietre dure work consisting of colored

Drawings and Prints, Book Prints Ornament & Architecture, 'Mennoniste Kerckf', in: Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld, Publisher, Carel Allard, Dutch, Amsterdam 1648–ca. 1709 Amsterdam,

Corset, 1805–10, probably French, silk, metal, baleen

尹昂印; 昕禾, Seal, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or earlier, China, Bronze, H. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm); W. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); D. 5/16 in. ( 0.8 cm), Metalwork

Spindle Whorl, 10th–16th century (?), Peru, Peruvian, Ceramic, Overall: 3/4 in. (1.91 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Pot, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 4 5/8 x 4 3/16 in. (11.8 x 10.6 cm), Ceramics

Hesperides sive de Malorum Aureorum cultura et usu. Libri Quatuor, 1646, plates: etching, engraving, Overall: 13 3/4 x 9 1/2 x 1 15/16 in. (35 x 24.2 x 5 cm), Books, This book on citrus fruit by Giovanni Battista Ferrari (1584–1655),

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with blue and white glazes, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Ceramics

Relief fragment possibly from the tomb of Mereri, Old Kingdom–First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 7–10 (?), ca. 2100–2090 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Dendera, Tomb of Mereri, Behind Temple of Hathor, Stone, One of 45 relief

Brush holder with lotus decoration, 백자 투각 연꽃 무늬 필통 조선, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), mid-19th century, Korea, Porcelain with openwork design, H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); Diam. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Ceramics, Scholarly men

Elevation of the Royal Box for the Coronation of Louis XVIII, Reims Cathedral, n.d., Pen and black ink, watercolor, 30 3/16 x 34 1/8 in. (76.6 x 86.6 cm), Drawings, Charles Percier (French, Paris 1764–1838 Paris), Pierre François Léonard

Dagger (Katar), 17th century, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Indian, Thanjavur; blade, European, Steel, L. 22 3/4 in. (57.8 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 8.9 oz. (705.9 g), Daggers

Palette with Incised Figures of Giraffes, Ibex, and Antelope, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Schist, Max. L. 25.3 cm (9 15/16 in

Coin, 8th–9th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Copper, Coins

Tankard, 1695–1700, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 7 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (18.4 x 21 cm); 28 oz. 18 dwt. (899.4 g), Silver, Jacobus Vander Spiegel (baptized 1668–1708), The engraved cipher on the lid,

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm), Glass-Vessels

Sovereign's Ceremonial Sword with Scabbard, 18th century, Thai, Gold, steel, wood, H. with scabbard 36 1/4 in. (92.1 cm); H. without scabbard 31 3/4 in. (80.6 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); D. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 10.5 oz. (751.3 g); Wt. of

Chest Front, 15th century, French, Oak, iron lock, Overall: 31 x 63 1/2 x 2 1/2 in. (78.7 x 161.3 x 6.4 cm), Woodwork-Furniture

麒麟判子牙彫根付, Kirin (Mythical Chimera) Standing on a Seal, Edo period (1615–1868), second half 18th century–first half 19th century, Japan, Ivory, Netsuke, The kirin is considered a paragon of virtue. It has the head of a

Transverse Flute in B, 1856–90, New York, United States, American, Wood, tortoiseshell, silver, Height: 27 1/16 in. (68.8 cm), Aerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse

Goblet, probably late 19th century, Italian (probably Venice), Transparent brownish nonlead glass. Blown, enameled, gilt., H. 18.7 cm; diam. of rim 12.3 cm, Glass

Cage crinoline, 1860–69, American

Sword Guard (Tsuba), mid-19th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.3 oz. (121.9 g), Sword

Drawings and Prints, Book Prints Ornament & Architecture, ' 't Huis ter Werve', in: Tooneel Der Voornaamste Nederlands Huizen, En Lust Hoven, Naar T Leven Afgebeeld, Publisher, Carel Allard, Dutch, Amsterdam 1648–ca. 1709 Amsterdam,

Wine Pot, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics

Ewer, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Bronze, silver, gold, malachite, H. 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm); W. 14 1/4 in. (36.2 cm), Metalwork

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm), Glass-Vessels

Teabowl, Meiji period (1868–1912), Japan, Clay painted with design in white slip and black under a transparent glaze (red Raku ware), H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics, Hogen Doshun

Red polished ware bowl, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Southern Upper Egypt, Hierakonpolis (Nekhen), Pottery, h. 12 cm (4 3/4 in

The Battle of Tonguzluq, Augustin de Saint-Aubin (French, Paris 1736–1807 Paris), After Giuseppe Castiglione (Italian, Milan 1688–1766 Beijing), (direxit) Charles Nicolas Cochin II (French, Paris 1715–1790 Paris), 1773

Disk, Felines, 12th–15th century, Peru, Lima province, Chimú, Silver, Diameter 4-1/2 in., Metal-Ornaments

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 23 in. (58.4 cm), Ceramics