Images at Librifly

Part of a Forearm Defense (Vambrace), ca. 1450–70, Italian, Steel, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); W. 2 in. (5.1 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 5.9 oz. (167.3 g), Armor Parts

Scene from the Suikoden, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th–19th century, Japan, Ink on paper, 12 15/16 x 9 1/2 in. (32.9 x 24.1 cm), Paintings, School of Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo

Powder Horn, late 18th century, American, Horn (cow), L. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Diam. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Wt. 0.8 oz. (22.7 g), Firearms Accessories-Powder Horns

Offering list stela, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside southern wall, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92, Red quartzite, H.

'Peacemaker' Colt Single-Action Army Revolver, serial no. 4519, 1874, Hartford, Connecticut, American, Hartford, Connecticut, Steel, iron, wood, L.13 in. (33.02 cm); L. of barrel 7 1/2 in. (19.05 cm); Cal. .45 in. (11 mm),

Part of a Left Forearm Defense (Vambrace), ca. 1450–70, Italian, Steel, H. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); D. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Wt. 9.5 oz. (269.3 g), Armor Parts

Bowl, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1780, Japan, Pottery decorated with colors (Karatsu ware (?), H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Diam. of rim 7 in. (17.8 cm); Diam. of foot 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Ceramics

Dagger with Sheath, early 19th century, Caucasian, Steel, silver, niello, gold, L. with sheath 21 in. (53.3 cm); L. without sheath 19 15/16 in. (50.6 cm); L. of blade 15 in. (38.1 cm); W. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); D. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm); Wt.13.5

The Birth of Venus, 1855, Photogravure, 5.4 x 4.1 cm. (2 1/8 x 1 5/8 in.), Photographs, Abel Niépce de St. Victor (French, 1805–1870

Sugar Tongs, 1775–85, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Silver, L. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Silver, Probably Benjamin Lemar (Lamar) (active ca. 1775–1785

Autumn, ca. 1775, French, Wood, carved and gilt, Overall: 24 1/2 × 52 3/4 in. (62.2 × 134 cm), Woodwork

The Moon – Crater Kepler and Vicinity, 1967, Gelatin silver prints, Image: 11 7/8 × 13 13/16 in. (30.2 × 35.1 cm), Photographs, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, This photograph was made as part of the Lunar Orbiter program, a

Sword Guard (Tsuba), ca. 1830, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 3/8 in. (1 cm); Wt. 6 oz. (170.1 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Writing Box with Portrait of Fujiwara no Ietaka and His Poem about the Tatsuta River, 龍田川蒔絵硯箱, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Lacquered wood with gold and silver hiramaki-e, togidashimaki-e, and red lacquer on

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 990–970 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), 1923–24, Faience, H. 11.4 x

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Sheet, linen mark, very fine spin, very fine weave, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1492–1473 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Hatnefer and Ramose (below TT 71), location not recorded, 1935–36,

Saucer with women and flowers, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Lappet, late 18th century, Franco-Flemish, Bobbin lace, L. 23 x W. 4 inches (58.4 x 10.2 cm), Textiles-Laces

James Watt, 1833, British, Gold, Diameter: 7 in. (178 mm), Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton

Mirror, 18th century, Made in India, Jade, 6 1/2 x 3 7/8 in. (16.5 x 9.8 cm), Stone, The white jade case of this mirror is carved with symmetrical flowering plants accented with inset rubies. Jade working is an exceptionally time-consuming

Textile Ornament, 14th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Silver, D. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

(From Sketchbook), 1810–20, Ink, wash, on paper, 9 x 11 1/2 in. (22.9 x 29.2 cm), Drawings, Thomas Sully (American, Horncastle, Lincolnshire 1783–1872 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Horse Trapping, 14th–15th century, Made in Catalonia, Spain, Catalan, Copper alloy, gilding, Overall: 1 1/8 x 1 7/8in. (2.9 x 4.8cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Terracotta lamp, Early Imperial, 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D., Roman, Cypriot, Terracotta, Overall: 15/16 x 3 3/8 in. (2.4 x 8.6 cm), Terracottas

Scarab Inscribed Maatkare (Hatshepsut), She Lives, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit 9 (I), 1926–27, Steatite (glazed), L.

Fragment of a Bowl, 9th century, Found/excavated Iraq, Samarra. Made in China, Porcelaneous ware with clear glaze, Ceramics

Figure of Lady (one of a pair), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in famille verte enamels on the biscuit with some gilding, H. incl. stand 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm); W.

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 17th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper, H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 5.6 oz. (158.8 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Cassetta frame, late 18th century, style 16th century, Italian, Veneto, Poplar, 79 x 65.5, 61 x 47.4, 62 x 48.5 cm., Frames

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 990–970 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), 1923–24, Faience, h. 12 ×

Single Spout Portrait Head Bottle, 3rd–6th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, pigment, H. 8 3/8 x W. 6 1/4 in. (21.3 x 15.8 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Balcony, 1800–1830, Made in Petersburg, Virginia, United States, American, Wrought iron, 44 1/2 x 242 in. (113 x 614.7 cm), Architecture

Cassetta frame, ca. 1780, French, Oak, 32.7 x 37.3, 22 x 26.6, 24.5 x 29.2 cm., Frames

Bottle, late Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Porcelain: dense, H. 17 5/8 in. (44.8 cm); Diam. of rim 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Diam. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm); Diam. of base 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with ox-blood glaze, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Ceramics

Mosaic block inlay fragment, Clay, glazed, Other: 1 7/8 x 1 9/16 x 7/16 in. (4.7 x 3.9 x 1.1 cm), Gold and Silver

Earring, 6th–10th century, Attributed to Iraq, Gold; filligree, H: 7/8 in (2.2 cm), Jewelry, These earrings were discovered in al-Hillah, Iraq, and are of a known type produced in the 11th –13th centuries. The hexagram in the center

Plate, 1848–56, Made in Brooklyn, New York, New York, United States, American, Porcelain, H. 1 3/16 in. (3 cm); Diam. 6 9/16 in. (16.7 cm), Ceramics, Attributed to Charles Cartlidge and Company (1848–1856

Cup and Saucer, 1879–83, Made in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States, American, Earthenware, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Ceramics, Chelsea Keramic Art Works (1872–1889), This rare example of domestic tableware by

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, impressed decoration, Overall: 2 5/8 x 7 13/16 in. (6.6 x 19.8 cm), Ceramics

Dress, 1863–65, American, wool

Guarded Dagger (Katar), 17th century, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Indian, Thanjavur; blade, European, Steel, L. 21 3/4 in. (55.24 cm); W. 4 9/16 in. (11.6 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 11.5 oz. (779.6, Daggers

Terracotta hydria (water jar), Classical, ca. 430 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 16 3/4 in. (42.49 cm); diameter 12 3/16 in. (31 cm), Vases, Eros presenting shoes to bride, surrounded by groom, two other men, and four

St. Francis of Assisi, 15th century, Made in Burgundy, French, Limestone, paint, H: 31' (78.7 cm), Sculpture-Stone

Magical Figure, Late Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13–SIP, ca. 1802–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, west of mastaba of Senwosretankh, surface deposit, 1932–33, Clay (unfired), H. 7 cm (2

[A.H. Wenzler], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs, Maurice Stadtfeld (American, active 1860s

Falling Buffe for a Helmet, ca. 1555–60, Landshut, German, Landshut, Steel, H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 1 oz. (481.9 g), Helmets Parts

Side Chair, ca. 1735–60, Probably made in Wellingford, Connecticut, United States, American, Maple, 43 1/4 x 21 1/4 x 20 in. (109.9 x 54 x 50.8 cm), Furniture

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 11/16 x 13/16in. (1.7 x 2cm), Metalwork-Lead

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 990–970 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), 1923–24, Faience, H. 11.5 x

'The Bird To Others Flew', 1887, Pen and ink on cardboard, sheet: 19 3/8 x 15 in. (49.2 x 38.1 cm), Drawings, Edwin Austin Abbey (American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1852–1911 London

Partisan, 1626, French, Steel, wood, L. 8 ft. 1/4 in. (244.5 cm); L. of head 29 3/8 in. (74.6 cm); W. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 4 oz. (2381.4 g), Shafted Weapons

Mat From Foundation Deposit C, Hatshepsut's Temple, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Forecourt, Foundation Deposit 3 (C), 1923–24, Reed, L. 61 cm (24

Male head, Cypro-Classical II–Early Hellenistic, 4th–3rd century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made and hand-made, H. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm), Terracottas, The solid bearded head is probably from a horseman. The face is mold-made, the

Towards the Infinite (Kamila Gibran, mother of the artist), 1916, Watercolor and graphite on paper, 8 3/8 x 11 in. (21.3 × 27.9 cm), Drawings, Kahlil Gibran (Lebanese, Bsharri 1883–1931 New York

Plate and Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Pavilion on Mountain Stream, Edo period (1615–1868), 17th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, 33 1/4 x 11 5/8 in. (84.5 x 29.5 cm), Paintings, In the Style of Sesshū Tōyō (Japanese, 1420–1506

世慰；臣慰, Seal, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or earlier, China, Bronze, H. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); W. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); D. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm), Metalwork

Bronze sestertius of Trebonianus Gallus, Late Imperial, A.D. 251–253, Roman, Bronze, H.: 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm), Coins, IMP. CAES. C. VIBIVS TREBONIANVS GALLVS AVG., bust of emperor/IVNONI MARTIALI | S C, tetrastyle temple with seated figure

Chest (?) fragment with Aten cartouches, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside southern wall, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92,

A group of stone vessels from a tomb at Haraga, Middle Kingdom, ca. 1887–1750 BC, From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Haraga, Cemetery A, Tomb 124, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), A group of cosmetic vessels from a tomb containing the

Phaeton, from The Four Disgracers, 1588, Engraving, Diameter: 13 3/16 in. (33.5 cm), Prints, Hendrick Goltzius (Netherlandish, Mühlbracht 1558–1617 Haarlem), After Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem (Netherlandish, Haarlem 1562–1638

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, White and brown nephrite with rose quartz stopper, L. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Snuff Bottles

Beaker, 9th–11th century, Peru, La Leche River region, Lambayeque (Sicán) (?), Gold, H. 7 x Diam. 4 3/4 in. (17.8 x 12.1 cm), Metal-Containers

[Smithland Bank], 1930s, Gelatin silver print, 14.9 x 23.0 cm (5 7/8 x 9 1/16 in.), Photographs, Ben Shahn (American (born Lithuania), Kaunas 1898–1969 New York

Vase with 'Hundred Antiques' Decoration, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze famille verte enamels, H. 29 in. (73.7 cm), Ceramics

Roundel with Turkish Soldier holding an Arrow and Support, 1520–30, North Netherlandish, Colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, Overall Diam.: 9 in. (22.9 cm), Glass-Stained

Flower Holder, 1700–1800, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Earthenware with slip decoration, H. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Ceramics

Two Figures Conversing; 'Prophet' Addressing Group; a Man Leaning over a Ledge (from Sketchbook), 1810–20, Wash, graphite, on paper, 9 x 11 1/2 in. (22.9 x 29.2 cm), Drawings, Thomas Sully (American, Horncastle, Lincolnshire 1783–1872

Case (Inrō), Edo period (1615–1868), 18th–19th century, Japan, Lacquered wood with basket weave over tortoiseshell, H. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); D. 1 in. (2.6 cm), Inr

Sword, 15th century, German, Steel, wood, brass, L. 40 1/2 in. (102.9 cm); W. 8 1/8 in. (20.6 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 13.5 oz. (1289.9 g), Swords

Earrings, Parthian, ca. 1st–2nd century A.D, Mesopotamia or Iran, Parthian, Gold, garnet (pyrope), 1.5 x 0.83 x 1.54 in. (3.81 x 2.11 x 3.91 cm), Metalwork-Ornaments, This gold earring is formed of a hoop with five circles inlaid with red

Mythological Figure Group (from Sketchbook), ca. 1860, Graphite on paper, 9 1/16 × 8 5/8 in. (23 × 21.9 cm), Drawings, John Quincy Adams Ward (American, Urbana, Ohio 1830–1910 New York), Ward, a student of Henry Kirke Brown, became

Church of the Ascension, Canal Street, New York, ca. 1829, Lithograph, image: 6 5/8 x 9 3/16 in. (16.8 x 23.3 cm), Michael Williams (American, active New York, mid-19th century

Mantle, 1880s, probably French, silk

Covered Bowl, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), late 16th–early 17th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue with biscuit relief decoration, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Ceramics

Standing Woman, Facing Right, ca. 1921, Crayon on paper, H. 9-1/2, W. 6 inches, Drawings, Gaston Lachaise (American (born France) 1882–1935

白衣観音図, White-Robed Kannon, Muromachi period (1392–1573), 15th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on silk, Image: 32 7/8 in. × 71 in. (83.5 × 180.3 cm), Paintings, The painted dragon and tiger, animals symbolic of yin and yang

Knife Handle (Kozuka), late 18th–early 19th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, L. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 0.9 oz. (25.5 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Canaanite Scarab, Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 15, ca. 1648–1540 B.C., From Egypt; Possibly from Eastern Delta, Steatite, l. 1.8 cm (3/4 in); w. 1.1 cm (7/16 in

Bed Model, 1770–1800, Wood; Maple, 13 1/2 x 12 1/2 x 8 in. (34.3 x 31.8 x 20.3 cm), Natural Substances

Stamp, 1800–1883, Enamel on silver, 1 1/8 x 1 in. (2.9 x 2.5 cm), Ceramics

Shoe Buckle, 1775–1810, Silver plate on copper, 3 1/4 x 2 3/8 in. (8.3 x 6 cm), Metal

Chemise, late 1880s, probably American, cotton

Dress, late 18th–early 19th century, Indian

Capital, ca. 1130–40, Made in present-day France, Catalan, Marble, Overall: 14 1/4 x 15 1/4 x 14 1/4 in. (36.2 x 38.7 x 36.2 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Bowl, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli period (1573–1620), China, Porcelain, 3 1/8 x 7 in. (7.9 x 17.8 cm), Ceramics

Jar with cover, Edo period (1615–1868), 1820, Japan, Faience with white craquelé glaze, and decoration in colored enamels (Kyoto ware), H. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm); Diam. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Ceramics

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 990–970 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), 1923–24, Faience, h. 11.8

Tool, Neolithic Period ?, ca. 7000–3900 B.C., From Egypt, Flint, L. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in

Seated Figure, 17th–18th century, Tibet, Gilt bronze, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Sculpture

Resting bovine amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–380 B.C., From Egypt, Gold, l. 1.3 cm (1/2 in

General Serrail, 1915, Ink and wash on paper, H. 11, W. 8-3/4 inches, Drawings, Gwen John (British, Haverfordwest, Wales 1876–1939 Dieppe, France

Bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Porcelaneous grey ware with glaze (Jun ware), H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics

Magical Figure, Late Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13–SIP, ca. 1802–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, west of mastaba of Senwosretankh, surface deposit, 1932–33, Clay (unfired), H. 8.2 cm (3

Magical Figure, Late Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13–SIP, ca. 1802–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, west of mastaba of Senwosretankh, surface deposit, 1932–33, Clay (unfired), H. 8.2 cm (3

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Glass-Vessels

Upper Arm Defense (Rerebrace), ca. 1430–40, Italian, Steel, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm); W. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); D. 5 1/16 in. (12.9 cm); Wt. 8.6 oz. (243.8 g), Armor Parts

A Man in Ragged Clothes with a Mixing Bowl, 1738, Flemish, Terracotta, Overall (confirmed): 29 1/4 × 11 1/2 × 9 in., 48.5 lb. (74.3 × 29.2 × 22.9 cm, 215 kg), Sculpture, Joseph Willems (Flemish, 1716–1766