Images at Librifly

Pantalets, ca. 1838, American, cotton

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Silver with inlaid stones, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Snuff Bottles

Box, 1660–1700, Made in Connecticut, United States, American, Oak, white pine, 7 x 26 1/4 x 17 in. (17.8 x 66.7 x 43.2 cm), Furniture, The most common small storage unit in the seventeenth century was the rectangular box with a hinged lid.

The Batlle of Yešil-köl-nör, Charles Nicolas Cochin II (French, Paris 1715–1790 Paris), Nicolas de Launay (French, Paris, 1739–1792), After Giovanni Damasceno Salusti (1727–1781), 1772

Bust of a Man (Saint Matthias?), ca. 1715–20, Oil on canvas, 17 1/2 × 14 3/4 in. (44.5 × 37.5 cm), Paintings, Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (Italian, Venice 1682–1754 Venice), This bust-length depiction of a bearded man with an axe may be

Surveyor's Compass, ca. 1800, Made in Germantown, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Brass, poplar, 3 3/4 x 14 1/4 in. (9.5 x 36.2 cm), Metal, John Heilig (1765–1841

Windowpane, 1840–70, Possibly made in Sandwich, Massachusetts, United States; Possibly made in Wheeling, West Virginia, United States, American, Pressed amber glass, 10 x 16 in. (25.4 x 40.6 cm), Glass

Glass Fragment, 15th century, European, Colorless glass, Overall: 4 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. (10.5 x 5.7 cm), Glass-Stained

Girdle buckle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Jadeite, lettuce-green mottled with white with faint grayish tint, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 1 9/16 in. (3.9 cm); D. 3/16 in. (0.5 cm), Jade

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Glass-Vessels

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,

Sacred Monogram with the Trinity, Instruments of the Passion, and Saints, ca. 1490–1500, Hand-colored woodcut printed on vellum, mounted on wood, image: 21 3/8 x 12 5/8 in. (54.3 x 32.1 cm), Prints, Anonymous, French, Paris?, 15th

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

Fragment of a Scribe's Writing Board, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2030–1981 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, 1921–22, Sycomore wood, gesso, L. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.); W. 3 cm (1 3/16 in.); Th. 0.9 cm (3/8

Ring, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 15/16 x 2 5/16 in. (2.4 x 5.9 cm), Ceramics

Vase, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing period (1522–66), China, Porcelain painted in turquoise and beige glazes on dark blue ground, H. 10 5/8 in. (27 cm), Ceramics

Evening dress, 1924–25, French, silk

Wine Cup, Mughal period, 18th century, India, Nephrite, Diam. of rim. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. at handle 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); Diam. of foot 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm), Jade

Street in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer, ca. July 15, 1888, Reed pen, quill, and ink over chalk on wove paper (backed with wove paper), Sheet: 9 9/16 x 12 1/2 in. (24.3 x 31.7 cm), Drawings, Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, Zundert 1853–1890

View of the City of Prague, 1606, Etching, Plate (each): 19 × 42 in. (48.3 × 106.7 cm), Prints, Johannes Wechter (German, Nuremberg ca. 1550–after 1606 Eichstatt, Bavaria), After Philip van den Bossche (Netherlandish, active ca.

Hanging, 5th century, Found Egypt, Damietta, Linen, wool, 81.5 in. high 51.50 in. wide (207 cm high 130.8 cm wide), Textiles

Scarab Finger Ring, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1850–1750 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Memphite Region, Dahshur, de Morgan excavations, 1894–95, Lapis lazuli scarab set in gold plate and on a gold wire ring, diam. 2.5 cm (1

Deep bowl, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Northern Upper Egypt, Samayna, EEF excavaions 1898-1899, Pottery

[Francois Adolphe Grison], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs, Émile Schweitzer (French, 1837–1903

Covered Tureen, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue with gilded biscuit decoration, H. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 19th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (28.3 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka, Hamano

Blackbird on Wave-Swept Rock, Edo period (1615–1868), Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on silk, 32 3/4 x 14 1/2 in. (83.2 x 36.8 cm), Paintings, Kano School

Armchair (one of a pair), last quarter 17th century, French, Carved and gilded beechwood, 47 1/2 × 27 1/2 × 25 1/2 in. (120.7 × 69.9 × 64.8 cm), Woodwork-Furniture

Scroll box with paulownia and, Momoyama (1573–1615)–Edo period (1615–1868), Japan, Black lacquer with gold maki-e and pictorial pearskin ground, L. 14 3/8 in. (36.5 cm), Lacquer

Jar, Sasanian, ca. 6th–7th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Sasanian, Ceramic, glaze, bitumen, 13.5 in. (34.29 cm), Ceramics-Vessels, A green-blue glaze covers the jar’s exterior and its interior is coated with bitumen. Two concentric bands

Jar with Cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain decorated in underglaze blue, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Ceramics

Glass Fragment, early 17th century, South Netherlandish, Colorless glass, Overall: 2 9/16 x 1 3/4 in. (6.5 x 4.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Ewer with Dancing Figure, Tang dynasty (618–907), ca. 9th century, China, Stoneware with white slip, pigment, and applied decoration under straw glaze (Changsha ware), H. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics, The curly hair of the dancer appliqued to

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

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), mother-of-pearl, gold, lacquer (urushi), silver, jade, copper, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.1 oz. (31.2 g),

Amphora, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 9 15/16 x 7 3/8 in. (25.2 x 18.7 cm), Ceramics

Plate, ca. 1831, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, Diam. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Ceramics, Job & John Jackson (active 1831–35

Vase, 1893–96, Made in New York, United States, American, Favrile glass, H. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm), Glass, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892–1902

Fragment, 17th century, Italian, Silk, metal thread, Overall: 27 x 8 1/2 in. (68.6 x 21.6 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Geometric Pattern Bottle, 5th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, pigment, H. 10 1/8 Diam. 4 7/8 in. (25.7 x 12.4 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Rekhmire and Mother Receiving Offerings, Tomb of Rekhmire, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1425 B.C., Original from Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Rekhmire (TT 100), Tempera on Paper, facsimile: h. 57.5 cm (22

Tea Spoon, ca. 1805, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver, L. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm), Silver, Henry Farnam (1773–ca. 1833

Raised relief fragment, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–610 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, ), 1922–23, Limestone, 7.7 x 5.9 x 1.3

Sofa, ca. 1860, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Maple, gilt bronze, 42 1/2 x 73 x 34 1/2 in. (108 x 185.4 x 87.6 cm), Furniture, Léon Marcotte (1824–1887), This sofa is part of a suite of Louis XVI–style furniture

Bowl, 18th century, China, Jadeite, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Jade

Menat fragment, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, Hathor Shrine, 1922–23, Faience, 4.5 x 4.5 cm

Scarab Inscribed with a Hieroglyphic Motif, 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, Steatite (glazed), L. 1.4 cm

Bowl with geese, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze enamels, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Ceramics

Lion Sejant Rampant, ca. 1500, South Netherlandish (?), Copper alloy, 8 7/8 × 2 1/2 × 5 1/2 in. (22.5 × 6.4 × 14 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Policeman Posing with Four 'Collared' Thugs, ca. 1875, Tintype, Image: 4 5/8 × 3 9/16 in. (11.7 × 9 cm), visible, Photographs, Unknown (American), This rare narrative tintype of a policeman posing with four criminals handcuffed to one

Satsubari, the Second of the Sixteen Arhats, Nanbokuchō period (1336–92), late 14th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 45 11/16 × 19 3/8 in. (116 × 49.2 cm), Paintings

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Glass-Vessels

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and red, bands of brown glaze to represent bronze, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Ceramics

Door Knocker, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 9 x 7 3/4 in. (22.9 x 19.7 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Toe stall, 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, Gold, L. 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.); W. 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Glass-Vessels

Terracotta statuette of a standing woman, Late Cypro-Archaic II, early 5th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm), Terracottas, The solid figurine was made from a worn mold. The feet were added by hand. The back

Jackal, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); W. 2.5 cm (1 in.); L. 9.4 cm (3 11/16 in.), The canine deity Wepwawet stands on the upper portion of a sledge with cobras at his feet. He

Pharmacy Jar, 1435–1465, Made in Manises, Valencia, Spain, Spanish, Tin-glazed earthenware, Overall: 11 in. (27.9 cm), Ceramics

Plate and Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 6 1/2 x 6 3/4 x 2 in. (16.5 x 17.1 x 5.1 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Model of a Stupa, Malla period, ca. 16th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Gilt-copper alloy with rock-crystal inset, H. 6 5/16 in. (16 cm); W. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm), Sculpture, This miniature stupa has four shrines at the base, each housing

Evening ensemble, 1897–98, European, (a–d) silk; (c, d) leather

Animal (?), 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 11/16 x 15/16 x 1/2 in. (1.7 x 2.4 x 1.3 cm), Ceramics

Scent Bottle, 1800–1860, Blown pattern-molded glass, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Glass

Barbizon frame, 1850–70 (style Louis XIII), French, Pine; plaster ornament., 67.2 x 83, 39.7 x 55.5, 41.5 x 57.5 cm., Frames

Halberd of Prince Karl Eusebius of Liechtenstein (1611–1684), dated 1632, German, Steel, gold, wood, textile, L. 94 1/2 in. (240 cm); L. of head 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm); W. 14 in. (35.6 cm), Shafted Weapons

Architectural canopy, ca. 1390, Made in Lower Austria, Austria, Austrian, Pot-metal and colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, 28 3/8 x 12 7/8 in. (72 x 32.7 cm), Glass-Stained

Woodblock for Samson Rending the Lion, ca. 1497–98, Pear wood, Overall: 15 3/8 x 11 in. (39.1 x 27.9 cm), Blocks, Albrecht Dürer (German, Nuremberg 1471–1528 Nuremberg), Albrecht Dürer's remarkable woodcuts were created by printing

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 17th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, Diam. 3 3/16 in. (8.1 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.5 oz. (127.6 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Grisaille Panel, ca. 1320–30, Made in Rouen, Normandy, France, French, Pot-metal glass, colorless glass, silver stain, and vitreous paint, 127 1/2 x 36 1/4 in. (323.8 x 92 cm), Glass-Stained, The five panels assembled here come from at

Costume Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, Overall: 1 5/8 in. (4.13 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

The Defeat of Chief Uš-Turfan and his City, Pierre Philippe Choffard (French, Paris 1730–1809 Paris), After Giovanni Damasceno Salusti (1727–1781), (direxit) Charles Nicolas Cochin II (French, Paris 1715–1790 Paris), 1774

Portrait medal of Jacopo Antonio Sorra (obverse); A Nude Male Figure Shooting Arrows (reverse), 1561 (possibly contemporary cast), Bronze (Copper alloy with a worn, dark, Diam. 4.9 cm, wt. 32.07 g., Medals, Antonio Abondio (Italian, Trento

Tomb Effigy of a Lady, mid-13th century, French, Limestone, Overall: 87 x 35 1/4 in. (221 x 89.5 cm), Sculpture, Probably representing Margaret of Gloucester, the wife of Robert II, baron of Neubourg, this effigy is shown in the aristocratic

Fragments of a Garment, 12th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, silk, metal wrapped thread; plain weave, tapestry weave, Textile: H. 16 in. (40.6 cm), Textiles-Woven, These four fragments probably formed part of a cloak. The design

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 3/8 in. (1 cm), Metalwork-Lead

Oinochoe, Archaic, ca. 500 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, Overall: 10 x 5 1/2 in. (25.4 x 14 cm), Vases

Sunk relief fragment, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–610 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, ), Lunette, 2nd chamber, 1922–23, Limestone, varnish, 28 x 11.5 x 8.3 / 6.9

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

Reverse corner frame, late 17th to early 18th century, Southern Italy, Poplar, 75 x 62.4, 55.8 x 43, 57.4 x 44.8 cm., Frames

Arm, 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, Indurated limestone, L. 13 x W.

Stirrup spout bottle with dignitary figure, 3rd–5th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, Overall: 8 3/4 x 5 1/4 in. (22.23 x 13.34 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Boy on Ox, 19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on silk, 5 1/16 x 4 3/4 in. (12.9 x 12.1 cm), Paintings, Attributed to Shibata Zeshin (Japanese, 1807–1891

Terracotta figuring of a standing female votary holding a box, Hellenistic, ca. 300 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made and hand-made, H. 5 9/16 in. (14.1 cm), Terracottas, The figurine is mold-made and hollow. The back is handmade, rounded,

Knife Handle (Kozuka), dated 1784, 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. 1.4 oz. (39.7 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Association for the Encouragement of Greek Studies, 19th century, French, Silver, Diameter: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: Jules-Clément Chaplain (French, Mortagne, Orne 1839–1909 Paris

Sallet and Bevor, 1480, German, Steel, copper alloy, leather, Sallet (a); H. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); W. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); D. 15 in. (38.1 cm); Wt. 7 lb. 8.5 oz. (3416.1 g); bevor (b); H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); W. 8 3/4 in. (22.2 cm); D. 8 5/16

Portrait of Seated Man with Pen and Paper; Standing Female Nude, Rear View (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

Fragment, 17th century, Italian, Silk, Overall: 19 x 20 3/4 in. (48.3 x 52.7 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Fish Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, L. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Halberd, 15th century, Swiss, Steel, wood (oak), iron, L. 73 in. (185.3 cm); L. of head 16 1/4 in. (41.2 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Wt. 7 lbs. 5.3 oz. (3325.4 g), Shafted Weapons

Alligator Censer, 7th–12th century, Costa Rica, Costa Rican or Nicaraguan, Ceramic, H. 23 7/16 x Diam. 12 1/2 in. (59.5 x 31.8 cm), Ceramics-Containers, The flare-footed, spherical bowl of this ceramic censer is enhanced, in silhouette,

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), late 18th–first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Ceramics

Bottle, late Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 16th century, China, Porcelain, H.10 5/8 in. (27 cm), Ceramics

Coin, 758–68, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Copper, Coins

Watch Case, 1800–1830, Walrus ivory, 9 1/2 x 3 3/8 in. (24.1 x 8.6 cm), Natural Substances

Jar with Spout, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 2 5/8 x 4 1/8 x 3 11/16 in. (6.6 x 10.5 x 9.4 cm), Ceramics

Glass panel, 1250–70, Made in Bourges, France, French, White and pot-metal glass with vitreous paint, Overall: 22 7/8 x 17 3/8in. (58.1 x 44.1cm), Glass-Stained

Baguette molding frame, ca. 1740–50, French, Carved and gilt pine and oak, 78 x 30 in. (198.1 x 76.2cm), Frames, France