Images at Librifly

Leather settle, 1710–40, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Black walnut, 46 x 72 x 22 1/2 in. (116.8 x 182.9 x 57.2 cm), Furniture, Joined settles of walnut and leather appear to have been produced only in Philadelphia. While

Terracotta bowl, Early Imperial, mid-1st century A.D., Roman, Terracotta; marbled slip ware, H. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm); diameter 4 7/16 in. (11.2 cm), Vases, Yellow bowl veined with red; with ribbed pattern around neck; illegible stamp

Finial, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Wood, Overall: 1 x 1/2 in. (2.5 x 1.2 cm), Woodwork

Openwork Headband, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chancay, Cotton, H x W: 24 3/4 x 23 1/2in. (62.9 x 59.7cm), Textiles-Non-Woven

Armet, ca. 1505, Flemish, Steel, copper alloy, H. 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 8 7/16 in. (21.4 cm); D. 13 in. (33 cm); Wt. 9 lb. 4 oz. (4192 g), Helmets, The helmet bears traces of the armorer's mark, an M beneath a crescent, possibly that of the

[Man and Boy], ca. 1841, Photogravure, Armand-Hippolyte-Louis Fizeau (French, 1819–1896

[Joseph Nash], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs

Fragment of a Tunic, 6th–7th century, Attributed to Egypt, Akhmim (former Panopolis), Linen, silk; plain weave (?), 10 1/4 in. high 18 7/8 in. wide (26 cm high 48 cm wide), Textiles

'Rudaba's Maids Return to the Palace', Folio 71v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 12 5/16 x W. 9 7/16 in. (H. 31.3 x W. 23.9

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with incised decoration under clear glaze, H. 20 1/2 in. (52.1 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), later Transitional period, ca. 1662–83, China, Porcelain with carved decoration, painted in underglaze blue, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Diam. 4 7/8 in. (12.4 cm); Diam. of foot 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Ceramics

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 9/16 x 7 5/16 in. (4 x 18.5 cm), Ceramics

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1920–22, Faience, green, l. 2.3 cm (7/8 in

Shovel, 1800–1825, Iron, H. 31 1/2 in. (80 cm), Metal

Hotei, Edo period (1615–1868), Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, 45 3/8 x 18 1/2 in. (115.3 x 47 cm), Paintings, Kano School

Landscape with Rocky Precipice, Muromachi period (1392–1573), 16th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Image: 11 7/8 × 18 3/8 in. (30.2 × 46.7 cm), Paintings, Sesson Shūkei (ca. 1504–ca. 1589

Kohl jar lid, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Stone, diam. 4 cm (1 9/16 in

Bee facing to left that is an element from a pectoral, Middle Kingdom, ca. 1887–1750 BC, From Egypt, Fayum Entrance Area, Haraga, Cemetery A, Tomb 124, Silver, carnelian, and faience, H. 2.2 cm (7/8 in.); W. 2.2 cm (7/8 in.); Th. 0.3 cm

Evening dress, spring/summer 1930, French, silk

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,

Looking Glass, 1740–90, Made in New England, United States, American, Walnut, walnut veneer, white pine, 19 x 5 1/4 x 7/8 in. (48.3 x 13.3 x 2.2 cm), Furniture

Desk Accessory, 1850, Possibly made in United States; Possibly made in England, American or British, Antique bronze, 9 x 5 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (22.9 x 13.3 x 5.7 cm), Metal

Monserrat, Vista general de la montaña desde Monistrol, 1860, Albumen silver print from glass negative, Image: 31.7 × 41.5 cm (12 1/2 × 16 5/16 in.), Photographs, Charles Clifford (Welsh, 1819–1863), This print is from an album of

Papyri Fragments, 7th century, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Papyrus and ink, Framed: 11 1/4 x 15 in. (28.5 x 38.1 cm), Papyrus

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Radim, 1920–22, Steatite, blue glaze, l. 2.1 cm (13/16 in

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm); Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Ceramics

Tongs, ca. 1800, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Silver, L. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Silver, M. Connell (active ca. 1800

Cover, early 19th century, Attributed to North Africa, Linen, silk; plain weave, embroidered, H. 39 in. (99.1 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Six-Armed Mahakala, early 18th century, Tibet, Distemper on cloth, 83 3/ 8 x 57 3/4 in. (211.8 x 146.7 cm), Paintings, The ferocious aspect of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, Mahakala is shown in a flaming aureole, his six hands holding his

Plate, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels and gilt, Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics

Stirrup Spout Bottle with Couple, 3rd–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, H. 8 5/8 x W. 5 in. (21.9 x 12.7 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Vase with cover, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Porcelain decorated in colored enamels and gold (Arita ware, Imari type), H. (with cover) 36 1/4 in. (92.1 cm), Ceramics

Cap crown, late 18th century, French, Linen, needle lace, L. 10 x W. 9 1/2 inches (25.4 x 24.1 cm), Textiles-Laces

Head of a boy, Early Hellenistic, 3rd century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made , H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Terracottas, The head, probably from a figure of 'temple boy' type, is mold-made and hollow. The back is handmade and rounded

Sword Guard (Tsuba), first third 18th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper, silver, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 4.1 oz. (116.2 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Figural study of a man kneeling, late 18th–early 19th century, French, Terracotta, Height: between 3 and 5 cm., Sculpture-Miniature, Jacques-Edmé Dumont (Paris 1761–1844

Side Chair, 1795–1805, Made in New York, United States, American, Mahogany, oak, 37 5/8 x 21 1/4 x 17 1/2 in. (95.6 x 54 x 44.5 cm), Furniture

Transverse Flute in A, 1811–16, London, England, United Kingdom, British, Wood, silver, ivory, Length along bore axis 827 mm, Embouchure length along bore axis 745 mm., Aerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse), Wigley &

Nightgown, 1870s, American, cotton

Seiryū Gongen, Nanbokuchō period (1336–92), mid-14th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 35 13/16 × 17 5/8 in. (91 × 44.7 cm), Paintings, The Shinto goddess Seiryū Gongen appears here in a domestic interior

Stirrup spout bottle with figure, 6th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, pigment, Overall: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Roundel, ca. 1360–77, British, Stained Glass, 10 1/4 in. × 5/16 in. (26 × 0.8 cm), Glass-Stained

Sceptre, 18th century, India, Nephrite, H. 24 3/16 in. (61.5 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. ( 6.9 cm), Jade

Sarcophagus lid, Ptolemaic Period, 3rd–2nd century B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Akhmim (Khemmis, Panopolis), Egyptian Antiquities Service/Maspero excavations 1885–86, Limestone, h. 170 cm (66 15/16 in); w. 56 cm (22 1/16 in);

Beaker, early 16th century, Made in probably Lower Rhineland, Germany, German, Free- and mold-blown glass with applied decoration, Overall: 3 9/16 x 3 1/4 in. (9 x 8.3 cm), Glass-Vessels, By the beginning of the fifteenth century glass was

Vajracarya's Ritual Crown, Early Malla period, 13th century, Nepal (Kathmandu Valley), Gilt-copper alloy inlaid with semiprecious stones, H. 12 in. (30.5 cm); W. 9 in. (22.9 cm); D. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Sculpture, Elaborate crowns such as this

Roundel with the Resurrection, 1480–90, Made in Upper Rhineland, Germany, German, Colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, Overall Diam.: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Glass-Stained

Female ring dancer, Cypro-Classical, 5th–4th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made and hand-made, H. 6 3/8 in. (16.2 cm), Terracottas, The figurine is mold-made and solid; the arm extensions are handmade. The back is handmade and

Window, ca. 1500, Made in Burgundy, France, French, Limestone, Overall: 133 x 178 in. (337.8 x 452.1 cm), Installations

Medal Commemorating the Marriage of William III, Prince of Orange and Princess Mary, 1677, Dutch, Silver, gold, Diam. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1.1 oz. (31.2 g), Miscellaneous-Coins and Medals

Beauty of the Kanbun Era (Kanbun Bijin), Edo period (1615–1868), late 17th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; color on silk, Image: 25 3/4 × 11 1/2 in. (65.4 × 29.2 cm), Paintings

Plaque of Benjamin Franklin, 1776–1821, Possibly made in Paris, France, Bronze, 2 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. (7 x 4.8 cm), Metal, Attributed to Jean Martin Renaud (French, Sarreguemines 1746–1821 Paris

Saucer, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), late 18th century, China, Porcelain with incised decoration, painted in overglaze blue enamel, Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Ceramics

Drawing of a Grotesque after a 16th-century Decorative Relief., n.d., Black chalk or graphite, sheet: 13 7/16 x 8 11/16 in. (34.1 x 22 cm), Drawings, Filippo Cretoni (Italian, late 18th–early 19th century

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

Design for a Chandelier, 19th century, Pen and brown ink, sheet: 9 13/16 x 7 7/16 in. (25 x 18.9 cm), Drawings, Anonymous, French, 19th century

Head of a Woman, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 3 1/8 x 2 3/16 x 1 15/16 in. (8 x 5.5 x 5 cm), Ceramics

Fragment, 15th century, European, Pot-metal glass and vitreous paint, 1 1/2 × 2 11/16 × 3/16 in. (3.8 × 6.8 × 0.4 cm), Glass-Stained

Glass Fragment, 12th–14th century, French, Pot-metal glass, vitreous paint, Overall: 1 1/4 x 7 1/4 in. (3.2 x 18.4 cm), Glass-Stained

Cushion Cover, early 19th century, Attributed to Turkey, Silk, metal wrapped thread; embroidered, H. 40 1/2 in. (102.9 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Dressing gown, 1860–65, American or European, cotton

Fragment of a cassetta frame, late 16th century, Spanish, Seville, Pine, 43.8 x 43.5, 34.6 x 34.5, 36.5 x 37 cm., Frames

Terracotta lekythos (oil flask), Classical, ca. 480 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm); diameter 4 5/8 in. (11.8 cm), Vases, Athena holding spear and helmet. Athena, the warlike protector of Athens, appears

Netsuke with Decoration of Insect, 19th century, Japan, Wood and metal (Monju type), Diam. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Diam. (futa) 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Tongs, ca. 1800, American, Silver, L. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Silver, Marked by I. B

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 22 1/4 in. (56.5 cm), Ceramics

Bronze cuirass (body armor), Classical, 4th century B.C., Greek, Apulian, Bronze, H. (front): 19 5/8 in. (49.8 cm), Bronzes, The cuirass was the major element of a Greek warrior's panoply. This one is considerably later than most of the

Butt end of arrow, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2000 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Khety (TT 311, ), 1922–23/1926–27, Reed, gut (?), L. 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in

Bottle, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 304 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Pottery, Height: 16.8 x Diam: 5.4 cm (6 5/8 x 2 1/8 in

[Carl Haag], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs

Tall Clock, 1725–40, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Walnut, white pine, 87 x 20 5/8 x 11 3/8 in. (221 x 52.4 x 28.9 cm), Furniture, Benjamin Bagnall (1689–1773

Covered Bowl, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), late 16th or 17th century, China, Porcelain with low- and high-relief and pierced decoration on the biscuit and under the glaze, traces of gilt, H. 6 in. (15.2 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Ceramics

Scarab with the Throne Names of Thutmoses III and Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 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.

Cup, 19th century, Japan, White porcelain decorated with black, silver and gold (Hizen ware, Kutani type), H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Ceramics

Glass 'Mercury' bottle, Mid to Late Imperial, 2nd to 4th century A.D., Roman, Glass; mold-blown, Overall: 7 1/2 x 1 11/16 x 1 3/4 in. (19.1 x 4.3 x 4.4 cm), Glass, Translucent pale yellow green. Broad, thick rim, folded out, down, round

Netsuke of Peony, 19th century, Japan, Ivory with metal disc, Diam. 2 in. (5.1 cm); D. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Netsuke

Roundel with Allegorical Figure, ca. 1510–15, South Netherlandish, Colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, Overall: 8 15/16 in. (22.7 cm), Glass-Stained

Relief, tomb of Khety: two men with curly wigs, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11, ca. 2051–2000 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Khety (TT 311, ), 1922–23/1926–27, Limestone, paint, Large fragment: H. 35 x W.

Jean Baptiste Camille Corot, 1870, Albumen silver print, Photographs, Étienne Carjat (French, Fareins 1828–1906 Paris

Mouthpiece of a pipe, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 1796–1875, China, Jadeite, lilac-colored, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Diam. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Jade

灌頂曜宿事, Ordination and Star Signs (Kanjō yōshukuji), Kamakura period (1185–1333), 13th century, Japan, Book; ink on paper, Image: 9 7/8 in. × 6 in. (25.1 × 15.2 cm), Illustrated Books

Red polished ware jar, Predynastic, Naqada II, ca. 3650–3300 B.C., From Egypt, Southern Upper Egypt, Hierakonpolis (Nekhen), Fort Cemetery (Hk 27), Tomb 29, 1934–35, Pottery, H: 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in

Gauntlet for the Right Hand, ca. 1550–60, Milan, Italian, Milan, Steel, gold, L. 11 9/16 in. (29. 4 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); D. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 12 oz. (793.8 g), Armor Parts-Gauntlets, This gauntlet is finely decorated

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, SIlver, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 0.7 oz. (19.8 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Wineglass, 17th century, Italian (Venice), Colorless (slightly gray) nonlead glass. Blown., H. 12.3 cm, Glass

Double Spout and Bridge Bottle with Bird, 5th–2nd century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Height 6-1/2 in., Ceramics-Containers

Glass Fragment, 13th–14th century, European, Pot metal glass, Overall: 2 x 1 3.4 in. (5 x 4.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Saucepan, 1800–1830, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 3 3/8 x 7 5/16 in. (8.6 x 18.6 cm); 5 oz. 10 dwt. (170.7 g), Silver, John McMullin (1765–1843

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall (Diameter): 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Metalwork-Lead

Miniature bowl, Possibly by George Manjoy (British, active 1685–ca. 1720), 18th century, British, London, Silver, 9/16 × 1 in. (1.4 × 2.5 cm), Metalwork-Silver-Miniature, Possibly by George Manjoy (British, active 1685–ca. 1720

Textile Ornament, 14th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Silver, D. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Glass Fragment, 15th century, European, Colorless glass, Overall: 6 1/8 x 3 9/16 in. (15.5 x 9 cm), Glass-Stained

Hilt of a Javelin, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Senenmut (TT 71), below, deposit of hunting weapons, 1935–36, Wood, ebony, ivory, bark, L. 55 cm (21 5/8

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Glass-Vessels

Pricket Candlestick, 15th century, Italian (?), Iron, Overall: 54 in. (137.2 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Standing female kithara player, Cypro-Classical II, 4th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 12 1/8 in. (30.8 cm), Terracottas, The figurine is mold-made and solid. A circular vent is hollowed in the back at chest level

Juro (God of Luck), Edo period (1615–1868), 18th–19th century, Japan, Ink on paper, 10 11/16 x 7 1/8 in. (27.1 x 18.1 cm), Paintings, School of Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo

Close Helmet, ca. 1630, French, Steel, gold, wrought iron, brass, H. 21 in. (53.5 cm); W. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); D. 13 in. (33 cm); Wt. 7 lb. 11 oz. (3487 g), Helmets

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 1845, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), 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

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Glass-Vessels