Images at Librifly

Netsuke of Toad on a Sandal, 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Sling, 16th century (?), Peru, Quechua, Camelid hair, Length 90 in., Textiles-Woven

Creamer, 1700–1800, Possibly made in England; Possibly made in United States, American or British, Blown pattern-molded lead colorless and blue glass, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm), Glass

Ornament, 19th century, Japan, Gold, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); L. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Metalwork

Teapot, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Shield Boss, 7th century, Langobardic, Iron, copper alloy, gold, Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.05 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.89 cm), Metalwork-Iron, Shield bosses were attached to the center of a circular wooden shield

Delaware Water Gap Village, ca. 1886, Oil on canvas, 25 x 29 7/8 in. (63.5 x 75.9 cm), Paintings, Louis Michel Eilshemius (American, Newark, New Jersey 1864–1941 New York

Handkerchief, ca. 1880, French, L. 18 1/2 x W. 19 1/2 inches (47.0 x 49.5 cm), Textiles-Woven

明萬曆 景德鎮窯青花龍紋筆山, Brush Rest, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Porcelain decorated with cobalt blue under transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 7 5/16 in. (18.6 cm), Ceramics

Costume Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Terracotta wheeled horse, Cypro-Archaic ?, 6th century B.C.(?), Cypriot, Terracotta, H. 8 7/8 in. (22.6 cm), Vases, With characteristic imagination, not to say extraordinary foresight, the Cypriot modeler has equipped a draft horse with

Vasi, candelabri, cippi, sarcofagi, tripodi, lucerne, ed ornamenti antichi disegnati ed incisi dal Cav. Gio. Batt. Piranesi, Vol. II (Vases, candelabra, grave stones, sarcophagi, tripods, lamps, and ornaments designed and etched by

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 1/2 in. (1.3 cm), Metalwork-Lead

Tapestry Fragment, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Camelid hair, cotton, H. 37 1/2 x W. 29 in. (95.3 x 73.7 cm), Textiles-Woven

Corset, ca. 1750, Italian, silk

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Glazed steatite, L. 1.5 cm

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Green glazed steatite, l. 1 cm (3/8 in

Scent Bottle, 1770–1800, Made in England, British, Earthenware, 2 3/4 x 2 in. (7 x 5.1 cm), Ceramics

Pot, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 5 3/8 x 5 3/4 in. (13.7 x 14.6 cm), Ceramics

Plate with Story of Pan Yue or Wei Jie, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Diam. 24 1/8

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, copper, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 7/16 in. (1.1 cm); Wt. 5.7 oz. (161.6 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Rouge Box, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Ceramics

Ferdinand Victor Eugène Delacroix (1798–1863), 1828, French, Bronze, 4 3/16 × 4 3/16 in. (10.7 × 10.7 cm), Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: Pierre Jean David d'Angers (French, Angers 1788–1856 Paris), Pierre-Jean David d’Angers was

Medal Showing John, Second Duke of Montagu, 1751, Swiss, Bronze, Diam. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 2.6 oz. (73.7 g), Miscellaneous-Coins and Medals

Nightgown, ca. 1850, American or European, linen

Snuff Bottle, Modern, China, Silver, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Snuff Bottles

[Jozef Israels], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs, Willem Frederik Vinkenbos (Dutch, Amsterdam 1831–1896 The Hague

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with low-relief decoration under yellow and blue glazes, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Diam. of rim 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); Diam. of foot 2 3/8 in.

Figure of Idol, ca. late 15th–early 16th century, Jadeite, sage-green, H. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); W. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); L. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm), Jade

Fragment, 4th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, 10 1/8 in. high 7 11/16 in. wide (25.7 cm high 19.5 cm wide), Textiles

Coin, dated A.H. 376/A.D. 986, From Iran, Nishapur, Silver, Coins

Glass trulla (pan), Imperial, 1st–4th century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown, H.: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Glass, Translucent light green; base and handle in same color., Everted rim with rounded outer lip; tubular flange formed by folding at top of

Scarab Inscribed for Menkheperenre (Thutmose III), 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

Furniture Hardware, 1820–30, Possibly made in France; Possibly made in England, Gilt brass, Diam. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm), Metal

Netsuke of Seated Monkey Carrying a Bunch of Grapes and Leaves, 19th century, Japan, Wood, horn, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke, Koichi (Japanese, 19th century

Glass Fragment, 17th century, South Netherlandish, Pot metal glass, Overall: 3 3/8 x 1 in. (8.5 x 2.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Sauceboat, 1755–70, Possibly made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States; Possibly made in Charlestown, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver, 3 1/8 x 4 15/16 x 2 5/8 in. (7.9 x 12.5 x 6.7 cm); 2 oz. 14 dwt. (84.1 g), Silver,

Head of a Giant, 14th–15th century, Thailand, Ceramic, H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Ceramics

Jar, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Porcelain, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Diam. 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Ceramics

Pendant, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Nephrite, white with faint greenish tint, H. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); W. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); D. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm), Jade

Terracotta jug, Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian, 1st half of 1st century A.D., Roman, Asia Minor, Tarsus, Terracotta; lead-glazed, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Vases, This jug is attributed to one of the workshops producing lead-glazed vessels at

Sleigh Seat, ca. 1800, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Cherry, 20 3/4 x 30 1/2 x 10 3/4 in. (52.7 x 77.5 x 27.3 cm), Furniture

染付墨床, Inkstand, Edo period (1615–1868), mid-19th century, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue; top perforated (Arita ware, Imari type), H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); L. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

榻牀, Couch, late Ming (1368–1644) or early Qing (1644–1911) dynasty, 17th century, China, Wood (huanghuali, or Dalbergia odorifera), H. 26 1/4 in. (66.7 cm); W. 80 3/4 in. (205.1 cm); D. 44 7/8 in. (114 cm), Furniture, In warm

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm), Glass-Vessels

Cylinder Bead Inscribed for (Ahmose-)Nefertari, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1525 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, glazed, h. 2.1 cm (13/ 16 in

Specimen of the Atlantic Cable, 1856–65, Metal, Metal

Seal with a Figure of a Cat on Top, Late Period, Dynasty 26-30, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Khety (TT 311, ), 1922–23, Blue glazed steatite, L. 1.5 cm (9/16 in

Bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Grey porcelaneous ware with silver band on edge (Jian ware?), H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Tankard, ca. 1690, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 6 3/8 x 7 1/8 in. (16.2 x 18.1 cm); 23 oz. 4 dwt. (720.9 g), Silver, Jeremiah Dummer (American, 1645–1718

Ostracon With an Artist's Sketch of a Tomb Scene, New Kingdom, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, Tomb of Senenmut (TT 71), 1935–36, Limestone, ink, H. 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); W. 10 cm (3 15/16 in

Rouge Box, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain; soft paste and crackle showing iron red shadings; mutton fat glaze, Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics

Cup, 1800–1830, Possibly made in Staffordshire, England, British, Earthenware, spatterware, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

Vase, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Glass, H. 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.), Diam. 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.), Egyptian glassmaking, which had reached a high level of virtuosity in late Dynasty 18, continued to

Teapot, ca. 1825–ca. 1835, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, transfer-printed, H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics

Headband, 14th–15th century, Peru, Inca, Camelid hair, W. 7 1/2 × L. 8 3/4 in. (19.1 × 22.2 cm), Textiles-Woven

Side Chair, 1760–70, (none assigned) Newport, Rhode Island, United States, American, Mahogany, maple, chestnut, white pine, 38 x 20 1/2 x 16 1/2 in. (96.5 x 52.1 x 41.9 cm), Furniture, Attributed to John Townsend (1732–1809), New

Plate and Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 3 in. (7.6 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Broad collar amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–380 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Gold sheet, l. 2.9 cm (1 1/8 in.) × h. 1.9 cm (3/4 in

Snuff bottle with stopper, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Pale bluish green jadeite tinged with lavender and grey; pink tourmaline stopper, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); W. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm),

Table, Bronze and metal mounts by Bronzeure Werner und Neffen (Berlin), ca. 1833–34, German, Berlin, Hard-paste porcelain, gilded bronze, and yellow metal; iron and wood as support materials, Overall: 35 1/2 x 31 in. diameter of top

Switzerland 1869 Sketchbook, 1869, Black impressed cardboard (cover); various media on off white wove paper, Closed: 7 13/16 x 11 13/16 x 5/8 in. (19.8 x 30 x 1.6 cm), Drawings, John Singer Sargent (American, Florence 1856–1925 London), This

Chemise, 1874, American, cotton

Scarab Inscribed for the God's Wife Hatshepsut, 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. 1.9 cm

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Glass-Vessels

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain decorated with famille noire enamels, H. 27 1/2 in. (69.9 cm), Ceramics

Bearded male head, Early Cypro-Archaic II, early 6th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Terracottas, The head is mold-made and hollow with an unusual domed helmet

Celery Vase, 1883–88, Made in East Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States, American, Blown glass, H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm); Diam. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Glass, Probably New England Glass Company (American, East Cambridge, Massachusetts,

Victoria crown, William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton), 1847, British, Silver, Diam. 150 mm., Coins, William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton

Knife and Fork with Sheath, 18th century, Sri Lankan, Silver, leather, steel, L. with sheath 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); L. without sheath 7 1/16 in. (17.9 cm); L. of blade 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); W. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); D. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz.

William IV proof crown, William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton), 1831, British, Silver, Diam. 150 mm., Coins, William Wyon (British, Birmingham 1795–1851 Brighton

Two Shield Bosses, 7th century, Langobardic, Iron, copper alloy, gold, .1: Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.05 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.89 cm); .2: Diam. 7 in. (17.78 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.89 cm), Shields, Shield bosses were attached to the center of a

Scarab Inscribed for the God's Wife Hatshepsut, 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. 1.7 cm

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.

Scarab Inscribed Hatshepsut United with Amun, 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. 1.5 cm

Shabti of Bener, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, late–early 13, ca. 1850–1775 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, Pyramid Temple of Senwosret I, Causeway, Northern lane, 1909, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), paint, H.18.6

Cover for Wine Cup, ca. 1740, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver, 2 1/4 x 4 in. (5.7 x 10.2 cm); 3 oz. 2 dwt. (97 g), Silver

Le Diable a Paris. . . Paris et Les Parisiens, Vol. II, 1846, Wood Engraving, Overall: 11 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. (28.5 x 20 x 4.5 cm), Books, Andrew, Best, Leloir (French), Bara et Gerard (French, active mid-19th century), Henri-Désiré

Glass bowl, Late Hellenistic, mid-2nd–early 1st century B.C., Greek, Eastern Mediterranean, Glass; cast and cut, H.: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Glass, Colorless with translucent purple streak., Uneven, angular, and slightly inverted rim;

Glass Fragments, 4th–early 5th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass (clear), Storage (petri dish diam.): 5 9/16 in. (14.1 cm), Glass

Choir Stall, 15th century, French, Oak, Overall: 42 x 81 3/8 x 24 3/4 in. (106.7 x 206.7 x 62.9 cm), Woodwork-Furniture

Terracotta statuette of a horse, Early Hellenistic, late 4th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made (?) and handmade, H. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm), Terracottas, The solid horse was originally part of a chariot group. The fabric, a grayish

Sword Guard (Tsuba), dated 1736, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper, H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 4.7 oz. (133.2 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Morning dress, late 1880s, American, cotton

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 18th–early 19th century, Japanese, Iron, copper, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.7 oz. (104.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Pottery Flute, Pre-Columbian, 1400–1500?, Mexico, Aztec?, Clay, L. 168 mm.; W. 37 mm.; D. 36 mm.; Wt. 56 g., Aerophone-Whistle Flute-recorder

Side chair, 1760–90, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany, white oak, yellow pine, 40 x 21 3/4 x 21 1/2 in. (101.6 x 55.2 x 54.6 cm), Furniture

Design for Three Clocks, Late 18th century, Graphite, 10 3/4 x 14 11/16 in. (27.3 x 37.3 cm), Drawings, Anonymous, French, 18th century

Petticoat, 1845–55, American, cotton

Collar, 1830–40, American, cotton

Sheet, linen mark, medium spin, close weave, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 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, Linen, L.

Viscera figure with falcon head (Qebehsenuef), Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, second half, ca. 1000–945 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Pit, Burial 3 (Tiye), inside mummy, 1923–24, Wax, H. 4.2 cm

Glass bottle, Mid Imperial, 2nd century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown and tooled, 3 7/16 in. (8.7 cm), Glass, Translucent pale blue green. Rim folded out, over, and in, with beveled outer lip; cylindrical neck; bulbous body, tapering downward;

Writing Table, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, gray wash, sheet: 8 5/8 x 7 9/16 in. (21.9 x 19.2 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London

Side Chair, 1760–85, Made in Newport, Rhode Island, United States, American, Mahogany, maple, 39 5/8 x 19 7/8 x 16 1/4 in. (100.6 x 50.5 x 41.3 cm), Furniture, Attributed to John Goddard (1724–1785), In this rare instance, the

禅機（鳥窠道林・白居昜）, Zen Encounter (Niaoke Daolin and Bai Juyi), Muromachi period (1392–1573), 16th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, 12 x 18 3/4 in. (30.5 x 47.6 cm), Paintings, Attributed to Kenkō Shokei

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

Piece, second half 18th century, French, Silk, 21 x 20 1/4 inches (53.3 x 51.4 cm), Textiles-Woven

Whale Oil Lamp, 1800–1830, Pressed and free-blown lead glass, H. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Glass