Images at Librifly

Zeichen-Mahler und Stickerbuch zur Selbstbelehrung für Damen, Zweiter Theil, 1798, Plates: engraving, hand colored engraving, silk and metal thread embroidery on silk on one page, Sheet: 10 5/8 x 16 3/4 in. (27 x 42.5 cm), Books, This is the

Tool, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Fayum, camp II (CII), Petrie excavations, 1926, Flint

Figure of a Dog, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with turquoise glaze, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Ceramics

Covered Box with Inside Tray, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); W. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm), Ceramics

Knife Handle (Kozuka), mid-17–mid-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. 1 oz. (28.3 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Glass Fragment, 4th–early 5th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass, Overall: 2 11/16 x 7/8 x 7/16 in. (6.8 x 2.2 x 1.1 cm), Glass-Vessels

城陽郡昌圖書, Seal, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or earlier, China, Bronze, H. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); D. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm), Metalwork

Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), ca. 5th–7th century, Central Asian, Textile (silk), animal fiber, leather, 22 1/16 x 26 3/4 in. (56 x 68 cm), Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons, This shaffron is extraordinarily rare both for being one of only

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 5/8 x 3 15/16 in. (4.2 x 10 cm), Ceramics

Covered Jar, late Ming dynasty (1368–1644), first half of the 17th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Diam. of base: 2 3/4 in. (7 cm),

Door Mount, possibly 11th century, Made in Limousin, France, French, Iron, Overall: 17 1/2 x 42 in. (44.5 x 106.7 cm), Metalwork-Iron, Their utilitarian function notwithstanding, medieval door mounts are often ornately designed, with

Funerary Figure of Isis, Singer of the Aten, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Limestone, H. 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.); W. 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.); D. 6 cm (2 3/8

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Daoguang mark and period (1821–50), China, Porcelain with famille rose enamels on light blue background, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Diam. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Ceramics

Plate, Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), 11th–12th century, China, Pottery (Jun ware, possibly Guan ware), H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm); Diam. of foot 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Ceramics, Like this piece, most Jun wares were

Terracotta spindle whorl, Early Cypriot III–Middle Cypriot II, ca. 2000–1725 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; hand-made, H. 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm), Spindle whorls aided in the making of cloth for garments and bedding. They were placed in tombs,

Lid, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 3/16 x 4 in. (3 x 10.2 cm), Ceramics

Man with Umbrella, Head of Man, Newspaper Engraving (from Sketchbook), Graphite, pen, ink, and watercolor on paper, Drawings, John William Casilear (American, New York 1811–1893 Saratoga Springs, New York

Petticoat, 1850s, American or European

Stirrup Spout Bottle with Couple, 4th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, pigment, H. 7 1/4 x W. 4 3/4 in. (18.4 x 12.1 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Taweret amulet, Old Kingdom–First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 8–11, ca. 2110–2030 B.C., From Egypt, Ivory, H. 2.3 × W. 1.1 × D. 0.4 cm (7/8 × 7/16 × 3/16 in

Dress, ca. 1840, American, cotton

Sansovino frame, early 17th century, Italian, Veneto, Pine, 42.5 x 39, 33.6 x 30.5, 36.8 x 33.3 cm., Frames

Vase with Magnolia, Hollyhocks, and Phoenixes, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted with colored enamels over a transparent glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 30 in. (76.2 cm),

Bell, 17th century?, Japan, Cast iron, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Diam. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Metalwork

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

Armchair, 1795–1805, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, satinwood inlay, ash, 38 1/4 x 22 3/4 x 17 3/8 in. (97.2 x 57.8 x 44.1 cm), Furniture

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

Fragment, 4th–5th century, Country of Origin Egypt, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, weft loop weave, 24 5/8 in. high 17 7/16 in. wide (62.6 cm high 44.3 cm wide), Textiles

Marble bowl, Early Cycladic II, ca. 2700–2400 B.C., Cycladic, Marble, Overall: 2 1/4 x 5 3/4 in. (5.7 x 14.6 cm), Miscellaneous-Stone Vases, Handmade bowls such as this were among the most popular stone vessels in the Early Cycladic II

Offering table, inscribed, 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

Amulet, Ptah-seker, Clay, glazed, Other: 1 3/8 x 1/2 x 7/16 in. (3.4 x 1.3 x 1.1 cm), Gold and Silver

Basket-Hilted Sword, 1600–1625, British, Steel, silver, gold, leather, L. 39 3/8 in. (100 cm); L. of blade 33 in. (83.8 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 13 oz. (1729 g), Swords, This sword is believed to have belonged to Sir William

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue and red, with 'powder-blue' glaze, Diam. 8 3/8 in. (21.3 cm), Ceramics

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. 1.6 cm

Bangle, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 304 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Central Delta, Tell el-Balamun (Diospolis Inferior), Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1913, Silver, Diam. 18.2 x Th. 0.4 cm (7 3/16 x 3/16 in

Sprinkler, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Porcelain painted with cobalt blue, H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm); W. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm); Diam. of rim 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Diam. of foot 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Ceramics

Pottery Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 3/8 x 1 9/16 x 1 5/8 in. (1 x 4 x 4.2 cm), Ceramics

Miniature sugar bowl with cover (part of a set), ca. 1800, British, Creamware, Height (with cover): 3 in. (7.6 cm), Ceramics-Pottery

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), 18th century, China, Porcelain; soft paste and crackle, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics

Pen, Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 364, From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Oxyrhynchus (Bahnasa), EEF excavations 1896–97, Reed, L. 14.8 cm (5 13/16 in

Penannular Earring, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–Early Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Carnarvon excavations, Gold, diam. 1.6 cm (5/8 in

Two Women and a Puppy, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 39 3/4 × 13 15/16 in. (101 × 35.4 cm), Paintings, Nagasawa Rosetsu (Japanese, 1754–1799

The Serpent of Airan, 18th century, Etching, sheet: 7 3/8 x 9 3/16 in. (18.8 x 23.4 cm), Prints, Pierre Hubert Subleyras (French, Saint-Gilles-du-Gard 1699–1749 Rome

Gong, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Nephrite, H. 10 5/8 in. (27 cm); W. 8 3/8 in. (21.2 cm); L. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm), Jade

Powder Horn, ca. 1775–76, Old Boston, Cambridge, Watertown, Massachusetts; Massachussets, Colonial American, Massachussets, Horn (cow), wood, L. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); Diam. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Wt. 8.1 oz. (229.6 g), Firearms

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, H. 16 5/8 in. (42.2 cm); Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Diam. of rim 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Diam. of base 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 17th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, enameled cloisonné (shippō), copper, H. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 2.9 oz. (82.2 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Glass-Vessels

Glass Fragment, 16th century, French, Pot metal glass, Overall: 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (7 x 7 cm), Glass-Stained

Evening dress, 1926, French, silk

Double Scarab, 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), coffin IV, burial 1, 1935–36, Glazed steatite, L. 0.6 cm (1/4 in.);

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (4.7 x 9.9 cm), Ceramics

Red polished ware jar, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Abadiya, Cemetery B, Tomb B186, EEF excavations 1898–99, Pottery

Grisaille Panel, 1270–80, Made in Sées, France, French, White and pot-metal glass and vitreous paint, silver stain, Overall: 22 x 20 1/4in. (55.9 x 51.4cm), Glass-Stained, The artistry of this window derives from the contrast between the

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

Spoon, 1770–1800, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, L. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Silver, Joseph Dubois (1767–1798

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

Woman Burning Incense, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, 40 1/4 x 20 5/16 in. (102.2 x 51.6 cm), Paintings, In the Style of Yosa Buson (Japanese, 1716–1783

Helmet, 18th century, Central Indian, Textile (velvet), textile (silk), H. including nape defense 13 in. (33 cm); H. excluding nape defense 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm); D. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 5.1 oz. (598.2 g), Helmets

Basin Stand, 1815–20, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Mahogany, 33 3/4 x 18 x 18 in. (85.7 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm), Furniture

Roundel with Christ before Pilate, 1480–1500, South Netherlandish, Colorless glass, silver stain, vitreous paint, Overall Diam.: 7 7/8 in. (20 cm), Glass-Stained

Sallet, ca. 1490, Landshut, German, Landshut, Steel, textile, H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); W. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm); D. 15 in. (38.1 cm); Wt. 9 lb. 4 oz. (4190 g), Helmets, The unusually heavy weight of this sallet suggests that it may have been

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold (nunome-zōgan), copper, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.1 oz. (116.2 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Women at Chinese Court, Momoyama period (1573–1615), 16th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink, color, and gold on gilded paper, 61 1/8 x 45 1/2in. (155.3 x 115.6cm), Paintings, In the Style of Kano Eitoku (Japanese, 1534–1590), In this

Kheker Friese, Tomb of Tjay, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Tempera on Paper, Framed: h. 13 1/4 in; w. 13 7/8 in, Charles K. Wilkinson

Bowl, second half 12th century, Made in Syria, Stonepaste; incised and underglaze painted under transparent colorless glaze (so-called lakabi ware), H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Ceramics

Plate and Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Nekhbet amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–380 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Gold sheet, l. 1.4 cm (9/16 in.) × h. 1.3 cm (1/2 in

Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare Above a Papyrus Thicket, 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,

Bowl, 분청사기 덤벙 분장 완 조선, Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), first half of the 16th century, Korea, Buncheong ware with white slip, H. 3 1/4 (8.2 cm); Diam. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Ceramics, Tableware like this bowl, with 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

Pottery Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, glazed (faience), Overall: 4 3/8 x 2 13/16 x 1 7/16 in. (11.1 x 7.2 x 3.6 cm), Ceramics

Fichu, ca. 1835, American, cotton

Bowl, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster) (?), h. 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in); diam. 7 cm (2 3/4 in

Fox Head Bottle, 5th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, slip, Overall: 12 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. (31.12 x 16.51 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Wall casing, 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, 13 x 8.9 x 3.5

Warp spacer ?, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Late New Kingdom Settlement, 1920–22, Bone, l. 15.5 cm (6 1/8 in); w. 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in

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

Two Designs for Tables with Shelves and Dividers, ca. 1900, Graphite and watercolor on wove paper, 9 15/16 x 11 7/8 in. (25.3 x 30.2 cm), Drawings, Anonymous, French, 19th century

Arrow tip, 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, Wood, clay, L. 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in

Harness Decoration, 100–300, Celtic or Roman, Copper alloy, Overall: 2 5/8 x 2 11/16 x 3/8 in. (6.6 x 6.9 x 1 cm), Metalwork-Bronze, With their sinuous, asymmetrical designs and swirling arrangements of commas, circles, and fan shapes,

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th or 19th century, China, Porcelain with green and grey glazes over brown crackle, H. with stand: 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm): D. with handle: 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Ceramics

Figure of a Horse, style of Tang dynasty (618–907), China, Earthenware with traces of gray pigment, H. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm); L. 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm), Tomb Pottery

Clock, ca. 1905–20, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Glass, bronze, 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (12.1 x 8.9 x 6 cm), Metal, Tiffany Studios (1902–32

Game Piece, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 3/8 x 3/4 in. (3.5 x 1.9 cm), Ceramics

[Unknown Subject], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs, George Gardner Rockwood (American, 1832–1911

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. 11.9 x

Incense Burner, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 18th–first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with a crackled coffee-brown glaze, Diam. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Ceramics

Halberd, 1450–60, Swiss, Steel, wood, L. 72 3/4 in. (184.8 cm); L. of head 19 1/4 in. (48.9 cm); W. 7 1/2 in. (19 cm); Wt. 5 lbs. 11 oz. (2580 g), Shafted Weapons

Scarab Inscribed Lord of the Two Lands Maatkare (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

Vase, late 19th century, Translucent amber nonlead glass with multicolored marbling on the exterior. Blown., H. 8.2 cm; diam. of rim 5.9 cm, Glass, probably Giuseppe Barovier (Italian, 1853–1942

Scarab Inscribed for 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 (11/16 in); w.

Grisaille Panel, ca. 1264–70, Made in Troyes, Champagne, France, French, Pot-metal glass, colorless glass, and vitreous paint, Overall: 8 3/4 x 22 1/2in. (22.2 x 57.2cm), Glass-Stained

Dish, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Jiajing period (1522–66), China, Porcelain, H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); Diam. 8 1/8 in. (10.6 cm), Ceramics

Tea Bowl with “Tortoiseshell” Design, Southern Song (1127–1279)–Yuan (1271–1368) dynasty, 13th–14th century, China, Stoneware with iron glaze splashed with wood-ash solution (Jizhou ware), H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 5 7/8 in. (14.9

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 x

Landscape (from Cropsey Album), 1849, Graphite on dark buff-colored wove paper, 4 1/8 x 5 11/16 in. (10.5 x 14.4 cm), Drawings, Jasper Francis Cropsey (American, Rossville, New York 1823–1900 Hastings-on-Hudson, New York

Glass Fragment, 13th–14th century (?), European, Pot metal glass, 1/2' to 7/8' high x 1/2' to 1 1/16' wide, Glass-Stained

Loom equipment, Late Middle Kingdom or New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1850–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Late New Kingdom Settlement, 1920–22, Wood, l. 25.9 cm (10 3/16 in

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