Images at Librifly

Scarab Inscribed with the Throne Name of Ahmose, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1525 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, l. 1.4 cm (9/16 in

Garment Plaque in the Shape of a Coiled Panther, 6th–5th century B.C., Eastern Kazakhstan, Bronze, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Metalwork

Costume Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, Overall: 1 5/16 in. (3.39 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Settee (one of a pair), 1769–71, British and French, Gilded fruitwood; wool and silk (22-24 warps per inch, 9-10 per centimeter), 44 × 75 × 32 1/2 in. (111.8 × 190.5 × 82.6 cm), Woodwork-Furniture, John Mayhew (British, 1736–1811),

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 17 in. (43.2 cm), Ceramics

Jar, 10th–12th century, Attributed to Syria, Raqqa, Earthenware; monochrome glazed, applied decoration, H. 20 1/8 in. (51.1 cm), Ceramics

Armchair, ca. 1845, Possibly made in Paris, France; Possibly made in New York, New York, United States, American or French, Applewood or pearwood, ebonized walnut, beech, and gilt bronze mounts, 38 1/2 x 23 1/4 x 26 1/8 in. (97.8 x 59.1 x

Fragment, 4th–5th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, wool; tapestry weave, H. 12. 1/2 in. (31.8 cm), Textiles

Trinket Box, 1770–1800, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Cedar, 4 1/4 x 8 5/8 x 5 3/4 in. (10.8 x 21.9 x 14.6 cm), Furniture

Manuscript Sampler, 1799, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Ink and watercolor on paper, 7 3/4 x 12 3/4 in. (19.7 x 32.4 cm), Drawings, Johannes Hoeffer

Two Boys Blowing a Bladder by Candle-light, 1773, Aquatint printed in red and brown inks, plate: 11 1/4 x 8 3/8 in. (28.6 x 21.3 cm), Prints, After Joseph Wright (Wright of Derby) (British, Derby 1734–1797 Derby), This depiction of two boys

Scarab Inscribed with a Geometric Pattern, 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

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

Bell, Late period, ca. 300 B.C.–A.D. 200, Thailand (Ban Chiang), Bronze, H. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Metalwork

Scarab of Pacherediset, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–525 B.C., From Egypt, Green feldspar, L. 2.5 × W. 1.7 × H. 1.2 cm (15/16 × 11/16 × 1/2 in

Side Chair, ca. 1860, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Maple, 37 3/16 x 21 x 19 1/2 in. (94.5 x 53.3 x 49.5 cm), Furniture, Léon Marcotte (1824–1887), This side chair is part of a suite of Louis XVI–style furniture

Fragment, 6th–7th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wool, linen; tapestry weave, 11 5/8 in. high 6 1/8 in. wide (29.5 cm high 15.6 cm wide), Textiles

Container with Spiral Decoration, Late period, ca. 500 B.C.–A.D. 300, Thailand (Ban Chiang), Bronze, H. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm), Metalwork, The flowing spiral covering the surface of this elegant container are among the most prevalent of the

Glass Fragment, 12th century, Made in Bourges (?), France, French, Colorless glass, Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 in. (3.8 x 2.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Magic Wand, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, mid - Dynasty 13, ca. 1900–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House A1:1, Pit 885, 1920–21, Hippopotamus ivory, L. 34.3 × W. 6.6 × H. 14.4 ×

Corbel with Crouching Woman Clutching her Long Hair, 12th century, Made in Burgundy, France, French, Limestone, Overall: 10 1/4 x 18 3/4 x 7in. (26 x 47.6 x 17.8cm), Sculpture-Stone

Dressing jacket, 1880s, American, cotton

Saint Frederick, second half of 15th century, North French, Fruitwood, paint, H: 33 1/2, Sculpture

Candlestick from a Set Five-Piece Altar Set (Wugong), Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Daoguang period (1821–50), China, Porcelain, H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm); H. incl. base 17 1/4 in. (43.8 cm); Diam. (top) 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. (center) 7 1/2 in.

Ring of Hatnefer, 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), Mummy of Hatnefer, middle finger left hand, 1935–36, Silver,

The Triumph of Caesar, after 1503, Woodcut, 11 1/4 x 17 11/16 in. (28.6 x 44.9 cm), Prints, Jacob of Strasbourg (Italian School, born Alsace, active Venice, 1494–1530), Design attributed to Benedetto Bordone (Italian, Padua ca.

Pitcher, 1850–53, Made in Bennington, Vermont, United States, American, Parian porcelain, 10 1/4 x 8 7/8 x 6 7/8 in. (26 x 22.5 x 17.5 cm), Ceramics, United States Pottery Company (1852–58

Wine Cup, ca. 1740, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver, Overall: H. 8 1/16 in. (20.5 cm); 11 oz. 15 dwt. (364.8 g), Silver, Samuel Edwards (1705–1762

Study of Mountains and Hills (from Sketchbook), 1834, 1838, Graphite on wove paper, 7 1/4 x 9 in. (18.4 x 22.9 cm), Drawings, John William Casilear (American, New York 1811–1893 Saratoga Springs, New York

Dress, 1886, American, silk

Glass Fragment, 14th–15th century, French, Pot metal glass, Overall: 2 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. (5.4 x 3.8 cm), Glass-Stained

Pietà, 15th century, French, Walnut, paint and gilt, Overall: 47 x 26 1/2 in. (119.4 x 67.3 cm), Sculpture-Wood

Bowl, 19th century, Japan, Porcelain decorated all over with pattern in red and gold (Hizen ware, Kutani type), H. 3 1/4 × Diam. 6 7/8 (8.3 × 17.5), Ceramics

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

Kneeling statue of Hatshepsut, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, 'Hatshepsut Hole' (depression east of temple of Thutmose III), 1922–23, Granite, paint, H. 61.6 cm (24 1/4

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Brass, gold, copper, Diam. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.3 oz. (121.9 g), Sword Furniture-Tsuba

Man and Mice, Edo period (1615–1868), 19th century, Japan, Unmounted painting; ink on paper, 10 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (26.7 x 36.8 cm), Paintings, Hokusai School

Seal, Nomad (?), 6th century B.C., China, Bronze, Diam. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Metalwork

Teapot, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

John Quincy Adams, 1825, Made in United States, Silver, Diam. 2 in. (5.1 cm), Sculpture, Moritz Fürst (born 1782, active United States, 1807–ca. 1840), In 1807, at age twenty-six, the Vienna-trained die engraver Fürst moved to the

Plaque, ca. 1876, American, Wood, 2 5/8 x 3 7/8 in. (6.7 x 9.8 cm), Natural Substances

Bronze helmet of Apulian-Corinthian type, Late Classical or Hellenistic, mid-4th–mid-3rd century B.C., Greek, South Italian, bronze, H. 12 in. (30.5 cm), Bronzes, These helmets represent South Italian adaptations of the Greek type known as

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, H. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Diam. of rim: 13 3/8 in. (34 cm); Diam. of foot: 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

Earring, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–380 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Gold sheet

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 1 9/16 x 1/8 in. (3.9 x 0.3 cm), Metalwork-Lead

Offering table, hand, 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

Glass flask with elaborate looped handles, Late Imperial or Early Byzantine, 5th–6th century A.D., Roman, Syrian, Glass; blown, trailed, and tooled, H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm), Glass, Translucent blue green; handles and trails in same color.,

Tea Spoon, ca. 1800, Made in Albany, New York, United States, American, Silver, L. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Silver, Isaac Hutton (American, New York 1766–1855 Albany, New York

Spring Landscape, Meiji period (1868–1912), 20th century, Japan, Ink and color on silk, 51 7/8 x 21 5/8 in. (131.8 x 54.9 cm), Paintings, Kawabata Gyokushō (Japanese, 1842–1913

Diptych, 14th century, French, Ivory with metal mounts, Overall: 4 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 1/4 in. (12.4 x 8.5 x 0.7 cm), Ivories, This diptych can be held in the hand like an open book or folded in two after prayer to protect the delicate carving

Scissors, 15th or 16th century, Western European, Iron, Overall: 4 13/16 in. (12.2 cm), Metalwork-Iron, Shears and scissors, common implements in the MIddle Ages, were made in a variety of materials and sizes according to their use. Because

Relief fragment, tomb of Mereri, First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 9, ca. 2100–2030 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Dendera, Tomb of Mereri, Behind Temple of Hathor, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, 1898, Limestone, 16 x 30

Figure of a Rat, 18th century, Probably made in United States, American, Blown glass with applied decoration, W. 4 3/4 in. (12.1 cm), Glass

Betty Lamp, 1700–1800, Wrought iron, H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Metal

Vase, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1750, Japan, Clay; dark brown underglaze; large splash of dark brown overglaze (Takatori ware), H. 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Ceramics

Three poems from the “Collection of Poems Ancient and Modern” (Kokin wakashū), known as the “Imaki Fragment” (Imaki-gire), late Heian period (794–1185), mid-to late 12th century, Japan, Page from book, mounted as hanging scroll; ink

Jar, Yuan dynasty (?) (1271–1368), China, Pottery (Jun ware), H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); Diam. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm), Ceramics

Cosmetic jar, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1814–1805 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Birabi, pit tomb CC 25, debris, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1910, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), H. 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.); W.

Amulet, Late Period, Dynasty 26–29, 664–380 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Gold sheet, l. 2 cm (13/16 in.) × h. 1 cm (3/8 in

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

Netsuke of Figure of a Man Killing a Demon, 19th century, Japan, Wood; inlaid eyes, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Netsuke

Censer in Form of a Rooster Perched on a Rooftop, Edo period (1615–1868), 1700, Japan, Stoneware covered with a thin glaze showing lustre (Bizen ware), H. 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm); W. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); L. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm), Ceramics

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

Cassetta frame, 1590–1610, Italian, MIlan(?), Poplar, polished pear and brass, Overall: 11 7/8 x 9 3/4 in, Frames

Fragment of a Dish, 14th century, Made in Egypt or Syria, Stonepaste; polychrome painted under transparent glaze, H. 1 15/16 in. (4.9 cm), Ceramics

Reverse frame, ca. 1640, Italian, Naples, Poplar, 28 x 23.9, 12.3 x 8.5, 13.6 x 9.5 cm., Frames

Benjamin Franklin, 1770–1800, Made in Bouches-du-Rhône, Marseille, France, French, Faience, Diam. 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm), Ceramics, Pierrette Caudelot Perrin (died 1793

Elbow Defense (Couter), ca. 1430–40, Italian, Steel, H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); D. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Wt. 7.4 oz. (209.8 g), Armor Parts-Elbow Plates

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with a turquoise glaze, H. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics

Sacrifical Axe (Matchu), 17th–18th century, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, Indian, Thanjavur, Steel, H. 15 11/16 in. (39.8 cm); H. of blade 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm); Wt. 3 lbs. 9.1 oz. (1618.8 g), Shafted Weapons

Deep Dish, ca. 1430, Made in probably Manises, Valencia, Spain, Spanish, Tin-glazed earthenware, Overall: 18 7/8 in. (47.9 cm), Ceramics

Priest in Meditation, 鑑真像, Muromachi period (1392–1573), 15th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; color on silk, 35 x 15 1/4 in. (88.9 x 38.7 cm), Paintings, This figure bears a close resemblance to the famous dry-lacquer statue in

Vase, 1893, Made in New York, United States, American, Favrile glass, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Glass, Tiffany Glass and Decorating Company (American, 1892–1902

Nightgown, mid-1860s, American or European, cotton

Bust of Henry Clay, 1853, Made in France, Waxed plaster, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Sculpture, Pierre Joseph Chardigny (1794–1866

Plate and Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 in. (6.4 x 7 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Plate, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, Diam. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Ceramics

Sword Guard (Tsuba), 18th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper, H. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm); W. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 3.4 oz. (96.4 g), Sword

Brigandine Plate, 1400–1450, Italian, H. 9 1/2 in. (24.1 cm); W. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Wt. 1 lb. 3.7 oz. (558.5 g), Armor Parts

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

Covered Jar, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 24 1/2 in. (62.2 cm), Ceramics

Candlestick, ca. 1902, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Bronze and glass, H. 17 3/4 in. (45.1 cm); Diam. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Glass, Tiffany Studios (1902–32), In 1898 Alvin J. Tuck was hired to supervise the metalwork

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. 12.3 x

Design for a window, late 19th–early 20th century, Made in New York, United States, American, Watercolor, gouache, and graphite on cut white wove paper trimmed into shapes, Overall: 27 15/16 x 21 15/16 in. (71 x 55.7 cm), Drawings,

Chemisette, 1860–69, American, cotton

Capital (from Sketchbook), 1834, 1838, Graphite on wove paper, 7 1/4 x 9 in. (18.4 x 22.9 cm), Drawings, John William Casilear (American, New York 1811–1893 Saratoga Springs, New York

Glass perfume bottle, Mid Imperial, 2nd–3rd century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown, 6 1/8in. (15.5cm), Glass, Colorless. Rim folded out, over, and in; cylindrical neck, expanding downwards; squat, bulbous body; flat bottom. Intact, except

Plate, 1725–30, Chinese, for British market, Hard-paste porcelain, Overall: 2 3/8 × 15 1/4 in. (6 × 38.7 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain-Export, This dish is part of a service made for John Elwick of Cornhill, London (died 1730), who was a

Plaque, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, white with grayish tint, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); L. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm), Jade

Spout Cup, ca. 1714, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 4 9/16 x 5 x 5 in. (11.6 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm); 10 oz. 5 dwt. (319.4 g), Silver, Jacob Boelen (ca. 1657–1729

The Virgin, Tempera and oil on wood, gold ground, Overall 18 3/4 x 15 7/8 in. (47.6 x 40.3 cm), Paintings, Spanish (Catalan) Painter (second quarter 15th century), The present painting is the second in a sequence of five panels from a

Medal, 1823–40, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Silver, Diam. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm), Metal, Obverse possibly engraved by William Kneass (American, Lancaster, Pennsylvania 1781–1840 Philadelphia,

Vase, 1860–80, Possibly made in New Jersey, United States, American, Free-blown lead colorless and white opaque glass, H. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm), Glass

Boss and Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 4 x 3 1/2 in. (10.2 x 8.9 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Dish, Edo period (1615–1868), 1750, Japan, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware), Diam. 10 7/8 in. (27.6 cm), Ceramics

Piece, mid-19th century, British, Cotton, L. 64 1/2 x w. 18 1/4 inches (163.8 x 46.4 cm), Textiles-Printed

Lekythos, Late Archaic, early 5th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, H. 19.10 cm., Vases, Dionysos in a chariot

Dressing gown, 1880–95, American, cotton

Corbel with Animal Mask of Wolf, ca. 1150–1200, Made in Aquitaine, France, French, Limestone, Overall: 32 x 14 3/4 x 19 1/2 in. (81.3 x 37.5 x 49.5 cm), Sculpture-Architectural, Mischief and humor abound on the ten architectural supports

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 13/16 x 1/2in. (2.1 x 1.2cm), Metalwork-Lead