Images at Librifly

Key Handle, 1st–7th century, Roman, Copper alloy, Overall: 1 11/16 x 1 1/16 x 7/8 in. (4.3 x 2.7 x 2.2 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Sherd, Sasanian, ca. 3rd–7th century A.D., From Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Ceramic, 3 7/16 x 3 1/16 in. (8.7 x 7.7 x 2.3 cm), Ceramics-Vessels

Page of Calligraphy, 10th–early 11th century, Made in Egypt, Ink on paper, Ht. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Codices

Angel, Possibly by Angelo Viva (active 1772–1816), 18th–19th century, Italian, Naples, Polychromed wood and plaster, H. 15 3/4 in. (40 cm.), Crèche, Possibly by Angelo Viva (active 1772–1816

Gossip, 1873, Oil on wood, 7 x 9 1/2 in. (17.8 x 24.1 cm), Paintings, Giovanni Boldini (Italian, Ferrara 1842–1931 Paris

Lamp, Imperial, ca. A.D. 70–120, Roman, Terracotta, Overall: 1 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. (2.9 x 10.5 cm), Terracottas

Belt Plate, 6th–7th century, Made in Gaul, Frankish, Iron, silver inlay, Overall: 2 1/4 x 1 15/16 x 9/16 in. (5.7 x 5 x 1.4 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Ostrakon, 7th century, Made in Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Pottery fragment with ink inscription, 5 15/16 x 3 7/16 in. (15.1 x 8.8 cm), Ceramics

Candlestick (candeliere), ca. 1560–80, Italian, probably Urbino, Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware), Height: 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm), Ceramics-Pottery

Jug, ca. 1880, British, Glazed earthenware, Overall (confirmed): 6 1/2 × 5 1/8 × 4 7/8 in. (16.5 × 13 × 12.4 cm), Ceramics-Pottery, The floral decoration on this jug unusual and illustrates a different aspect of Dresser’s work

Pietà, ca. 1657–60, Oil on canvas, 63 1/4 x 56 1/2 in. (160.7 x 143.5 cm), Paintings, Juan de Valdés Leal (Spanish, Seville 1622–1690 Seville), Valdés Leal was one of the most prominent artists in Seville in the seventeenth century,

Medallion, St. George Slaying The Dragon, 17th century, Slavic, Boxwood, Overall: 2 x 3/16 in. (5.1 x 0.4 cm), Sculpture-Miniature-Wood

War Hat, 1450–1500, probably Italian, Steel, copper alloy, H. 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm); W. 10 3/8 in. (26.3 cm); D. 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 12 oz. (1701 g), Helmets, Although very few survive today, war hats of this general type were one

Beaker with cover, ca. 1725–30, German, Meissen, Hard-paste porcelain, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm.), Ceramics-Porcelain

Osiris, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 BC, From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); W. 4 cm (1 9/16 in.); D. 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.), Osiris, foremost of the Egyptian funerary gods and ruler of the underworld, stands upright in

Interior of the Basilica of San Marco, Showing the Crossing and the Choir, ca. 1763–68, Pen and brown ink over black chalk, 11 x 7 1/2 in. (28 x 19 cm), Drawings, Canaletto (Giovanni Antonio Canal) (Italian, Venice 1697–1768 Venice

Key, 15th century, German, Iron, Overall: 3 1/4 x 1 9/16 x 7/16 in. (8.3 x 4 x 1.1 cm), Metalwork-Iron, The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. The motifs were frequently

[Illustrated Priced Catalog], 1902 (?), Illustrations: commercial photographic process, 7 1/4 x 9 3/16 in. (18.4 x 23.4 cm), Books

Armchair (part of a set), ca. 1780–90, French, Paris, Walnut, gilded, Overall: 36 1/8 × 23 × 20 3/4 in. (91.8 × 58.4 × 52.7 cm), Woodwork-Furniture

Arrowhead (Yanonē), 18th century, Japanese, Steel, L. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); L. of head 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); W. 1 in. (2.5 cm); Wt. 1.5 oz. (42.5 g), Archery Equipment-Arrowheads

Earring-loop type, plain, Gold, Other: 9/16 x 1/16 x 5/8 in. (1.4 x 0.2 x 1.7 cm), Gold and Silver

Brooch, 6th century B.C., Late Halstatt Period, Copper alloy, Overall: 1 7/16 x 7/8 x 15/16 in. (3.6 x 2.2 x 2.4 cm), Metalwork-Bronze

Relief Fragment, 15th century or later, European (?), Marble, Overall: 34 1/2 x 19 in. (87.6 x 48.3 cm), Sculpture-Stone

Pin, 6th–8th century, Irish, Copper alloy, Overall: 2 3/4 x diam. 3/8 in. (7 x 1 cm), Metalwork-Bronze

Beads, 3, Glass, Diameter (largest bead): 13/16 in. (2 cm), Glass

Harlequine, ca. 1740, Austrian, Vienna, Hard-paste porcelain, Height: 7 1/16 in. (17.9 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain

Medal: Niccolo Piccinino, model 1440–41 (possibly cast 19th century), Copper alloy with reddish brown patina and traces of dark wax; pierced., Diam. 8.7 cm, wt. 200.6 g., Medals, Pisanello (Antonio Pisano) (Italian, Pisa or Verona by

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with two cylinder seals, Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony, ca. 20th–19th century B.C., Anatolia, probably from Kültepe (Karum Kanesh), Old Assyrian Trading Colony, Clay, 6.6 x 5.4 x 1.5 cm (2

The Island of San Francesco del Deserto, ca. 1804–28, Pen and brown ink, gray wash, 4 15/16 x 8 5/16 in. (12.6 x 21.1 cm), Drawings, Giacomo Guardi (Italian, Venice (?) 1764–1835 Venice

Dialogo sobre hua nova obra no Rio Tejo ..., 1776 (?), Portugal, 235 pages, [7] leaves of plates (some folded); Overall: 8 1/16 × 6 1/16 × 1 1/2 in. (20.4 × 15.4 × 3.8 cm), Red moroccan 18th century Portuguese binding of a scientific

Helmet Mask, 1830–55, Cameroon, Grassfields region, Laikom, Kom kingdom, Laiko, Wood, iron, copper, pigment, wax, H. 20 1/2 x W. 17 1/4 in. (52.1 x 43.8 cm), Wood-Sculpture

Toilet box with key, ca. 1743–45, German, Augsburg, Silver gilt, Overall: H. 5 x W. 8 15/16 x D. 6 11/16 in. (12.7 x 22.7 x 17 cm), Metalwork-Silver

Sunrise, possibly 1646–47, Oil on canvas, 40 1/2 x 52 3/4 in. (102.9 x 134 cm), Paintings, Claude Lorrain (Claude Gellée) (French, Chamagne 1604/5?–1682 Rome), Claude noted in his Liber Veritatis that this picture was painted in Rome for

Panels from an Ivory Casket with the Story of Adam and Eve, 10th or 11th century, Made in Constantinople, Byzantine, Ivory, gilt, polychromy, Overall: 2 9/16 x 3 7/8 x 3/16 in. (6.5 x 9.9 x 0.5 cm), Ivories, This panel is one from a series

Paddle, 1850–75, Canada, Quebec or Ontario, Houdenosaune (Iroquois), Wood, H. 42 1/2 x W. 4 1/2 in. (108 x 11.4 cm), Wood-Implements

Girl with a Kitten, ca. 1926, Oil and charcoal on canvas, 31 5/8 x 25 1/4 in. (80.3 x 64.1 cm), Paintings, Jules Pascin (American (born Bulgaria), Vidin 1885–1930 Paris

Theater figure, 1750–52, German, Meissen, Hard-paste porcelain, Height: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain

Hammered Copper Band, A.D. 1450–1530, Peru, Peruvian, Copper (hammered), Diameter 6-13/16 in.(17.4cm), Metal-Ornaments

Earring, crescent-shaped, Gold, Other: 3/4 × 11/16 × 1/8 in. (2 × 1.8 × 0.3 cm), Gold and Silver

Plate (tondino), 1525–30, Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware), Diameter: 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm), Ceramics-Pottery, probably workshop of Maestro Giorgio Andreoli (Italian (Gubbio), active first half of 16th century

Jug, 1720, German, Augsburg, Tin-glazed earthenware, silver-gilt, H. 10-3/4 in. (27.3 cm), Ceramics-Pottery

Key, 15th century, German, Iron, Overall: 1 9/16 x 5/8 x 3/8 in. (3.9 x 1.6 x 0.9 cm), Metalwork-Iron, The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. The motifs were frequently drawn

Floral plaque, Ptolemaic Period–Roman Period, 100 BC–100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, H. 1.6 × W. 3.8 cm (5/8 × 1 1/2 in

Handkerchief, 1840–80, French or Swiss, silk on linen, Overall: 17 1/4 x 17 3/4 in. (43.8 x 45.1 cm), Textiles

Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira), late 18th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, Fuchi (a); H. 1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (28.3 g); kashira (b); H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); Wt. 0.6 oz. (17 g), Sword

Plaque with a Sainted Bishop, 14th century, Italian, Basse taille enamel, silver, Overall: 1 15/16 x 2 5/16 x 1/16 in. (5 x 5.8 x 0.1 cm), Enamels-Basse taille

潮干のつと, Gifts from the Ebb Tide (The Shell Book) (Shiohi no tsuto), Edo period (1615–1868), 1789, Japan, Polychrome woodblock printed book; ink and color on paper, 10 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (26 x 19.1 cm), Illustrated Books, Kitagawa

Knife Handle (Kozuka), late 17th–early 18th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, silver, copper, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), 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

Susanna and the Elders, Engraving; first state of three, sheet: 15 1/16 x 20 1/4 in. (38.3 x 51.5 cm), Prints, Jan van Londerseel (Netherlandish, Antwerp 1570–1624 Rotterdam), After David Vinckboons (Netherlandish, Mechelen 1576–1629

Ostrakon, 7th century, Made in Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Pottery fragment with ink inscription, 4 15/16 x 6 5/16 in. (12.5 x 16 cm), Ceramics

Belt, late 19th century, probably Germany, Hanau, Silver, L. 94 cm

Virgin and Child, 15th century, French, Stone, Overall: 55 3/4 in. (141.6 cm), Sculpture-Stone

Panel, 14th–15th century, Attributed to Egypt, Cairo, Wood; carved, inlaid with plain and carved ivory, Wood

Anatole de la Forge, 1878, French, Bronze, Diameter: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Medals and Plaquettes

Handled Jar, 7th–5th century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, post-fired paint, Height 3-5/8 in., Ceramics-Containers

Brooch, 1200–800 B.C., Made in Carpathian Basin region, European, Bronze, Overall: 4 3/8 x 1 9/16 x 11/16 in. (11.1 x 4 x 1.8 cm), Metalwork-Bronze, This garment fastener is made from a single long piece of wire. The craftsman who made it

Plate, Probably gilded by Jean-Pierre Boulanger (1722–1785, active 1754–85), 1775, French, Sèvres, Soft-paste porcelain, Diameter: 9 5/8 in. (24.4 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain, Probably gilded by Jean-Pierre Boulanger (1722–1785, active

Ostrakon, 600, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Pottery fragment with ink inscription, 2 3/8 x 2 15/16 in. (6 x 7.5 cm), Ceramics

The Moon, 1857–60, Salted paper print from glass negative, 21 x 16.2 cm (8 1/4 x 6 3/8 in. ), Photographs, John Adams Whipple (American, 1822–1891), James Wallace Black (American, 1825–1896

The Painter Louis Joseph Maurice (1730–1820), 1772, Ivory, Oval, 3 3/8 x 2 5/8 in. (84 x 67 mm), Miniatures, Peter Adolf Hall (Swedish, 1739–1793

Bead, Glass, Other: 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. (2.8 x 1.3 cm), Glass

Spoon, 4th century, Made in Gaul, Late Roman, Copper alloy, silvered, Overall: 6 1/16 x 1 x 3/16 in. (15.4 x 2.6 x 0.5 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Copper Bell with Face, before 16th century, Peru, Peruvian, Copper (cast), Height 1-1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Metal-Musical Instruments

Profile Warrior Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, Height 6-11/16 in. (17 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Medal of Andrew Jackson, 1829, Made in United States, American, Bronze, Diam. 2 7/16 in. (6.2 cm), Metal, Moritz Fürst (born 1782, active United States, 1807–ca. 1840

Cuneiform tablet: flour deliveries for rent payment, Ebabbar archive, Neo-Babylonian, ca. 7th–6th century B.C., Mesopotamia, probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba), Babylonian, Clay, 1.1 x 2.36 x .77 in. (2.8 x 6 x 1.95 cm),

Fragments of an Icon of the Hypapante, 12th–13th century, Byzantine, Steatite, Overall (as installed): 3 1/8 x 2 3/16 x 3/16 in. (7.9 x 5.6 x 0.4 cm), Steatites, The prophet Simeon and the prophetess Anna appear together in this fragmentary

Silver spiral, Geometric-Classical, 9th–4th century B.C., Cypriot, Silver, Diam.: 15/16 in. (2.4 cm), Gold and Silver, Spirals of many coils, made in silver, gold, and bronze, had a very long history in Cyprus. Their form is so simple

Plemochoe with lid, Archaic, late 6th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-glaze, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.6 cm), Vases, The rim curves in to prevent spilling

Copper Bell with Snakes, 9th–16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Copper (cast), Height 1-7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Metal-Musical Instruments

The Kaunitz Sisters (Leopoldine, Caroline, and Ferdinandine), 1818, Graphite on laid paper, Sheet: 11 7/8 × 8 3/4 in. (30.2 × 22.2 cm), Drawings, Jean Auguste Dominique Ingres (French, Montauban 1780–1867 Paris), Ingres's appealing

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi), 2nd–7th century, Peru, Moche, Copper (cast), Height 7-3/8 in. (18.7 cm), Metal-Implements

Arrowhead (Yanonē), 18th century, Japanese, Steel, L. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); L. of head 1 in. (2.5 cm); W. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 0.3 oz. (8.5 g), Archery Equipment-Arrowheads

Kulliyat (Complete Works) of Sa'di, 19th century, Attributed to Iran, Tabriz, Ink, watercolor, and gold on paper; binding; dark tan leather with blind-pressed decoration, H. 16 1/4 in. (41.3 cm), Codices

Oval tray (part of a service), 1743–59, Italian, Naples, Soft-paste porcelain, Width: 7 5/16 in. (18.6 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain

Ring with snake's head terminals twisted to form the bezel, Roman Period, A.D. 1st century, From Egypt, gold, Diam: 2 cm (13/16 in

Knife, 1st–mid-8th century, Peru, Moche, Copper (hammered), H x W: 10 5/16 x 5 in. (26.3 x 12.7 cm), Metal-Implements

Finger Ring, 7th century, Made in Northern France, Frankish, Silver, glass cabochon, Overall: 1 x 1 x 5/8 in. (2.6 x 2.5 x 1.6 cm), Metalwork-Silver

Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, Fuchi (a); H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 0.8 oz. (22.7 g); kashira (b); H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); Wt. 0.4 oz. (11.3 g), Sword Furniture-Fuchi-Kashira

Plate (tagliere), 1532, Italian, Gubbio, Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware), Diameter: 9 5/8 in. (24.4cm), Ceramics-Pottery

Cover, 18th century, Attributed to Turkey, Linen, silk, metal wrapped thread; plain weave, embroidered, H. 54 in. (137.2 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Marble shell, Classical, ca. 400 B.C., Greek, Marble, Overall: 9 1/2 x 6 in. (24.1 x 15.2 cm), This work imitates a pelican's foot shell, which is common to the Mediterranean. Only a handful of marble shells are known. They must have been

Pyx, 13th century, Made in Limoges, France, French, Champlevé enamel, copper-gilt, glass paste cabochons, Overall: 3 11/16 x 3 3/16 x 2 3/4 in. (9.4 x 8.1 x 7 cm), Enamels-Champlev

Rectangular Plaque, 7th century, Made in Niederbreisig, Germany, Frankish, Copper alloy, silvered, Overall: 3/4 x 1/2 x 3/16 in. (1.9 x 1.2 x 0.5 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Mail Hood and One Piece Suit, 17th century, Indian, Steel or iron, copper alloy, a) H. approx. 18 in. (45.7 cm); b) Overall L. 55 1/2 in. (141 cm), Mail

Fragment, probably 8th–12th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Stucco; carved; painted, L 5.5cm x W 4.5 x H 2, Stucco

Small bowl, Jun ware, 12th–13th century, Chinese, Stoneware with splashed blue glaze., Diameter: 3 3/8 in. (8.5cm.), Ceramics, Chinese , Jin/Yuan Dynasty

Bowl with Flowering Plants, 16th–17th century, Attributed to Iran, Mashhad, Stonepaste; painted in blue under transparent glaze, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Bustan (Orchard) of Sa'di, 17th century, Attributed to Iran, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Codices

Crucified Christ, mid-13th century, Made in Limoges, France, French, Copper alloy, gilding, Overall: 8 9/16 x 6 13/16 x 11/16 in. (21.7 x 17.3 x 1.7 cm), Metalwork-Copper

Ostrakon, 7th century, Made in Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Pottery fragment with ink inscription, 5 7/16 x 6 13/16 in. (13.8 x 17.3 cm), Ceramics

Gold earring with disc and pendant, Mid Imperial, 2nd century A.D., Roman, Gold, Other: 3/8 x 1/8 x 5/8 in. (0.9 x 0.4 x 1.6 cm), Gold and Silver

Manuscript Leaf Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Ink on parchment, Overall: 4 1/8 x 4 1/2 in. (10.4 x 11.5 cm), Manuscripts and Illuminations

Beads, 38, Glass, Other: 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Glass

Copper Atlatl Spear Thrower, 4th century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper (cast), H x W: 1 3/16 x 1 1/4in. (3 x 3.2cm), Metal-Implements

Gold earring with head of an antelope, Classical or Hellenistic, 4th–3rd century B.C., Greek, Gold, Other: 9/16 x 1/8 x 7/16 in. (1.5 x 0.3 x 1.2 cm), Gold and Silver, Consisting of a circlet of gold wire, twisted or plain, which tapers

Pot Stand, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Senenmut (TT 353), Foundation deposit 2, 5a, scattered, 1926–27, Straw, palm leaf, diam. 13 cm (5 1/8 in

Wreath of ivy and berries, funerary, Late Classical, 4th–3rd century B.C., Greek, Gold, 8 3/4 × 11 1/4 × 2 7/8 in. (22.2 × 28.6 × 7.3 cm), Gold and Silver

Solidus, 396–408, Byzantine, Gold, Overall: 13/16 x 1/16 in. (2 x 0.1 cm), Coins

The Principles of Ornament, or the Youth's Guide to the Drawing of Foliage, [ca. 1765], Illustrations: etching and engraving, 5 1/4 x 7 7/8 x 1/4 in. (13.4 x 20 x 0.6 cm