Images at Librifly

Dish, early 18th century, Japanese, for European market, Hard-paste porcelain, Diameter: 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain-Export

Tityus Punished in Hell, 16th century, Prints, Cornelis Cort (Netherlandish, Hoorn ca. 1533–1578 Rome), After Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (Italian, Pieve di Cadore ca. 1485/90?–1576 Venice

Three Washerwomen; Madrid Album (B), page 45, 1796–97, Brush and gray wash on laid Netherlandish paper, 9-1/4 x 5-3/4 in. (23.5 x 14.6 cm), Drawings, Goya (Francisco de Goya y Lucientes) (Spanish, Fuendetodos 1746–1828 Bordeaux

Albert Pinkham Ryder, 1938, Oil on commercially prepared paperboard (academy board), 28 x 22in. (71.1 x 55.9cm), Paintings, Marsden Hartley (American, Lewiston, Maine 1877–1943 Ellsworth, Maine), Having painted a series of dark landscapes

Coin of the Suessiones, 1st century B. C., Celtic, Copper alloy, 5/8 × 1/16 in., 0.1oz. (1.6 × 0.2 cm, 2.7g), Coins-Bronze

Fish Net Fragment, 580–640, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Linen twine, Overall: 9 7/16 x 3 5/8 in. (24 x 9.2 cm), Textiles-Woven

Christ Bearing the Cross, Oil on wood, 14 3/4 x 10 5/8 in. (37.5 x 27 cm), Paintings, Northern French Painter (ca. 1480), This painting is one of a number that formerly were attributed to the Valenciennes artist Simon Marmion (active by 1449,

Coin with Rose Noble and Edward IV, 1464–1470, Made in England, British, Gold, Overall: 1 7/16 x 1/16 in. (3.7 x 0.1 cm), Coins

Pricket Candlestick, ca. 1300, South Netherlandish, Copper alloy, Overall: 6 7/16 x 4 15/16 x 4 3/16 in. (16.4 x 12.6 x 10.7 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Element of a Border for an Icon Frame, 10th century, Byzantine, Cloisonné enamel, gold, Overall: 1/4 x 1 15/16 x 1/16 in. (0.7 x 5 x 0.2 cm), Enamels-Cloisonn

Netsuke, 19th century, Japan, Ivory with bronze disk inlaid with gold, Diam. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm), Netsuke

Leaf from a Beatus Manuscript: the First Angel Sounds the Trumpet; Fire, Hail-stones, and Blood are Cast Upon the Earth, ca. 1180, Spanish, Tempera, gold, and ink on parchment, Overall (folio): 17 1/2 x 11 13/16 in. (44.4 x 30 cm),

Gold earring with head of a lion, Classical or Hellenistic, 4th–3rd century B.C., Greek, Gold, Other: 1/2 x 3/16 x 1/2 in. (1.3 x 0.5 x 1.3 cm), Gold and Silver

Three dancing nymphs and a reclining cupid in a landscape, ca. 1772, British, Oil on paper attached to a plaster ceiling roundel, Diam. (without plaster frame) 41-3/4 in. (106 cm), Paintings-Decorative, Attributed to Antonio Zucchi (Italian,

Figure personifying Painting, ca. 1755–58, British, probably Vauxhall, London, Soft-paste porcelain, Height: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain

Jug, Archaic, ca. 550–500 B.C., Etruscan, Terracotta, 9 1/4 × 6 × 5 1/4 in. (23.5 × 15.2 × 13.3 cm), Vases, Jug with beaked lip; no decoration

Chair back, 1754–56, French, Beauvais, Wool and silk, H. 29 x W. 24 in. (approx.) (73.7 x 61 cm), Textiles-Tapestries

Bather, early 17th century, French, Bronze, with medium brown patina, and remains of dark brown lacquer, Height: 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Sculpture-Bronze, Barthélemy Prieur (French, Berzieux ca. 1536–1611 Paris

Arrowhead (Yanonē), 18th century, Japanese, Steel, L. 9 in. (22.9 cm); L. of head 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (28.3 g), Archery Equipment-Arrowheads

Plaque, second quarter 13th century, Made in Limoges, France, French, Champlevé enamel, copper, Overall: 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 x 1/16 in. (13.4 x 13.4 x 0.2 cm), Enamels-Champlevé, The medieval metalworker's craft was often closely allied to the

Madonna and Child with Saints Jerome and Mary Magdalen, Tempera and gold on wood, 24 1/4 x 17 3/4 in. (61.5 x 45.1 cm), Paintings, Matteo di Giovanni di Bartolo (Italian, Siena ca. 1430–1497 Siena

Frontlet of gold leaf, Gold, Other: 1 13/16 × 6 1/16 in. (4.6 × 15.4 cm), Gold and Silver

Plaque with the Holy Women at the Sepulchre, ca. 1150–75, Made in Meuse valley, Netherlands, South Netherlandish, Champlevé enamel, copper alloy, gilt, Overall: 4 x 4 x 1/8 in. (10.1 x 10.1 x 0.3 cm), Enamels-Champlevé, The twelve

Double-Sided Comb, 7th century, Made in Niederbreisig, Germany, Frankish, Bone, iron pins, Overall: 4 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 9/16 in. (12.3 x 5 x 1.5 cm), Ivories-Bone

Medal of Maximillian I as Archduke Of Austria and Maria of Burgundy, 1479 (?), early 16th century, European, Silver, Overall: 1 11/16 x 1/8 in. (4.3 x 0.3 cm

Dalmatic, first half 17th century, Spanish, Silk; metal; bast fiber, Neck to hem: 40 5/8 x 33 1/2 in. (103.2 x 85.1 cm) at hem, Textiles-Ecclesiastical

Medallion with the Bust of an Apostle, late 300s, Made in Rome, Roman or Byzantine, Bone, incised, painted in wax and gilt, Overall: 2 9/16 x 1/16 in. (6.5 x 0.2 cm), Ivories-Bone

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 and palm leaf, diam. 10 cm (3 15/16 in

Fragmentary Tile from a Foundation Deposit (?), New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (?), ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Northern Upper Egypt, Deir el-Ballas, Faience, H. 4.6 (1 13/16 in.); W. 4.3 (1 11/16 in.); Th. 1 cm (3/8 in

Netsuke of Ox, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm), Netsuke

The Artist's Family, ca. 1800, Watercolor on ivory, 2 3/4 x 3 3/8 in. (7 x 8.6 cm), Paintings, Pierre Henri (Paris ca. 1760–1822 New York), Among the most highly skilled of the many French miniaturists in America, the Paris-born Henri

Minerva clock, Case maker: Matthew Boulton (British, Birmingham 1728–1809 Birmingham), Movement: Theodore Rodel (recorded 1840) (Paris, France), and Vincenti et Cie (1831–1890) (Paris, France), Clockmaker: Henri-Charles Baltazard (recorded

Escutcheon plate, 15th century, German, Iron, Overall: 3 1/2 x 2 15/16 x 5/16 in. (8.9 x 7.5 x 0.8 cm), Metalwork-Iron, The decoration of Gothic locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. These examples offer

Key, 1st–3rd century, Roman, Copper alloy, iron, Overall: 2 1/8 x 1 x 11/16 in. (5.4 x 2.5 x 1.7 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Tray, 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 and palm leaf, l. 13 cm (5 1/8 in

Deity Figure (Zemí), 13th–15th century, Dominican Republic (?), Caribbean, Taino, Sandstone, H. 27 x W. 6 7/8 x D. 7 3/8 in. (68.6 x 17.5 x 18.8 cm), Stone-Sculpture, Zemís, religious sculptures made of many materials including wood,

Teacup and saucer, ca. 1775, German, Hard-paste porcelain, Diameter, saucer: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain, This partial tea and coffee service is distinguished by its relative completeness and its two components (the coffee pot and

Earring with pendants of female heads, Hellenistic ?, Greek or Roman, Gold, Other: 13/16 × 1 13/16 in. (2.1 × 4.6 cm), Gold and Silver

Cuneiform tablet: account of silver expenditures, Ebabbar archive, Neo-Babylonian, ca. 605–562 B.C., Mesopotamia, probably from Sippar (modern Tell Abu Habba), Babylonian, Clay, 1.1 x 1.26 x 1.93 in. (2.79 x 3.2 x 4.9 cm),

Netsuke of Peasant Girl Bringing Lunch; on reverse, a Scarecrow, 19th century, Japan, Wood, Diam. 1 3/4 i n. (4.4 cm); D. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Netsuke

Design for the Decoration of the Surround of the Barrel Flat and Rear Sight of a Firearm, ca. 1797–1805, Versailles, French, Versailles, Pencil, ink, gray wash on paper, 4 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. (10.5 x 8.9 cm), Works on Paper-Drawings

Vase fragment, 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D., Roman, Terracotta, 3 1/4 × 3 5/8 × 5/16 in. (8.2 × 9.3 × 0.8 cm), Vases, Priapus, fluteplayer, Erotes

Design for the Decoration of Firearms, ca. 1797–1805, Versailles, French, Versailles, Pencil, ink, gray wash on paper, 2 3/4 x 2 5/8 in. (7 x 6.7 cm), Works on Paper-Drawings

Diana and Actaeon (Diana Surprised in Her Bath), 1836, Oil on canvas, 61 5/8 x 44 3/8 in. (156.5 x 112.7 cm), Paintings, Camille Corot (French, Paris 1796–1875 Paris), From its imposing size to its refined execution, this painting is

Design for the Decoration of Firearms, ca. 1797–1805, Versailles, French, Versailles, Pencil, ink, gray wash on paper, 4 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. (10.5 x 6.4 cm), Works on Paper-Drawings

The Nativity, ca. 1433–34, Tempera and gold on wood, 7 3/8 x 17 1/8 in. (18.7 x 43.5 cm), Paintings, Attributed to Zanobi Strozzi (Italian, Florence 1412–1468 Florence), This charming picture seems to have been painted in Fra Angelico's

Fragment, 17th century, Attributed to Turkey, Silk and metal thread; brocaded, H. 21 1/8 in. (53.7 cm), Textiles-Woven

Milk jug, 1842, British, Hanley, Staffordshire, Lead-glazed stoneware, 4 1/8 × 6 in. (10.5 × 15.2 cm), Ceramics-Pottery

Skirt panel, ca. 1770, British, Spitalfields, Silk, L. 41 1/2 x W. 20 3/4 inches (105.4 x 52.7 cm ) (loom width), Textiles-Woven

Arrowhead (Yanonē), 18th century, Japanese, Steel, L. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm); L. of head 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.9 g), Archery Equipment-Arrowheads

Pinhead, 1st century B.C.–5th century A.D., Roman, Glass, Height: 5/16 x 1 in. (0.8 x 2.6 cm), Glass

Ostrakon, 7th century, Made in Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Pottery fragment with ink inscription, 2 x 3 1/4 in. (5.1 x 8.3 cm), Ceramics

Netsuke of Books, a Gourd, Fan and Box, 18th century, Japan, Ivory and jade, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W. 1 in. square (2.5 cm), Netsuke

End Panel of a Sash, late 17th–early 18th century, Attributed to India, Kashmir, Pashmina wool; double interlocking twill tapestry weave, Textile: H. 10 in. (25.4 cm), Textiles-Costumes, Through the eighteenth century, the ever popular

View of Delft after the Explosion of the Gunpowder Arsenal on October 12, 1654, 17th century, Black chalk, pen and brown ink, brush and brown wash on two sheets of paper, sheet: 9 13/16 x 29 1/2 in. (24.9 x 74.9 cm), Drawings, Herman

Pectoral, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper, Height 14-3/16 in. (36 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Paten, 1450–1500, Spanish, Silver-gilt, Overall: diam. 5 13/16 x 1/2 in. (diam. 14.8 x 1.2 cm), Metalwork-Silver, Although they often do not survive together, chalices and patens were concieved as ensembles, much like cups and saucers. The

Finger Grip, before 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Colima (?), Stone, Height 1-3/4 in., Stone-Implements

Plaque with the Symbol of the Evangelist John, ca. 1100, Made in Conques, France, French, Copper: cut and gilt; champlevé and cloisonné enamel: black, lapis and lavender blue, turquoise, green, red, white, pinkish white., Overall: 4 x 2

Dish (tondino), ca. 1530–40, Italian, Urbino or Pesaro and Gubbio, Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware), Diameter: 10 3/8 in. (26.4 cm), Ceramics-Pottery

Transmitting the Spirit, Revealing the Form of Things: Hokusai Sketchbooks, volume 7 (Denshin kaishu: Hokusai manga, nanahen), Edo period (1615–1868), 1819, Japan, Woodblock printed book; ink and color on paper, Overall: 9 × 6 × 3/8 in.

Forest Clearing with Figures, before 1700, Pen and brown ink, brown wash on paper backed with Japan paper., 6 1/8 x 9 3/16 in. (15.5 x 23.3 cm), Drawings, Jan Frans van Bloemen (Flemish, Antwerp 1662–1749 Rome) (?), Although the identity of

Ostrakon with a Letter, 600, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Pottery fragment with ink inscription, 4 1/16 x 3 3/4 in. (10.3 x 9.5 cm), Ceramics

Pair of earrings (part of a set), 18th century, Continental, Silver, jewels, Length (each): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Metalwork-Jewelry

Hairpin Point, 200–500, Made in Gaul, Roman, Copper alloy, Overall: 1 11/16 x 1/16 in. (4.3 x 0.2 cm), Metalwork-Bronze

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki), 18th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper, L. of each 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W. of each 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Wt. of each 0.1 oz. (2.8 g), Sword

Oinochoe, Classical, ca. 440–430 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, 7 1/16in. (18cm), Vases

Adoration of the Magi, 15th century, Made in Nottingham, British, Alabaster with paint and gilding, Overall: 15 7/8 x 10 3/16 x 2 1/4 in. (40.3 x 25.9 x 5.7 cm), Sculpture-Stone, School of Nottingham

The Sheepfold, 1857, Oil on wood, 18 1/8 x 36 1/8 in. (46 x 91.8 cm), Paintings, Charles Jacque (French, Paris 1813–1894 Paris), The barn depicted here is thought to have been owned by a friend of Jacque’s in or near the village of

Key, 13th or 14th century (?), French (?), Copper alloy, Overall: 1 3/4 x 1 1/16 x 1/4 in. (4.5 x 2.7 x 0.6 cm), Metalwork-Latten, The decoration of Gothic locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. These

Man with an Elaborate Headdress, Facing Left, ca. 1755–60, Pen and brown ink, brown wash, 9 x 5 11/16 in. (22.8 x 14.4 cm), Drawings, Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo (Italian, Venice 1727–1804 Venice

Stained Glass Panel with a Bishop and his Patron Saint, ca. 1505–08, German, Pot metal, white glass, vitreous paint, silver stain, Overall (with 1 T-bar): 64 1/2 x 21 3/8 x 1/2 in. (163.8 x 54.3 x 1.3 cm), Glass-Stained, These four scenes

Temple with Figures, 1st–8th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Guerrero, Balsas River region, Mezcala, Stone, H. 6 3/8 x W. 4 in. (16.2 x 10.2 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Rapport au roi sur la situation, au 31 mars, 1829, des canaux et autres ouvrages entrepris en vertu des lois des 20 juin et 5 aout 1821, 1829, Paris, France, 144 pages, Report of the department of the interior to King Charles X of France on

Toe stall, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1425 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Wadi Gabbanat el-Qurud, Wadi D, Tomb of the 3 Foreign Wives of Thutmose III, Gold

Fragment of a terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Archaic or Classical, late 6th or early 5th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, Other: 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 1/8 in. (2.3 x 4.7 x 0.3 cm), Vases

Spirals, Cypriot, Gold, Diameter: 7/16 x 1/16 in. (1.1 x 0.1 cm), Gold and Silver

Terracotta jug, Cypro-Archaic I, ca. 750–600 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta, H. 10 9/16 in. (26.8 cm), Vases, A bird is depicted with a fish that is probably to be understood as being held in its beak. The placement of the decoration on the vase,

Fragment of a Bowl, 9th–10th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; painted in black slip and polychrome pigments under transparent colorless glaze (buffware), W. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm), Ceramics

The Japanese Robe, ca. 1872, Oil on canvas, 36 1/2 x 25 1/8 in. (92.7 x 63.8 cm), Paintings, Alfred Stevens (Belgian, Brussels 1823–1906 Paris

Coin, ca. 976–1034, Byzantine, Copper alloy (bronze), Overall: 1 5/16 x 1/16 in. (3.3 x 0.2 cm), Coins

Statuette, Hooded Figure, ca. A.D. 1st–3rd century, Made in Romano-British, Celtic, Dark Green Sandstone, Overall: 4 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 9/16 in. (12.4 x 4.2 x 4 cm), Sculpture-Stone

Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an accounting record (?), Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid, ca. 7th–4th century B.C., Mesopotamia, Babylonian or Achaemenid, Clay, 2.6 x 4.7 x 1.7 cm (1 x 1 7/8 x 5/8 in.), Clay-Tablets-Inscribed

Stylus, Ivory or bone, Diameter: 3/16 x 3 1/2 in. (0.4 x 8.9 cm

Terracotta lamp, 2nd century A.D., Roman, Terracotta; mold made, Other: 1 x 2 5/8 x 3 5/8 in. (2.6 x 6.6 x 9.2 cm), Terracottas

Young Woman Praying, Oil on canvas, 24 7/8 x 17 7/8 in. (63.2 x 45.4 cm), Paintings, Jean-Jacques Henner (French, Bernwiller 1829–1905 Paris

Cup-Hilted Rapier, ca. 1650–75, possibly Naples, Italian, possibly Naples, Steel, iron wire, L. 46 3/4 in. (118.8 cm); L. of blade 40 3/16 in. (102.1 cm); W. 11 3/4 in. (29.9 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 14 oz. (1304.1 g), Swords

Mantel clock, Clockmaker: Étienne I Le Noir (French, 1675–1739), ca. 1745–49, French, Paris, Gilt bronze, porcelain, Overall: 17 3/16 × 14 3/4 × 8 in. (43.7 × 37.5 × 20.3 cm), Horology, Clockmaker: Étienne I Le Noir (French,

Relief fragment, Khety, 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, average: L. 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in

Diptych with the Annunciation, 14th century, British, Basse taille enamel, silver, Overall: 1 7/16 x 2 3/16 x 3/16in. (3.7 x 5.5 x 0.5cm), Enamels-Basse taille

Scarab from Rennefer's Burial, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1504–1447 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb of Neferkhawet, west chamber A, Burial of Rennefer (II), 1934–35, Faience, L. 1.7 cm (11/16 in); w. 0.8

Plaque: Titleholder with Calabash Rattle, 16th–17th century, Nigeria, Court of Benin, Edo peoples, Brass, H. 17 3/8 in. (43.2 cm), Metal-Sculpture

Three Scenes from the Life of the Virgin, ca. 1538–50, Made in Northern Switzerland, Upper Rhenish, Linen warp; wool, linen, and metallic wefts, Overall: 36 3/4 x 87 3/8in. (93.3 x 221.9cm), Textiles-Tapestries

Tervueren Castle, ca. 1604–05, Flemish, Pen and brown ink, brush and brown ink, over traces of black chalk., 5 1/4 x 7 7/8 in. (13.3 x 20 cm), Drawings, Flanders (1604

Shoulders from Portrait Bust, 15th century (?), Italian, Marble, Overall: 8 11/16 x 16 5/8 x 8 5/8 in. (22.1 x 42.2 x 21.9 cm), Sculpture-Stone

Vase, 18th century, Chinese, for European market, Hard-paste porcelain, Height: 7 1/8 in. (18.1 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain-Export

Reliquary, 15th century, Italian, Basse taille enamel, silver, copper-gilt, glass, Overall: 19 1/2 x 6 5/16 x 6 7/16 in. (49.6 x 16 x 16.4 cm), Metalwork-Copper

Tomb Slab, 14th century, Made in Normandy, French, Limestone, inlaid with marble, Overall: 90 x 50 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (228.6 x 128.3 x 11.4 cm), Sculpture-Stone

The Pastorals of Virgil, with a Course of English Reading, Adapted for Schools, Vol. I, 1821, Illustrations: wood engraving, 7 1/16 x 4 5/16 in. (18 x 11 cm), Books

Desk and bookcase, ca. 1779, Made in Salem, Massachusetts, United States, American, Mahogany and white pine, 105 x 45 x 24 in. (266.7 x 114.3 x 61 cm), Furniture, Workshop of Nathaniel Gould (1734–1782), This tall and stately secretary,