Images at Librifly

Wedge, Late Period, Dynasty 26–30, ca. 595–30 B.C., From Egypt, Western Desert; Kharga Oasis, Hibis, Temple, hypostyle N, under stones in wall, 1910, Iron, 9.3 x 6.8 x 0.6 cm (3 11/16 x 2 11/16 x 1/4 in

Arrowhead (Yanonē), 18th century, Japanese, Steel, L. 17 5/8 in. (44.8 cm); L. of head 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Wt. 3.8 oz. (107.7 g), Archery Equipment-Arrowheads

Eagle Pendant, A.D. 800–1519, Costa Rica, Chiriqui, Gold (cast), H. 5 5/8 x W. 5 3/4 x D. 2 1/8 in. (14.3 x 14.6 x 5.4 cm), Metal-Ornaments

[Two Boys Playing at the Creek, July 4, 1883], 1883, Albumen silver print , 8.8 x 11.1 cm (3 7/16 x 4 3/8 in.), Photographs, Thomas Eakins (American, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 1844–1916 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Portrait of a Man, Oil on wood, 7 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (18.4 x 15.9 cm), Paintings, North Italian Painter (dated 1597

Terracotta rhyton (vase for libations or drinking), Classical, ca. 460 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Vases, The molded part is in the form of a cow's head. On the wheel-made lip, women and youths.. The

Sword, ca. 1400, Western European, Steel, silver, copper alloy, leather, L. 40 1/4 in. (102.2 cm); L. of blade 32 in. (81.3 cm); Wt. 3 lb. 11 oz. (1673 g), Swords, The silver-embellished pommel and the crossguard made of copper alloy (rather

Door Rasp, 15th–16th century, German, Wrought Iron, Overall (as if installed): 13 3/16 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/16 in. (33.5 x 4.5 x 3 cm), Metalwork-Iron

White cross-lined ware beaker with geometric and floral design, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery, paint

Grisaille Fragment with Face, 1220–72, Crusader, Stained Glass, 1 7/16 × 2 1/2 × 1/16 in. (3.6 × 6.4 × 0.2 cm), Glass-Stained, Painted in grisaille (shades of grey) in a style associated with the mid-1200s in France, these fragments are

A Cavalry Engagement, Oil on wood, 8 5/8 x 12 1/2 in. (21.9 x 31.8 cm), Paintings, Adam Frans van der Meulen (Flemish, Brussels 1632–1690 Paris

Portrait of a Man in a White Fur Coat, Oil on wood, 7 x 5 1/2 in. (17.8 x 14 cm), Paintings, French Painter (second or third quarter 16th century

Papyrus Fragments of a Letter to Cyriacus, 7th century, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Papyrus with ink, Framed: 6 15/16 x 10 1/16 in. (17.7 x 25.5 cm), Papyrus

Dish, second half 15th century, Made in probably Manises, Valencia, Spain, Spanish, Tin-glazed earthenware, 2 3/4 x 15 5/8 in. (7 x 39.7 cm), Ceramics

Plain Needle, 200–500, Roman, Copper alloy, Overall: 2 11/16 x 1/16 in. (6.8 x 0.2 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Flower Seller, ca. 1745–50, French, Chantilly, Tin-glazed soft-paste porcelain, Height: 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain

Coptic Textile Fragment, late 3rd–5th century, Made in Egypt, Linen, wool; plain weave, tapestry weave, brocaded, Textile: H. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm), Textiles, Textiles like this one are thought to have been produced by Copts (Christian

Christian Charity, 19th century, Danish, Terracotta, 26 × 19 1/4 in. (66 × 48.9 cm), Sculpture, After a composition by Bertel Thorvaldsen (Danish, Copenhagen 1770–1844 Copenhagen), This work is a highly finished study for one of four

Kazan Tartar Woman, ca. 1780–1800, Russian, St. Petersburg, Hard-paste porcelain, Height: 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain

Glass Medallion with Molded Decoration, 12th century, Attributed to Afghanistan, Glass, Diameter: 2 3/8 in. (6.1 cm), Glass

Ferret, 6th–7th century, Made in Niederbreisig, Germany, Frankish, Copper alloy, Overall: 1 5/16 x 3/8 x 1/16 in. (3.3 x 0.9 x 0.2 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Ostrakon, 600, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Pottery fragment with ink inscription, 2 1/16 x 3 7/16 in. (5.3 x 8.8 cm), Ceramics

Snuffbox, ca. 1760, British, Staffordshire, Enameled copper, Overall (confirmed): 1 11/16 × 2 3/16 × 3 1/4 in. (4.3 × 5.5 × 8.3 cm), Enamels-Painted

Key, 1st–3rd century, Roman, Copper alloy, iron, Overall: 3 7/16 x 1 7/16 x 5/8 in. (8.8 x 3.6 x 1.6 cm), Metalwork-Bronze

Upper Part of a Statue, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 12 to early Dynasty 13, ca. 1859–1750 B.C., From Egypt, Quartzite, H. 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in); W. 16.2 cm (6 3/8 in

Copper Tweezers, before 15th century, Peru, Peruvian, Copper (hammered), H x W: 1 1/8 x 1in. (2.9 x 2.5cm), Metal-Implements

Double-Sided Pendant Icon with the Virgin and Christ Pantokrator, ca. 1100, Made in Constantinople, Byzantine, Gold, cloisonné enamel, Overall: 1 5/16 x 15/16 x 1/16in. (3.3 x 2.4 x 0.2cm), Enamels-Cloisonné, This pendant is one of the most

Arrowhead (Yanonē), 18th century, Japanese, Steel, L. 15 5/8 in. (39.7 cm); L. of head 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 3.5 oz. (99.2 g), Archery Equipment-Arrowheads

Brooch, early 20th century (original dated 5th century), Hungarian, Silver gilt, Overall: 8 1/2 x 2 x 1 1/8 in. (21.6 x 5.1 x 2.9 cm), Reproductions-Metalwork

Finger Rings, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Copper alloy, iron, Storage (petri dish diam): 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm), Metalwork

Standing female figure wearing a strap and a necklace, Early–Middle Bronze Age, 3rd–2nd millennium B.C., Southwestern Arabia, Sandstone, quartzite, H. 27 cm, W. 14.3 cm, D. 14.3 cm, Stone-Sculpture, This sculpture is one of a group of

Bead, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Northern Upper Egypt, Deir el-Ballas, Faience, Diam. 1.3 cm (1/2 in.); th. 1.2 cm (1/2 in

Glass cameo with cupid (Eros), Early Imperial, 1st century A.D., Roman, Glass; cast and cut, Other: 3/8 x 1/2 x 1/16 in. (1 x 1.3 x 0.2 cm), Translucent purple and opaque white, with colorless backing., Fragmentary oval medallion in two

Footed Dish with Equestrian Hunting Scene, ca. 8th century, Central Vietnam, Copper alloy, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Diam. 11 1/16 in. (28.1 cm); Wt. est. 4 lbs (1.8 kg), Metalwork, This remarkable bronze presentation dish can be attributed to the

Stanchion-Plate or Staple, late 16th century, German, Iron, Overall (embedded): 6 15/16 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (17.6 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Plate, 1738–49, French, possibly Marseilles, Faience (tin-glazed earthenware), Diameter: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Ceramics-Pottery, Laurent Cars (French, Lyons 1699–1771 Paris), After a painting by Nicholas Lancret (1710–1770

Copper Ornament with Dangles, before 15th century, Peru, Peruvian, Copper, H x W: 2 3/8 x 4in. (6.1 x 10.2cm), Metal-Ornaments

Holy Family with Saint Anne, Oil on canvas, 27 x 20 in. (68.6 x 50.8 cm), Paintings, French Painter (17th century

Saint Mary Magdalene, ca. 1500–1525, Made in Troyes, French, Limestone with traces of paint, Overall: 43 7/8 x 12 1/2 x 10 3/8 in. (111.4 x 31.8 x 26.4 cm), Sculpture-Stone

Beads, 11, Glass, Other: 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm), Glass

Cherub, second half 18th century, Italian, Naples, Polychromed wood, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm.), Crèche

Sleeve of Mail, 16th century, German, Steel, copper alloy (latten), brass, iron, L. 15 11/16 in. (40.0 cm); W. 13 in. (33.0 cm); Diam. (outside) of links 3/16 in. (4.5 mm); Diam. (inside) of links 1/8 in. (2.9 mm), Mail

Medal Commemorating the Death of George Washington, 1800, Bronze, Diam. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Metal

Earring-hook type with sphere ends, Gold, Other: 5/8 × 1/4 × 7/16 in. (1.6 × 0.7 × 1.2 cm), Gold and Silver

Ring Stone, Shunga period, 1st–2nd century B.C., North India, Stone, Diam. 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm), Sculpture, Ring stones, richly decorated with raised reliefs of female figures typically alternating with plant forms and other auspicious

Terracotta head-shaped flask, Hellenistic, ca. 80–1 B.C., Greek, probably Cypriot, Terracotta; Magenta Ware, h. 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm), Vases, The glossy red pigment covering the surface of this handle flask identifies it as an example of

Bottle, 5th century, Byzantine, Glass, Overall: 4 3/16 x 2 3/8 x 2 5/8 in. (10.7 x 6.1 x 6.6 cm), Glass-Vessels

Armorial jug, 1513–34, Italian (Venice), Colorless (slightly gray) nonlead glass. Blown, enameled, gilt., H. 19.8 cm, Glass

Matrices, 1220–72, German, Lithographic limestone, 8 7/8 x 4 x 2 1/2 in. (22.5 x 10.2 x 6.4 cm), Sculpture-Miniature, The European-style matrices carved on this stone are thought to have been used for the decoration of Crusader gear made of

Bronze Lime Spoon, 15th–mid-16th century, Peru, Peru; north coast (?), Bronze (cast) (?), H x W: 3 1/4 x 1 1/4in. (8.3 x 3.2cm), Metal-Implements

Postilla super Epistolas et Evangelia; bound with Passio dñi Nostri Jesu Christo, 1521, Woodcuts (woodcut on vellum binding), Overall: 7 13/16 x 5 13/16 x 1 3/8 in. (19.8 x 14.8 x 3.5 cm), Books

Pediment (one of a pair), ca. 1525–30, French, Carved oak, Overall (confirmed): 19 1/2 × 39 1/2 × 5 1/2 in., 15.9 lb. (49.5 × 100.3 × 14 cm, 7.2 kg), Woodwork, This pediment carving and its mate (), with the busts of two philosophers,

Badge (probably from Horse Harness), 14th century, Spanish (?), Copper, H. 2 5/16 in. (5.8 cm); W. 1 5/8 in. (4.1 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (28.3 g), Miscellaneous-Badges

La Foire de Gonesse, from Choix de chasons mises in musique par M. De La Borde, Premier Valet-de-Chambre ordinaire du Roi, Gouverneur du Louvre. Ornées d'Estampes Par J.M. Moreau, Dédiées à Madame la Dauphine. A Paris Chez de Lormel,

Corn-Stalk Vessel, 6th–7th century, Peru, Nasca or Wari, Ceramic, H. 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Arrowhead (Yanonē), 18th century, Japanese, Steel, L. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); L. of head 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); W. 3/8 in. (1 cm); Wt. 0.8 oz. (22.7 g), Archery Equipment-Arrowheads

Fragment, 16th–17th century, Attributed to Iran, Silk, gold, silver thread, H. 73 in. (185.4 cm), Textiles-Woven

Portrait of a Man, Possibly Jean de Langeac (died 1541), Bishop of Limoges, Oil on wood, 47 1/4 x 34 1/2 in. (120 x 87.6 cm), Paintings, Netherlandish Painter (dated 1539), The face, hands, and still life elements are the least affected

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi), 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús (?), Copper (cast), Height 4-1/16 in. (10.3 cm), Metal-Implements

Collection of Trade Cards, Mainly British, 1700 - 1850 [Baron Leverhulme, Volume II], 1700–1850, Etching and engraving, ink and watercolor

輪宝, Wheel of the Buddhist Law (Rinpō), Kamakura period (1185–1333), late 13th century, Japan, Gilt bronze, Diam. 5 in.(12.7 cm), Th. 3/8 in. (11 cm); Wt. approx. 1.2 lbs (530 g.), Metalwork, This bronze ritual object connected with

Upright Harp Piano, 1843, London, England, United Kingdom, British, Mahogany, paint, gilding, cast iron, paint, silk, ivory, ebony, glaze, Height: 77 3/16 in. (196 cm), Chordophone-Zither-struck-piano, F. Beale & Co., The

Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot, 1864, French, Bronze, Diameter (confirmed): 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Medals and Plaquettes

Head of Hathor, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, radim, 1906–07, Pottery

Anthropomorphic Pendant, 5th–10th century, Colombia, Tolima, Gold, H. 6 11/16 in. (17 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Mirror, Nanbokuchō (1336–92)–Muromachi (1392–1573) period, Japan, Bronze, Diam. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm), Mirrors

Head of a bearded man wearing a pointed cap, perhaps a so-called Persian rider, Late Period, 525–332 BC, From Egypt, Faience, H. 4.5 × W. 2.3 × D. 1.6 cm (1 3/4× 7/8 × 5/8 in.), The face is related to those of terracotta figures known as

Coat of Arms, 15th century, French, Sandstone, Overall: 27 1/2 x 19 in. (69.9 x 48.3 cm), Sculpture

Calendar-Almanac in Scroll Form, dated A.H. 1224/A.D. 1810, Attributed to Turkey, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on parchment, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Codices, This small illuminated handscroll once functioned as a portable calendar-almanac,

Earring in the form of a vase, Late Classical or Hellenistic, 4th–3rd century B.C., Gold, carnelian, Diameter: 7/16 in. (1.1 cm), Gold and Silver

Triptych with the Entombment, 16th century, Made in Limoges, France, French, Painted enamel, copper, Overall (with wings fully open): 14 5/16 x 20 1/4 x 9/16 in. (36.3 x 51.5 x 1.4 cm), Enamels-Painted, After Nardon Pénicaud (French,

Christ as Judge Surrounded by Saints (upper central section of the Last Judgment), 1548, Engraving, sheet: 18 3/4 x 20 3/8 in. (47.6 x 51.8 cm), Prints, Engraved by Niccolò della Casa (French, active Italy, ca. 1543–48), After Michelangelo

Standing Buddha, 금동여래입상 통일신라, South and North Kingdoms period (676–935), Unified Silla, 8th century, Korea, Gilt bronze, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Sculpture, The gilt-bronze statue is a typical small icon made for private

Belt Hook, ca. 1880–1900 (14th century style), Made in France, French, Champlevé enamel, silver-gilt, Overall: 5 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 in. (13 x 2.8 x 2.6 cm), Enamels-Champlevé, Workshop of Louis Marcy (Luigi Parmeggiani) (Italian,

Head of Christ, model ca. 1500 (old aftercast), Italian, Rome, Copper alloy, partly painted in red and flesh tones; pierced., Diam. 8.5 cm, wt. 130.88 g., Medals

Wine cooler (one of a pair), ca. 1735–36, Chinese with German (Augsburg) mounts, Hard-paste porcelain; silver, Height: 8 in. (20.3 cm); Diameter: 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Metalwork-Silver In Combination, These wine coolers were produced in China

Axe Head, 12th–15th century, Ecuador, Ecuador, Copper (cast), bronze (?), H. 4 5/16 x W. 4 9/16 in. (11 x 11.6 cm), Metal-Implements

Bracelet, ca. 1880, Made in New York, United States, American, Silver, L. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Jewelry, George W. Shiebler & Co. (1876–1907

Nail, Head, 16th–17th century, Made in Catalonia (?), Spain or France, French or Spanish, Iron, Overall (as if installed): 4 9/16 x 4 5/8 x 1 7/16 in. (11.6 x 11.7 x 3.7 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Rattle, 5th–10th century, Colombia, Quimbaya, Gold, H. 8 1/2 x Diam. 2 3/8 in. (21.6 x 6.1 cm), Metal-Musical Instruments

Bowl, late 8th–first half 9th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; underglaze painted and incised decoration under monochrome transparent glaze, H. 2 3/8 in. (6cm), Ceramics

Chamber candlestick, 1810–11, British, London, Silver gilt, H. 2 3/4 x W. 8 1/4 in. (7 x 21 cm), Metalwork-Silver, Robert Hennell I (active 1763–1811), Samuel Hennell (active 1802–18

The Christ Child Pressing the Wine of the Eucharist, ca. 1500, South Netherlandish, Linen warp; wool, silk, and gilt weft yarns, Overall: 19 7/8 x 18 1/4in. (50.5 x 46.4cm), Textiles-Tapestries

Madame Roulin and Her Baby, 1888, Oil on canvas, 25 x 20 1/8 in., Paintings, Vincent van Gogh (Dutch, Zundert 1853–1890 Auvers-sur-Oise), This vigorously painted portrait of Augustine Roulin and her infant daughter, Marcelle, is one of Van

Crystal shell cup on foot, second half 19th century, Western Europe, probably Austria or Germany, Quartz cut on the wheel., H. 11.7 cm, l. 11.5 cm, w. 8.5 cm

Papyri Fragments of a Letter to Epiphanius, 7th century, Made in Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Papyrus and ink, Framed: 6 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. (15.9 x 15.9 cm), Papyrus

Panel, 17th or 18th century, Italian or French, silk; linen., 34 1/2 x 22 1/4 in (87.5 x 56.5 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Axe Head, 12th–15th century, Ecuador, Ecuador, Copper (cast), bronze (?), Height 3-7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Metal-Implements

Bird Plaque Ornament, 3rd century B.C.–A.D. 2nd century, Peru, Vicús, Copper, gilt, H. 2 x W. 2 in. (5 x 5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Plaque with Doubting Thomas, ca. 1140–60, Made in Cologne, Germany, German, Walrus ivory, Overall (with mount): 8 3/8 x 7 9/16 x 1 1/8 in. (21.2 x 19.2 x 2.9 cm), Ivories, Presented here are scenes from Gospel accounts of Jesus’ meetings

Fragment of a Bowl, 9th–10th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; white slip with black slip decoration under transparent glaze, H. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm), Ceramics

Arrowhead (Yanonē), 18th century, Japanese, Steel, L. 8 7/8 in. (22.6 cm); L. of head 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 2 oz. (56.7 g), Archery Equipment-Arrowheads

Inlay fragment, net design, Roman Period, 1st–3rd Century A.D., From Egypt, Glass, H. 1.7 × W. 2.3 cm (11/16 × 7/8 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made by

Profile Warrior Ornament, 390–450, Peru, Moche (Loma Negra), Silvered copper, Height 9-7/8 in. (25 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Gold finger ring, Late Imperial, 3rd century A.D., Roman, Gold, 1/2 × 3/4 in. (1.3 × 1.9 cm), Gold and Silver, This impressive ring was used as a betrothal or wedding band—a tradition that only became firmly established in the third

Devil's Canyon, Geysers, Looking Down, 1868–70, Albumen silver print from glass negative, 39.8 x 52.4 cm. (15 11/16 x 20 5/8 in.), Photographs, Carleton E. Watkins (American, 1829–1916), This tortured landscape shows Devil's Canyon,

Headdress Ornament, 1st–7th century, Colombia, Calima (Yotoco), Gold, H. 10 x W. 9 3/8 in. (25.4 x 23.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments, Elaborate ornaments like the present example expressed the wealth and status of the wearer. Worn attached to a

Print of William 2nd Earl of Craven in Costume Worn at Eglinton Tournament 1839, ca. 1839, British, Ink, paper, 13 x 9 3/4 in. (33 x 24.7 cm), Works on Paper-Prints

The Mountain, 1913; carved 1919, Sandstone, H. 8-3/8 x W. 18-1/8 x D. 5-3/4 in. (21.3 x 46 x 14.6 cm), Sculpture, Gaston Lachaise (American (born France) 1882–1935

Java Deer (second version), modeled ca. 1838, cast unknown, French, Bronze, 5 1/4 x 6 5/8 x 2 in. (13.3 x 16.8 x 5.1 cm), Sculpture-Bronze, In 1838 Barye obtained a commercial patent for casting small bronzes, and by 1845 he had formed a