Images at Librifly

Brocatelle Textile, 12th–13th century, Made in Regensberg, Germany, German, Silk, linen, metal thread, Overall: 7 × 7 1/4 in. (17.8 × 18.4 cm), Textiles-Woven-Brocade

Trencher (one of a set), late 16th–early 17th century, British, Oak and sycamore woods, painted, silvered and yellow varnished; inscription: ink (animal or vegetable), Diameter: 5 in. (12.7 cm), Natural Substances, Banquets usually ended

Footed bowl, ca. 1500–1525, Italian (Venice), Colorless (purplish gray) nonlead glass. Blown, pattern molded, enameled, gilt., H. 16.2 cm; diam. of rim 27.9 cm, Glass

Dish (coppa amatoria), ca. 1540, Italian, probably Castel Durante, Maiolica (tin-glazed earthenware), Diameter: 8 5/8 in. (21.9 cm), Ceramics-Pottery

Hatnefer's Chair, 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), outside entrance, 1935–36, Boxwood, cypress, ebony, linen cord,

Daoist Robe (Jiang yi), Ming dynasty (1368–1644), 17th century, China, Silk and metallic thread tapestry weave (kesi), Overall: 54 3/4 x 65 3/4 in. (139.1 x 167 cm), Costumes-Tapestries, The poncho-like jiang yi is worn for particular

Jug, 6th–7th century, Jewish, Glass, Overall: 5 13/16 x 4 x 2 5/8 in. (14.7 x 10.1 x 6.7 cm), Glass-Vessels

清 倣髡殘 蒸嵐昏巒圖 軸, Wooded Mountains at Dusk, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), dated 1666, China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Image: 49 1/2 x 24 in. (125.7 x 61 cm), Paintings, Kuncan (Chinese, 1612–1673), Born on

Funerary figure of Qebehsenuef, Third Intermediate Period–Late Period, 1100–332 BC, From Egypt, Glass, precious metal, H. 8 × W. 3 cm (3 1/8 × 1 3/16 in.), These elaborate composite glass figures of the Four Sons of Horus also show

Bead in the form of a rosette, Early Imperial, early 1st century A.D., Roman, Glass, Other: 5/8 x 1/2 x 3/16 in. (1.5 x 1.3 x 0.5 cm), Glass, Translucent cobalt blue and opaque white., Plano-convex oval with thin irregular white layer as

Pendant, before 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Mexican, Obsidian, Height 1-7/8 in., Glass-Ornaments

Plate, ca. 1763–65, French, Marseilles, Faience (tin-glazed earthenware), Diameter: 9 7/8 in. (25.1 cm), Ceramics-Pottery

Chasse, ca. 1300, French or German, Copper-gilt, Overall: 4 9/16 x 6 1/8 x 3 3/16 in. (11.6 x 15.6 x 8.1 cm), Metalwork-Copper

Fragment of a Wall Decoration, 10th–11th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Plaster; carved and painted, Sculpture

Tumi with Feline, 2nd–7th century, Peru, Moche, Copper (cast), shell, Length 8 in. (20.5 cm), Metal-Implements

戰國 絞絲龍形玉佩, Knotted Dragon Pendant, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (475–221 B.C.), 3rd century B.C., China, Jade (nephrite), H. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); W. 2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm), Jade, This pendant takes the shape of a

Pair of Earrings with Snap-on Covers, ca. 1882–85, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Gold, diamond, and enamel, Earrings: L. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm), Jewelry, Beauty and practicality are combined in these diamond drop

Plate, 1875, French (Limoges), Porcelain, Diam. 9 inches (22.9 cm.), Ceramics-Porcelain

Pair of bowls with repoussé work, 14th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Silver, Diameter 7-11/16 in. (19.5 cm), Metal-Containers

Terracotta lagynos (pitcher), Hellenistic, late 2nd–early 1st century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta, H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Vases, On the shoulder is painted in Greek the word EPWC (Eros), here signifying a man's name, not the minor deity

Cassetta frame, mid-16th century, Italian, Veneto, Pine, Overall: 14 3/4 x 13 1/2 in, Frames

Chest with Drawers, 1670–1700, Probably made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Oak, pine, maple, 37 x 38 x 20 1/4 in. (94 x 96.5 x 51.4 cm), Furniture

Hairpin, 7th century, Made in Niederbreisig, Germany, Frankish, Bronze, Overall: 4 15/16 x 3/16 x 1/16 in. (12.6 x 0.4 x 0.2 cm), Metalwork-Bronze

The Gopis Plead with Krishna to Return Their Clothing, Page from a Bhagavata Purana (Ancient Stories of Lord Vishnu) series, ca. 1610, India (Rajasthan, Bikaner), Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, Image: 6 3/4 x 9 3/4 in. (17.1 x

Finial with Arabic Inscription'Ya, Da'im' ('Oh, Everlasting!'), 17th century, Attributed to probably Iran, Steel; inlaid with gold on front and silver foil overlay on reverse, H. (with brackets) 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Metal, Finials such as

Knife, Feline, 2nd–7th century, Peru, Moche, Copper (cast), shell, turquoise, Length 5-3/4 in. (14.7 cm), Metal-Implements

Bracket, 17th century, Attributed to India, Ahmadabad, Wood; carved, H. 26 3/8 in. (67 cm), Wood

Key Handle, 1st–7th century, Roman, Copper alloy, Overall: 1 15/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 7/16 in. (5 x 3.3 x 3.7 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Chasuble with Orphreys, 16th or 17th century, Spanish, Silk; metal; linen, 47 1/2 x 30 in. (120.6 x 76.2 cm), Textiles-Ecclesiastical

Plate, 1879, French, Creil, Glazed earthenware, Diameter: 10 1/8 in. (25.7 cm), Ceramics-Pottery, This plate is one of ten, each painted with a different flower amid ribbons, from the Service Fleurs et rubans designed by Félix Bracquemond

Miniature fork, 1690–1710, German, probably Augsburg, Silver, L. 1 9/16 in. (4.0 cm), Metalwork-Silver-Miniature

Altar Candlestick, 17th century, South Netherlandish or German, Brass, H. 31.5 cm (excluding prickets)., Metalwork

Bone Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Bone, Overall: 1 3/8 x 6 in. (3.5 x 15.3 cm), Miscellaneous-Bone

Gold earring with head of a bull, Classical or Hellenistic, 4th–3rd century B.C., Greek, Gold, Other: 9/16 x 3/16 x 9/16 in. (1.4 x 0.5 x 1.5 cm), Gold and Silver

Bird-Shaped Brooch, second half 6th century, Made in Northern France, Frankish, Silver (?) or Coppery-Alloy (?), Overall: 13/16 x 5/16 x 1/4 in. (2 x 0.8 x 0.6 cm), Metalwork

Fragment, 908–32, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, silk; plain weave, embroidered, Textile: L. 25 1/8 in. (63.8 cm), Textiles-Embroidered

Arrowhead (Yanonē), 18th century, Japanese, Steel, L. 10 1/4 in. (26 cm); L. of head 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); Wt. 1.7 oz. (48.2 g), Archery Equipment-Arrowheads

Fragment, 13th–16th century, Made in Egypt, Stonepaste; painted under transparent glaze, H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm), Ceramics

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Yongzheng period (1723–35), China, Porcelain with red glaze, H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); Diam. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Ceramics

Arrowhead (Yanonē), 18th century, Japanese, Steel, L. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); L. of head 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); W. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Wt. 0.8 oz. (22.7 g), Archery Equipment-Arrowheads

Cylinder seal: seated figure approached by a goddess leading a worshiper, Ur III, ca. 2028–2004 B.C., Mesopotamia, Neo-Sumerian, Hematite, H. 1 1/8 x Diam. 11/16 in. (2.8 x 1.7 cm), Stone-Cylinder Seals-Inscribed, Although engraved stones

Arrowhead (Yanonē), 18th century, Japanese, Steel, L. 5 5/8 in. (14.3 cm); L. of head 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 3/8 in. (1 cm); Wt. 0.4 oz. (11.3 g), Archery Equipment-Arrowheads

Man's Tunic, A.D. 1000–1476, Peru, Central Coast, Central Coast, Camelid and cotton fibers, H. 33 × W. 36 in. (83.8 × 91.4 cm), Textiles-Costumes, This man’s tunic, from the Central Coast of Peru, is composed of two panels of

Jar, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6-8, ca. 2323–2150 B.C., From Egypt, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), H. 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.), This bag-shaped jar owes more to vessel shapes in pottery than to the older tradition of stone vessels. Note how the

Medallion with Man Fighting Basilisk, ca. 1240–60, Made in Limoges, France, French, Copper: engraved and gilt; champlevé enamel: medium and light blue and white, Overall: 3 1/2 x 1/16 in. (8.9 x 0.2 cm), Enamels-Champlev

Panel from the Palace of Westminster, ca. 1847, British, Oak, Overall (confirmed): 24 1/4 × 9 1/4 × 9/16 in. (61.6 × 23.5 × 1.5 cm), Woodwork-Architectural

Loop and Tongue of a Buckle, 8th century, Viking, Copper alloy, Overall: 1 1/4 x 13/16 x 3/16 in. (3.1 x 2.1 x 0.5 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Inlay, falcon with spread wings, Ptolemaic Period–Roman Period, 100 BC–100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, H. 1.2 × W. 1.9 cm (1/2 × 3/4 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition

A General and His Aide-de-camp, 1869, Oil on wood, 7 3/4 x 10 7/8 in. (19.7 x 27.6 cm), Paintings, Ernest Meissonier (French, Lyons 1815–1891 Paris

Penannular Earring, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Northern Upper Egypt, Deir el-Ballas, Shell, Diam. 2.4 cm (15/16 in

Treasure Box (Wakahuia), 1820s–30s, New Zealand, North Island, Maori people, Wood, H. 3 1/2 x W. 6 7/8 x D. 23 in. (8.9 x 17.5 x 58.4 cm), Wood-Containers

Side chair, Chubb & Sons, ca. 1870, British, Gilt, ebonized and carved wood, modern green plush, Overall: 25 × 25 in. (63.5 × 63.5 cm), Woodwork-Furniture, Chubb & Sons, This ebonized chair with gilt, incised decoration reflects the

Fragment of a Shoulder Band, 6th–7th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, wool, 5 in. high 2 3/4 in. wide (12.7 cm high 7 cm wide), Textiles

Club (skullcracker), 1850–60, United States, Montana, Assiniboine, Stone, wood, rawhide, sinew, pigment, feathers, H. 23 1/2 x W. 4 1/4 in. (59.7 x 10.8 cm), Stone-Implements

Heimweg (The Way Home), 1901, Color etching, 9 5/8 x 13 5/8 in. (24.4 x 34.6 cm), Prints, Ludwig Michaelek (Austrian, 1859–1942

The Annunciation, Tempera on wood, 13 x 10 3/8 in. (33 x 26.4 cm), Paintings, Russian Painter, second half 16th century

Onuris, Third Intermediate Period, probably, 1070–664 BC, leaded bronze, H. 17.5 × W. 3.4 × D. 6.4 cm (6 7/8 × 1 5/16 × 2 1/2 in.), Onuris had many aspects, among them he was a hunter whose prowess represented the control of chaotic

Terracotta hydria (water jar), Archaic, ca. 490 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 14 1/16 in. (35.7 cm); diameter mouth 6 in. (15.3 cm); diameter foot 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Vases, Triptolemos in his winged chariot bringing wheat

Ring, 4th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Iron, 11/16 x 9/16 in. (1.8 x 1.4 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Ring with scarab, Silver, plasma, Other: 1 × 3/16 × 15/16 in. (2.5 × 0.6 × 2.4 cm), Gold and Silver

Ostracon with fighting bulls, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt; Probably from Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Medina, Limestone, paint, l. 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in), w. 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in

Silver Double Spouted Bottle, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Silver, Height 4-15/16 in. (12.6 cm), Metal-Containers

Clasp Knife, 19th century, possibly Catalonia, possibly Spanish, Catalonia or Italian, Steel, horn, bone, brass, pigment, L. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Wt. 2.6 oz. (73.7 g), Knives

Goblet with cover, ca. 1840–50, Bohemian, Glass, H. with cover 9 3/8 in. (23.8 cm.), Glass

Pheasant, William Littler (British, 1729–1784), ca. 1750, British, Longton Hall, Staffordshire, Soft-paste porcelain, Height: 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain, William Littler (British, 1729–1784

Badge (probably from Horse Harness), 14th century, Spanish (?), Copper, gold, enamel, H. 2 1/2 in. (6.3 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (28.3 g), Miscellaneous-Badges

The Garden of Love (right portion), ca. 1633–35, Pen and brown ink, brown and green wash, heightened with light blue gouache, over black chalk, 18 3/4 x 27 13/16 in. (47.6 x 70.6 cm), Drawings, Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, Siegen

Knife Handle (Kozuka), mid-19th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.9 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Shield (phub), possibly 14th–16th century, Tibetan, Cane, iron, brass, Diam. 29 7/8 in. (75.9 cm), Shields, This shield belongs to a rare group, examples of which have been found at Tsaparang in the Ngari region of western Tibet, and in

inlay with row of rosettes, Ptolemaic Period–Roman Period, 200 BC–100 AD, From Egypt, Glass, H. 0.7 × W. 2.5 cm (1/4 × 1 in.), A mosaic glass technique allowed multiples of an image to be created: a figural or design composition was made

Key, 15th century, German, Iron, Overall: 6 1/2 x 2 3/16 x 13/16 in. (16.5 x 5.5 x 2.1 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

Le vray pourtraict de l'assemblee des Estats tenuz en la ville de Bloys au moys de Decembre, l'an mil cinq cens soixante & seize, 1577, woodcut, 15 3/8 x 20 1/8 in. (39.1 x 51.1 cm), Prints, Anonymous, French, 16th century

Ainu costume, Meiji period (1868–1912), 19th century, Japan, Elm-bark fiber with appliqué of indigo-dyed tabby (atsushi), L. (neck to hem) 53 1/2 in. (135.9 cm); W. (sleeve end to sleeve end) 51 1/2 in. (130.8 cm), Costumes

Door knocker, 15th century, German, Iron, Overall (as if installed): 10 5/16 x 7 3/8 x 1 11/16 in. (26.2 x 18.8 x 4.3 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Tombstone, 10th century, Attributed to Iran, Nishapur, Alabaster; carved, 10 1/2 x 5 5/16 in. (26.7 x 13.5 cm), Stone

Whorl-Shaped Brooch, ca. 550–650, Frankish, Copper alloy, gilt, glass paste, Overall: 7/8 x 1/4 in. (2.2 x 0.7 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Arretine ware fragment, Early Imperial, 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D., Roman, Terracotta, 1 3/4 × 1 15/16 × 3/16 in. (4.4 × 5 × 0.4 cm), Vases, Dancer

Key, 15th–16th century, German, Iron, Overall: 5 3/16 x 2 3/8 x 1 1/4 in. (13.1 x 6.1 x 3.2 cm), Metalwork-Iron, The decoration of Gothic iron locks and keys was often elaborate and of the highest standard of workmanship. The motifs were

Fragment, probably 8th–12th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, stucco; carved, L 8.5 cm x W 4 cm x H 2 cm, Stucco

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

Fragment of an Animal Carpet, late 16th century, Attributed to Northern India, Cotton (warp and weft), wool (pile); asymmetrically knotted pile, Rug: L. 30 11/16 in. (78 cm), Textiles-Rugs, The theme of fantastic and grotesque animals was

Bird Wandering Off, 1926, Sprayed and brushed gouache on paper, bordered with gouache, mounted on cardboard, 15 7/8 x 19 1/8 in. (40.3 x 48.6 cm), Drawings, Paul Klee (German (born Switzerland), Münchenbuchsee 1879–1940 Muralto-Locarno

Bird Pendant, 10th–16th century, Colombia, Guatavita Lake region, Muisca, Gold (cast), H. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Metal-Ornaments, This pendant is an elegant example of the command of the goldsmith's art that existed for so many centuries in

Tetrapod Bowl, 1st–4th century, Guatemala, Mesoamerica, Maya, Ceramic, H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm), Ceramics-Containers, Wide-mouthed bowls or plates are believed to have been used as presentation or serving vessels. Those raised on four bulbous

Torc, 4th–3rd century B.C., Made in Gaul, Celtic, Copper alloy, Overall: 5 1/8 x 1/4 in. (13 x 0.7 cm), Metalwork-Bronze

Pen, 580–640, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Reed, Overall: 6 5/16 x 1/4 in. (16 x 0.6 cm), Miscellaneous

Arrowhead (Yanonē), 13th–18th century, Japanese, Steel, L. 8 in. (20.3 cm); L. of head 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (2.5 g), Archery Equipment-Arrowheads

Earring, 6th–7th century, Langobardic, Gold, Overall: 1 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 3/8 in., 0.1oz. (4.2 x 3.8 x 1 cm, 3g), Metalwork-Gold

'Laila Visiting Majnun in the Desert', Folio from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi, 1520–25, Made in present-day Afghanistan, Herat, Ink, opaque watercolor, and gold on paper, 8 1/2 x 5 1/4in. (21.6 x 13.3cm), Codices

Cover, mid-19th century or later, From India, Kashmir, Wool, 137 in. high 57.50 in. wide (348 cm high 146.1 cm wide), Textiles-Woven

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki), ca. 1750, Japanese, Gold, L. of each 2 in. (5 cm); W. of each 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); Wt. of each 0.3 oz. (8.5 g), Sword Furniture-Menuki, Tsu Jumpo (Jimpo) (Japanese, 1721–1762

Bead, Roman, Glass, Diam.: 7/8 x 1/4 in. (2.2 x 0.7 cm), Glass

Saddle Cloth, 17th–18th century, Italian or Spanish, Silk; leather; metal, 18 3/4 x 38 in. (47.6 x 96.5 cm), Textiles-Miscellaneous

The Countess, from The Dance of Death, ca. 1526, published 1538, Woodcut, sheet: 2 9/16 x 1 7/8 in. (6.5 x 4.8 cm), Prints

Coffee cup and saucer, ca. 1775, German, Hard-paste porcelain, Diameter, saucer: 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain, This partial tea and coffee service is distinguished by its relative completeness and its two components (the coffee pot

Judith with the Head of Holofernes, 1650s, Oil on copper, 14 1/2 x 10 3/8 in. (36.8 x 26.4 cm), Paintings, David Teniers the Younger (Flemish, Antwerp 1610–1690 Brussels), According to the apocryphal book of the Bible that bears her name,

Furniture element, Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony, ca. 18th century B.C., Anatolia, probably from Acemhöyük, Old Assyrian Trading Colony, Ivory, 36.70.37o: W. 3/8 × L. 11/16 × Th. 1/8 in. (1 × 1.8 × 0.3 cm),

Majnun in the Wilderness, last quarter 16th century, Attributed to Iran, Ink, transparent and opaque watercolor on paper, H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Codices

Lamp, miniature, Greek, Terracotta, Other: 1 1/4in. (3.1cm), Vases, Unglazed pinkish clay

The Lewknor Armorial Table Carpet, 1564, Flemish, probably Enghien, Wool, silk (22-24 warps per inch, 7-9 per cm.), confirmed: 92 3/4 in. × 16 ft. 5 in. (235.6 × 500.4 cm), Textiles-Tapestries