Images at Librifly

Model Bakery and Brewery from the Tomb of Meketre, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1975 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Southern Asasif, Tomb of Meketre (TT 280), serdab, 1920, Wood, gesso, paint, linen, l. 73 cm (28 3/4

Shield (Pavise), ca. 1450–75, Saxony, German, Saxon, Wood, leather, gesso, silver foil, polychromy, H. 25 5/8 in. (65.07 cm); W. 17 1/2 in. (44.45 cm), Shields, The German inscription around St. George reads, 'Help, knight Saint

Komokwa Mask, 1880–90, Canada, British Columbia, Kwakwaka’wakw (Kwakiutl), Wood, pigment, H. 15 x W. 12 in. (38.1 x 30.5 cm), Wood-Sculpture

Lotto' Carpet, 16th century, Attributed to Turkey, Wool (warp, weft and pile); symmetrically knotted pile, Rug: L. 85 1/2 in. (217.2 cm), Textiles-Rugs, Carpets displaying this striking design of stylized vegetal arabesques in yellow on a red

Netsuke of Mouse on an Umbrella, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); W. 3 in. (7.6 cm); D. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Netsuke

Hunting Horn in D, 1660–1720, Nürnberg, Germany, German, Brass, 15 × 27 1/8 × 9 1/16 in. (38.1 × 68.9 × 23 cm), Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-horn, Jacob Schmidt (German, Nürnberg 1642–1720

Tubular Bead, before 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Maya, Stone, Height 3-1/4 in., Beads-Ornaments

Textile ornaments, Corn Plants, 11th–15th century, Peru, Ica, Gold, Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 in. (3.81 x 2.54 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Manuscript Leaf with Saint James the Greater, from a Book of Hours, ca. 1500, Made in Ghent-Bruges, Netherlands, South Netherlandish, Tempera, ink, and shell gold on parchment, 5 13/16 x 4 7/16 in. (14.7 x 11.3 cm), Manuscripts and

Harlequin with pince-nez, model 1740–46, German, Meissen, Hard-paste porcelain, Height: 7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain

Two Designs for the Decoration of Firearms, ca. 1797–1805, Versailles, French, Versailles, Pencil, ink, gray wash on paper, 2 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. (5.4 x 6.4 cm), Works on Paper-Drawings

Fragment of a Sleeve, 5th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wool, linen; plain weave, tapestry weave, 11 5/8 in. high 4 7/8 in. wide (29.5 cm high 12.4 cm wide), Textiles

Fragment, probably 8th–12th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, stucco; carved, L 6.5cm x W 4.5 x H 2 , Stucco

Disk Brooch, ca. 550–650, Frankish, Copper alloy, silvered , partial gilt, gold foil, amethyst, Overall: 1 5/8 x 1/2 in. (4.2 x 1.2 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Bronze sestertius of Gaius (Caligula), Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian, A.D. 37–38, Roman, Bronze, Diam.: 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm), Coins, C CAESAR AVG GERMANICVS PON M TR POT, head of emperor/S P Q R P P OB CIVES SERVATOS in oak wreath Rome

Madonna and Child, ca. 1460–80, Italian, Venice, Limestone (Istrian stone?) with traces of polychromy, Overall (weight on pallet): 51 15/16 × 24 × 17 11/16 in., 636 lb. (132 × 61 × 45 cm, 2887kg), Sculpture

Fragment of a maniple or stole, early–mid-18th century, Italian, silk; metal; cardboard, 25.1 x 53.2 cm (21 1/8 x 7 7/8 in), Textiles-Embroidered

Sword-Hilt Collar and Pommel (Fuchigashira), 18th century, Japanese, Iron, gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper, Fuchi (a); H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Wt. 0.6 oz. (17 g); kashira (b); H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); Wt. 0.4 oz. (11.3 g),

Prisoner with head and hands held in a restraint, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 1000–30 BC, From Egypt, Cupreous metal, H. 4.5 × W. 3.6 × D. 1.7 cm (1 3/4 × 1 7/16 × 11/16 in.), A figure is depicted whose head and arms are held in a

King Nut-Cracker Or The Dream of Poor Reinhold, [1846], Illustrations: wood engraving, hand-coloring, 9 5/8 x 7 9/16 in. (24.4 x 19.2 cm), Books

Vase with basket-weave pattern, Early Bronze Age, ca. mid- to late 3rd millennium B.C., Persian Gulf region or southern Iran, Chlorite, 2.95 in. (7.49 cm), Stone-Vessels

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 18th century, Japanese, Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Plumes from Silvered Crown, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Silver (hammered), Approximately 4 × 12 in. (10.2 × 30.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Arrowhead for an Incendiary Arrow, 2nd century, near Vienna, Roman, Metal, L. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm)., Archery Equipment

Ostrakon with the Fragments of Two Letter to Apa Cyriacus, 600, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Pottery fragment with ink inscription, 4 7/16 x 4 1/8 in. (11.2 x 10.5 cm), Ceramics

Bead, plaque from a necklace, Cypriot, Silver, Other: 13/16 x 1 7/16 x 5/16 in. (2.1 x 3.7 x 0.8 cm), Gold and Silver

Ostrakon, 600, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Pottery fragment with ink inscription, 3 5/16 x 4 7/16 in. (8.4 x 11.2 cm), Ceramics

Beads, 30, Glass, Other: 14 5/8 in. (37.1 cm), Glass

Study for 'Christ at the Home of Lazarus', Oil on canvas, 26 x 29 in. (66 x 73.7 cm), Paintings, Henry Ossawa Tanner (American, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 1859–1937 Paris

Highland Targe, 1700–1750, Scottish, Wood, leather, brass, horn, textile, Diam., 19 3/4 in. (50.17 cm); Wt. 6 lbs. 5 oz. (2, 870 g), Shields, Highland targes were the last type of European shields to be used actively in battle,

Necklace with pendants, Late Imperial, 3rd century A.D., Roman, Electrum, gold, Other: 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm), Gold and Silver

Medallion with a seated deity and a male worshiper, Iron Age III, ca. 8th–7th century B.C., Urartu, Urartian, Silver, gold foil, Diam. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm), Metalwork-Ornaments, The kings of Urartu ruled what is now eastern Turkey, Armenia,

Ostrakon, 7th century, Made in Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Pottery fragment with ink inscription, 3 7/16 x 2 3/8 in. (8.7 x 6.1 cm), Ceramics

Statue of Dionysos leaning on a female figure ('Hope Dionysos'), Augustan or Julio-Claudian, 27 B.C.–A.D. 68, Roman, Marble, H. 82 3/4 in. (210.2 cm), Stone Sculpture, The head is ancient but from another statue. Restorations by the

Four doors with trims and one set of entre-portes, Jean François Cuvilliés the Elder (German (born Belgian), Soignies 1695–1768 Munich), ca. 1730–35, Southern German, Munich, Wood, painted, carved and gilded, Overall (each): 95 × 29

Earring, 12th century, Found Iran, probably Gurgan, Gold wire with filigree and pale stone, Jewelry

Queen Offering to the Aten, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1345–1335 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Limestone, H. 23.8 cm (9 3/8 in); w. 44.5 cm (17 1/2 in), This limestone block is from a monumental

Sword, 10th century, European, probably Scandinavia, Steel, copper, silver, niello, L. 37 3/4 in. (95.9 cm); L. of blade 31 7/8 in. (81 cm); W. 4 5/16 in. (11 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 4 oz. (1021 g), Swords, The richly decorated hilt and

Agony in the Garden, ca. 1500, German, Franconia, Pen and brush and grayish black ink., 7 1/2 x 6 5/16 in. (19.1 x 16 cm), Drawings, German , Franconia

Chasuble, late 15th–early 16th century, Spanish, Silk, metal thread, Overall: 39 × 27 in. (99.1 × 68.6 cm), Textiles-Costumes-Ecclesiastical

Fragment, 14th–15th century, Made in India. Found Egypt, probably Fustat, Cotton; block-printed, mordant-dyed, 7.38 in. high 5.75 in. wide (18.7 cm high 14.6 cm wide), Textiles-Painted and/or Printed

Fragmentary bronze statuette of boy wearing a mantle, Imperial, ca. 1st–2nd century A.D., Roman, Bronze, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Bronzes, Upper part of a child wearing mantle

Ear Spool, late 15th–early 16th century, Peru, Inca (?), Gold, silver, D. 3/4 x Diam. 1 7/8 in. (1.9 x 4.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Brooch, 1st–2nd century, B.C–end of A.D., Roman, Gold, Overall: 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm), Metalwork-Gold

Netsuke of Man Training Birds, 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); W. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke

David and Goliath, ca. 1400, French, Parchment, tempera, ink, metal leaf, 2 1/2 x 1 11/16 in. (6.3 x 4.3 cm); mat: 9 x 7 in. (22.9 x 17.8 cm), Manuscripts and Illuminations

Medal, 1818, Probably made in Portland, Maine, United States, American, Silver, 2 x 2 1/4 in. (5.1 x 5.7 cm), Jewelry

Page of Calligraphy with Scribbled Bird and Insect?, 16th–17th century, Attributed to Iran, Ink and opaque watercolor on paper, 8 13/16 x 5 9/16in. (22.4 x 14.1cm), Codices

Cup Rim, 6th–7th century, Made in Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Ivory, Overall: 2 1/4 x 7/16 x 1/16 in. (5.7 x 1.1 x 0.1 cm), Ivories

Base for a Cross, 11th century, Made in Constantinople or Asia Minor ?, Byzantine, Copper alloy, cast, filed, reamed, and scraped, Overall: 5 x 1 15/16 x 2 1/16 in. (12.7 x 4.9 x 5.2 cm); Top (Diameter-Top exterior): 1 1/16in. (2.7cm),

Frieze Tile, second half 13th century, Attributed to Iran, Kashan, Stonepaste; molded, inglaze painted in blue and turquoise, luster-painted on opaque white glaze, H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm), Ceramics-Tiles, This frieze tile is molded in low

Medal of Captain Jacob Jones, 1800–1830, Made in United States, American, Bronze, Diam. 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm), Metal, Moritz Fürst (born 1782, active United States, 1807–ca. 1840

Netsuke of Grotesque Mask, Edo (1615–1868) or Meiji period (1868–1912), 18th century, Japan, Wood, H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm), Netsuke

Illustrated Book of Kyōka (comic poems) 'Maple Bridge', Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1790, Japan, Ink on paper, 8 1/2 × 6 × 3/8 in. (21.6 × 15.2 × 1 cm), Illustrated Books, Katsukawa Shunchō (Japanese, active ca. 1783–95

Arrowhead (Yanonē), dated 1645, Japanese, Steel, L. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); L. of head 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); Wt. 4.8 oz. (136.1 g), Archery Equipment-Arrowheads

Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), ca. 1520, German, Steel, H. 26 in. (66 cm); W. 15 1/2 in. (39.4 cm); D. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Wt. 4 lb. 6 oz. (1984.5 g), Equestrian Equipment-Shaffrons

Two fragments of a terracotta kylix:band-cup (drinking cup), Archaic, 3rd quarter of the 6th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, Other (A): 2 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 1/4 in. (6.7 x 6.1 x 0.6 cm), Vases, a: interior, part of tondo and

Bottle, 6th–14th century, Made in Cologne, German, Green glass, Overall: 2 15/16 x 1 5/16 in. (7.5 x 3.4 cm), Glass-Vessels

Cap probably from a cylindrical pendant, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 13, mid, ca. 1750 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, cemetery south of pyramid below House A1:1, Pit 885, 1920–21, Gold, copper alloy, W. 0.8 × H. 1 cm (5/16

Gold earring with head of a goat, Classical or Hellenistic, 4th–3rd century B.C., Greek, Gold, Other: 3/4 x 1/8 x 13/16 in. (1.9 x 0.4 x 2 cm), Gold and Silver

Netsuke of Old Man Carrying a Very Large Acorn, 19th century, Japan, Wood, H. 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); W. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Netsuke

Wallpaper, ca. 1830, French, Woodblock-printed paper, 51 1/4 x 75 1/4 in. (1.3 x 1.91 m.), Wallpaper

Prisoner Pipe, 1200–1400, United States, Mississippi (?), Mississippian, Limestone, H. 4 3/4 x W. 6 in. (12.1 x 15.2 cm), Stone-Sculpture

Buckle Loop, 500–700, Made in Niederbreisig, Germany, Frankish, Copper alloy, silvered, Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/16 x 7/16 in. (3.8 x 2.7 x 1.1 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Coffin of the Mistress of the House, Iineferty, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19, ca. 1279–1213 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Medina, Tomb of Sennedjem (TT 1), Egyptian Antiquities Service/Maspero excavations,

Pair of Sword-Grip Ornaments (Menuki), 18th century, Japanese, Gold, Diam. of each 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); Wt. of each 0.2 oz. (5.7 g), Sword Furniture-Menuki

Ostrakon, 600, Made in Thebes, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Pottery fragment with ink inscription, 3 13/16 x 4 13/16 in. (9.7 x 12.3 cm), Ceramics

Tile, early 14th century, Attributed to Iran, Stonepaste; modeled, inglaze painted in blue and luster-painted on opaque white glaze, H. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics-Tiles, Once part of a calligraphic frieze within a tomb or religious

Fragment, probably 8th–12th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, stucco; carved; painted, L 8cm x W 5.5 x H 3.5, Stucco

Finger Ring, 7th century, Made in Northern France, Frankish, Gold, garnet cabochon, Overall: 7/8 x 7/8 x 1/4 in. (2.2 x 2.3 x 0.7 cm), Metalwork-Gold

Panel, mid-15th century, Italian, Silk; linen, 38 3/4 x 36 in. (98.5 x 91.5 cm), Textiles-Woven

Germinating Bed of Osiris, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26 or later, 664–332 B.C., From Egypt, Pottery, H. 24.3 × W. 10.6 cm (9 9/16 × 4 3/16 in.), Beginning in Dynasty 18, beds were made on which soil was molded into the shape of the god

Plaque, Fragment, 10th–11th century, Byzantine, Cloisonné enamel, gold, Overall: 3 3/4 x 1 9/16 x 1/16 in. (9.6 x 4 x 0.1 cm), Enamels-Cloisonn

Fragment, 4th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wool, linen; tapestry weave, 13 3/4 in. high 5 5/8 in. wide (35 cm high 14.3 cm wide), Textiles

Plaque, thin gold leaf, Cypriot, Gold, Other: 1 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 3/16 in. (4.2 x 5.5 x 0.5 cm), Gold and Silver

Demons on an Elephant with Nan Brah Dharani, the Earth Goddess, Wringing Water from Her Hair, Angkor period, late 12th–early 13th century, Cambodia, Bronze, H. 6 5/16 in. (16.1cm), Metalwork, The presence of demonic figures and of Nan Brah

Brooch in the Form of a Peacock, 2nd–3rd century, Roman, Champlevé enamel, bronze, garnet cabochon, Overall: 1 3/4 x 7/8 x 1 1/4 in. (4.5 x 2.2 x 3.1 cm), Enamels-Champlevé, Small brooches, often in whimsical animal forms, were worn

The Vision of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, second half 14th century, Italian, Florence, Tempera on wood, gold ground, 8 1/4 x 13 1/2 in. (21 x 34.3 cm), Paintings, Master of the Orcagnesque Misericordia (Italian, Florence, active second

Angel, Attributed to Giuseppe Gori (active ca. 1770–1810), second half 18th century, Italian, Naples, Polychromed terracotta head; wooden limbs and wings; body of wire wrapped in tow; various fabrics, H. 16 5/16 in. (41.4 cm.), Crèche,

Amusements of Kabuki Actors of the Third Floor [Dressing Room] (Yakusha sangaikyō), by Shikitei Sanba, 『俳優三階興』, Edo period (1615–1868), 1801, Japan, Set of polychrome woodblock-printed books; ink and color on paper, 8 1/2 × 6

Anchor, before 18th century, United States, Oregon, Columbia River region, Columbia River, Stone, H. 12 3/8 x W. 8 3/4 x D. 4 1/8 in. (31.4 x 22.2 x 10.5 cm), Stone-Implements

Border, possibly 19th century, unknown, silk; metal; linen., 126 x 42 cm (49 5/8 x 16 5/8 in ) including fringe, Textiles-Velvets

Litter Bed, 13th–15th century, Peru, Chancay, Silver (hammered), L. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm), Metal-Sculpture

Bottle Fragments, 4th century (?), Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Glass, Storage (tray): 10 3/4 x 8 in. (27.3 x 20.3 cm), Glass-Vessels

Square Piano, 1791–1798, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Mahogany veneered case, nameboard veneer of lighter colored wood, brass decorative medallions on upper corners of legs, ivory natural and ebony accidental keys,

Door Knocker, 15th century, Spanish, Iron, as installed: 8 7/16 × 5 15/16 × 3 11/16 in. (21.4 × 15.1 × 9.4 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Mutsuhito, The Meiji Emperor, 1872, Albumen silver print from glass negative, 25.1 x 19.5 cm (9 7/8 x 7 11/16 in.), Photographs, Uchida Kuichi (Japanese, 1844–1875), The Imperial Household Agency chose Uchida, one of the most renowned

The Entry of Christ into Jerusalem, ca. 1531–33, Italian, Vicenza, Rock crystal, H. 2-3/8 x W. 3-1/8 in. (6.0 x 7.9 cm), Natural Substances-Rock Crystal, Valerio Belli (Il Vicentino) (1468–1546

Boy Drawing a Bust of the Roman Emperor Vitellius, ca. 1665–75, Mezzotint printed in brown ink; first state of two, plate: 13 1/8 x 10 11/16 in. (33.4 x 27.2 cm), Prints, Wallerant Vaillant (Dutch, Lille 1623–1677 Amsterdam), after Michiel

Plain Ring, 6th–7th century, Made in Nothern France; Made in Niederbreisig, Germany, Frankish, Copper alloy, Overall: 1 1/2 x 3/16 in. (3.8 x 0.5 cm), Metalwork-Copper alloy

Finger Grip, before 16th century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Colima, Colima (?), Stone, Height 1-5/8 in., Stone-Implements

Reference sealing, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1954 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Ipy (TT 315), Tomb of Meseh (B), burial chamber, 1922–23, Mud, L. 2 cm (13/16 in.), Small lumps of clay were

Medal, ca. 1825, Probably made in France, French, probably, Gold, L. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Diam. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm), Jewelry

Spindle whorl, Bone, Diameter: 1 1/8 x 3/8 in. (2.9 x 1 cm

Basket and toilet articles, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, below the Tomb of Senenmut (TT 71), burial 2, 1935–36, Halfa grass and linen cord; travertine (Egyptian

Porringer with cover (Écuelle), 1770–80, Italian, Venice, Hard-paste porcelain, Overall (with handles): 4 5/8 × 6 1/2 in. (11.7 × 16.5 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain

Cup, Etruscan, Terracotta; impasto, H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Vases, Small, rudely modeled cup of coarse clay without decoration

Scramasax (Short Broad Sword), 7th century, Made in Niederbreisig, Germany, Frankish, iron, copper alloy fittings, Overall: 10 9/16 x 1 13/16 x 5/8 in. (26.9 x 4.6 x 1.6 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Stained Glass Panel with an Angel, ca. 1450, Made in East Anglia ?, England, British, Pot-metal, white glass, vitreous paint, silver stain, Overall: 35 3/8 x 10 1/8 x 1/4 in. (89.9 x 25.7 x 0.6 cm), Glass-Stained, English glazing programs

Four-Spoked Votive Wheel, 100–300, Made in Gaul, Roman, Copper alloy, Overall: 1 1/8 x 3/16 in. (2.9 x 0.4 cm), Metalwork-Copper