Images at Librifly

Man (with Sword?) (from Sketchbook), Graphite, pen, ink, and watercolor on paper, Drawings, John William Casilear (American, New York 1811–1893 Saratoga Springs, New York

Standing girl, Early Hellenistic, Early 3rd century B.C., Greek, Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 2 11/16 in. (6.8 cm), Terracottas, The figurine is mold-made and hollow. The back is mold-made, with the hair detailed. The figure is

Male head, Early Cypro-Archaic II, ca. 600 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 5 11/16 in. (14.5 cm), Terracottas, The hollow, mold-made head has a small hole at the top, probably for venting

Carriage Clock, ca. 1890, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Brass, glass, enamel, 6 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 2 5/8 in. (15.6 x 8.3 x 6.7 cm), Metal, Boston Clock Company (1888–1897

Fragment of a Bowl, 9th–10th century, Excavated in Nishapur, Alabaster; carved, painted, H. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm), Stone

Jar, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Diorite, H. 6.1 cm (2 3/8 in); rim diam. 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in

Scarab Inscribed for Princess Merytnub, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite, l. 1.4 cm (9/16 in

Length, 16th century, Italian, Silk, L. 43 1/2 x W. 21 1/2 (110.5 x 54.6 cm) (not including selvages), Textiles-Velvets

Female head, probably of a goddess, Cypro-Classical II, 4th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made and hand-made, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm), Terracottas, The head, related to the Kition goddess type, is mold-made and solid; the veil was added

Vessel Stand, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Copper alloy, Overall: 1 5/16 x 2 1/16 in. (3.3 x 5.2 cm), Metalwork

Apron, 1860s, Dutch, wool

Writing Table, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, gray wash, sheet: 8 1/2 x 13 1/16 in. (21.6 x 33.2 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London

Dish, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Nephrite, sage-green of yellowish tint and tiny opaque white spots simulating rice-meal disseminated through it, H. 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm); W. 11 1/4 in. (28.5 cm), Jade

Scarab, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, 1920–22, Steatite, blue glazed, l. 2.2 cm (7/8 in

Teapot with cover, Style of Whieldon type, mid-18th century, probably British, Staffordshire, Glazed earthenware, Overall: 4 1/8 × 6 5/8 in. (10.5 × 16.8 cm), Ceramics-Pottery, Style of Whieldon type

Ibis, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, Cupreous metal, wood, H. 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); W. 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.); L. 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.), The ibis was sacred to Thoth, the god of wisdom, scribal functions, and learning.

The Cloisters Cross, ca. 1150–60, British, Walrus ivory, Overall: 22 5/8 x 14 1/4in. (57.5 x 36.2cm), Ivories, One of the masterpieces of Romanesque art, this altar cross with some ninety-two figures and ninety-eight inscriptions is the

Water Dropper in the form of a Seated Demon, 14th–ca. mid-16th century, Thailand, Earthenware, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics

Sir John Barnard, 1744, Swiss, Bronze, Diameter: 54 mm, Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: Jacques-Antoine Dassier (Swiss, Geneva 1715–1759 Copenhagen

The Two Sisters, ca. 1769–70, Oil on canvas, 28 1/4 x 22 in. (71.8 x 55.9 cm), Paintings, Jean Honoré Fragonard (French, Grasse 1732–1806 Paris), This picture must date to the late 1760s and was engraved with the title 'Les Jeunes Soeurs'

Vase, 1901, Porcelain, H: 19-1/8 x W. 9-1/2 x D.9 in. (48.6 x 24.1 x 22.9 cm), Ceramics-Pottery

Plaque, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Bronze, Diam. 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm), Metalwork

Costume Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, L. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Metal-Ornaments

A Monk Riding Backwards (Rensho bo), Edo period (1615–1868), Japan, Hanging scroll ;ink on paper, 14 15/16 x 21 7/16 in. (38 x 54.5 cm), Paintings, Attributed to Matsumura Goshun (Japanese, 1752–1811

Panel with the Baptism of Christ, early 16th century, Made in Normandy, France, French, Oak, Overall: 35 1/2 x 10 1/2 in. (90.2 x 26.7 cm), Woodwork-Architectural

Terracotta figure of a man, Cypro-Archaic I, ca. 750–600 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; wheel-made and handmade, H. 9 7/16 in. (24 cm), Terracottas, Traces of red survive in the figure's hair and eyes and of black on his headdress

Evening Glow in a Mountain Village and Calligraphy, Edo period (1615–1868), late 18th–early 19th century, Japan, Album leaves mounted as hanging scrolls; ink on paper, Image (each): 9 × 14 5/8 in. (22.9 × 37.1 cm), Paintings, Ike Taiga

Shabti of Sennedjem, 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, 1885–86, Limestone, paint, H.

Three-Legged Vessel of Archaistic Design, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), late 17th–early 18th century, China, Bronze, H. 8 1/4 x 5 1/4 in. (21 x 13.3 cm); Diam. of rim: 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); H. (to mouth rim) 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); H. (to handles): 6

Jar, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 8 in. (20.3 cm); Diam. 9 in. (22.9 cm), Ceramics

Vase, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 4 9/16 x 3 9/16 in. (11.6 x 9 cm), Ceramics

Bookcase, ca. 1855, Made in New York, United States, American, Oak, pine, 95 1/2 x 60 x 21 1/2 in. (242.6 x 152.4 x 54.6 cm), Furniture

Horse Trappings, 14th century, Made in Catalonia, Spain, Spanish, Copper alloy, gilded copper and traces of enamel, Overall: 1 3/8 x 2 3/8in. (3.5 x 6cm), Metalwork-Copper

One of Three Cups with Floral Designs, from a Set of Twenty, Edo period (1615–1868), 1690–1720s, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type), H. 2 1/2 in. (6.4 cm); Diam. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm),

Overseer Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 990–970 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), 1923–24, Faience, H. 11.3

The American Landscape, 1830, Illustrations: engraving, 13 x 10 1/16 in. (33 x 25.5 cm), Books

Worker Shabti of Henettawy (C), Daughter of Isetemkheb, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 990–970 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Chamber B, Burial of Henettawy C (4), 1923–24, Faience, h. 11.8

Plate, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, Diam. 7 7/8 in. (20 cm), Ceramics

Miniature Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain with polychrome enamels (in imitation of the so-called gu yue xuan type), H. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm), Ceramics

Hand, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1352–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside southern wall, Petrie/Carter excavations, 1891–92, Indurated limestone, L. 11 x W.

Sparklers on Summer Evening, Edo period (1615–1868), Japan, Hanging scroll; ink, color and gold on silk, Image: 37 3/16 × 13 11/16 in. (94.4 × 34.8 cm), Paintings, Shiokawa Bunrin (Japanese, 1808–1877

Glass jug, Early Imperial, Julio-Claudian, 1st half of 1st century A.D., Roman, Glass; mold-blown, H.: 3 3/4 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (9.5 x 6.4 x 2.9 cm), Glass, Translucent pale blue green, with same color handle., Everted rim, folded down,

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 1 3/16 x 11/16in. (3 x 1.7cm), Metalwork-Lead

Girdle of ball beadsand cowries with scarab, Late Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 13–18, early, ca. 1802–1450 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, West of Pyramid, plunderers heap, 1920–22, Blue

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Glass-Vessels

Terracotta bowl, Early Imperial, Augustan, ca. 20 B.C.–A.D. 10, Roman, Terracotta; Arretine ware, H. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Vases, These three large stemmed bowls are good examples of the mass-produced, mold-made vases of the Italian pottery

Pot, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 3 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. (8.9 x 11.4 cm), Ceramics

Covered Sugar Bowl, 1879–83, Made in Chelsea, Massachusetts, United States, American, Earthenware, H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Diam. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Ceramics, Chelsea Keramic Art Works (1872–1889), This rare example of domestic

The Baptism of Christ, ca. 1390, Made in Lower Austria, Austrian, Pot-metal and colorless glass, vitreous paint and silver stain, 27 15/16 x 12 1/4 in. (71 x 31.1 cm), Glass-Stained, Seven scenes from the private chapel of the Ebreichsdorf

Vase, Edo period (1615–1868), 1855, Japan, White porcelain decorated with red and gold (Hizen ware, Kutani type), H. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm), Ceramics

London Royal Society of Arts Medal, 1790, British, Silver, Diameter: 44 mm, Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: Thomas Pingo (Italian, 1692–1776, active England after 1742

Knotted bracelet, Third Intermediate Period, late Dynasty 21, ca. 1000–945 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Henettawy F, 1923–24, Linen, Diam. ca. 3.6 cm (1 7/16 in.), Five bracelets of linen were found

Leather armchair, 1725–45, Probably made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Maple, birch, 48 3/4 x 24 1/2 x 17 in. (123.8 x 62.2 x 43.2 cm), Furniture, Armchairs with serpentine backs,

Vase, 1840–65, Made in New England, United States, American, Pressed amethyst glass, marble, H. 11 5/8 in. (29.5 cm); Diam. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Glass

Saucer, ca. 1825, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Earthenware, gaudy dutch, Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Ceramics

Fragmentary Head of a King, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1400–1390 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Jasper

Cache-Sexe, 12th century, Mali, Tellem peoples, Fiber, 3 1/4 x 6in. (8.3 x 15.2cm), Basketry-Costumes, This carefully crafted object is part of a rare group of female 'modesty skirts, ' which are thought to have been worn low on the hips and

Head and upper body of a female figurine, Cypro-Archaic II, 6th century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 5 1/32 in. (12.8 cm), Terracottas, The figurine was made in a worn mold. The head, shoulders, and upper chest are preserved. The

Terracotta lamp, Early Imperial, 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D., Roman, Cypriot, Terracotta, Overall: 1 3/16 x 3 13/16 in. (3 x 9.7 cm), Terracottas

Reel, New Kingdom, Ramesside, Dynasty 19–20, ca. 1295–1070 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery, Pit 465, 1920–22, Mud, h. 3 cm (1 3/16 in); diam. 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in

Lamp Shade, ca. 1800, (none assigned) United States, American, Free-blown glass, H. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Diam. 12 1/4 in. (31.1 cm), Glass

Model of a Rectangular Brazier, Eastern Han dynasty (25–220), 1st–2nd century, China, Earthenware with green lead glaze, H. 3 9/16 in. (9 cm); W. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Tomb Pottery

Torso/Belt of the king with cartouches of the Aten, New Kingdom, Amarna Period, Dynasty 18, ca. 1353–1336 B.C., From Egypt, Middle Egypt, Amarna (Akhetaten), Great Temple of the Aten, pit outside southern wall, Petrie/Carter excavations,

Jar, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), China, Porcelain with crackled white glaze (Guangdong ware), H. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); Diam. 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); Diam. of rim 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); Diam. of base 8 1/4 in. (21 cm), Ceramics

Stela of Amennakht, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1981–1802 B.C., From Egypt, Sandstone, paint, H. 76.3 cm (30 1/16 in.); W. 51 cm (20 1/16 in.), This fine round-topped stela belongs to an official named Amennakht. In the large scene that

Corn Plant Bottle, 4th–7th century, Peru, Moche, Ceramic, H. 11 3/8 x W. 4 9/16 in. (28.9 x 11.5 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1492–1479 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 37, Burial 59 D, Carnarvon excavations, 1911, Faience, L. 1.7 cm (11/16 in

Saucer, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with dark blue glaze, decorated with rose enamel and gilt, Diam. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm), Ceramics

Glass Fragment, 16th century, French, Colorless glass, Overall: 4 1/8 x 2 3/8 in. (10.5 x 6 cm), Glass-Stained

Vase with Landscape, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi mark and period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain with 'powder blue' glaze painted with gold, H. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm); W. 8 in. (20.3 cm), Ceramics

Bottle, 19th century, China or Japan (?), Porcelain with incised decoration, H. 8 1/4 in. (21cm), Ceramics

Terracotta kylix (drinking cup), Archaic, ca. 490–480 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Vases, Interior, komast (reveler). In a wonderfully loose-limbed pose, the drinker looks to his left and, thanks to

Powder Horn, 1763, New York, Colonial American, Horn (cow), wood, pigment, L. 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm); Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Wt. 9 oz. (255.1 g), Firearms Accessories-Powder Horns, This powder horn is engraved with a map of forts and cities

清中期 翡翠水洗, Water receptacle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 18th century, China, Jade (jadeite), H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Jade

Vase with Stand, Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), first half of the 13th century, Korea, Stoneware with inlaid decoration under celadon glaze, Vase H. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Diam. 3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm), Ceramics

Beads and Pendants, 8th–13th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Agate; cut and drilled, 48.91j: H. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm), Stone

Stick God (Akua Ka'ai), 18th–early 19th century, United States, Hawai'i, Hawai'i, Wood, H. 12 1/4 x W. 1 3/4 x D. 1 1/8 in. (31.1 x 4.5 x 2.8 cm), Wood-Sculpture, The Hawaiians venerated, and in some cases still honor, a multitude of

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Glass-Vessels

Pendants, probably 14th–15th century, Attributed to probably Morocco, SIlver, Jewelry

Dummy Canopic Jar with the Head of Duamutef, Late Period, Dynasty 25, ca. 712–664 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, 1924, Limestone, paint, linen, H. 25 cm (9 13/16 in

Linen mark (Type XIII), Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, ca. 1961–1917 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb (The Slain Soldiers), from body no. 4, 1926–27, Linen, H. 14 × W. 15.2 cm (5 1/2 × 6 in.); Outside

Virgin and Child, 15th century, Made in Lorraine, France, French, Limestone, traces of polychromy and gilt, Overall: 27 1/2 x 21 1/2 x 10 3/4in. (69.9 x 54.6 x 27.3cm), Sculpture-Stone

Study for Victory (from Sketchbook), ca. 1860, Graphite on paper, 5 5/8 × 6 7/8 in. (14.3 × 17.5 cm), Drawings, John Quincy Adams Ward (American, Urbana, Ohio 1830–1910 New York), Ward, a student of Henry Kirke Brown, became known as

Scarab, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–18, ca. 1635–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Carnarvon excavations, 1913, Carnelian or red jasper, L. 1.4 cm (9/16 in

Smallsword carried by the Gardes du Corps, 1769, Versailles, French, Versailles, Steel, silver, wood, textile, L. 39 5/16 in. (99.8 cm); L. of blade 32 1/8 in. (81.6 cm); W. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm); D. 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm); Wt. 14 oz. (396.9 g),

Funerary Cone, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Pottery, L. 18 cm (7 1/16 in.); Diam. 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in

Pair of Ear Guards from a Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), ca. 1525–30, probably Augsburg, German (probably Augsburg), Steel, H. 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 cm); Wt. 4 oz. (105 g); H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Wt. 4

Calabash Flowers and Beetle, Edo period (1615–1868), early 19th century, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 39 1/4 × 14 5/16 in. (99.7 × 36.3 cm), Paintings, Maruyama Ōshin (Japanese, 1790–1838

Menat fragment, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, 1922–23, Green Faience, 3.7 x 2.5 cm

Belt Hook, Eastern Zhou dynasty, Warring States period (475–221 B.C.), 5th–4th century B.C., China, Iron inlaid with gold and silver, L. 10 9/16 in. (26.8 cm); W. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Metalwork

Scarab with Tilapia Fish, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 37, Pit D, Burial 52, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1911, Jasper (red), L. 1.4 cm (9/16 in); w. 1.2 cm

Landscape, Ming dynasty (?) (1368–1644), China, Hanging scroll; ink and color on silk, Image: 68 1/2 × 35 1/2 in. (174 × 90.2 cm), Paintings, Unidentified Artist

High-Backed Chair, 15th–16th century, French, Wood, H:75' W:29 1/2' D:19 1/2' (190.5 x 74.9 x 49.5cm), Woodwork-Furniture

Evening dress, 1934–36, French, silk

Glass perfume bottle, Mid Imperial, 2nd–3rd century A.D., Roman, Cypriot, Glass; blown, 6 3/4in. (17.2cm), Glass, Candlestick unguentarium. Translucent pale green, with large purplish streak in body and lower part of neck. Thick rim folded

Tankard, 1725–50, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 7 11/16 x 7 3/16 in. (19.5 x 18.3 cm); 28 oz. 12 dwt. (889.1 g), Silver, Edward Winslow (1669–1753

Cover, 12th century, Attributed to Egypt, Linen, wool, 77 in. high 43.50 in. wide (195.6 cm high 110.5 cm wide), Textiles

Standing Buddha, probably Shakyamuni, 5th–6th century, India (Andhra Pradesh or Tamil Nadu), Bronze, H. 16 in. (40.6 cm), Sculpture, Because few bronze sculptures survive from southern India before the eighth century, this standing figure

Side Chair, 1710–30, Made in Massachusetts, United States, American, Maple, 46 1/4 x 17 1/2 x 14 1/2 in. (117.5 x 44.5 x 36.8 cm), Furniture

Shoe Buckle, 1770–1800, Metal, bronze, steel, glass, 2 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. (7 x 4.8 cm), Metal