Images at Librifly

One from a Pair of Royal Earrings, ca. 1st century B.C., India, Gold, H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); W. 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm); L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Jewelry, This exquisite pair of gold earrings in rare in having survived. While splendid jewelry adorns

'Bahram Gur Slays the Rhino-Wolf', Folio 586r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1530–35, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 11 1/4 in. (28.5 cm), Codices, Painting

Wine bottle, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Porcelain decorated with iron red enamels (Kutani ware), H. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm); Diam. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm), Ceramics

Figure of a Lion, Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220), China, Jade, H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Jade

Red polished ware jar, Predynastic Period, ca. 3850–2960 B.C., From Egypt, Southern Upper Egypt, Hierakonpolis (Nekhen), Pottery

Seal, 孫倫；臣倫, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or earlier, China, Bronze, H. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); W. 11/16 in. (1.7 cm); D. 5/16 in. (0.8 cm), Metalwork

Feathered Ornament, 11th–15th century (?), Peru, Central or south coast (?), Feathers, vegetable fiber, cotton, H x W: 8 x 5 1/2in. (20.3 x 14cm), Feathers-Ornaments

Brigandine Plate, 1400–1450, Italian, H. 8 15/16 in. (22.7 cm); W. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm); Wt. 11.2 oz. (317.5 g), Armor Parts

Covered pot, 19th century, Japan, Decoration of blue under the glaze and colored enamels (Arita ware, Imari type), H. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm); Diam. 7 1/2 in. (19.1 cm), Ceramics

Costume Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, Overall: 1 1/4 in. (3.18 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Fuji Musume, the Wisteria Maid, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th–19th century, Japan, Ink on paper, 12 1/8 x 5 5/8 in. (30.8 x 14.3 cm), Paintings, School of Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo

Moldings for Library Bookcase, from Chippendale Drawings, Vol. II, ca. 1753–54, Black ink, sheet: 8 5/8 x 11 3/4 in. (22 x 29.8 cm), Thomas Chippendale (British, baptised Otley, West Yorkshire 1718–1779 London

Snuff Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain with coral stopper, H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Snuff Bottles

Ox leg dish, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1295 B.C., From Egypt, Ivory

Single Spout Bottle in Melon Form, 5th–3rd century B.C., Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Overall: 6 3/4 in. (17.15 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Cauyuk, late 19th century, Nushagak Bay, Alaska, United States, Native American (Chilkat / Koluschan), Wood, skin, D. 2 1/2 × Diam. 11 1/2 in. (6.4 × 29.2 cm), Membranophone-single-headed / frame drum, The inside of the single head of

Design for a Sculptural Ornament With an Eagle, Volutes and Leaves., 1652–1725, Pen and brown ink, with brush and gray and yellow wash, sheet: 5 5/16 x 4 7/16 in. (13.5 x 11.3 cm), Giovanni Battista Foggini (Italian, Florence 1652–1725

Whale Oil Lamp, 1830–50, Free-blown lead glass, H. 2 7/8 in. (7.3 cm), Glass

Floral Wallpaper, 18th century, Block printed and stencilled wallpaper, Wallpaper

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

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. 12.1

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. 11.9

Bowl, Edo period (1615–1868), 1750, Japan, White porcelain decorated with blue under the glaze, polychrome enamels (Arita ware), H. 9 3/4 in. (24.8 cm), Ceramics

'The Final Joust of the Rooks: Gudarz Versus Piran', Folio 346r from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, ca. 1525–30, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting: H. 11 x W. 7 1/2 in. (H.

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. 12.2

Pot, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 7/16 x 1 3/4 in. (3.6 x 4.4 cm), Ceramics

William Pitt, 1813, British, Silver, Diameter: 7 13/16 in. (198 mm), Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: Thomas Wyon the Younger (British, 1791–1817

Fragment, 17th century, Italian, Silk, Overall: 18 7/8 x 14 1/2 in. (47.9 x 36.8 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Seal, ca. 1704, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, wood, 1 11/16 x 1 1/2 x 2 7/8 in. (4.3 x 3.8 x 7.3 cm); 1 oz. 11 dwt. (48.9 g), Silver, Jacob Boelen (ca. 1657–1729), Governments, universities, and other

Dress, 1840–45, American or European, cotton

Knife Handle (Kozuka), 1770–1852, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), 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

Hub with Pin, Zhou dynasty (1046–256 B.C.), China, Bronze, a. H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); Diam. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Metalwork

Rectangular Bar, 1898, Nephrite, pear-leaf green, H. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); W. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm); L. 12 1/2 in. (31.8 cm), Jade

Frieze of Five Putti, 1515–27, Red chalk on parchment, 5 3/8 x 6 5/16in. (13.7 x 16cm), Drawings, After Marco Dente (Italian, Ravenna, active by 1515–died 1527 Rome

Fragment of a Tunic, 4th–5th century, Attributed to Egypt, Wool; tapestry woven, 50 3/8 in. high 23 1/4 in. wide (128 cm high 59 cm wide), Textiles

Arm Ornament, 13th–16th century, Colombia, Colombia, Gold, Overall: 5 1/2 x 2 3/8 in. (13.97 x 5.99 cm), Metal-Ornaments

'The Fifth Joust of the Rooks: Ruhham Versus Barman', Folio 342v from the Shahnama (Book of Kings) of Shah Tahmasp, 1525–30, Made in Iran, Tabriz, Opaque watercolor, ink, silver, and gold on paper, Painting (recto): H. 7 11/16 in. (19.5

Saint Michael, ca. 1530, Made in Castile-León, Spain, Spanish, Wood, paint, and gilding, Overall: 73 1/2 in., 235lb. (186.7 cm, 106.6kg), Sculpture-Wood, The warrior-archangel Michael, clad in intricately carved and painted armor,

Coronation of the Virgin, 15th century, Austrian, Limewood with paint, Overall: 43 1/2 x 29 x 14 3/4 in., 84lb. (110.5 x 73.7 x 37.5 cm, 38102.2g), Sculpture-Wood

Coffin and Corn Mummy with Osiris mask, Late Period–Ptolemaic Period, 664–30 B.C., From Egypt, coffin: wood, paint, L. 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.); W. 18.5 cm (7 5/16 in.); H. 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.), These falcon-headed coffins do not contain

The Drunken Couple, 1685, Etching, image: 5 x 4 1/8 in. (12.7 x 10.5 cm), Prints, Cornelis Dusart (Dutch, Haarlem 1660–1704 Haarlem

Double Bowl, 15th–early 16th century, Peru, Inca, Ceramic, H. 3 11/16 x W. 5 3/8 x D. 7 in. (9.4 x 13.7 x 17.8 cm), Ceramics-Containers, During Inca times, the production and distribution of ceramics was controlled by the state. Those made

Jar with Cover, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong period (1736–95), China, Porcelain, H. 4 in. (10.2 cm), Ceramics

Plate and Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 5 1/4 x 2 in. (13.3 x 5.1 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Bowl, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Qianlong mark and period (1736–95), China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); Diam. 7 in. (17.8 cm), Ceramics

Horse and rider, Cypro-Archaic I, ca. 750–600 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; hand-made, H. 6 1/8 in. (15.6 cm), Terracottas, The figurine is handmade and solid. The rider sits, leaning backward, near the rump of the horse. He reaches out to

Original sketch for Chandelier, 1900–1907, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Graphite on paper, 36 x 68 7/8 x 38 3/8 in. (91.4 x 174.9 x 97.5 cm), Drawings, Tiffany Studios (1902–32

Spear point, Zhou dynasty (1046–256 B.C.), ca. 500 B.C., China, Jade, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm); W. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Jade

Torso of a king, Ptolemaic Period, 332–30 B.C. probably, From Egypt, Basalt, 80.4 x 38.6 x 26.7 cm (31 5/8 x 15 3/16 x 10 1/2 in.), Slightly under-lifesize statues in dark stone like this and the adjacent sculpture were probably created by

Covered bowl and stand, ca. 1765, Italian, Nove, Hard-paste porcelain, Ecuelle (confirmed): H. 5 1/8 x W. 6 1/8 x D. 5 5/8 in. (13 x 15.6 x 14.3 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain

Tray, 19th century, Japan, Lacquer, H. 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); W. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm); D. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Lacquer

Lekythos, Archaic, 6th–5th century B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; black-figure, H. 21.79 cm., Vases

North American Papier Mâché Ornament Imperishable Stone, Florentine Mosaic and Scagliola Marble Works, 19th century, Wood engraving, sheet: 13 x 9 in. (33 x 22.9 cm), Prints

Bronze Coins, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Copper alloy, Overall: 11/16 x 1/16 in. (1.8 x 0.1 cm), Coins

'Gushtasp Slays the Rhino-Wolf', Folio from a Shahnama (Book of Kings), ca. 1330–40, Attributed to Iran, probably Isfahan, Ink, opaque watercolor, gold, and silver on paper, Painting: H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm), Codices, Gushtasp volunteered

Heart Scarab of Gautsoshen, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21, ca. 1070–945 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb, Burial of Gautsoshen, Pit 4, 1923–24, Slate, l. 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in); w. 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in

淳于定；淳于長孺, Seal, Ming dynasty (1368–1644) or earlier, China, Bronze, H. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); W. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); D. 3/8 in. (1 cm), Metalwork

Hieratic Ostracon, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–610 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespakashuty (TT 312, a), 1922–23, Limestone, ink, H. 13 × W. 11 cm (5 1/8 × 4 5/16 in

Scarab, Early New Kingdom, early Dynasty 18, ca. 1550–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, Tomb CC 47, Burial 12, Carnarvon excavations, Faience, l. 1 cm (3/8 in), This scarab is inscribed with the name of the god Amun.

Cherry Blossoms, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Fan mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Image: 8 11/16 × 17 11/16 in. (22 × 45 cm), Paintings, Sakai Hōitsu (Japanese, 1761–1828

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 8 1/2 in. (21.6 cm), Ceramics

Biconical Bottle, late 15th century, Made in Mainz (?), Germany, German, Glass, Overall: 4 x 2 9/16 in. (10.2 x 6.5 cm), Glass-Vessels

Incised bowl with fox motif, 7th–5th century B.C., Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, Overall: 2 1/2 in. (6.35 cm), Ceramics-Implements

Door Mount, possibly 11th century, Made in Limousin, France, French, Iron, Overall: 16 3/8 x 34 3/16 in. (41.6 x 86.9 cm), Metalwork-Iron, Their utilitarian function notwithstanding, medieval door mounts are often ornately designed, with

Vessel with Handle, 7th–5th century B.C., Peru, Ica Valley, Paracas, Ceramic, pigment, H. 9 7/8 x Diam. 7 in. (25.08 x 17.78 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Seal in shape of a duck, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1550–1450 B.C., From Egypt, Steatite (glazed), h. 1 cm (3/8 in); w. 1.3 cm (1/2 in), These two stamp seals, one in the shape of a duck and one in the shape of a cat are inscribed

Medal, 1790, Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, American, Gilt bronze, Diam. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm), Metal, James Manley (active 1790–1800), S. Brooks (active 1793

Raised relief fragment, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–610 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, ), 1st chamber N. door; W. jamb, 1922–23, Limestone, 15.5 x 2.8 x 9

Marble statue of Dionysos seated on a panther, Imperial, 1st–2nd A.D., Roman, Marble, Overall: 56 3/8 in. (143.2 cm), Stone Sculpture, The Latin inscription translates as: Philetus, a freeman of the Augusti, willingly fulfilled his

Glass amphora (two-handled bottle), Late Imperial, 4th century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown and trailed, 5 15/16 in. (15.1 cm), Glass, Colorless with pale green tinge; handles and trails in same color. Rounded rim, folded out, over, and in;

Half-Shaffron (Horse's Head Defense), ca. 1570–80, probably Milan, Italian, probably Milan, Steel, gold, brass, leather, linen (woven textile and fiber), H. 15 1/4 in. (38.7 cm); W. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); D. 7 in. (17.8 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 11

Medal Showing George III, 1760, British, Bronze, Diam. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 2.3 oz. (65.2 g), Miscellaneous-Coins and Medals

Sunk relief fragment, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–610 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Tomb of Nespekashuty (TT 312, ), Lunette, 2nd chamber, 1922–23, Limestone, 8.5 / 3.5 x 16 x 3

Bowl, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, slip decoration, Overall: 2 1/2 x 4 1/16 in. (6.3 x 10.3 cm), Ceramics

Scarab Finger Ring, 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, mummy, 3rd finger of left hand, 1935–36, Green jasper, gold, L. of

Pair of Stem Cups, Ming dynasty (1368–1644), Wanli mark and period (1573–1620), China, Porcelain painted in underglaze blue, Each: H. 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics

Frog Pendant, 5th–10th century, Panama, Venado Beach, Venado Beach, Canal Zone, Gold (cast), black core, H. 2 3/4 x W. 3 3/4 x D. 1 7/8 in. (7 x 9.5 x 4.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Pot, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 4 3/16 x 3 13/16 in. (10.7 x 9.7 cm), Ceramics

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. 11.7

Wallpaper Panel, 1700–1730, Made in China, Paper, painted by hand and mounted on linen, 130 x 16 1/4 in. (330.2 x 41.3 cm), Natural Substances

Panel with Christ Crowned with Thorns, 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

Statue of a courtier Ihy, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6-8, ca. 2200–2100 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Saqqara, Djoser Pyramid precinct, near, Ptolemaic tomb, cache of statues of Ihy, SAE Excavations, Wood, H. 100 cm

Bronze statuette of Mercury, Early Imperial, 1st century A.D., Roman, Bronze, Overall: 6 3/16 x 2 3/4 x 1 7/8 in. (15.7 x 6.9 x 4.8 cm), Bronzes, He stands with his weight resting on the right leg, with the left foot drawn back

Cage crinoline, ca. 1858, American

Vase for a Pillar, Edo period (1615–1868), 1820, Japan, Faience with enamel decoration in low relief on unglazed surface, craquelé (Kyoto ware, Hozan style), H. 6 1/4 in. (15.9 cm), Ceramics, Rakutozan (Japanese

奥の細道図扇面, Scene from The Narrow Road to the Deep North (Oku no hosomichi), Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1780, Japan, Folding fan mounted as a hanging scroll; ink and color on paper, Image: 8 7/8 × 11 3/16 in. (22.6 × 28.4 cm),

Dish with Stylized Floral Pattern, Edo period (1615–1868), 1670–80s, Japan, Porcelain with underglaze blue and overglaze enamels (Hizen ware, Nabeshima type), H. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm); Diam. 7 3/4 in. (19.7 cm), Ceramics

Calf's head, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12–13, ca. 1981–1640 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, South of the tomb of Imhotep, north of the royal causeway, 1930–31, Clay (unfired), l. 7 cm (2 3/4 in

Fox with Staff (Hakuzōsu), Edo period (1615–1868), after 1848, Japan, Hanging scroll; ink on paper, Image: 38 1/2 x 11 1/4 in. (97.8 x 28.6 cm), Paintings, Eiraku Hozen (1795–1854), A Kyoto potter with close ties to the literati in his

Plate (one of a pair), ca. 1735–40, Chinese, possibly for Scottish market, Hard-paste porcelain, Overall: 1 3/4 × 15 in. (4.4 × 38.1 cm), Ceramics-Porcelain-Export, After a design by Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer (French, Lille 1636–1699

Oval table with falling leaves, 1690–1720, Made in Boston, Massachusetts, United States, American, Black walnut, white pine, 29 3/4 x 74 1/2 x 71 in. (75.6 x 189.2 x 180.3 cm), Furniture, This spectacular walnut table is as fine as any

Plate and Nail, 15th–16th century, European, Iron, Overall: 4 1/8 x 3 1/2 in. (10.5 x 8.9 cm), Metalwork-Iron

Rishi coffin, Second Intermediate Period–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 17–18, ca. 1580–1479 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Asasif, East of Pabasa, Radim, Burial B 28 (?), 1918–19, Sycomore wood, stucco, paint, L. 192 cm

Halberd, ca. 1760, New Hampshire, American, Hinsdale, New Hampshire, Steel, wood, L. 88 in. (223.5 cm); L. of head 15 13/16 in. (40.2 cm); W. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm); Wt. 2 lbs. 13.7 oz. (1296 g), Shafted Weapons, This halberd was given to John

Storage jar, 3rd–2nd century B.C. (?), Peru, Paracas, Ceramic, Overall: 7 3/4 in. (19.69 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Hatshepsut Hole, Hathor Shrine, 1922–23, Faience

Six Vessels with Splashed and Incised Decoration (Sgraffito Ware), 10th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; white slip, incised and splashed with polychrome glazes under a transparent glaze (sgraffito ware), H. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm),

Mirror with Handle in the Form of a Hathor Emblem, 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, Disk: silver; handle: wood

Vase, 12th century, Attributed to Iran, Earthenware; cut, incised, and tooled, H. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm), Ceramics

Scorpion Amulet (?), Late Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 13–18, early, ca. 1802–1450 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Cemetery south of pyramid, House A1, so-called 'faience factory', 1920–22, Faience