Images at Librifly

Plate, 19th century, Japan, Iron decorated with lacquer, H. 1/2 in. (21.3 cm); Diam. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm), Metalwork

Part of a (back?) pillar or stela with the first cartouche 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,

Necklace, Early Dynastic IIIa, ca. 2600–2500 B.C., Mesopotamia, Ur (modern Tell al-Muqayyar), Sumerian, Gold, lapis lazuli, L. 22.5 cm, Metalwork-Ornaments, This choker adorned one of the sixty-eight women or young girls laid out in the

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. 11.5

Looking Glass, 1829–35, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Glass, gesso, 65 3/16 x 35 1/2 in. (165.6 x 90.2 cm), Furniture, Attributed to Isaac Platt (1793–1875

Bust of James Fenimore Cooper, 1853, Made in France, Waxed plaster, H. 5 3/8 in. (13.7 cm), Sculpture, Pierre Joseph Chardigny (1794–1866

Magical Figure, Late Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13–SIP, ca. 1802–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, west of mastaba of Senwosretankh, surface deposit, 1932–33, Clay (unfired), H. 6.2 cm (2

Armet, ca. 1475, Milan, Italian, Milan, Steel, H. 10 in. (25.4 cm); W. 8 7/8 in. (22.53 cm); D. 12 1/4 in. (31.12 cm); Wt. 7 lb. 7 oz. (3374 g), Helmets, This is a particularly good example of the fully developed form of Italian armet about

Man carrying bagpipes, 18th century, Italian (Naples), Polychromed terracotta and wood; cloth, straw and leather, H. 16 3/8 in. (41.6 cm), Crèche

Terracotta marbled slip ware bowl, Early Imperial, Neronian, mid-1st century A.D., Roman, Terracotta, H. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm), Vases, Yellow plate with base, veined with red; stamped; unglazed

Coin, 8th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Copper, Coins

Tankard, 1731–50, Made in New York, New York, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 6 11/16 x 7 7/8 in. (17 x 20 cm); 33 oz. 1 dwt. (1028.7 g), Silver, Adrian Bancker (1703–1772

Glass Fragment, ca0, British, Colorless glass, Overall: 3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in. (9.5 x 9.5 cm), Glass-Stained

Virgin and Child, 14th century, French, Stone, paint, H: 36 1/2' (92.7 cm), Sculpture

Knife Handle (Kozuka), mid-19th century, Japanese, Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka,

Design for a Rosette Relief, ca. 1825–50, Graphite, black chalk, heightened with white. Framing lines in black chalk., sheet: 9 1/8 x 7 15/16 in. (23.2 x 20.2 cm), Drawings, Anonymous, French, 19th century

Coin (Two-Thirds Thaler) Showing Frederick Augustus I, Duke and Elector of Saxony, 1694, German, Silver, Diam. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); thickness 1/16 in. (0.2 cm); Wt. 0.6 oz. (17 g), Miscellaneous-Coins and Medals

Jean-François Millet, 1856–58, printed ca. 1900, Albumen silver print from glass negative, Photographs, Nadar (French, Paris 1820–1910 Paris

Fish Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Jar, Edo period (1615–1868), 1840, Japan, Pottery covered with glaze, overrun by glaze with iron red dappling (Takatori ware), H. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); Diam. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm), Ceramics

Banner, 16th century, Italian, Silk, polychromy, 21 1/2 x 28 in. (54.6 x 71.1 cm), Banners

Gründtliche Beschreibung der freyen ritterlichen unnd adelichen Kunst des Fechtens in allerley gebreuchlichen Wehren mit vil schönen und nützlichen Figuren gezieret und fürgestellet (A Thorough Description of the Free Knightly and Noble Art of

Fragment, ca. 1150–ca. 1250, European or Middle Eastern, Glass, ceramic, L. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm), Glass-Vessels

Oil Lamp Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, Overall: 1 5/16 x 1 7/8 x 3 1/16 in. (3.3 x 4.7 x 7.8 cm), Ceramics

Fichu, 1850s, American

Plate, ca. 1804–ca. 1835, Made in Staffordshire, England, British (American market), Porcelain, transfer-printed, Diam. 6 7/8 in. (17.5 cm), Ceramics

Bottle with Dragons, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 18th century, China, 'Soft paste' porcelain with incised decoration under glaze (Jingdezhen ware), H. 12 5/8 in. (32.1 cm), Ceramics, In the eighteenth century, the kilns at

[John Rogers], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs, Unknown

Document Box (Bunko) with Design of Cherry Trees in Bloom in Yoshino, Edo period (1615–1868), ca. 1840, Japan, Lacquer with sprinkled gold and silver and relief lacquer (takamakie) and polished sprinkled gold and silver lacquer decoration

Knife Blade (Kozuka), 17th century, Japanese, Steel, wood, gold, L. with sheath 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); L. without sheath 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Wt. 0.8 oz. (22.7 g); Wt. of sheath 0.6 oz. (17 g), Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Vase with Flowers of the Four Seasons, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Porcelain painted with colored enamels on the biscuit (Jingdezhen ware), H. 19 3/4 in. (50.2 cm), Ceramics

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain painted in overglaze polychrome enamels, H. 1 3/4 in. (4.4 cm); Diam. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm), Ceramics

'Kai Kavus Upbraids Siyavush in a Letter', Folio 174r 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 in. (28 cm), Codices, Painting

Abraham de Moivre, 1741, Swiss, Bronze, Diameter: 54 mm, Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: Jacques-Antoine Dassier (Swiss, Geneva 1715–1759 Copenhagen

Scarab, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1492–1479 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Carnarvon excavations, 1911, Faience, L. 1.7 cm (11/16 in

Pilgrim's Badge, 14th–16th century, French, Lead, Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm), Metalwork-Lead

Llama Bottle, 12th–15th century, Peru, Chimú, Ceramic, H. 9 7/8 x W. 9 15/16 in. (25.1 x 25.3 cm), Ceramics-Containers

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain painted in famille noire enamels, H. 18 5/8 in. (47.3 cm); W. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); D. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); Diam. of rim 4 1/2 in. (11.4 cm), Ceramics

What Shall We Do With Our Walls?, 1881, Illustrations: color lithography, 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. (24.1 x 18.4 cm), Books

Gold crossbow fibula (brooch), Late Imperial, Tetrarchic, ca. A.D. 286–306/7 or 308/9, Roman, Gold, 2 1/8in. (5.4cm), Gold and Silver, This type of fibula, used to fasten a cloak around the neck, became part of the standard insignia of

Dagger-Handle Inlaid with Silver, 19th century, India, Nephrite, dark sage-green, H. 5 5/16 in. (13.5 cm); W. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm); D. 13/16 in. (2 cm), Jade

Bowl, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Clay with white slip and transparent glaze; a crackled overglaze decorated in enamel (Ye Karatsu or painted Karatsu), H. 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm); Diam. of rim 7 in. (17.8 cm); Diam. of foot 2 5/8

Scarab inscribed with Plant Motifs, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit 7 (G), 1926–27, Steatite (glazed), L. 1.6 cm (5/8 in.);

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

Tell el-Yahudiya-ware jar, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13 or later, ca. 1750–1600 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb of Rehuerdjersen (384), Pit 381, 1920–22, Pottery, h. 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in

Sword Guard (Tsuba), late 18th century, Japanese, Copper alloy (sentoku), copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 4.3 oz. (121.9 g),

Side of body in pleated dress, 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, 1891–92,

Scarab Inscribed with the Name of the God Amun-Re, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, early, ca. 1479–1458 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Deir el-Bahri, Temple of Hatshepsut, Foundation Deposit 7 (G), 1926–27, Steatite (glazed), L. 1.6

Bodice, 1820–25, probably French, cotton

Magical Figure, Late Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 13–SIP, ca. 1802–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht South, west of mastaba of Senwosretankh, surface deposit, 1932–33, Clay (unfired), H. 7.3 cm (2

Teapot, 1671–1708, Dutch, Delft, Red earthenware, silver, Overall (confirmed): 4 3/4 × 7 5/16 × 4 7/8 in. (12.1 × 18.6 × 12.4 cm), Ceramics-Pottery, Factory of Arij de Milde, The teapot was made by the Delft factory of Arij de Milde,

Reverse Canaletto frame, ca. 1730, Italian, Veneto, Carved and silver-gilt pine, silver, Overall: 13 1/2 x 18 1/2, Frames, Italian , Veneto

Bottle, 13th century, Attributed to Iran, Stonepaste; overglaze painted and leaf gilded (lajvardina), H. 9 1/4 in. (23.5 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. 11.5 x

Powder Horn, Horn, 18th to 19th century; engraving, late 19th to early 20th century, New York; New York, New York, American, Horn (cow), wood, L. 13 3/8 in. (34 cm); Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.3 cm); Wt. 9 oz. (255.1 g), Firearms Accessories-Powder

Wall decoration with a female dancer, Sasanian, ca. 6th century A.D., Mesopotamia, Ctesiphon, Sasanian, Stucco, 11 x 7.25 in. (27.94 x 18.42 cm), Stucco-Reliefs

Miniature fender (part of a set), David Clayton (British, active 1689), late 17th–early 18th century, British, London, Silver, Length: 3 1/2 in. (8.9 cm), Metalwork-Silver-Miniature, David Clayton (British, active 1689

Key Cupboard, ca. 1800, Made in Pennsylvania, United States, American, Pine, 15 x 8 1/4 x 5 1/2 in. (38.1 x 21 x 14 cm), Furniture

Boot glass, late 16th or early 17th century, Venetian or façon de Venise, probably south Lowlands or Germany, Colorless (slightly tan) and opaque white nonlead glass. Blown, 'vetro a retorti', trailed, applied and impressed parts, gilt., H.

Terracotta mug, Classical, ca. 460 B.C., Greek, Attic, Terracotta; red-figure, H. 4 1/8 in. (10.5 cm); width 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); diameter 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm), Vases, Jumper with halteres (jumping weights). Gymnastic training was an essential

Knife Handle (Kozuka), mid-19th century, 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 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (28.3 g), Sword

Bowl, Song dynasty (960–1279), China, Pottery (Qingbai ware), H. 2 in. (5.1 cm); Diam. 6 5/8 in. (16.8 cm); Diam. of foot 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm), Ceramics

Female figure, Middle Kingdom–Early New Kingdom, Dynasty 12–18, ca. 1981–1550 B.C., From Egypt, Limestone, H. 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.); W. 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in

Robert Walpole, Earl of Orford, 1744, Swiss, Bronze, Diameter: 54 mm, Medals and Plaquettes, Medalist: Jacques-Antoine Dassier (Swiss, Geneva 1715–1759 Copenhagen

Bowl, 1885–93, Made in Findlay, Ohio, United States, American, Pressed glass, H. 3 in. (7.6 cm); Diam. 6 in. (15.2 cm), Glass, Dalzell, Gilmore and Leighton (1885–1898

(1) Hortus Palatinus, 1620, Engravings and woodcuts, Overall: 15 3/8 x 10 7/16 x 1 15/16 in. (39 x 26.5 x 5 cm), Books, Salomon de Caus (1576–1626) was a unique figure in garden history. Trained as an architect-mathematician and hydraulic

Poncho, 1864–80, Mexican, wool

Four Two-Colored Tiles, late 14th century, Made in Oxfordshire, England, British, Fired earthenware, with slip decoration and lead glaze, Overall (each approx.): 4 1/8 x 4 1/8 in. (10.5 x 10.5 cm), Ceramics-Tiles

Panel with the Visitation, 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

Beaded Penannular Earring, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, ca. 1991–1450 B.C., From Egypt, Upper Egypt, Thebes, Dra Abu el-Naga, Mandara, Carnarvon/Carter excavations, 1914, Gold, lapis-lazuli, diam. 1.9 cm (3/4 in); w. 0.7 cm (1/4 in

Wallpaper Panel, 1700–1730, Made in China, Paper, painted by hand and mounted on linen, Natural Substances

Teapot, 1845, Made in Baltimore, Maryland, United States, American, Silver, Overall: 6 13/16 x 9 9/16 x 5 1/2 in. (17.3 x 24.3 x 14 cm); 38 oz. 16 dwt. (1207.1 g), Silver, Andrew Ellicott Warner (1786–1870

Bird Pendant, 1st–5th century, Costa Rica, Atlantic Watershed, Jadeite, H. 2 5/8 x W. 3/4 x D. 1 7/8 in. (6.7 x 1.9 x 4.7 cm), Stone-Ornaments, Tropical Costa Rica is the habitat of an enormous number of bird species, many of which acquired

[Unknown Subject], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs, Émile Tourtin (French, active 1860s–70s

Fragment, 17th century, Italian, Silk, metal thread, Overall: 8 1/2 x 21 1/4 in. (21.6 x 54 cm), Textiles-Velvets

Pot Fragment, 4th–7th century, Made in Kharga Oasis, Byzantine Egypt, Coptic, Earthenware, slip decoration, Overall: 2 9/16 x 3 1/2 in. (6.5 x 8.9 cm), Ceramics

Costume Ornament, 11th–12th century, Peru, Peru; central coast (?), Silver, L. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm), Metal-Ornaments

Molded plaque: female head, Ur III–Isin-Larsa, ca. 2100–1750 B.C., Southern Mesopotamia, Ceramic, 1.57 x 2.64 in. (3.99 x 6.71 cm), Ceramics-Reliefs

Preparatory drawing for scroll of the Four Seasons in Kyoto, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Handscroll; ink on paper, Image: 15 1/2 in. × 18 ft. 2 7/16 in. (39.4 × 554.8 cm), Paintings, Maruyama Ōkyo (Japanese, 1733–1795

Scarab from mummy of Satsobek, Middle Kingdom–Second Intermediate Period, Dynasty 12, early, ca. 1950–1900 B.C., From Egypt, Memphite Region, Lisht North, Tomb 954, Burial 954D, 1921–22, Lapis-lazuli or green jasper, l. 2.3 cm (7/8

Relief fragment from the tomb of Mereri, First Intermediate Period, Dynasty 9, ca. 2100–2030 B.C., From Egypt, Northern Upper Egypt, Dendera, Tomb of Mereri, Behind Temple of Hathor, Egypt Exploration Fund excavations, 1898, Limestone

Canopic jar with a human-headed lid, Late Period, Saite, Dynasty 26, 664–525 B.C., Possibly from Upper Egypt, Thebes; From Egypt, Travertine (Egyptian alabaster), Jar with Lid: H. 38 cm (14 15/16 in); Diam. 22 cm (8 11/16 in); Jar: H. 25.5

Inscribed fragment, Aten cartouche, 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, 1891–92,

Glass two-handled bottle, Early Imperial, 1st century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown, H. 4 7/8 in. (12.40 cm.), Glass, Translucent cobalt blue; handles in same color., Everted rim, folded down, round, and in; flaring mouth; cylindrical neck,

元 鈞窯 天青釉 水滴, Water dropper, Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), China, Stoneware with blue-grey glaze (Jun ware), H. 2 3/8 in. ( 6 cm); Diam. 2 3/16 in. (5.6 cm), Ceramics

Coin, dated A.H. 370/A.D. 980, From Iran, Nishapur, Silver, Coins

Set of six knives (part of a set), 1767–71, French, Paris, Silver gilt, L. 8-7/16 in. (21.4 cm.), Metalwork-Silver, The tooled leather box contains six couverts—the French term for two or more matched pieces of flatware—which in this

[Unknown Subject], 1860s, Albumen silver print, Approx. 10.2 x 6.3 cm (4 x 2 1/2 in.), Photographs, Unknown

Lintel, ca. 1130–40, Made in present-day France, Catalan, Marble, Overall: 8 1/2 x 17 7/8 x 9 1/2 in. (21.6 x 45.4 x 24.1 cm), Sculpture-Architectural

Saint Lawrence, 1340–50, Made in Carinthia, Austria, Austrian, Pot-metal glass, colorless glass, and vitreous paint, 35 x 13 in. (88.9 x 33 cm), Glass-Stained

Saucer, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), first half of the 19th century, China, Porcelain with purple-blue glaze over a low-relief ornament, H. 4 3/8 in. (11.1 cm), Ceramics

Bottle, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), Kangxi period (1662–1722), China, Porcelain, H. 17 1/2 in. (44.5 cm), Ceramics

Fisher & Bird's Marble Yard, 287 Bowery, New York, ca. 1836, Engraving, image: 9 7/8 x 8 7/8 in. (25.1 x 22.5 cm), Prints, John Baker (American, active 1830–40

Evening dress, 1913, French, silk, sequins

Glass perfume bottle, Mid Imperial, 2nd–3rd century A.D., Roman, Glass; blown, 4 5/8 in. (11.7 cm), Glass, Translucent pale blue green. Rim folded out, over, and in, flattened on top and into mouth; cylindrical neck expanding downward and

Vase, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), China, Porcelain decorated in underglaze blue, H. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm), Ceramics

Fragment of a Bowl, 9th–10th century, Excavated in Iran, Nishapur, Earthenware; white slip, yellowish-black and brown-black decoration, glazed, H. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm), Ceramics

(From Sketchbook), 1810–20, Ink, wash, on paper, 9 x 11 1/2 in. (22.9 x 29.2 cm), Drawings, Thomas Sully (American, Horncastle, Lincolnshire 1783–1872 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Snuff Bottle with Stopper, Qing dynasty (1644–1911), 19th century, China, Yunan rock amber with glass stopper, H. 2 5/6 in. (7.2 cm), Snuff Bottles

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. 11.4