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Hand Axe
Egypt, EL-Haraga, Paleolithic Period
1915.41CCCC0
Hand Axe
Egypt, Paleolithic Period
1915.42CCCC0
Hatchet
Germany, Austria, Celt, Neolithic
1924.777CCCC0
Hand Axe
Egypt, EL-Haraga, excavated in 1914, Predynastic, ca. 5000-3000 BC
1915.39CCCC0
Amulet in the Form of a Seated Figure with Bovine Head
Northeast China, Neolithic period, probably Hongshan culture (4700-2920 BC)
1953.628CCCC0
Ceremonial Disk-Axe (Yue)
Northeast China, Neolithic period, Hongshan Culture (4700-2920 BC)
1991.6CCCC0
Vinca Idol
Serbia, Vinça culture, Neolithic Era
2000.201CCCC0
Black-Topped Beaker
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIb period
1920.2005CCCC0
Fishtail Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada Ia-IIa periods
1914.673CCCC0
Fishtail Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada Ia-IIa period, 4500-3000 BC
1914.674CCCC0
Rhomboidal Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada Ia-b period
1914.672CCCC0
Hand Axe
Egypt, El-Haraga, excavated in 1914, Predynastic or Old Kingdom
1915.37CCCC0
Flint in the Form of a Bird
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III period, 4000-3000 BC
1995.40CCCC0
Vinca Idol
Serbia, Vinça culture, Neolithic Era
2000.202CCCC0
Wavy-Lined Jar
Egypt, late Predynastic Period, Naqada IIIa2 (Dynasty 0)
1920.1983CCCC0
White Cross-Lined Bowl with Turtle and Sun
Egypt, early Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIa period
1920.2008CCCC0
Black-Topped Beaker
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIb Period
1920.1980CCCC0
Squat Jar with Lug Handles
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIb Period
1920.1988CCCC0
Decorated Jar with Rope Pattern
Egypt, Predynastic Period,Naqada IId Period
1920.1986CCCC0
Wavy-Handled Jar
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIa2 period (Dynasty 0) or later
1920.1984CCCC0
Rhomboidal Palette
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I Period
1914.668CCCC0
Fishtail Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIb period, 4000-3000 BC
1914.717CCCC0
Ripple-Flaked Knife
Egypt, El-Haraga, cemetery G, tomb 413, excavated in 1914, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIc-IIId1 period 4000-3000 BC
1915.30CCCC0
Black-Topped Bowl
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Early Naqada II
1920.2006CCCC0
Nesting Quail Stamp Seal
Iran, Lake Van region
1985.179CCCC0
Seal Amulet in the form of a Lion's Head
Iraq, southern Mesopotamia, 3800-3500 BC
2000.42CCCC0
Palette in the Form of a Fish
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III period
1989.32CCCC0
Palette in the Form of a Turtle
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIa-IIIa period
1989.47CCCC0
Bull's-Head Amulet
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III Periods
1998.26CCCC0
Squat Jar with Lug Handles
Egypt, middle Predynastic Period, Naqada IIb Period
1920.1987CCCC0
Jar with Spiral Designs
Northwest China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Majiayao phase (3300-2650 BC)
2004.64CCCC0
Decorated Jar with Boat Scenes
Egypt, Middle Predynastic Period, Naqada IIc-d periods
1914.639CCCC0
Ceremonial Disc (Bi)
East China, Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture (3300–2200 BCE)
1917.974CCCC0
Urn with Triangular Patterns
Northwest China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture
2017.21CCCC0
Amulet Seal in the Form of a Bull
Pre-Sumerian, Iraq, C. 3250 BC
1981.7CCCC0
Striding Goat
Sumerian, Iraq
1984.35CCCC0
Storage Jar
Egypt, Naqada III Period jar, with modern painted decoration
1920.1985CCCC0
Statuette of a Woman: "The Stargazer"
Early Bronze Age, Western Anatolia?, 3rd Millennium BC
1993.165CCCC0
Cylinder Seal
Mesopotamia, Early Dynastic period
1964.458CCCC0
Head of a Bull
Sumerian, Iraq, Tigris-Euphrates valley, 3000-2000 BC
1997.51CCCC0
Perforated Disc (pi)
China, Neolithic period (3rd-2nd millenium BC)
1915.627CCCC0
Vase
China, Gansu province, Neolithic period
1930.333CCCC0
Jar
Thailand, Ban Chiang, Neolithic Period
1983.29CCCC0
Tazza
South East Asia, Thailand, Ban Chiang, Neolithic period
1983.31CCCC0
Jar
Thailand, Ban Chiang, Neolithic Period
1983.30CCCC0
Perforated Disc (Pi)
China, Neolithic period (3rd-2nd millenium BC)
1915.628CCCC0
Jar
South East Asia, Thailand, Ban Chiang, Neolithic period
1973.162CCCC0
Jar
Thailand, Ban Chiang, Neolithic Period
1973.13CCCC0
Pot
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.545CCCC0
Pot
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.547CCCC0
Cup
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.544CCCC0
Pot
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.546CCCC0
Squat Jar with Lug Handles
Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasties 1-3
1914.648CCCC0
Statue of Heqat, the Frog Goddess
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Late Naqada III Period (3100-2950 BC) to Early Dynastic Period, Early Dynasty 1 (2950-2573 BC)
1976.5CCCC0
Jar with Four Ibex
Pakistan, probably Quetta, Indus Valley Civilization
2001.1CCCC0
Offering Table
Egypt, Probably Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, excavations of J.E. Quibell, 1, Predynastic Period, probably Dynasties 2-3
1914.653CCCC0
Dish
Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasties 2-3
1914.645CCCC0
Shallow Dish
Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later
1916.2031CCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel
Egypt, Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, tomb 2331, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic, Dynasty 2-3, 2770-2573 BC
1914.636CCCC0
Squat Dummy Jar with Lug Handles
Egypt, Probably Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic, Dynasties 2-3, 2770-2573 BC
1914.637CCCC0
Bowl
Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later
1916.2044CCCC0
Bowl
Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later
1916.2075CCCC0
Fire-flame Cooking Vessel (Ka'en Doki)
Japan, Jōmon period (c. 10,500-300 BC)
1984.68CCCC0
Shallow Dish
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later
1914.629CCCC0
Bull Calf Polemount
Sumerian, Iraq
1970.61CCCC0
Squat Dummy Jar with Lug Handles
Egypt, Probably Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, tomb 2347, excavations by J.E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic Period, late Dynasty 2-3,
1914.646CCCC0
Bird-shaped Urn
Northwest China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Banshan phase (2650-2350 BC)
2007.276CCCC0
Jar with Curvilinear Designs
Northwest China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Banshan phase (2650-2350 BC)
1930.332CCCC0
Tall Jar with Rope Patterns
Egypt, Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, tomb 2305, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic-Old Kingdom, Dynasty 3, reign of Djoser, to Dynasty 4, reign of Sneferu, 2628-2549 BC
1914.624CCCC0
Spouted Bowl
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, 2573-2454 BC
1985.108CCCC0
Cylinder Seal of Mycerinus
Egypt, Dynasty 4, reign of Mycerinus
1916.656CCCC0
Cooking Vessel
Japan, Jōmon period (c. 10,500-300 BC)
1991.172CCCC0
Deep Vessel
Japan, Jōmon period (c. 10,500-300 BC)
1998.32CCCC0
Standing Bronze Bull
probably Anatolia
1958.101CCCC0
Zhang (Ceremonial Blade)
China, Neolithic period - Shang dynasty (c.1766-1045 BC)
1915.673CCCC0
Ge (Dagger Axe)
China, Neolithic period - Shang dynasty (c.1766-1045 BC)
1952.580CCCC0
Head of King Userkaf
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Userkaf
1979.2CCCC0
Headrest of Irut
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasties 5-6, 2454-2140 BC
1914.626CCCC0
Lintel of Enseperi
Egypt, Giza, western cemetery, excavations of Montague Ballard, 1901-1902, Old Kingdom, Probably Dynasty 5, 2454-2311 BC
1920.1993CCCC0
Collared Jar
Egypt, Old Kingdom, to First Intermediate Period; Dynasty 5-11, 2454-1980 BC
1914.622CCCC0
Striding Figure of a Man
Egypt, Giza, Old Kingdom, Late Dynasty 5
10.2022©
Seated Statue of Nykara
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Niuserra or later, 2408-2377 BC
1964.90CCCC0
False Door of Nykara
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Niuserra or slightly later, 2408-2377 BC
1964.91CCCC0
Striding Statue of Minnefer
Egypt, Giza, Old Kingdom, Late Dynasty 5
1948.420CCCC0
Lintel of Mereruka
Egypt, Giza, western cemetery, excavations of Montague Ballard, 1901-1902, Old Kingdom, Late Dynasty 5, 2454-2311 BC
1920.1994CCCC0
Relief of Nyankhnesut Seated
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.735CCCC0
Relief of Agricultural Scenes
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.736CCCC0
Inscribed Relief
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.136CCCC0
Relief of Three Offering Bearers
Egypt. Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.737CCCC0
Relief of Men Bringing Desert Animals
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.734CCCC0
Relief of Men Bringing Birds and Cattle
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.738CCCC0
Seal Amulet
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6-8, 2311-2140 BC
1914.684CCCC0
Seal Amulet
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1914.687CCCC0
Seal Amulet
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasties 6-8
1914.685CCCC0
Lintel of Neferi
Egypt, Giza,, western cemetery, excavations of Montague Ballard, 1901-1902, Old Kingdom, Probably Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1920.1992CCCC0
Seal Amulet
Egypt, Late Old Kingdom, Dynasties 5-6, 2647-2124 BC
1914.682CCCC0
Seal Amulet
Egypt, Late Old Kingdom, Dynasties 5-6, 2647-2124 BC
1914.683CCCC0
Magic Bottle
Egypt, Late Old Kingdom, Dynasties 5-6, 2647-2124 BC
1914.681CCCC0
Vessel with Reclining Figure and Birds
Andes, north coast, Cupisnique style
2017.55CCCC0
Head of Gudea, ensi of Lagash
Iraq, Tello (Ancient Lagash), 12th century BC
1963.680CCCC0
No image available
Egypt, 23rd century BC- 4th century AD
1922.510CCCC0
No image available
Egypt, 23rd century BC- 4th century AD
1922.509CCCC0
Statue of Gudea
Neo-Sumerian, Iraq, Girsu, 2143-2124 BC
1963.154CCCC0
Seal Amulet
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 8, 2134-2124 BC
1914.688CCCC0
Stele of Itetioqer and Family
Egypt, Southern Upper Egypt, Middle Kingdom, probably Dynasty 11, 2040-1980 BC
1914.543CCCC0
Seal Amulet
Egypt, First Intermediate Period, 2123-2040 BC
1914.686CCCC0
Wooden Arrow
Egypt, First Intermediate period- Middle Kingdom, 2123- 1814 BC
1914.870CCCC0
Wooden Bow
Egypt, First Intermediate period- Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 10-12, 2123-1814 BC
1914.868CCCC0
Arrow
Egypt, First Intermediate Period- Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 10-12, 2123-1814 BC
1914.869CCCC0
Amulets
Egypt, First Intermediate Period
1914.793CCCC0
Three Pieces of an Arrow
Egypt, First Intermediate period- Middle Kingdom, 2123- 1814 BC
1914.871CCCC0
Lioness
Sumerian, Iraq
1989.253CCCC0
"Foundation Nail" of Gudea
Neo-Sumerian, Iraq, probably Lagash, c. 2100 BC
1990.31CCCC0
Urn
Japan, Jōmon period (c. 10,500-300 BC)
1960.196CCCC0
Wooden Staff or Support
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11-12, 2040-1814 BC
1914.874CCCC0
Spouted Jar
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.49CCCC0
Lion Head, perhaps a Steering Oar Butt
Egypt, Probably Middle Kingdom, 2040-1648 BC
1914.721CCCC0
Model Boat
Egypt, Late Dynasty 11 to Early Dynasty 12
1914.604CCCC0
Model Boat Owner
Egypt, Perhaps Meir, Late Dynasty 11 to early Dynasty 12
1914.607CCCC0
Female Statuette
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 to Early Dynasty 12
1914.603CCCC0
Falcon Head Steering Oar Butt
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040-1648 BC
1914.720CCCC0
String of Beads
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.10CCCC0
Necklace
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.23CCCC0
Necklace
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.4CCCC0
Fragment of a Mirror Disk
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.33CCCC0
Fragments of an Amuletic Cylinder
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.26CCCC0
Necklace
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.28CCCC0
Single Strand Necklace
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.5CCCC0
Model Figure of a Man, Perhaps a Boat Attendant
Egypt, Perhaps Meir, Middle Kingdom, 2040-1648 BC
1914.606CCCC0
Model Oarsman (?)
Egypt, Meir (?), Middle Kingdom, 2040-1648 BC
1914.722CCCC0
Offering Table
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.64CCCC0
Bead in the Form of a Shell
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.25CCCC0
String of Beads
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1914.750CCCC0
Fragment of a Bowl
Egypt, Middle Kingdom or later
1940.1061CCCC0
Seal with Two-Horned Bull and Inscription
Pakistan, Indus Valley civilization
1973.160CCCC0
Seal with Unicorn and Inscription
Pakistan, Indus Valley civilization
1973.161CCCC0
Seal with Unicorn and Inscription
Pakistan, Indus Valley civilization
1964.104CCCC0
Stylized Bird:  Decorative Inlay for a Box
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.47CCCC0
Stylized Bird:  Decorative Inlay for a Box
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.43CCCC0
Stylized Bird:  Decorative Inlay for a Box
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.46CCCC0
Stylized Bird:  Decorative Inlay for a Box
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.45CCCC0
Stylized Bird:  Decorative Inlay for a Box
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.44CCCC0
Seated Ruler
North Syria, possibly the area of Ebla, 2000-1700 BC
1969.37CCCC0
Tripod (Ding)
China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
2003.2CCCC0
Ceremonial Blade with Three Perforations (Dao)
Northwest China, late Neolithic period to early Bronze Age, Qijia culture (2000-1700 BC)
2009.83CCCC0
Female Offering Bearer
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 to early Dynasty 12
1914.602CCCC0
Vase
Peru, South Coast, Nasca
1930.726CCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, Early Cypriot III-Middle Cypriot II
1916.1991CCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, Early Cypriot III-Middle Cypriot I
1916.1989CCCC0
One-Handled Bowl
Cyprus, Early Cypriot III-Middle Cypriot II
1916.1990CCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, from Alambra or Ayia Paraskeve, Early Cypriot III-Middle Cypriot I
1916.1987CCCC0
Double-Handled Beaker
China, type-site at Qijiaping, Gansu province, Neolithic period, Qijia Culture
1971.228CCCC0
Amphora
Cyprus, Early Cypriot III-Middle Cypriot I
1916.1988CCCC0
Statuette of a Bull with Curved Horns
Provenance uncertain, Probably late 2nd millennium BC
1958.95CCCC0
Bull Protome
Cyprus, 2nd millennium BC
1974.38CCCC0
Cotter Pin for Chariot
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.548CCCC0
Sword Handle
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.550CCCC0
Sword
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.552CCCC0
Sword Blade
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.553CCCC0
Necklace or Torque
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.554CCCC0
Domestic Axe-Head
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.549CCCC0
Axe-Head with Four Picks
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.551CCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1982.3CCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker)
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1914.813CCCC0
Model Figure of a Man
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1914.808CCCC0
Mummy Mask of Senbi
Egypt, Meir, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1914.731CCCC0
Sidelocks and Elements of Wig Decoration
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1914.795CCCC0
Water Jar (Globular Jar)
Egypt, EL-Haraga, cemetery S, tomb 366, excavated in 1914, Middle Kingdom, Second half of Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1915.61CCCC0
Dagger
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13, or later
1914.676CCCC0
Female Offering Bearer
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1914.809CCCC0
Decorated Bowl
Egypt, Late Middle Kingdom to early New Kingdom
1914.608CCCC0
Plasterer's Float
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 -13
1914.825CCCC0
Statuette of a Man
Egypt, Probably Meir, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1914.807CCCC0
Loose Beads and Two Terminals
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.11CCCC0
Recumbent Lion Beads
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1914.784CCCC0
Recumbent Lion Beads
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1914.786CCCC0
Necklace with Amulets
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, mostly Dynasty 12
1916.637CCCC0
Kohl Jar with Lid
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.31CCCC0
Necklace
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (barrel beads) and New Kingdom, Dynasty 19 (eye beads)
1914.752CCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, El-Haraga, Wadi I, no number, Second Intermediate Period
1915.17CCCC0
Scaraboid
Egypt, late Middle Kingdom to Second Intermediate Period
1914.749CCCC0
Drinking Cup
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, second half of Dynasty 12
1915.43CCCC0
Inlay Eye from Coffin
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.505CCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 12 to Dynasty 13
1914.746CCCC0
Necklace of Amulets
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, mostly Dynasty 12
1914.754CCCC0
Oyster-Shell Pendants
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1914.792CCCC0
Model Mummy
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1914.810CCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 12
1914.748CCCC0
String of Beads
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1914.753CCCC0
Recumbent Lion Bead
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1914.788CCCC0
Stele of Hetpet
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1932.190CCCC0
Sickle Blades
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34CCCC0
Teardrop-Shaped Beads
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1914.797CCCC0
Pair of Inlay Eyes
Egypt, El-Haraga, cemetery E, tomb 614, excavated in 1914, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1915.27CCCC0
Stele of Shemai
Egypt, Aswan, Qubbet el-Hawa, excavations of Lady William Cecil, 1904, "Cecil Tombs," no. 28, Middle Kingdom, early Dynasty 12, probably reign of Sesostris I
1921.1017CCCC0
Coffin of Senbi
Egypt, Meir, Middle Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat II to Sesostris III
1914.716CCCC0
Ceremonial Axe (Fu)
China, Erlitou culture (c. 1900–1500 BCE)
1991.115CCCC0
Pyxis with Lid
Egypt, Late Middle Kingdom to early New Kingdom
1914.609CCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13
1915.16CCCC0
Ax Head
Egypt, EL-Haraga, excavated in 1914, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Sesostris III to early Dynasty 13
1915.35CCCC0
Statue of Amenemhat III
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (1980-1801), reign of Amenemhat III
1960.56CCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel (Beaker)
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat III, 1918-1884 BC
1985.107CCCC0
Statuette of a Man
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Second half Dynasty 12 to Dynasty 13, reign of Amenemhat III or later
1985.136CCCC0
Shawabty
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 12-13
1980.42CCCC0
Dancing Figure
China, style of Han dynasty (202 BC–AD 220)
1964.216CCCC0
Ts'ung
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1915.629CCCC0
Axe
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1941.549CCCC0
Axe
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1937.27CCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, Middle Cypriot III
1916.1994CCCC0
One-Handled Bowl
Cyprus, Middle Cypriot III
1916.1993CCCC0
Wine Vessel (Jia)
China, probably Henan province, Erlitou culture (c. 1900-1500 BC)
1989.150CCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, El-Haraga, Wadi I, no number, Second Intermediate Period
1915.20CCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, Second Intermediate Period
1914.776CCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, Second Intermediate Period
1915.18CCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, Second Intermediate Period
1914.774CCCC0
Ceremonial Dagger-Axe with Animal Masks (Ge)
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1983.2CCCC0
Ceremonial Tube (Cong)
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1915.630CCCC0
Ceremonial Scepter with Animal Masks (Gui)
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1972.154CCCC0
Collared Disk (Huan)
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1952.583CCCC0
Priest-King or Deity
Hittite, North Syria, early 17th Century BC
1971.45CCCC0
Female Worshiper
Crete, Minoan, Middle Minoan III - Late Minoan I
2002.89CCCC0
Iguana
Mesoamerica, Olmec culture
1.2016©
Figure Holding Small Supernatural
Mesoamerica, Olmec, 1600-300 BC
10.2015©
Jug
Cyprus, Late Cypriot I
1916.2000CCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, Late Cypriot I
1916.1992CCCC0
Ge (Dagger-Axe)
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1937.25CCCC0
Minoan Petal Bowl
Crete, 17th-16th century BC
1927.435CCCC0
Libation Dish-Jar Stopper
Syria, Hittite (?) or Middle Iron Age, Tell Ahmar, Djezizeh
1971.265CCCC0
Large Bowl
Romania, possibly Cirna, Middle Bronze Age
1993.229CCCC0
Unguent Bottle (Amphoriskos)
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 (1540-1296 BC) - 19 (1295-1186 BC)
1914.566CCCC0
Caryatid Mirror
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1983.196CCCC0
Canopic Jar with Lid
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.630CCCC0
Weight in the Form of a Hippopotamus Head
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1992.114CCCC0
Vessel in the Form of an Ostrich Egg
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1914.620CCCC0
Heart Scarab of Nefer
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1921.1030CCCC0
Canopic Jar with Lid
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.631CCCC0
Giraffe Head
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1977.146CCCC0
Chair or Bed Leg with the God Bes
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1982.42CCCC0
Mummy Linen
Egypt, 18th Dynasty
1921.1026CCCC0
Kohl Container
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.671CCCC0
Fragment of a Necklace
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1915.15CCCC0
Frog Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.570CCCC0
Dish in the Form of a Shell
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1914.814CCCC0
Long-Necked Flask (Krateriskos)
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III to Amenhotep III
1914.812CCCC0
Ear Stud
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.740CCCC0
Fragment of a Feather-Garmented Figure
Egypt, New Kingdom or Third Intermediate Period
1914.667CCCC0
Fragment of Statue Base (?)
Egypt, New Kingdom
1914.615CCCC0
Weight in the Form of a Bull or Cow
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.711CCCC0
Scribe's Palette
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 (1540-1296 BC) - 19 (1295-1186)
1914.727CCCC0
Duck-Billed Axe Head
Egypt, New Kingdom, Mid-Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1983.211CCCC0
Dagger Point
Egypt, New Kingdom, Mid-Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1983.212CCCC0
Eye of Horus Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.762CCCC0
Mummy Linen
Egypt, 18th Dynasty
1921.1025CCCC0
Tray with Pond Scene
Egypt, New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1914.538CCCC0
Mummy Linen
Egypt, 18th Dynasty
1921.1027CCCC0
Sleeping Duck Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.569CCCC0
Scarab Ring
Egypt, New Kingdom
1936.653CCCC0
Amulet of Taweret
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.736CCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, New Kingdom
1914.777CCCC0
Penannular Ribbed Earring
Egypt, New Kingdom, first half of Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC)
1916.129CCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, New Kingdom or modern forgery
1914.778CCCC0
Finger Ring
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 (1540-1296) -19 (1295-1186 BC)
1914.763CCCC0
Recumbent Calf Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.568CCCC0
Amenhotep II Scarab
Egypt, New Kingdom or modern forgery
1914.745CCCC0
Pair of Ear Studs
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.764CCCC0
Mummy Linen
Egypt, 18th Dynasty
1921.1023CCCC0
Mummy Linen
Egypt, 18th Dynasty
1921.1024CCCC0
Marsh Bowl
Egypt, New Kingdom, early Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut or Tuthmosis III
1914.614CCCC0
Amen-Ra Scarab
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 (1540-1296 BC) - 19 (1295-1186 BC) or later
1914.747CCCC0
Hamadryas Baboon Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom
1914.738CCCC0
Mirror with Falcons
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.675CCCC0
Wallet Beads
Egypt, New Kingdom, probably Dynasty 18
1914.783CCCC0
Three-Frog Bead Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom
1914.794CCCC0
Child's Finger Ring
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.779CCCC0
Mummy Linen
Egypt, Dynasty 18 (?)
1922.511CCCC0
Pair of Earrings
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1914.765CCCC0
Turned Armilla
Hungary, Bronze Age, c. 2500-800 BC
1988.5CCCC0
Spiral Armilla
Central Europe, Bronze Age, c. 2500-800 BC
1988.4CCCC0
Ingot Torque
Hungary, Bronze Age, c. 2500-800 BC
1988.6CCCC0
Battle Axe
Hungary, Bronze Age
1988.3CCCC0
Anthropomorph
India, Bronze Age
2004.31CCCC0
Composite Lion and Bull
Iran, 1500-1000 BC
1969.122CCCC0
Female Figurine
Mexico, Guerrero, Xalitla, Xochipala style
1993.203CCCC0
No image available
Native North America, Northeastern Woodlands artists, Great Lakes, Michigan?
2.2018©
No image available
Native North America, Northeastern Woodlands artists, Great Lakes, Michigan?
1.2018©
Figurine Holding A Ball(?)
Mexico, Guerrero, Xochipala style (1500-500 BC)
1998.82CCCC0
Silver Necklace
Aegean, Minoan (?), Bronze Age, c1500 BC
1914.860CCCC0
Figurine Head
Mexico, Guerrero, Xochipala, 16th-11th century BC
1995.97CCCC0
No image available
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1983.195CCCC0
Seated Scribe of Medthu
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Tutmosis III
1920.2004CCCC0
Domestic Shrine
Egypt, Probably Theban area, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tutmosis III
1920.2002CCCC0
Head of Queen Hatshepsut (?)
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut, 1479-1457 BC
1917.976CCCC0
Pomegranate Vase
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1295 BC), reign of Tuthmosis III or later
1914.612CCCC0
Seated Pair Statue
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III, 1479-1425 BC
1920.2003CCCC0
Relief of Hatshepsut or Tuthmosis III
Egypt, Said to be from Thebes, Deir el-Bahari, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut/Tuthmosis III, 1479-1425 BC
1920.1995CCCC0
Marsh Bowl Fragment
Egypt, New Kingdom, mid- Dynasty 18 (1540-1295 BC), reign of Hatshepsut or Tuthmosis III
1914.613CCCC0
One-Handled Bowl
Cyprus, Late Cypriot II
1916.1996CCCC0
One-Handled Bowl
Cyprus, Late Cypriot II
1916.1995CCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, Late Cypriot II
1916.1999CCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, Late Cypriot II
1916.1997CCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, Late Cypriot II
1916.1998CCCC0
Cowroid
Egypt, New Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC)
1915.19CCCC0
Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep II
1914.680CCCC0
Flask in the Form of a Leather Bag
Egypt, New Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 18, late in the reign of Tuthmosis III to the early reign of Amenhotep III, 1479-1353 BC
1914.726CCCC0
Wine Cup (Jue)
China, Middle Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Erligang phase (c. 1600-1400 BC)
1982.148CCCC0
Garment Pin
possibly Hungary, Bronze Age, c. 2500-800 BC
1992.66CCCC0
Garment Pin
possibly Hungary, Bronze Age, c. 2500-800 BC
1992.65CCCC0
Garment Pin
possibly Hungary, Bronze Age, c. 2500-800 BC
1992.67CCCC0
Piriform (Pear-Shaped) Jar
Greek, Mycenaean, Late Helladic IIIA1-2b
1978.60CCCC0
Fragment of a Tomb Relief
Egypt, Probably Thebes, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III or slightly later, 1479-1425 BC
1914.670CCCC0
Long-Necked Flask with Lid
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III, to reign of Amenhotep III, 1479-1353 BC
1914.619CCCC0
Long-Necked Flask with Strap Handle and Lid
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III, to Amenhotep III, 1479-1353 BC
1914.618CCCC0
Male Head, perhaps from a Pair Statue
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep II to Tuthmosis IV
1940.649CCCC0
Duck Head Finial
possibly Hungary, Bronze Age, c. 2500-800 BC
1992.63CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Hand Axe
Egypt, EL-Haraga, Paleolithic Period
1915.41dark-brown-colored flintOverall: 8 x 5 cm (3 1/8 x 1 15/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Hand Axe
Egypt, Paleolithic Period
1915.42black to dark-green-colored flintOverall: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Hatchet
Germany, Austria, Celt, Neolithic
1924.777flintOverall: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.)Gift of T. Q. LempertzCCCC0
Hand Axe
Egypt, EL-Haraga, excavated in 1914, Predynastic, ca. 5000-3000 BC
1915.39tan-colored flintOverall: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Amulet in the Form of a Seated Figure with Bovine Head
Northeast China, Neolithic period, probably Hongshan culture (4700-2920 BC)
1953.628jade (nephrite)Overall: 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.)Gift of Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
Ceremonial Disk-Axe (Yue)
Northeast China, Neolithic period, Hongshan Culture (4700-2920 BC)
1991.6serpentine stoneOverall: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Vinca Idol
Serbia, Vinça culture, Neolithic Era
2000.201fired clay with paintOverall: 16.1 cm (6 5/16 in.)Gift of Bruce FerriniCCCC0
Black-Topped Beaker
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIb period
1920.2005Nile silt potteryDiameter: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.); Overall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fishtail Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada Ia-IIa periods
1914.673dark brown- to dark green-colored flintOverall: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fishtail Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada Ia-IIa period, 4500-3000 BC
1914.674dark brown to a dark green colored flintOverall: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Rhomboidal Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada Ia-b period
1914.672light brown flintOverall: 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Hand Axe
Egypt, El-Haraga, excavated in 1914, Predynastic or Old Kingdom
1915.37dark-brown-colored flintOverall: 3.3 cm (1 5/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Flint in the Form of a Bird
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III period, 4000-3000 BC
1995.40tan-colored flintOverall: 5.2 x 5.2 cm (2 1/16 x 2 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Vinca Idol
Serbia, Vinça culture, Neolithic Era
2000.202fired clay with paintOverall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)Gift of Bruce FerriniCCCC0
Wavy-Lined Jar
Egypt, late Predynastic Period, Naqada IIIa2 (Dynasty 0)
1920.1983marl clay potteryDiameter: 10.1 cm (4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.); Overall: 26.8 cm (10 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
White Cross-Lined Bowl with Turtle and Sun
Egypt, early Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIa period
1920.2008Nile silt potteryDiameter: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 13.7 cm (5 3/8 in.); Overall: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Black-Topped Beaker
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I-IIb Period
1920.1980Nile silt potteryDiameter: 12.4 cm (4 7/8 in.); Overall: 29.1 cm (11 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Squat Jar with Lug Handles
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIb Period
1920.1988marl clayDiameter: 21.2 cm (8 3/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.); Overall: 15.2 cm (6 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Decorated Jar with Rope Pattern
Egypt, Predynastic Period,Naqada IId Period
1920.1986marl clayDiameter: 29.4 cm (11 9/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.); Overall: 36.8 cm (14 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Wavy-Handled Jar
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIa2 period (Dynasty 0) or later
1920.1984marl clay wareDiameter: 10.9 cm (4 5/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 8.8 cm (3 7/16 in.); Overall: 28.7 cm (11 5/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Rhomboidal Palette
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada I Period
1914.668graywackeOverall: 8 x 2.2 cm (3 1/8 x 7/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fishtail Knife
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIb period, 4000-3000 BC
1914.717tan-colored flintOverall: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Ripple-Flaked Knife
Egypt, El-Haraga, cemetery G, tomb 413, excavated in 1914, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIc-IIId1 period 4000-3000 BC
1915.30flintOverall: 5 x 14.3 cm (1 15/16 x 5 5/8 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Black-Topped Bowl
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Early Naqada II
1920.2006Nile siltDiameter: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.); Overall: 7.6 cm (3 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Nesting Quail Stamp Seal
Iran, Lake Van region
1985.179dickite stoneOverall: 6.2 x 3.8 x 7.4 cm (2 7/16 x 1 1/2 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of Keith P. SmithCCCC0
Seal Amulet in the form of a Lion's Head
Iraq, southern Mesopotamia, 3800-3500 BC
2000.42agateDiameter: 2.8 x 2.7 x 0.9 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/16 x 3/8 in.)Gift of Mabel Porozynski in honor and remembrance of Eugene PorozynskiCCCC0
Palette in the Form of a Fish
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III period
1989.32graywackeOverall: 10.5 cm (4 1/8 in.)Bequest of Elizabeth M. SkalaCCCC0
Palette in the Form of a Turtle
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada IIa-IIIa period
1989.47graywackeOverall: 7.8 cm (3 1/16 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Bull's-Head Amulet
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Naqada II-III Periods
1998.26amethystOverall: 3.4 x 3.7 x 2.6 cm (1 5/16 x 1 7/16 x 1 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Squat Jar with Lug Handles
Egypt, middle Predynastic Period, Naqada IIb Period
1920.1987marl clay potteryDiameter: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Overall: 14.5 x 23.2 cm (5 11/16 x 9 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Jar with Spiral Designs
Northwest China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Majiayao phase (3300-2650 BC)
2004.64earthenware with slip-painted decorationDiameter: 39.1 cm (15 3/8 in.); Overall: 45.2 cm (17 13/16 in.)Gift of Donna S. and James S. Reid, Jr. in honor of Dr. Ju-hsi ChouCCCC0
Decorated Jar with Boat Scenes
Egypt, Middle Predynastic Period, Naqada IIc-d periods
1914.639marl clay potteryDiameter: 28.2 cm (11 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 15.2 cm (6 in.); Overall: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Ceremonial Disc (Bi)
East China, Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture (3300–2200 BCE)
1917.974jade (nephrite)Diameter: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Inner diameter: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Urn with Triangular Patterns
Northwest China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture
2017.21Earthenware with slip-painted decorationOverall: 36.5 x 39.5 cm (14 3/8 x 15 9/16 in.)Gift of Donna and James ReidCCCC0
Amulet Seal in the Form of a Bull
Pre-Sumerian, Iraq, C. 3250 BC
1981.7limestone with black stone inlaid eyesOverall: 2.7 x 4.7 x 3.9 cm (1 1/16 x 1 7/8 x 1 9/16 in.)Bequest of Fay Ratner and the Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Striding Goat
Sumerian, Iraq
1984.35limestone and Egyptian blue inlayOverall: 2.4 x 1.4 x 3.3 cm (15/16 x 9/16 x 1 5/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Bull Procession Cup
Sumerian, Iraq
1982.1gray limestoneDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); Overall: 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Storage Jar
Egypt, Naqada III Period jar, with modern painted decoration
1920.1985marl clay wareDiameter: 25.1 cm (9 7/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); Overall: 29.5 cm (11 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Statuette of a Woman: "The Stargazer"
Early Bronze Age, Western Anatolia?, 3rd Millennium BC
1993.165marbleOverall: 17.2 x 6.5 x 6.3 cm (6 3/4 x 2 9/16 x 2 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund; John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Cylinder Seal
Mesopotamia, Early Dynastic period
1964.458agateDiameter: 1.9 x 1.1 cm (3/4 x 7/16 in.); With mount: 2.9 x 13.8 x 7.7 cm (1 1/8 x 5 7/16 x 3 1/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. Robert M. HornungCCCC0
Head of a Bull
Sumerian, Iraq, Tigris-Euphrates valley, 3000-2000 BC
1997.51chalcedonyOverall: 3.1 x 2.9 x 4.3 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 1 11/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Kandila (Collared Jar with Conical Foot)
Master A (Greek)
1991.166marbleOverall: 10.7 x 12.9 cm (4 3/16 x 5 1/16 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of the Merrin FamilyCCCC0
Perforated Disc (pi)
China, Neolithic period (3rd-2nd millenium BC)
1915.627jadeDiameter: 23.5 cm (9 1/4 in.); Inner diameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Vase
China, Gansu province, Neolithic period
1930.333earthenware with slip coating and painted decorationDiameter of mouth: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.); Overall: 20.4 cm (8 1/16 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Jar
Thailand, Ban Chiang, Neolithic Period
1983.29reddish earthenware with painted decorationDiameter: 38.8 cm (15 1/4 in.); Overall: 33.3 cm (13 1/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Tazza
South East Asia, Thailand, Ban Chiang, Neolithic period
1983.31reddish earthenware with painted and incised decorationOverall: 9.2 x 7.4 cm (3 5/8 x 2 15/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Jar
Thailand, Ban Chiang, Neolithic Period
1983.30gray earthenware with incised decorationDiameter: 22.1 cm (8 11/16 in.); Overall: 20.2 cm (7 15/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Perforated Disc (Pi)
China, Neolithic period (3rd-2nd millenium BC)
1915.628jade Diameter: 21.2 cm (8 3/8 in.); Inner diameter: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Jar
South East Asia, Thailand, Ban Chiang, Neolithic period
1973.162earthenwareOverall: 23.2 cm (9 1/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Jar
Thailand, Ban Chiang, Neolithic Period
1973.13earthenwareOverall: 28 cm (11 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Pot
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.545earthenwareDiameter of mouth: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.); Overall: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Pot
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.547earthenwareDiameter of mouth: 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.); Overall: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Cup
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.544earthenwareDiameter: 7.7 cm (3 1/16 in.); Overall: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Pot
Iran, Luristan (?), 3rd-2nd Millenium BC
1942.546earthenwareDiameter of mouth: 5.8 cm (2 5/16 in.); Overall: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Squat Jar with Lug Handles
Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasties 1-3
1914.648pegmatitic hornblende dioriteDiameter: 21.1 cm (8 5/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.); Overall: 13 cm (5 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth without rim: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Statue of Heqat, the Frog Goddess
Egypt, Predynastic Period, Late Naqada III Period (3100-2950 BC) to Early Dynastic Period, Early Dynasty 1 (2950-2573 BC)
1976.5travertine (Egyptian alabaster)Overall: 15.4 x 14.7 x 15.5 cm (6 1/16 x 5 13/16 x 6 1/8 in.)Andrew R. and Martha Holden Jennings FundCCCC0
Jar with Four Ibex
Pakistan, probably Quetta, Indus Valley Civilization
2001.1ceramic with black slipOverall: 12.2 x 23 cm (4 13/16 x 9 1/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Offering Table
Egypt, Probably Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, excavations of J.E. Quibell, 1, Predynastic Period, probably Dynasties 2-3
1914.653anorthosit e gneissDiameter: 30.4 cm (11 15/16 in.); Overall: 7.6 cm (3 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Dish
Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasties 2-3
1914.645anorthosite gneissDiameter: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.); Overall: 7.6 cm (3 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Shallow Dish
Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later
1916.2031travertineDiameter: 41.8 cm (16 7/16 in.); Overall: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel
Egypt, Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, tomb 2331, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic, Dynasty 2-3, 2770-2573 BC
1914.636limestoneDiameter: 5.3 cm (2 1/16 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Squat Dummy Jar with Lug Handles
Egypt, Probably Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic, Dynasties 2-3, 2770-2573 BC
1914.637sandstoneDiameter: 7.4 cm (2 15/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 2.5 cm (1 in.); Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Bowl
Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later
1916.2044travertineDiameter: 24.2 cm (9 1/2 in.); Overall: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Bowl
Egypt, Early Dynastic Period, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later
1916.2075anorthosite gneissDiameter: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.); Overall: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fire-flame Cooking Vessel (Ka'en Doki)
Japan, Jōmon period (c. 10,500-300 BC)
1984.68Earthenware with carved and applied decorationheight: 61 cm (24 in.); Diameter: 55.8 cm (21 15/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Shallow Dish
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 2, reign of Nynetjer or later
1914.629travertineDiameter: 35.9 cm (14 1/8 in.); Overall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Bull Calf Polemount
Sumerian, Iraq
1970.61basaltOverall: 7.7 x 5.1 x 13.1 cm (3 1/16 x 2 x 5 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Squat Dummy Jar with Lug Handles
Egypt, Probably Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, tomb 2347, excavations by J.E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic Period, late Dynasty 2-3,
1914.646hornblende dioriteDiameter: 18.6 cm (7 5/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.); Overall: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Bird-shaped Urn
Northwest China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Banshan phase (2650-2350 BC)
2007.276earthenware with slip-painted decorationOverall: 26.7 x 31.1 x 27.9 cm (10 1/2 x 12 1/4 x 11 in.)Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski in honor of Dr. Ju-hsi ChouCCCC0
Jar with Curvilinear Designs
Northwest China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Banshan phase (2650-2350 BC)
1930.332earthenware with slip-painted decorationDiameter: 36.8 x 30.5 cm (14 1/2 x 12 in.); Overall: 36.2 cm (14 1/4 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Tall Jar with Rope Patterns
Egypt, Saqqara, north of the Step Pyramid, tomb 2305, excavations of J. E. Quibell, 1910-1911, Predynastic-Old Kingdom, Dynasty 3, reign of Djoser, to Dynasty 4, reign of Sneferu, 2628-2549 BC
1914.624travertineDiameter: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 in.); Overall: 23.7 cm (9 5/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Spouted Bowl
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 4, 2573-2454 BC
1985.108anorthosite gneissDiameter: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.); Overall: 6.4 cm (2 1/2 in.)Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. and various donors by exchangeCCCC0
Cylinder Seal of Mycerinus
Egypt, Dynasty 4, reign of Mycerinus
1916.656serpentiniteDiameter: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Overall: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Cooking Vessel
Japan, Jōmon period (c. 10,500-300 BC)
1991.172earthenware with impressed and applied designsDiameter: 26 cm (10 1/4 in.); height: 45.7 cm (18 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of Mr. Joseph BrothertonCCCC0
Deep Vessel
Japan, Jōmon period (c. 10,500-300 BC)
1998.32Earthenware with impressed and carved decorationDiameter: 36.8 cm (14 1/2 in.); Overall: 44.7 cm (17 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Standing Bronze Bull
probably Anatolia
1958.101bronzeOverall: 5 x 6.7 x 9.5 cm (1 15/16 x 2 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.); with base: 6.5 x 6.7 x 9.5 cm (2 9/16 x 2 5/8 x 3 3/4 in.)Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr.CCCC0
Zhang (Ceremonial Blade)
China, Neolithic period - Shang dynasty (c.1766-1045 BC)
1915.673nephriteOverall: 7.9 x 0.5 cm (3 1/8 x 3/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Ge (Dagger Axe)
China, Neolithic period - Shang dynasty (c.1766-1045 BC)
1952.580nephriteOverall: 5.7 x 1 cm (2 1/4 x 3/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Head of King Userkaf
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Userkaf
1979.2painted limestoneOverall: 6.5 x 7.2 cm (2 9/16 x 2 13/16 in.); Face: 4.8 x 4.8 cm (1 7/8 x 1 7/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Headrest of Irut
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasties 5-6, 2454-2140 BC
1914.626travertineOverall: 19.5 x 18.8 x 7.4 cm (7 11/16 x 7 3/8 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Lintel of Enseperi
Egypt, Giza, western cemetery, excavations of Montague Ballard, 1901-1902, Old Kingdom, Probably Dynasty 5, 2454-2311 BC
1920.1993limestoneOverall: 29.5 cm (11 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Collared Jar
Egypt, Old Kingdom, to First Intermediate Period; Dynasty 5-11, 2454-1980 BC
1914.622limestoneDiameter: 4.6 cm (1 13/16 in.); Overall: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Striding Figure of a Man
Egypt, Giza, Old Kingdom, Late Dynasty 5
10.2022Limestone with pigmentOverall: 80.3 x 31.8 x 22.9 cm (31 5/8 x 12 1/2 x 9 in.)Private Collection©
Seated Statue of Nykara
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Niuserra or later, 2408-2377 BC
1964.90red granite and pigmentOverall: 53.4 x 20.5 x 28 cm (21 x 8 1/16 x 11 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
False Door of Nykara
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 5, reign of Niuserra or slightly later, 2408-2377 BC
1964.91limestoneOverall: 168 x 111.5 x 6 cm (66 1/8 x 43 7/8 x 2 3/8 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Striding Statue of Minnefer
Egypt, Giza, Old Kingdom, Late Dynasty 5
1948.420painted limestoneOverall: 53.8 x 14.4 x 23.4 cm (21 3/16 x 5 11/16 x 9 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Lintel of Mereruka
Egypt, Giza, western cemetery, excavations of Montague Ballard, 1901-1902, Old Kingdom, Late Dynasty 5, 2454-2311 BC
1920.1994limestoneOverall: 30.8 cm (12 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Relief of Nyankhnesut Seated
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.735painted limestoneOverall: 98.7 x 80.6 cm (38 7/8 x 31 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Relief of Agricultural Scenes
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.736painted limestoneOverall: 92.5 x 173.8 cm (36 7/16 x 68 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Inscribed Relief
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.136painted limestoneOverall: 44.8 x 21.9 cm (17 5/8 x 8 5/8 in.)Gift of Dr. Jacob HirschCCCC0
Relief of Three Offering Bearers
Egypt. Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.737painted limestoneOverall: 38.4 x 72.2 cm (15 1/8 x 28 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Relief of Men Bringing Desert Animals
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.734limestoneOverall: 36.5 x 161.2 cm (14 3/8 x 63 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Relief of Men Bringing Birds and Cattle
Egypt, Saqqara, Old Kingdom, Early Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1930.738painted limestoneOverall: 57.4 x 98 cm (22 5/8 x 38 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Seal Amulet
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6-8, 2311-2140 BC
1914.684boneDiameter: 2.6 cm (1 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Seal Amulet
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1914.687glazed steatiteDiameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Seal Amulet
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasties 6-8
1914.685boneDiameter: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Lintel of Neferi
Egypt, Giza,, western cemetery, excavations of Montague Ballard, 1901-1902, Old Kingdom, Probably Dynasty 6, 2311-2140 BC
1920.1992limestoneOverall: 22 cm (8 11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Seal Amulet
Egypt, Late Old Kingdom, Dynasties 5-6, 2647-2124 BC
1914.682boneDiameter: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Seal Amulet
Egypt, Late Old Kingdom, Dynasties 5-6, 2647-2124 BC
1914.683boneDiameter: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Magic Bottle
Egypt, Late Old Kingdom, Dynasties 5-6, 2647-2124 BC
1914.681quartz crystalDiameter: 2 cm (13/16 in.); Overall: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Vessel with Reclining Figure and Birds
Andes, north coast, Cupisnique style
2017.55Ceramic, pigment (cinnabar?)Overall: 14.3 x 14.9 cm (5 5/8 x 5 7/8 in.)Gift of John and Agneta SolomonCCCC0
Head of Gudea, ensi of Lagash
Iraq, Tello (Ancient Lagash), 12th century BC
1963.680doleriteOverall: 21 x 17.8 x 20.4 cm (8 1/4 x 7 x 8 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
No image available
Egypt, 23rd century BC- 4th century AD
1922.510plain weave: linenOverall: 356.8 x 134.6 cm (140 1/2 x 53 in.)Gift of Dr. H. C. Bumpus, Brown UniversityCCCC0
No image available
Egypt, 23rd century BC- 4th century AD
1922.509plain weave: linenOverall: 157.5 x 132.1 cm (62 x 52 in.)Gift of Dr. H. C. Bumpus, Brown UniversityCCCC0
Statue of Gudea
Neo-Sumerian, Iraq, Girsu, 2143-2124 BC
1963.154doleriteOverall: 126 x 55 x 36 cm (49 5/8 x 21 5/8 x 14 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Seal Amulet
Egypt, Old Kingdom, Dynasty 8, 2134-2124 BC
1914.688steatiteDiameter: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Stele of Itetioqer and Family
Egypt, Southern Upper Egypt, Middle Kingdom, probably Dynasty 11, 2040-1980 BC
1914.543painted limestoneOverall: 24.5 x 51.8 cm (9 5/8 x 20 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Seal Amulet
Egypt, First Intermediate Period, 2123-2040 BC
1914.686boneDiameter: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Wooden Arrow
Egypt, First Intermediate period- Middle Kingdom, 2123- 1814 BC
1914.870woodOverall: 64.2 cm (25 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Wooden Bow
Egypt, First Intermediate period- Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 10-12, 2123-1814 BC
1914.868woodOverall: 72.8 cm (28 11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Arrow
Egypt, First Intermediate Period- Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 10-12, 2123-1814 BC
1914.869woodOverall: 1 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Amulets
Egypt, First Intermediate Period
1914.793turquoise faienceOverall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Three Pieces of an Arrow
Egypt, First Intermediate period- Middle Kingdom, 2123- 1814 BC
1914.871woodPart 1: 15.3 cm (6 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Lioness
Sumerian, Iraq
1989.253copper alloy, lost-wax castOverall: 4.2 x 3.1 x 13.3 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 5 1/4 in.)Bequest of Mrs. Severance A. MillikinCCCC0
"Foundation Nail" of Gudea
Neo-Sumerian, Iraq, probably Lagash, c. 2100 BC
1990.31copper alloy, lost-wax castOverall: 17.5 x 4.5 x 7.3 cm (6 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 2 7/8 in.); with base: 20.9 x 6.3 x 9.1 cm (8 1/4 x 2 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Urn
Japan, Jōmon period (c. 10,500-300 BC)
1960.196earthenware, terracotta, impressed and incisedDiameter: 33 cm (13 in.); Overall: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Wooden Staff or Support
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 11-12, 2040-1814 BC
1914.874woodOverall: 52.1 cm (20 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Spouted Jar
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.49Nile silt wareDiameter: 12.7 cm (5 in.); Diameter of mouth: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.); Overall: 10.3 cm (4 1/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Lion Head, perhaps a Steering Oar Butt
Egypt, Probably Middle Kingdom, 2040-1648 BC
1914.721woodOverall: 2.4 x 1.8 x 2.4 cm (15/16 x 11/16 x 15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Model Boat
Egypt, Late Dynasty 11 to Early Dynasty 12
1914.604gessoed and painted sycamore figOverall: 17.2 cm (6 3/4 in.); Average: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Model Boat Owner
Egypt, Perhaps Meir, Late Dynasty 11 to early Dynasty 12
1914.607painted woodOverall: 17.2 x 7.5 x 8.1 cm (6 3/4 x 2 15/16 x 3 3/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Female Statuette
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 to Early Dynasty 12
1914.603painted woodwith base: 28.4 x 6.8 x 12.2 cm (11 3/16 x 2 11/16 x 4 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Falcon Head Steering Oar Butt
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, 2040-1648 BC
1914.720woodOverall: 3 x 1.9 x 2.3 cm (1 3/16 x 3/4 x 7/8 in.); without tang: 2 cm (13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
String of Beads
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.10faienceOverall: 20.4 cm (8 1/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Necklace
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.23faienceOverall: 36 cm (14 3/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Necklace
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.4faienceOverall: 17.5 cm (6 7/8 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Fragment of a Mirror Disk
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.33bronzeOverall: 8.9 cm (3 1/2 in.); with tang: 10.7 cm (4 3/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Fragments of an Amuletic Cylinder
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.26gold, feldspar, and rock crystalOverall: 5.5 cm (2 3/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Necklace
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.28garnet, amethyst, and carnelianOverall: 26.8 cm (10 9/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Single Strand Necklace
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.5faienceOverall: 61.5 cm (24 3/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Model Figure of a Man, Perhaps a Boat Attendant
Egypt, Perhaps Meir, Middle Kingdom, 2040-1648 BC
1914.606painted sycamore figOverall: 11 x 3 x 2.1 cm (4 5/16 x 1 3/16 x 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Model Oarsman (?)
Egypt, Meir (?), Middle Kingdom, 2040-1648 BC
1914.722painted tamarisk Overall: 5.4 x 1.9 x 3 cm (2 1/8 x 3/4 x 1 3/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fragments of Decoration from Funerary Equipment
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.29gold leafOverall: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Offering Table
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.64limestoneOverall: 22 x 34.2 x 7.4 cm (8 11/16 x 13 7/16 x 2 15/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Bead in the Form of a Shell
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.25goldOverall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
String of Beads
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1914.750amethyst and goldOverall: 29.2 cm (11 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fragment of a Bowl
Egypt, Middle Kingdom or later
1940.1061faienceOverall: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)Bequest of James ParmeleeCCCC0
Seal with Two-Horned Bull and Inscription
Pakistan, Indus Valley civilization
1973.160steatiteOverall: 3.2 x 3.2 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Seal with Unicorn and Inscription
Pakistan, Indus Valley civilization
1973.161steatiteOverall: 3.5 x 3.6 cm (1 3/8 x 1 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Seal with Unicorn and Inscription
Pakistan, Indus Valley civilization
1964.104possibly kaoliniteOverall: 2.5 x 2.5 cm (1 x 1 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Stylized Bird:  Decorative Inlay for a Box
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.47boneOverall: 3.5 x 2 x 0.3 cm (1 3/8 x 13/16 x 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max RatnerCCCC0
Stylized Bird:  Decorative Inlay for a Box
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.43boneOverall: 4.9 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm (1 15/16 x 3/4 x 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max RatnerCCCC0
Stylized Bird:  Decorative Inlay for a Box
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.46boneOverall: 3.4 x 1.9 x 0.3 cm (1 5/16 x 3/4 x 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max RatnerCCCC0
Stylized Bird:  Decorative Inlay for a Box
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.45boneOverall: 3.4 x 2.2 x 0.3 cm (1 5/16 x 7/8 x 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max RatnerCCCC0
Stylized Bird:  Decorative Inlay for a Box
Israel, possibly Jericho
1980.44boneOverall: 4.3 x 3.4 x 0.3 cm (1 11/16 x 1 5/16 x 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Max RatnerCCCC0
Seated Ruler
North Syria, possibly the area of Ebla, 2000-1700 BC
1969.37limestone with shell inclusionsOverall: 66.7 x 38.2 x 54.6 cm (26 1/4 x 15 1/16 x 21 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Tripod (Ding)
China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
2003.2bronzeOverall: 57.4 cm (22 5/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Ceremonial Blade with Three Perforations (Dao)
Northwest China, late Neolithic period to early Bronze Age, Qijia culture (2000-1700 BC)
2009.83jade (nephrite)Overall: 35.2 cm (13 7/8 in.)Severance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Female Offering Bearer
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 11 to early Dynasty 12
1914.602painted wood, figure of tamarisk(?), base of sycamore figOverall: 25.8 x 7.9 x 12.2 cm (10 3/16 x 3 1/8 x 4 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Vase
Peru, South Coast, Nasca
1930.726potteryOverall: 14.5 x 14.7 cm (5 11/16 x 5 13/16 in.)James Albert Ford Memorial FundCCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, Early Cypriot III-Middle Cypriot II
1916.1991red wareDiameter: 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.); Overall: 10.8 x 6.8 cm (4 1/4 x 2 11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, Early Cypriot III-Middle Cypriot I
1916.1989red wareDiameter: 12.5 cm (4 15/16 in.); Overall: 22.8 cm (9 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
One-Handled Bowl
Cyprus, Early Cypriot III-Middle Cypriot II
1916.1990red wareDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); Overall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); without handle: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, from Alambra or Ayia Paraskeve, Early Cypriot III-Middle Cypriot I
1916.1987red wareDiameter: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.); Overall: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Double-Handled Beaker
China, type-site at Qijiaping, Gansu province, Neolithic period, Qijia Culture
1971.228burnished earthenwareEdward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Amphora
Cyprus, Early Cypriot III-Middle Cypriot I
1916.1988red wareDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); Overall: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Statuette of a Bull with Curved Horns
Provenance uncertain, Probably late 2nd millennium BC
1958.95bronzeOverall: 6.1 x 2.9 x 6.4 cm (2 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 2 1/2 in.); with base: 7.4 x 2.9 x 6.4 cm (2 15/16 x 1 1/8 x 2 1/2 in.)Bequest of Leonard C. Hanna, Jr.CCCC0
Bull Protome
Cyprus, 2nd millennium BC
1974.38terracottaOverall: 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.)James Parmelee FundCCCC0
Cotter Pin for Chariot
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.548bronzeOverall: 17.8 cm (7 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Sword Handle
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.550bronzeOverall: 21 x 12.5 x 7.5 cm (8 1/4 x 4 15/16 x 2 15/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Sword
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.552bronzeOverall: 65.8 cm (25 7/8 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Sword Blade
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.553bronzeOverall: 82.4 cm (32 7/16 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Necklace or Torque
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.554bronzeDiameter: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Domestic Axe-Head
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.549bronzeOverall: 5.2 x 8.5 x 2.8 cm (2 1/16 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/8 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Axe-Head with Four Picks
Iran, Luristan (?), 2nd-1st Millenium BC
1942.551bronzeOverall: 9.1 x 3.4 x 21.6 cm (3 9/16 x 1 5/16 x 8 1/2 in.)Bequest of Mrs. J. Livingstone TaylorCCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1982.3anhydriteDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); Overall: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.)Edwin R. and Harriet Pelton Perkins Memorial FundCCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel (Cylinder Beaker)
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1914.813travertineDiameter of mouth: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.); Overall: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Model Figure of a Man
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1914.808painted woodOverall: 22 x 5.2 x 3.6 cm (8 11/16 x 2 1/16 x 1 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Mummy Mask of Senbi
Egypt, Meir, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1914.731cartonage, wood, limestone, obsidian, paintOverall: 30.5 x 29.2 x 27.6 cm (12 x 11 1/2 x 10 7/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Sidelocks and Elements of Wig Decoration
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1914.795Electrum (?) over a calcite gesso; silverAverage: 1 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Water Jar (Globular Jar)
Egypt, EL-Haraga, cemetery S, tomb 366, excavated in 1914, Middle Kingdom, Second half of Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1915.61marl clayDiameter: 17.9 cm (7 1/16 in.); Overall: 20 cm (7 7/8 in.); Diameter of aperture: 7.6 cm (3 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Dagger
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12-13, or later
1914.676bronze blade with handle of wood, and copper alloyOverall: 5.9 cm (2 5/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Female Offering Bearer
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1914.809painted cedarOverall: 26 x 4.4 x 5.1 cm (10 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Decorated Bowl
Egypt, Late Middle Kingdom to early New Kingdom
1914.608turquoise faience with black painted decorationDiameter: 10.8 cm (4 1/4 in.); Overall: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Plasterer's Float
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 -13
1914.825travertineGift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Statuette of a Man
Egypt, Probably Meir, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1914.807painted and gessoed tamariskOverall: 31.4 x 5.8 x 4.4 cm (12 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 1 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Loose Beads and Two Terminals
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1915.11faienceOverall: 6.5 cm (2 9/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Recumbent Lion Beads
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1914.784silver foil over a clay-bulked resin core (?)Overall: 1.2 x 0.7 cm (1/2 x 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Recumbent Lion Beads
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1914.786electrum over a clay-bulked resin coreOverall: 1 x 0.5 cm (3/8 x 3/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Necklace with Amulets
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, mostly Dynasty 12
1916.637faience and various stonesOverall: 28.2 cm (11 1/8 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Kohl Jar with Lid
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.31travertineDiameter: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Overall: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Necklace
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (barrel beads) and New Kingdom, Dynasty 19 (eye beads)
1914.752glass and carnelianOverall: 23.8 cm (9 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, El-Haraga, Wadi I, no number, Second Intermediate Period
1915.17turquoise-glazed steatiteOverall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Scaraboid
Egypt, late Middle Kingdom to Second Intermediate Period
1914.749turquoise-glazed steatiteDiameter: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Drinking Cup
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, second half of Dynasty 12
1915.43Nile silt wareDiameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.); Overall: 5.6 cm (2 3/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Inlay Eye from Coffin
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.505travertine and obsidianOverall: 2.7 cm (1 1/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 12 to Dynasty 13
1914.746blue-green glazed steatite, gold mountOverall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Necklace of Amulets
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, mostly Dynasty 12
1914.754carnelian, feldspar, and amethystOverall: 19.5 cm (7 11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Oyster-Shell Pendants
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1914.792carnelian and silverOverall: 1.5 cm (9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Model Mummy
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1914.810painted cedarOverall: 23 x 2.9 x 4.8 cm (9 1/16 x 1 1/8 x 1 7/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 12
1914.748goldOverall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
String of Beads
Egypt, Middle Kingdom
1914.753blue faienceOverall: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Recumbent Lion Bead
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1914.788silver foil over a clay-bulked resin core (?)Overall: 0.5 x 0.6 cm (3/16 x 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Stele of Hetpet
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1932.190limestoneOverall: 34.2 x 20 x 6 cm (13 7/16 x 7 7/8 x 2 3/8 in.)Bequest of Samuel L. MatherCCCC0
Sickle Blades
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1915.34flintOverall: 5 cm (1 15/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Teardrop-Shaped Beads
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12
1914.797feldsparAverage: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Pair of Inlay Eyes
Egypt, El-Haraga, cemetery E, tomb 614, excavated in 1914, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, 1980-1801 BC
1915.27travertine and obsidianOverall: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Stele of Shemai
Egypt, Aswan, Qubbet el-Hawa, excavations of Lady William Cecil, 1904, "Cecil Tombs," no. 28, Middle Kingdom, early Dynasty 12, probably reign of Sesostris I
1921.1017painted limestoneOverall: 83.5 x 86 x 23 cm (32 7/8 x 33 7/8 x 9 1/16 in.)Gift of Edward S. HarknessCCCC0
Coffin of Senbi
Egypt, Meir, Middle Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat II to Sesostris III
1914.716gessoed and painted cedarOverall: 70 x 55 cm (27 9/16 x 21 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Ceremonial Axe (Fu)
China, Erlitou culture (c. 1900–1500 BCE)
1991.115jade (nephrite)Overall: 10.5 x 0.5 cm (4 1/8 x 3/16 in.)Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of J. E. Eskenazi (Limited), LondonCCCC0
Pyxis with Lid
Egypt, Late Middle Kingdom to early New Kingdom
1914.609turquoise faience with black decorationOverall: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.); Diameter of box: 8.3 cm (3 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 13
1915.16turquoise-glazed steatiteOverall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Ax Head
Egypt, EL-Haraga, excavated in 1914, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Sesostris III to early Dynasty 13
1915.35flintOverall: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Statue of Amenemhat III
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12 (1980-1801), reign of Amenemhat III
1960.56granodioriteOverall: 51.2 x 19.8 x 18.4 cm (20 3/16 x 7 13/16 x 7 1/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Cosmetic Vessel (Beaker)
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Dynasty 12, reign of Amenemhat III, 1918-1884 BC
1985.107obsidian and goldDiameter: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); Overall: 4.9 cm (1 15/16 in.); Diameter of base: 2.6 cm (1 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Statuette of a Man
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, Second half Dynasty 12 to Dynasty 13, reign of Amenemhat III or later
1985.136painted limestoneOverall: 18 x 4.5 x 8.6 cm (7 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 3 3/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Shawabty
Egypt, Middle Kingdom, late Dynasty 12-13
1980.42hematiteOverall: 10.2 x 5 cm (4 x 1 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Dancing Figure
China, style of Han dynasty (202 BC–AD 220)
1964.216painted plaster of ParisSeverance and Greta Millikin CollectionCCCC0
Ts'ung
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1915.629jadeOverall: 9.2 cm (3 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Axe
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1941.549bronzeOverall: 23.8 cm (9 3/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Axe
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1937.27bronzeOverall: 21.2 x 14.2 cm (8 3/8 x 5 9/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, Middle Cypriot III
1916.1994white painted wareDiameter: 7 cm (2 3/4 in.); Overall: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
One-Handled Bowl
Cyprus, Middle Cypriot III
1916.1993white painted wareDiameter: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.); Overall: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); without handle: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Wine Vessel (Jia)
China, probably Henan province, Erlitou culture (c. 1900-1500 BC)
1989.150bronzeOverall: 24 cm (9 7/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, El-Haraga, Wadi I, no number, Second Intermediate Period
1915.20turquoise-glazed steatiteOverall: 1 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, Second Intermediate Period
1914.776steatite, traces of turquoise glazeOverall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, Second Intermediate Period
1915.18turquoise-glazed steatiteOverall: 1.1 cm (7/16 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, Second Intermediate Period
1914.774turquoise-glazed steatiteOverall: 1.6 cm (5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Ceremonial Dagger-Axe with Animal Masks (Ge)
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1983.2jade (nephrite)Overall: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ceremonial Tube (Cong)
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1915.630jade (nephrite)Overall: 20.6 cm (8 1/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Ceremonial Scepter with Animal Masks (Gui)
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1972.154jade (nephrite)Overall: 18.6 x 1.8 cm (7 5/16 x 11/16 in.)Gift of Mary B. Lee, C. Bingham Blossom, Dudley S. Blossom III, Laurel B. Kovacik, and Elizabeth B. Blossom, in memory of Elizabeth B. BlossomCCCC0
Collared Disk (Huan)
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1952.583jade (nephrite)Diameter: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.); Overall: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Inner diameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Priest-King or Deity
Hittite, North Syria, early 17th Century BC
1971.45basalt with bone eyes (left, ancient; right, restored)Overall: 87.6 cm (34 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Female Worshiper
Crete, Minoan, Middle Minoan III - Late Minoan I
2002.89bronzeOverall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Iguana
Mesoamerica, Olmec culture
1.2016greenstonePrivate Collection©
Figure Holding Small Supernatural
Mesoamerica, Olmec, 1600-300 BC
10.2015JadeiteOverall: 21.9 x 8.1 x 4.1 cm (8 5/8 x 3 3/16 x 1 5/8 in.)Private Collection©
Jug
Cyprus, Late Cypriot I
1916.2000base-ring wareDiameter: 8 cm (3 1/8 in.); Overall: 13.8 cm (5 7/16 in.); Diameter of base: 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, Late Cypriot I
1916.1992black-glazed earthenwareDiameter: 6.7 cm (2 5/8 in.); Overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.); Diameter of lid: 2.1 cm (13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Ge (Dagger-Axe)
China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)
1937.25bronze, inlaid with turquoiseOverall: 40.3 cm (15 7/8 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Minoan Petal Bowl
Crete, 17th-16th century BC
1927.435stoneDiameter: 12.2 cm (4 13/16 in.)The A. W. Ellenberger, Sr., Endowment FundCCCC0
Libation Dish-Jar Stopper
Syria, Hittite (?) or Middle Iron Age, Tell Ahmar, Djezizeh
1971.265stoneDiameter: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.); Overall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Large Bowl
Romania, possibly Cirna, Middle Bronze Age
1993.229burnished earthenwareOverall: 15.5 x 31.3 cm (6 1/8 x 12 5/16 in.)Gift of Stark and Michael Ward in honor of Evan H. TurnerCCCC0
Unguent Bottle (Amphoriskos)
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 (1540-1296 BC) - 19 (1295-1186 BC)
1914.566glassDiameter: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 4.2 cm (1 5/8 in.); Overall: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Caryatid Mirror
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1983.196bronze with black copper inlay?Overall: 38.9 x 20 cm (15 5/16 x 7 7/8 in.); Figure: 16.7 x 4 cm (6 9/16 x 1 9/16 in.); Disk: 16.6 cm (6 9/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Canopic Jar with Lid
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.630limestoneDiameter: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.); Overall: 48.4 cm (19 1/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Weight in the Form of a Hippopotamus Head
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1992.114hematiteOverall: 2.2 x 3 x 4.2 cm (7/8 x 1 3/16 x 1 5/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Vessel in the Form of an Ostrich Egg
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1914.620travertineDiameter: 8.2 cm (3 1/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.); Overall: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Heart Scarab of Nefer
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1921.1030graywackeOverall: 2.9 x 5.7 x 7.6 cm (1 1/8 x 2 1/4 x 3 in.)The Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Canopic Jar with Lid
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.631limestoneDiameter: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.); Diameter of mouth: 10.2 cm (4 in.); Overall: 39.7 cm (15 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Giraffe Head
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1977.146ivoryOverall: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Jerald S. Brodkey in memory of Marguerite MallonCCCC0
Chair or Bed Leg with the God Bes
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1982.42tamariskOverall: 44.7 x 5.9 cm (17 5/8 x 2 5/16 in.)Guerdon S. Holden Memorial FundCCCC0
Mummy Linen
Egypt, 18th Dynasty
1921.1026linen: plain weaveOverall: 289.6 x 65.4 cm (114 x 25 3/4 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Kohl Container
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.671woodOverall: 4.3 x 2.5 x 1.8 cm (1 11/16 x 1 x 11/16 in.); Applicator: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fragment of a Necklace
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1915.15steatite, glass, carnelian, and faienceOverall: 12 cm (4 3/4 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Frog Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.570carnelianOverall: 0.9 x 0.9 cm (3/8 x 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Dish in the Form of a Shell
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1914.814travertineOverall: 2.4 x 9.1 cm (15/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Long-Necked Flask (Krateriskos)
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III to Amenhotep III
1914.812travertineDiameter: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.); Overall: 10.9 cm (4 5/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Ear Stud
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.740turquoise faienceOverall: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.); Diameter of top: 4.7 cm (1 7/8 in.); Diameter of base: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fragment of a Feather-Garmented Figure
Egypt, New Kingdom or Third Intermediate Period
1914.667limestoneOverall: 9 x 5.6 x 5.8 cm (3 9/16 x 2 3/16 x 2 5/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Fragment of Statue Base (?)
Egypt, New Kingdom
1914.615turquoise faience with purple-black painted decorationOverall: 5.8 x 3.4 cm (2 5/16 x 1 5/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Weight in the Form of a Bull or Cow
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.711tin-bronze, solid castOverall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Scribe's Palette
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 (1540-1296 BC) - 19 (1295-1186)
1914.727woodOverall: 5 x 1 cm (1 15/16 x 3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Duck-Billed Axe Head
Egypt, New Kingdom, Mid-Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1983.211bronzeOverall: 13.8 x 13.1 cm (5 7/16 x 5 3/16 in.)Gift of Vivian MerrinCCCC0
Dagger Point
Egypt, New Kingdom, Mid-Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1983.212bronzeOverall: 27.1 x 6.2 cm (10 11/16 x 2 7/16 in.)Gift of Vivian MerrinCCCC0
Eye of Horus Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.762carnelianOverall: 2 cm (13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Mummy Linen
Egypt, 18th Dynasty
1921.1025plain weave: linenOverall: 78.1 x 22.2 cm (30 3/4 x 8 3/4 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Tray with Pond Scene
Egypt, New Kingdom, Late Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1914.538steatiteOverall: 2 x 6.9 cm (13/16 x 2 11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Mummy Linen
Egypt, 18th Dynasty
1921.1027plain weave: linenOverall: 87.6 x 145.4 cm (34 1/2 x 57 1/4 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Sleeping Duck Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.569feldsparOverall: 1 x 1.4 cm (3/8 x 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Scarab Ring
Egypt, New Kingdom
1936.653turquoise faience (mounted on swivel bezel in modern gold ring)Diameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.); Diameter including bezel: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)Bequest of Eva Catherine BrownCCCC0
Amulet of Taweret
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.736deep turquoise green faienceOverall: 3.6 x 1.8 cm (1 7/16 x 11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, New Kingdom
1914.777steatite and gold, originally glazedOverall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Penannular Ribbed Earring
Egypt, New Kingdom, first half of Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC)
1916.129goldDiameter: 2.4 cm (15/16 in.); Overall: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. WadeCCCC0
Scarab
Egypt, New Kingdom or modern forgery
1914.778glazed steatiteOverall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Finger Ring
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 (1540-1296) -19 (1295-1186 BC)
1914.763carnelianDiameter: 2.2 cm (7/8 in.); Bezel: 1.8 cm (11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Recumbent Calf Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.568carnelianOverall: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Amenhotep II Scarab
Egypt, New Kingdom or modern forgery
1914.745steatite, traces of turquoise glazeOverall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Pair of Ear Studs
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.764travertineDiameter: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Mummy Linen
Egypt, 18th Dynasty
1921.1023plain weave: linenOverall: 279.4 x 95.9 cm (110 x 37 3/4 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Mummy Linen
Egypt, 18th Dynasty
1921.1024plain weave: linenOverall: 76.8 x 145.4 cm (30 1/4 x 57 1/4 in.)Charles W. Harkness Endowment FundCCCC0
Marsh Bowl
Egypt, New Kingdom, early Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut or Tuthmosis III
1914.614blue faience with purple decorationDiameter: 22.3 cm (8 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Amen-Ra Scarab
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasties 18 (1540-1296 BC) - 19 (1295-1186 BC) or later
1914.747blue-glazed faienceOverall: 1.3 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Hamadryas Baboon Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom
1914.738faienceOverall: 1.5 x 0.7 x 0.6 cm (9/16 x 1/4 x 1/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Mirror with Falcons
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.675mirror of copper, handle of tin-bronzeOverall: 18.6 x 11.7 cm (7 5/16 x 4 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Wallet Beads
Egypt, New Kingdom, probably Dynasty 18
1914.783goldOverall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Three-Frog Bead Amulet
Egypt, New Kingdom
1914.794deep turquoise faienceOverall: 1.2 x 5 cm (1/2 x 1 15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Child's Finger Ring
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1914.779woodDiameter: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.); Overall: 1.7 cm (11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Mummy Linen
Egypt, Dynasty 18 (?)
1922.511plain weave: linenOverall: 86.4 x 134.6 cm (34 x 53 in.)Gift of Brown University through Dr. H. C. BumpusCCCC0
Pair of Earrings
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, 1540-1296 BC
1914.765travertineGift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Turned Armilla
Hungary, Bronze Age, c. 2500-800 BC
1988.5bronze, wroughtOverall: 12.5 x 10.4 cm (4 15/16 x 4 1/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Spiral Armilla
Central Europe, Bronze Age, c. 2500-800 BC
1988.4bronze, wroughtOverall: 16.5 x 12.1 cm (6 1/2 x 4 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Ingot Torque
Hungary, Bronze Age, c. 2500-800 BC
1988.6bronze, wrought bronzeOverall: 15.4 cm (6 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Battle Axe
Hungary, Bronze Age
1988.3bronze, solid-castOverall: 24.2 x 6.1 cm (9 1/2 x 2 3/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Anthropomorph
India, Bronze Age
2004.31copperOverall: 23.5 x 36.5 x 0.5 cm (9 1/4 x 14 3/8 x 3/16 in.)Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial FundCCCC0
Composite Lion and Bull
Iran, 1500-1000 BC
1969.122bronze, castOverall: 11.4 x 9.7 x 14.8 cm (4 1/2 x 3 13/16 x 5 13/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Female Figurine
Mexico, Guerrero, Xalitla, Xochipala style
1993.203earthenware with pigmentOverall: 9.8 x 3.8 x 2.2 cm (3 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
No image available
Native North America, Northeastern Woodlands artists, Great Lakes, Michigan?
2.2018Stone (black-and-white porphyry?)Overall: 5.1 x 3.2 cm (2 x 1 1/4 in.)Private Collection©
No image available
Native North America, Northeastern Woodlands artists, Great Lakes, Michigan?
1.2018Stone (red-brown quartz)Overall: 13.5 cm (5 5/16 in.)Private Collection©
Figurine Holding A Ball(?)
Mexico, Guerrero, Xochipala style (1500-500 BC)
1998.82earthenware, pigmentOverall: 15 cm (5 7/8 in.)Gift of Clara Taplin RankinCCCC0
Silver Necklace
Aegean, Minoan (?), Bronze Age, c1500 BC
1914.860silverGift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Figurine Head
Mexico, Guerrero, Xochipala, 16th-11th century BC
1995.97potteryOverall: 3.1 x 2.4 x 2 cm (1 1/4 x 15/16 x 13/16 in.)Gift of Semi J. and Ruth W. BegunCCCC0
No image available
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18
1983.195bronze32.4 cm (12 3/4 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Seated Scribe of Medthu
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Tutmosis III
1920.2004limestone, originally paintedOverall: 30.5 x 18.9 x 24.1 cm (12 x 7 7/16 x 9 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Domestic Shrine
Egypt, Probably Theban area, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tutmosis III
1920.2002limestone, originally paintedOverall: 42.4 x 27.4 x 9 cm (16 11/16 x 10 13/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Head of Queen Hatshepsut (?)
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut, 1479-1457 BC
1917.976graywackeOverall: 16.2 x 14.9 x 17.8 cm (6 3/8 x 5 7/8 x 7 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Pomegranate Vase
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1295 BC), reign of Tuthmosis III or later
1914.612blue vitreous faienceDiameter: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.); Diameter of mouth: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Overall: 6.9 cm (2 11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Seated Pair Statue
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III, 1479-1425 BC
1920.2003painted limestoneOverall: 39 x 21 x 25.2 cm (15 3/8 x 8 1/4 x 9 15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Relief of Hatshepsut or Tuthmosis III
Egypt, Said to be from Thebes, Deir el-Bahari, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Hatshepsut/Tuthmosis III, 1479-1425 BC
1920.1995painted limestoneOverall: 22.8 x 16.6 x 3.8 cm (9 x 6 9/16 x 1 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Marsh Bowl Fragment
Egypt, New Kingdom, mid- Dynasty 18 (1540-1295 BC), reign of Hatshepsut or Tuthmosis III
1914.613blue faience with purple decorationOverall: 9 x 1.6 cm (3 9/16 x 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
One-Handled Bowl
Cyprus, Late Cypriot II
1916.1996white slip wareDiameter: 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.); Overall: 7.2 cm (2 13/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
One-Handled Bowl
Cyprus, Late Cypriot II
1916.1995white slip wareOverall: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.); Diameter of rim: 14.2 cm (5 9/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, Late Cypriot II
1916.1999base-ring wareDiameter: 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 8.7 cm (3 7/16 in.); Overall: 26.5 cm (10 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, Late Cypriot II
1916.1997white slip wareDiameter: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.); Overall: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.); Diameter of rim: 4.3 cm (1 11/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Jug
Cyprus, Late Cypriot II
1916.1998white slip wareDiameter: 10.3 cm (4 1/16 in.); Overall: 13.3 x 11.6 cm (5 1/4 x 4 9/16 in.); Diameter of foot: 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Cowroid
Egypt, New Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC)
1915.19glazed steatiteOverall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.)Gift of the British School of Archaeology in EgyptCCCC0
Paint Box of Vizier Amenemope
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18 (1540-1296 BC), reign of Amenhotep II
1914.680boxwood with inscription inlaid in Egyptian blueOverall: 2.2 x 21 x 3.6 cm (7/8 x 8 1/4 x 1 7/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Flask in the Form of a Leather Bag
Egypt, New Kingdom, mid-Dynasty 18, late in the reign of Tuthmosis III to the early reign of Amenhotep III, 1479-1353 BC
1914.726Nile silt wareOverall: 13.5 x 7.4 x 5 cm (5 5/16 x 2 15/16 x 1 15/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Wine Cup (Jue)
China, Middle Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Erligang phase (c. 1600-1400 BC)
1982.148bronzeOverall: 32.4 x 24.2 cm (12 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Garment Pin
possibly Hungary, Bronze Age, c. 2500-800 BC
1992.66cast and wrought bronzeOverall: 35.9 x 2.3 cm (14 1/8 x 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Garment Pin
possibly Hungary, Bronze Age, c. 2500-800 BC
1992.65cast and wrought bronzeOverall: 41.3 x 2 cm (16 1/4 x 13/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Garment Pin
possibly Hungary, Bronze Age, c. 2500-800 BC
1992.67cast and wrought bronzeOverall: 37.2 x 2.3 cm (14 5/8 x 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Piriform (Pear-Shaped) Jar
Greek, Mycenaean, Late Helladic IIIA1-2b
1978.60ceramicDiameter: 9.8 cm (3 7/8 in.); Overall: 17.8 cm (7 in.); Diameter of base: 6.3 cm (2 1/2 in.)Gift of Leo MildenbergCCCC0
Fragment of a Tomb Relief
Egypt, Probably Thebes, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III or slightly later, 1479-1425 BC
1914.670limestoneOverall: 40 x 37.5 cm (15 3/4 x 14 3/4 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Long-Necked Flask with Lid
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III, to reign of Amenhotep III, 1479-1353 BC
1914.619travertineDiameter: 9.7 cm (3 13/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 4.5 cm (1 3/4 in.); Overall: 16.4 cm (6 7/16 in.); Diameter of lid: 6.6 cm (2 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Long-Necked Flask with Strap Handle and Lid
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Tuthmosis III, to Amenhotep III, 1479-1353 BC
1914.618travertineDiameter: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 6.8 cm (2 11/16 in.); Overall: 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Male Head, perhaps from a Pair Statue
Egypt, New Kingdom, Dynasty 18, reign of Amenhotep II to Tuthmosis IV
1940.649gray graniteOverall: 7.6 x 11.1 x 12.8 cm (3 x 4 3/8 x 5 1/16 in.)Bequest of James ParmeleeCCCC0
Duck Head Finial
possibly Hungary, Bronze Age, c. 2500-800 BC
1992.63bronze, castOverall: 5 x 2.1 x 4.9 cm (1 15/16 x 13/16 x 1 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0