"Illinois" Plate, c. 1878–89

Joseph Potter

Vessel, Early 20th century

Nupe

Goblet, 1849–58

Lyman, Fenton & Co.

Mosaic Floor Panel Depicting a Fish on a Platter, 2nd century

Ancient Roman

Cup, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Tea Bowl and Saucer, c. 1735

Meissen Porcelain Manufactory

Cup, Sui dynasty (581–618)

Mastoid (Drinking Cup), 500-480 BCE

Ancient Greek

Two-Handled Dish, 1902–7

Shreve, Crump & Low Department Store, Arts and Crafts Shop

Pitcher, 3rd-4th century

Ancient Roman

Coffee or Chocolate Set, 1906–10

Lenox, Incorporated

Cream Pot, 1755–76

Myer Myers

Hydria (Water Jar), about 450 BCE

Chicago Painter

Pair of Casters, 1740–50

Jacob Hurd

Covered Goblet with Silhouette Bust of King Frederich the Great, c. 1795

Johann Sigismund Menzel

Beaker with Prunts and Metal Rings, 1600/25

Cup with Fish and Flowers, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)

Pitcher, 1828–35

Tucker Porcelain Factory

Cup, Early Dynastic Period–Old Kingdom, Dynasty 1–4 (about 3000–2498 BCE)

Ancient Egyptian

Cup and Saucer, c. 1757

Manufacture nationale de Sèvres