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A woman holds a baby in front of a background of buildings.

The Virgin and Child, 1444/45 - 1510

Sandro Botticelli (Alessandro Filipepi)

A seascape with boats and a tower rising from a harbor

Leander's Tower on the Bosporus, 1823 - 1880

Sanford Robinson Gifford

Vishnu Saves Gajendra, the Elephant King, from the Crocodile Demon (painting, recto), illustration of the Gajendra Moksha (The Liberation of the Elephant King Gajendra) chapter from the Bhagavata Purana

Vishnu Saves Gajendra, the Elephant King, from the Crocodile Demon (painting, recto), illustration of the Gajendra Moksha (The Liberation of the Elephant King Gajendra) chapter from the Bhagavata Purana

Indian

Cuneiform Tablet and Envelope: Old Babylonian Sale Document

Cuneiform Tablet and Envelope: Old Babylonian Sale Document

Babylonian

Red-brown, intact, terracotta bowl that is shallow and wide, shown on a light gray background

Terra Sigillata Plate with Stamp of Gelli(us)

Roman

Bamboo in Mist

Bamboo in Mist

Chinese

Relief (Series B)

Relief (Series B), 1930 - 1985

Charlotte Posenenske

Relief (Series B)

Relief (Series B), 1930 - 1985

Charlotte Posenenske

Relief (Series B)

Relief (Series B), 1930 - 1985

Charlotte Posenenske

Relief (Series B)

Relief (Series B), 1930 - 1985

Charlotte Posenenske

Relief (Series B)

Relief (Series B), 1930 - 1985

Charlotte Posenenske

Ornate, gilded four-tiered wooden altarpiece with carved decoration.

Reredos (in three parts)

Unidentified Artist

Tripod ewer (gui)

Tripod ewer (gui)

Chinese

A bright green-grey cast bronze vessel that stands on three thin, pointed legs, has a wide body, and a top lip that protrudes out on both sides. The body is decorated with a vague engraved pattern and has a handle on the side.

'Jue' Ritual Wine Vessel with 'Taotie' Decor

Chinese

A bright green-grey cast bronze vessel that stands on three narrow, pointed legs, has a tall body, and a top lip that protrudes out. The body is decorated with a finely engraved pattern.

'Jue' Ritual Wine Vessel with 'Taotie' Decor

Chinese

A grey and green cast bronze vessel with four legs, a side handle, a spout, and a short hinged lid. The entire piece is inscribed with detailed, swirling designs.

'He' Covered Ritual Pouring Vessel with 'Taotie' Decor

Chinese

A blade of polished, carved jade, set in a bronze handle decorated with turquoise

Jade Dagger-Axe in a Bronze Haft with Curved End

Chinese

Light gray jade, carved into a blade and set in a bronze handle decorated with turquoise

Jade Dagger-Axe in a Bronze Haft

Chinese

A blue-green bronze blade that is long with a short, curved handle. A thick line runs through the center of the blade that has small turquoise inlaid pieces. The round end of the handle also has turquoise inlaid pieces.

Long Turquoise-Inlaid Dagger-Axe with Curved Haft

Chinese

A blue-green bronze sculpture of a dragon-like form that is covered in inlaid turquoise pieces. It is flat. The head of the dragon has its mouth open, its ears point outward, and its body is a thick line that curls inward with geometric shapes along the outer edge.

Inlaid Ceremonial Weapon Handle in the Form of a Dragon

Chinese

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