EditorialCup with personifications of the four continents, inserted soil. Cylindrical body. The four continents are depicted on the body. Europe is personified by the Amsterdam mayor Joan Huydecoper (1599-1661), with a feathered hat, standing in front of his Go...
EditorialMedal of Honor for George, a Slave at the Leasowes Plantation Medal of honor for George, a slave at the Leasowes Plantation Medal of honor for George, slave of the Leasowes plantation, Silver medal on the eyebolt and ring. Front: inscription. Reverse: ...
EditorialTerracotta head of a woman, Classical, late 5th?4th century B.C., Greek, South Italian, Tarentine, Terracotta, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Terracottas, Although the head might be that of a youth, the combination of earrings, full hair, and elaborate headdre...
EditorialTerracotta head of a youth, Classical, 4th century B.C., Greek, South Italian, Tarentine, Terracotta, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.53 cm), Terracottas, The elaborate headdress consists of a flat band with a disk at either side and, above, a tubular circlet.
EditorialTerracotta statuette of a seated goddess, Archaic, ca. 550?500 B.C., Greek, Boeotian, Terracotta, Height: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Terracottas, The headdress with rays suggests that the figure is a goddess.
EditorialTerracotta statuette of a seated woman, Archaic, ca. 575?550 B.C., Greek, Boeotian, Terracotta, H.: 5 5/16 x 3 1/16 in. (13.5 x 7.8 cm), Terracottas, Because of her seated position and the headdress, this figure probably represents a goddess. Of partic...
EditorialTerracotta head of a goddess, Cypro-Classical II, 4th century B.C., Greek, Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made and handmade, H. 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm), Terracottas, The head, of the Kition goddess type, is mold-made and hollow; the veil was added by hand. The ...
EditorialRecognition of the Independence of the United States of America by the States General of the United Netherlands, Silver commemorative medal. Obverse: lit by celestial light, the personification of the Netherlands, depicted as a helmeted woman, and the ...
EditorialCarved Vessel Depicting a Lord Wearing a Water-Lily Headdress. Late Classic Maya, Chochol?; Yucat?n or Campeche, Mexico. Date: 600 AD-800 AD. Dimensions: H. 15.2 cm (6 in.). Ceramic and pigment. Origin: Mexico.
EditorialDecorative attachment in the form of a head wearing an elephant headdress, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 200 B.C.?A.D. 100, From Egypt, Bronze, H. 5 cm (1 15/16 in.), The elephant headdress was associated with Alexander the Great because of his conquest o...
EditorialFragment of a limestone head of a bearded male with a plain headdress, Archaic, early 6th century B.C., Cypriot, Limestone, Overall: 11 1/2 x 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (29.2 x 19.1 x 19.1 cm), Stone Sculpture, The face shows a smiling expression. The strands o...
EditorialTerracotta head of a woman, Classical, late 5th?4th century B.C., Greek, South Italian, Tarentine, Terracotta, H. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm), Terracottas, Although the head might be that of a youth, the combination of earrings, full hair, and elaborate headdre...
EditorialTerracotta head of a youth, Classical, 4th century B.C., Greek, South Italian, Tarentine, Terracotta, H. 3 3/4 in. (9.53 cm), Terracottas, The elaborate headdress consists of a flat band with a disk at either side and, above, a tubular circlet.
EditorialLimestone statuette of a male votary with a plain headdress, Archaic, middle of the 6th century B.C., Cypriot, Limestone, Overall:H.: 5 1/8 x W.:2 1/8 x D.:1 1/4 in. (13 x 5.4 x 3.2 cm), Stone Sculpture, The long bare feet of the figure stand on a narr...
EditorialTerracotta statuette of a seated goddess, Archaic, ca. 550?500 B.C., Greek, Boeotian, Terracotta, Height: 10 1/2 in. (26.7 cm), Terracottas, The headdress with rays suggests that the figure is a goddess.
EditorialLimestone head of a beardless male with a plain headdress, Cypro-Archaic, first half of the 6th century B.C., Cypriot, Limestone, Overall: 4 1/2 ? 4 ? 4 15/16 in. (11.4 ? 10.2 ? 12.5 cm), Stone Sculpture, Head of a votary wearing a cap or wig.
EditorialTerracotta statuette of a seated woman, Archaic, ca. 575?550 B.C., Greek, Boeotian, Terracotta, H.: 5 5/16 x 3 1/16 in. (13.5 x 7.8 cm), Terracottas, Because of her seated position and the headdress, this figure probably represents a goddess. Of partic...
EditorialLimestone head of a female with a plain headdress, Archaic, 2nd half of the 6th century B.C., Cypriot, Limestone, Overall: 2 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 2 1/4 in. (7.3 x 5.4 x 5.7 cm), Stone Sculpture, The head, to the base of the neck, remains. There is a wide chok...
EditorialTerracotta statuette of Harpocrates, Imperial, 2nd century A.D., Roman, Egyptian, Terracotta; mold-made, H.: 7 1/2 in. (19 cm), Terracottas, With horned headdress and vase under left arm.
EditorialAmulet of the God Bes, Third Intermediate Period, Dynasty 21?24, ca. 1070?712 B.C., From Egypt, Faience, H. 3.7 cm (1 7/16 in), In ancient Egypt, several protective deities were depicted as dwarves featuring a lion's mane, ears, and tail, and often wea...
EditorialLimestone statuette of a male votary with a long garment and a plain headdress, Archaic, middle of the 6th century B.C., Cypriot, Limestone, Overall: 11 3/4 ? 4 1/8 ? 2 1/2 in. (29.8 ? 10.5 ? 6.4 cm), Stone Sculpture, The figure stands on a small plint...
EditorialDecorative attachment in the form of a head wearing an elephant headdress, Ptolemaic or Roman Period, 200 B.C.?A.D. 100, From Egypt, Bronze, H. 5 cm (1 15/16 in.), The elephant headdress was associated with Alexander the Great because of his conquest o...
EditorialDionysos mask, Late Hellenistic, 2nd century B.C.(?), Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made, H. 5 in. (12.7 cm), Terracottas, The backless head is mold-made. The center front of the headdress is broken away. The top is pierced with one hole for suspension. Th...
EditorialHorse and rider, Cypro-Archaic II, ca. 600?480 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; hand-made, H. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm), Terracottas, The figurine is handmade and solid. The rider has stumpy legs, a prominent nose and beard, and small ears. He wears a conical head...
EditorialTerracotta head of a youth with a goat headdress, Cypro-Classical II?Early Hellenistic, 4th?3rd century B.C. (?), Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made and handmade, H. 1 11/16 in. (4.3 cm), Terracottas, Head of a deity with horns.
EditorialMale head, Cypro-Classical II?Early Hellenistic, 4th?3rd century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made and hand-made, H. 2 1/4 in. (5.7 cm), Terracottas, The solid bearded head is probably from a horseman. The face is mold-made, the headdress added by hand.
EditorialTerracotta head of a bearded god, perhaps Zeus, Late Hellenistic, 2nd century B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made and handmade, H. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm), Terracottas, Head of a deity, mold-made, including the headdress, and solid.
EditorialStanding male tambourine player, Cypro-Archaic I, ca. 750?600 B.C., Cypriot, Terracotta; hand-made, H. 3 3/8 in. (8.6 cm), Terracottas, The flaring cylindrical body is handmade and solid, with a concave base. His head is large and wears a conical headd...
EditorialTerracotta head of a goddess, Cypro-Classical II, 4th century B.C., Greek, Cypriot, Terracotta; mold-made and handmade, H. 3 9/16 in. (9.1 cm), Terracottas, The head, of the Kition goddess type, is mold-made and hollow; the veil was added by hand. The ...