Highlights from the Collection
The Aldobrandini Tazza of Emperor Vespasian
Germany or Netherlands; 1587–99
The Wine Cup of Emperor Jahangir
Northern India; Mughal, 1607–8 (dated AH 1016)
Pendant
India; Mughal, c. 1575–1625
Rosewater Bottle
North India; Mughal, 1675–1725
Gold Plaque Representing a Hero and Lion in Combat
Ziwiyeh, western Iran; Neo-Assyrian, 700–600 BC
The Nawanagar Ruby Necklace
Cartier, London; 1937
Bust of Emperor Hadrian
Head: court workshop of Emperor Frederick II Hohenstaufen, southern Italy; c. 1240
Bust: Venice; second half of the 16th century
Socle: c. 1850
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Rock-Crystal Cup
Milan, Italy; late 1500s
The Idol’s Eye
India; early 17th century
The Mahin Banu Dish
China; Ming Dynasty, Yongle Period, 1403–25
The Hope Isis
Roman; AD 50–150
Imperial Spinel
India; Mughal, 1610–11 (dated 1019 AH)
The ‘Tiger’s Eye’ Turban Ornament
Cartier, London; 1937
Head of a Royal Figure
Egypt; New Kingdom, 1475–1292 BC
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Gaming Piece of Queen Hatshepsut
Egypt; New Kingdom, reign of Hatshepsut, 1467–1455 BC
Seated Bear
China; Western Han Dynasty, 206 BC–AD 25
The Duke of York Candelabrum
London; 1824–5
Plaque
Ziwiyeh, western Iran; Assyrian, 800–700 BC
Dish
Levant; Umayyad, AD 600–800
Cup
Marlik, north-west Iran; 1100–900 BC
Mask Pendant
Mexico, or northern Central America; Maya, AD 200–600
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