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James Edwin "Jim" Powell, Manager and 1st Base, Sioux City Corn Huskers, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes
Goodwin & Company
1889

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/404587
Alt James Edwin "Jim" Powell, Manager and 1st Base, Sioux City Corn Huskers, from the Old Judge series (N172) for Old Judge Cigarettes, Albumen photograph,
October 5, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Country Road Framed by Trees (from Sketchbook VII)
William Trost Richards
1886
American

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/15346
Alt Country Road Framed by Trees (from Sketchbook VII), Graphite on off-white wove paper, American
October 4, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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The Death of Munrow

ca. 1820–30
British, Staffordshire

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/708701
Alt The Death of Munrow, Lead-glazed earthenware with enamel decoration, British, Staffordshire
October 3, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Arch of Septimius Severus, ornamental cornice and pilaster (recto) Arch of Septimius Severus, cornice with ornamental frame moulding (verso)
Anonymous, French, 16th century
early to mid-16th century

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/362570
Alt Arch of Septimius Severus, ornamental cornice and pilaster (recto) Arch of Septimius Severus, cornice with ornamental frame moulding (verso), Dark brown ink, black chalk, and incised lines,
October 3, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Ribbon

19th century
French

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/225799
Alt Ribbon, , French
October 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Card Number 241, Lillian Grubb, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes
W. Duke, Sons & Co.
1880s

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/644995
Alt Card Number 241, Lillian Grubb, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-2) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cross Cut Cigarettes, Albumen photograph,
October 1, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup)

second quarter of the 5th century BCE
Greek, Attic

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/686823
Alt Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup), Terracotta, Greek, Attic
October 1, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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5th century
Korea

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/39515
Alt , Stoneware with traces of incidental ash glaze, Korea
September 30, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Glass mosaic bowl fragment

late 1st century BCE–early 1st century CE
Roman

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/257381
Alt Glass mosaic bowl fragment, Glass, Roman
September 29, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Moors, from a set of costume plates of different nations
Johann Wilhelm Baur
ca. 1600–40

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/773260
Alt Moors, from a set of costume plates of different nations, Etching,
September 29, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Standing female kithara player

4th century BCE
Cypriot

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/241226
Alt Standing female kithara player, Terracotta, Cypriot
September 28, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Bes Mold

ca. 1390–1352 B.C.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/551860
Alt Bes Mold, Pottery,
September 28, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Crown with disks

ca. 1353–1336 B.C.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/549637
Alt Crown with disks, Indurated limestone,
September 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Actress wearing costume with wings, from the Actresses series (N664) promoting Old Fashion Fine Cut Tobacco

1888–90

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/710164
Alt Actress wearing costume with wings, from the Actresses series (N664) promoting Old Fashion Fine Cut Tobacco, Albumen photograph,
September 26, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Terracotta fragment of an oinochoe (jug)

6th/5th centuries BCE
Greek, Attic

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/760010
Alt Terracotta fragment of an oinochoe (jug), Terracotta, Greek, Attic
September 25, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Hanging

19th century

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/445982
Alt Hanging, Wool; plain weave, joined, embroidered,
September 24, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Fashion (Mode)
Otto Friedr. Carl Lendecke|Wiener Werkstätte
1912

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/650951
Alt Fashion (Mode), Color lithograph,
September 24, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Dress

1830–35
American

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/108055
Alt Dress, silk, American
September 23, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Card Number 751, Celia Curtis, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes
W. Duke, Sons & Co.
1880s

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/647586
Alt Card Number 751, Celia Curtis, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-5) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Cameo Cigarettes, Albumen photograph,
September 22, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup)

second quarter 5th century BCE
Greek, Attic

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/668535
Alt Terracotta fragment of a kylix (drinking cup), Terracotta, Greek, Attic
September 22, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Fragment

17th century
Italian

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/230041
Alt Fragment, Silk, metal thread, Italian
September 21, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Bronze ladle

ca. 500 BCE
Etruscan

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/256061
Alt Bronze ladle, Bronze, Etruscan
September 21, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Cup
Franchi and Son
19th century, after 1719–20 original
British, London, after British, London original

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/185842
Alt Cup, Silver on base metal, British, London, after British, London original
September 20, 2026 at 12:30 AM
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Parrot (one of a pair)
Johann Joachim Kändler|Meissen Manufactory
ca. 1740
German, Meissen

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/206512
Alt Parrot (one of a pair), Hard-paste porcelain, German, Meissen
September 19, 2026 at 12:30 PM
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Biface, commonly referred to as a hand ax

ca. 300,000–90,000 B.C.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/558321
Alt Biface, commonly referred to as a hand ax, Flint,
September 18, 2026 at 12:30 AM