Bone Collection (#3)

Cave of skulls and bones, Opdas Cave Mass Burial, 500-1000 years old, Kabayan Town, The Cordillera Mountains, Benguet Province, Luzon, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Dog - Border collie with large biscuit on his nose
JD-18555 Dog - Border collie with large biscuit on his nose John Daniels Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Natives of the island of Formosa (Taiwan), depicted as headhunters and cannibals, 1820s. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Openwork plaque with a striding sphinx, c. 9th-8th century B. C. (ivory)
5054677 Openwork plaque with a striding sphinx, c.9th-8th century B.C. (ivory) by Neo-Assyrian, (9th century BC); 8.8x10.3 x2.1 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The Bone-Grubber, after a daguerreotype by Richard Beard
STC421728 The Bone-Grubber, after a daguerreotype by Richard Beard, illustration from London Labour and London Poor by Henry Mayhew, pub

Osteocyte bone cell, SEM
Osteocyte bone cell. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of an osteocyte bone cell (blue) surrounded by bone tissue (grey)

Booths bone china flared beaker. Hand-enamelled transfer. Portrait of Britannia entitled The Flag which never comes down. Royal Coat of Arms on reverse. Commemorative Ware

Illustration from The Anatomy of the Horse, including a particular description of the bones
XYC237801 Illustration from The Anatomy of the Horse, including a particular description of the bones, cartilages, muscles...in eighteen tables, printed by J

LOWER JAWBONES. Lower jawbones of Gigantopithecus (left and center) and gorilla (right)

anatomy, back bone, back view, bone, bone structure, bones, bones of the neck, cervical vertebrae
anatomy, back bone, back view, bone, bone structure, bones, bones of t, Medical Image Collection, 87396753

Mastodon in Geological Gallery, December 1919
The Guide Lecturer, John Henry Leonard, took this shot of two girls inspecting a primitive elephant or mastodon (Mammut americanus), in December 1919

Plate 17. Mantells Geology of Sussex
Plate 17 from Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex, 1827 by G. A. Mantell

Plate 19. Mantells Geology of Sussex
Plate 19 from Illustrations of the Geology of Sussex, 1827 by G. A. Mantell

Skeleton of Aepyornis - an extinct bird Extinct Bird
MI-1044 SKELETON OF AEPYORNIS - an extinct bird Masahiro Iijima contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

Dinosaurs - paleontologist Lynett Gillette examines bones of the dinosaur Coelophysis Coelophysis was a small
FG-DH-289 Dinosaurs - paleontologist Lynett Gillette examines bones of the dinosaur Coelophysis Coelophysis bauri Coelophysis was a small carnivorous dinosaur of the Late Triassic (Chinle Formation)

Ironmongers advert
An ironmongers advert for Trevithick and Mabbot ironmongers, offering delights such as coarse fishery salt and bone crushers

Js Bach / Bone
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH German organist and composer with a manuscript in his hand

Rag and Bone Man
Mothers and children gather around the local rag and bone man with their various offerings on the back streets of Harbertonford, south Devon, England

Guanajuato, Guanajuato State, Mexico, North America

Archeopteryx Fossil - The earliest most primitive bird. Transitional fossl
CAN-2360 Archaeopteryx Fossil - The earliest most primitive bird Transitional fossil John Cancalosi Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Fossilised skeleton of Diictodon, mammal-like reptile (therapsid) from late Permian times
ASW-4586 Fossilised skeleton of Diictodon - mammal-like reptile (therapsid) from late Permian times Karoo National Park, Beaufort West, Western Cape, South Africa Diictodon sp

Remains of an Iron Age woman, excavated in 1976 near Rudston, East Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Dog Eating marrow bone
LA-776 Dog - Eating marrow bone Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Setting a Bone 1682
Surgeons setting a bone, with the help of Michaults bone- setting apparatus

Modern human skull
Skull of an adult, female modern human

Total knee replacement, X-rays
Total knee replacement. Coloured frontal (left) and profile (right) X-rays of the right knee of a 69 year old patient after total knee replacement surgery

Normal lateral view of the lumbar vertebrae showing spinal nerve roots
Detail, Anatomy, Diagram, Illustration, Spine, Bone, Medical, Biology, Disk, Normal, Cut Out, White Background, Vertical, Artwork, Color Image, Close Up, Healthcare And Medicine, The Human Body

Front view of the female anatomy hilighting the endocrine system
Brain, Anatomy, Diagram, Heart, Illustration, Bone, Shoulder, Medical, Uterus, Biology, Pelvis, Femur, See Through, Vertical, Artwork, Female Likeness, Color Image, Front View

Grave of Chief Pesanko near Spokane, Wn., between 1910 and 1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Grave of Chief Pesanko near Spokane, Wn., between 1910 and 1915.

Remains of an extinct animal found in the Isle of Wight, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Remains of an extinct animal found in the Isle of Wight, 1865. 'A very remarkable reptile, to which Professor Owen has given the name of Polacanthus

Fish-skin helmet, c.1800-1900 (fish skin)
7264988 Fish-skin helmet, c.1800-1900 (fish skin); Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, England; (add.info.: Helmet made from a large Porcupine fish)

Whalebone fid, 1850-1900 (whalebone)
7339928 Whalebone fid, 1850-1900 (whalebone) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 28x3.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

"The Caffre Man." Native of South Africa holding three spears, naked
5856471 "The Caffre Man." Native of South Africa holding three spears, naked, but wearing a necklace of bones and a red belt around his waist.; (add.info)

A seam rubber, a sailor's tool used in the manufacture of sails, early 19th century (whalebone)
MMM5476242 A seam rubber, a sailor's tool used in the manufacture of sails, early 19th century (whalebone); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A seam rubber)

A seam rubber, a sailor's tool used in the manufacture of sails, early 19th century (whalebone)
MMM5476232 A seam rubber, a sailor's tool used in the manufacture of sails, early 19th century (whalebone); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A seam rubber)

Jaw of Lachesis muta (Grage Grand Carreau or master of the bush - venomous pit viper species jaw)
CSO4996981 Jaw of Lachesis muta (Grage Grand Carreau or master of the bush - venomous pit viper species jaw), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

How to carve ham (b/w photo)
8657629 How to carve ham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How to carve ham)

Lynx lynx (Crane du lynx boreal ou lynx eurasian or wolf deer - Skull of an Eurasian lynx)
CSO5006707 Lynx lynx (Crane du lynx boreal ou lynx eurasian or wolf deer - Skull of an Eurasian lynx), Museum d'histoire naturelle de Marseille; (add.info)

Cygnus olo (Domestic swan Humerus), Natural History Museum of Marseille
CSO5005605 Cygnus olo (Domestic swan Humerus), Natural History Museum of Marseille; (add.info.: Cygnus olo (Domestic swan Humerus), Natural History Museum of Marseille); Photo © DDF

Crew of a boat hunting whale with harpoons in the Arctic, 19th century. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4826671 Crew of a boat hunting whale with harpoons in the Arctic, 19th century. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Crew of a boat hunting whale with harpoons in the Arctic)

Sisters boil whale fat to make oil on a whaler. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4827139 Sisters boil whale fat to make oil on a whaler. Colour engraving of the 19th century; (add.info.: Sisters boil whale fat to make oil on a whaler)

Fragment of carved bone with erotic scene. Roman art. Early Empire. Relief. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona
CUL4849950 Fragment of carved bone with erotic scene. Roman art. Early Empire. Relief. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia. SPAIN. CATALONIA. GERONA. L'Escala

Human Anatomy book by MONTANA DE MONSERRATE, Bernardino, 1551 (engraving)
CUL4932051 Human Anatomy book by MONTANA DE MONSERRATE, Bernardino, 1551 (engraving) by Spanish School, (16th century); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: MONTANA DE MONSERRATE)

Monstrous marine creature that swallows about 20 ships. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse
VEN5029376 Monstrous marine creature that swallows about 20 ships. Illustrated chart of a manuscript of Natural History by Ulisse Aldrovandi (1522-1605), Ulisse Aldrovandi fonds

Wild animals in the world (seal, walrus, whale, hippo, elephant, rhinoceros, zebra, boar, phacochere, deer, caribou)
NWI4955712 Wild animals in the world (seal, walrus, whale, hippo, elephant, rhinoceros, zebra, boar, phacochere, deer, caribou, suede, deer, antelope...)

Right whale. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4955350 Right whale. 19th century colour engraving.; (add.info.: Right whale. 19th century colour engraving.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Large sperm whale flies on a beach
NWI4955308 Large sperm whale flies on a beach.; (add.info.: Large sperm whale flies on a beach.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Skeleton of a crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus. Copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw
FLO4694870 Skeleton of a crocodile, Crocodylus niloticus. Copperplate engraving by Heath after an illustration by George Shaw from his General Zoology, Amphibia, London

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"Bones: Unveiling the Hidden Structures of Life" From normal knees to intricate bone structures, our bodies are a masterpiece of anatomy. X-rays reveal the hidden secrets within, showcasing the delicate balance that keeps us standing tall. Hominid crania offer a glimpse into our ancient past, reminding us of our shared heritage with early human ancestors. The Australopithecus afarensis, famously known as Lucy (AL 288-1), takes center stage in this evolutionary journey. But bones aren't limited to humans alone. The Acherontia atropos, also known as the death's-head hawk-moth, boasts an eerie skull-like pattern on its thorax - a reminder that nature loves to play tricks on us. Admiral Sir Horatio Nelson's portrait by Henry Bone captures his heroic spirit and reminds us of his contributions during tumultuous times. His legacy lives on through history books and in bone structure for generations to come. The Homo erectus (Sangiran 17) stands alongside H. Sapiens and H. Neanderthalensis - three branches of hominids connected by their skeletal framework. Each bone tells a story of resilience and adaptation throughout time. In Marylebone, London, the coat of arms proudly displays symbols representing strength and unity - qualities mirrored in the bone structure that supports our bodies every day. A normal knee captured through an X-ray reveals both simplicity and complexity simultaneously - a testament to how even seemingly mundane bones hold incredible significance in maintaining mobility. At Little Bighorn Monument lies a solemn tribute to fallen warriors whose bones were found at the site of battle. It serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifice and bravery etched into history forevermore. Pirates hoist their Jolly Roger flag high above turbulent seas; Stede Bonnet's emblem represents fearlessness amidst danger – just like our own sturdy skeletons supporting us through life's storms. In the end they can not just a framework.