Cold Steel Collection

Greek civilization, Black-figure pottery, Krater depicting fight for the body of Patroclus, From Farsala, Greece
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Black-figure pottery. Krater depicting the fight for the body of Patroclus. From Farsala, Greece. Detail

Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) during the landing of Thousand at Marsala, 11 May 1860 (painting)
FGL5480173 Portrait of Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882) during the landing of Thousand at Marsala, 11 May 1860 (painting) by Induno, Gerolamo (1827-90); Museo del Risorgimento, Turin

Captain Alfred Hutton FSA (colour litho)
612824 Captain Alfred Hutton FSA (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Alfred Hutton FSA, Cold Steel, 13 August 1903, Vanity Fair)

The War in Egypt, the Storming of Tel-el-Kebir, 13 September (engraving)
1061108 The War in Egypt, the Storming of Tel-el-Kebir, 13 September (engraving) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The War in Egypt)

Source Size = 3765 x 2528
The War in Egypt, the Storming of Tel-El-Kebir, September 13: Cold Steel, a Trench at Tel-El-Kebir: in the Grand Redoubt after the Assault by General Alisons Brigade

Sword hilt
Prehistory, Italy, Iron Age. Golasecca culture. Sword hilt

Bronze daggers, from Torre Galli, province of Vibo Valentia
Prehistory, Italy. Bronze daggers. From Torre Galli, province of Vibo Valentia

Cold steel axes
Prehistory, Albania, Bronze Age. Hallstatt culture. Axes

Bronze sword, from Medgidia
Prehistory, Romania, Iron Age. Getae and Thracian civilization. Bronze sword. From Medgidia

Dagger from Segerstad, detail of hilt
Prehistory, Sweden, Bronze Age. Dagger from Segerstad. Detail of the hilt

Polychrome epigraph of gladiator with net and trident, Roman civilization
Roman civilization - Polychrome epigraph of a gladiator with net and trident

Greek civilization, bronze weapons
Greek civilization, 6th century b.C. Bronze weapons

Etruscan civilization, Kist handle in bronze, portraying two warriors carrying wounded comrade, From Preneste
Etruscan civilization, 4th century b.C. A kist handle in bronze, portraying two warriors carrying a wounded comrade. From Preneste, Palestrine Hill (Rome)

France, Paris, Oath of the Horatii
Jacques-Louis David (1748-1825), Oath of the Horatii, 1785

Head of club, bearing name of Narmer
Egyptian civilization, Protodynastic or Archaic Period, Dynasty I. Head of a club, bearing the name of Narmer

Bronze statuette depicting archer in Oriental clothes
Italy, Nuraghic civilization, 8th-5th century B.C. Bronze statuette depicting archer in Oriental clothes

Prehistoric winged axe and fragment of its mould
Prehistory, Italy, Bronze Age. A winged axe and a fragment of its mould

Five Good Emperors, Relief depicting the trophy of Dacian weapons: shields, helmets and battle-axes
Roman Art - Cast from the Trajan Column (1st-2nd century A.D.). Detail of trophies of Dacian weapons

Roman Art, 1st century, Gladiator fighting against wild beasts, Relief from Velleia
Roman Art - 1st century - Gladiator fighting against wild beasts - Relief from Velleia - A copy from the National Archaeological Museum of Parma

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"Cold Steel: A Glimpse into the Ancient World of Warfare" Step back in time to the mighty Greek civilization, where cold steel reigned supreme. Explore the intricate details of black-figure pottery, such as the awe-inspiring Krater depicting the fierce battle for Patroclus' body from Farsala, Greece. Witness warriors frozen in bone carvings found in Praeneste, Lazio Region, a testament to Roman civilization's love for martial prowess. Immerse yourself in history as opposing armies clash on The Battle of Alexander at Issus detail. Feel Athena's sorrow as she mourns before a stele on a bas-relief depiction. Marvel at Ergotimos' craftsmanship on the Francois vase, an Attic volute krater signed by this skilled potter. Travel beyond Europe and discover traditional Jambiyan daggers proudly displayed in Taiz souk, Yemen - remnants of ancient battles fought with honor and valor. Meet Captain Alfred Hutton FSA through his vibrant portrait; his expertise in swordsmanship echoes through time. Witness pivotal moments like never before - experience Caesar's tragic demise depicted vividly on canvas during his death on March 15th, 44 BC. Join Ulysses and Diomedes as they recognize Achilles disguised among them as Pyrrha. Finally, delve into more recent conflicts with "The War in Egypt" engraving capturing the storming of Tel-el-Kebir - an event that shaped nations and changed lives forever. Cold steel has been etched into human history since time immemorial; it represents strength, power, and resilience against adversity. These glimpses into our past remind us that behind every weapon lies stories untold – tales of triumphs won or lost but forever immortalized within these artifacts bearing witness to humanity's indomitable spirit.