Dagger Collection (#6)

Three Men Struggling in an Interior, n.d. Creator: Jonas Suyderhoef
Three Men Struggling in an Interior, n.d

Joshua, plate four from The Nine Worthies, 1594. Creator: Nicolaes de Bruyn
Joshua, plate four from The Nine Worthies, 1594

Glorious Success of Ponciano Díaz and His Brave Charros in the Bull Rings of Madrid, 1889. Creator: Manuel Manilla
Glorious Success of Ponciano Diaz and His Brave Charros in the Bull Rings of Madrid, 1889

Male Nudes Locked in Combat with Daggers, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Male Nudes Locked in Combat with Daggers, n.d

The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Minamoto no Yorimasa (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actors Ichikawa Komazo II as Minamoto no Yorimasa (right), Matsumoto Koshiro II as Osada no Taro Kagemune Disguised as Yatsurugi Zaemon (center)

Selim Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815. Creator: John Young
Selim Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815

Scene from the Play of "Fiesco", at Drury-Lane Theatre, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene from the Play of "Fiesco", at Drury-Lane Theatre, [London], 1850....the last scene of "Fiesco, " painted by Mr

God the Father and Eleven of the Twelve Apostles, n.d. Creator: Giovanni Marco Pitteri
God the Father and Eleven of the Twelve Apostles, n.d

Norman weaponry: lance 212, Gisarma or halberd 213, Bipennis or double battle axe 214, battle axe 215, 226, 227, spear 216, jousting spear 217, cross-bearing orb or Reichsapfel 218-220

Recovering the Stolen Jewel from the Palace of the Dragon King, 1853

Pirate With Knife in His Mouth
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Portrait of a boy Leonid in a Caucasian national costume, end of 19th century. Creator: VV Degtiarev
Portrait of a boy Leonid in a Caucasian national costume, end of 19th century. This collection contains 136 photographs of Irkutsk from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries

Georgian. Imeretin, 1862. Creator: Frants Taikhel
Georgian. Imeretin, 1862. Sheet 26 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Ossetin. Kabardian, 1862. Creator: Frants Taikhel
Ossetin. Kabardian, 1862. Sheet 29 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Kamchadal, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Kamchadal, 1862. Sheet 59 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1. Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie

Oriental prince in adoration pose, c1900. Creator: Franz Bauer
Oriental prince in adoration pose, c1900

The International Exhibition: "The Grapplers", group in bronzed zinc... 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: "The Grapplers", group in bronzed zinc, modelled by J.P. Molin, 1862. There is the true old fiery Norse spirit in the grim duel of these two men

The Circassian envoys to England, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Circassian envoys to England, 1862. Engraving from photographs by Mayall, The elder of them is named Constan Okhoo Ismael [right]...He has...resisted successfully the overwhelming forces which

Koryak Artifacts. 1-2. Spears; 3-4. Scabbards; 5. Road Knife; 6. Woman's Knife; 7-8. Grass... 1856
Koryak Artifacts. 1-2. Spears; 3-4. Scabbards; 5. Road Knife; 6. Woman's Knife; 7-8. Grass Baskets; 9-10. Pipes; 11. Snuff Box; 12. Tobacco Pouch; 13-14. Belt Buckles, 1856

The image shows a man from Khrumiria, Tunisia. The young man wears a traditional dress and is armed with a rifle, a pistol and a dagger. Tunisia Khrumiria. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1890

Full-length portrait of a Cossack in his typical uniform. He has numerous medals on his chest and a sword and dagger tied to his waist. Date of Photograph:1875

A soldier of the fifth railway legion in Gorizia Gorizia. Date of Photograph:1924-1930

Portrait of a woman in theatrical costume Germany Lipsia. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Post mortem portrait of a brigand. The man, lying on the grass, holds a dagger in his left hand and a gun in his right Italy. Date of Photograph:1870 ca

Three-quarter length portrait of an elderly greek. He is wearing traditional attire and has a pistol and a large dagger in a sheath. He is wearing a soft hat Greece. Date of Photograph:1905 ca

Battle scene. Bas-reliefs on the walls of the Palace of Darius the Great in Persepolis, Iran Iran Persepolis, Palace of Darius the Great Low Relief, Basrelief. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Full-length portrait of two african adolescents. They are bare from the waist up. Tied to the left arm is a dagger and in their right hand each one holds a lance

Theatrical representation of "The brother of arms" by Giuseppe Giacosa: group of actors in stage costumes Italy. Date of Photograph:1880-1890

Tomb of Nicola de Merloto realized by a follower of Tino di Camaino, inside the Church of Saint Clare in Naples. Naples Church of Saint Clare Tomb Middle Ages, Europe

Harquebus, daggers and an antique gun dating back to various ages. The probably come from the North. Museum of Poldi Pezzoli, Milan. Milan. Date of Photograph:1875-1910 ca

Medea plans the death of her children: wall painting located at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples. Naples National Archaeological Museum Mural Painting First Imperial Period

Metope from Temple C of Selinunte with a scene of Hercules fighting against Medusa: work preserved in the Hall of Selinunte of the Regional Archaeological Museum of Palermo Palermo National

View of Canova's Cabinet, in the Vatican Museums, with the statues of Perseus and the boxers Creugas and Damoxenus. Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums

Acroterium depicting two warriors, Temple of Mercury, Civita Castellana Civita Castellana Sassi Caduti, Temple of Mercury Acroterium Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe

Red-figured Attic amphora with Theseus killing the Minotaur, preserved in the Gregorian Etruscan Museum, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums

Hunt scenes: mosaic from Torre Nuova, preserved in the Borghese Gallery, Rome Rome Borghese Gallery Mosaic Late Antique Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1931

Gladiator fight: mosaic from Torre Nuova, preserved in the Borghese Gallery, Rome Rome Borghese Gallery Mosaic Late Antique Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1931

Roman relief from a fifth century A.D. Greek original with depictions of Medea and the daughters of Pelius boiling their father in a pot, Lateran Museum, Rome

Tapestry with the Sacrifice of Isaac, work of the Ducal Workshops of Florence. The tapestry is located on the counter facade of the Cathedral of Como

Etruscan amphora with battle scenes, located in the Faina Museum, Orvieto Orvieto Faina Museum Amphora Etruscan Art and Civilization, Italy, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Statue of the emperor Tiberius, in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Statue Julio-Claudian Period, Imperial Period, Roman Art, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Statue of Perseus by Antonio Canova preserved in the Pius-Clementine Museum, Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Vatican Museums Statue Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century

Perseus, Damoxenus and Creugas, statues by Antonio Canova in the Vatican Museums, Vatican City State of the Vatican City Musei Vaticani Statue Neoclassicism, Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe

Pendants with dragon, Triton, dove and barroque pearl, imperial eagle with faceted stone and a boat decorated with pearls. At the center of the dagger is a hilt with cameos and masks

Recostruction of the armour from an Etruscan-Italic warrior of the 8th c. Work exhibited in the Augustan Exhibition of 1937-1938 in Rome Rome Mostra Augustea Statue. Date of Photograph:1937-1938

Recostruction of the armour from a Roman legionnaire from the end of the Republic. Statue exhibited in the Augustan Exhibition of 1937-1938 in Rome Rome Mostra Augustea Statue

Greek stele, depicting sacrificial instruments, taken from Phyrigia, now preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Stele Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

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"Dagger: A Symbol of Power, Betrayal, and Romance" From Lawrence of Arabia's iconic dagger to Lady Macbeth's haunting soliloquy about daggers, this weapon has left an indelible mark on history and literature. Clan Macpherson proudly displays their ancestral daggers as a testament to their heritage and bravery. Just like Romeo declaring his love for Juliet from beneath her balcony, the dagger represents passion and sacrifice in the name of love. Intriguingly, there are two famous daggers that captivate our imagination – one with a blade of gold symbolizing wealth and opulence while the other crafted from iron embodies strength and resilience. Anny Ondra's thrilling performance in Alfred Hitchcock's "Blackmail" showcases how a simple they are evoke fear and suspense. Venturing into uncharted depths, deep-sea divers wield daggers as tools to navigate treacherous waters with precision. Meanwhile, gladiators donning elaborate costumes brandish their deadly blades in epic battles that capture our fascination. Even cartoons have immortalized the dagger; Cinque-Tetes or the Paris Monster depicts France's ruling Directory demanding money at daggers point during the XYZ Affair in 1798. The Royal Treasure boasts exquisite swords adorned with gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and obsidian – each telling its own story throughout history. Traveling back to ancient times during the Bronze Age when civilizations flourished, warriors relied on these sharp weapons for protection. On Flag Day in 1916 Lemon Street Truro Cornwall witnessed a poignant moment between a lady and soldier where patriotism was displayed alongside a symbolic dagger. Whether it signifies power dynamics or serves as an instrument of betrayal or romance -the dagger continues to hold sway over our collective imagination across cultures and centuries.