Quivers Collection

Amorini et Medallions (Cupid and Medallions) (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1810. Designed by Jean Baptiste Huet, manufactured by Christophe Philippe Oberkampf. Detail from a larger artwork

Entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 540BC
The triumphal entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon, 29 October 540BC. Solenne Pompa di Ciro in Babilonia. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri after the painting by Angelo

Bowman at the Battle of Zutphen (colour litho)
3096271 Bowman at the Battle of Zutphen (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bowman at the Battle of Zutphen)

Standing child carrying a bow and quiver, mid 17th century (bronze with gilding & tortoiseshell)
6356275 Standing child carrying a bow and quiver, mid 17th century (bronze with gilding & tortoiseshell) by Duquesnoy, Francois (1597-1643) (workshop of); height

Standing child carrying a bow and quiver, mid 17th century (bronze with gilding & tortoiseshell)
6356276 Standing child carrying a bow and quiver, mid 17th century (bronze with gilding & tortoiseshell) by Duquesnoy, Francois (1597-1643) (workshop of); height

Standing child carrying a bow and quiver, mid 17th century (bronze with gilding & tortoiseshell)
6356274 Standing child carrying a bow and quiver, mid 17th century (bronze with gilding & tortoiseshell) by Duquesnoy, Francois (1597-1643) (workshop of); height

Amorini et Medallions (Cupid and Medallions) (Furnishing Fabric), France, c. 1810. Designed by Jean Baptiste Huet, manufactured by Christophe Philippe Oberkampf

Amazon (marble)
703279 Amazon (marble) by Phidias (c.500-c.432 BC); Antiquarium, Tivoli, Italy; Greek, out of copyright

An exact representation of a curious collection of remarkable weapons (engraving)
960013 An exact representation of a curious collection of remarkable weapons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cupids Darts (colour photo)
3094498 Cupids Darts (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cupids Darts. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Venus and Cupid, c. 1580-1600 (oil on canvas)
ALI215910 Venus and Cupid, c.1580-1600 (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Agostino (1557-1602); Galleria e Museo Estense, Modena, Italy; (add.info.: goddess of beauty and love; ); Alinari

Phrygian shields, quivers and bipennes, or battle axes (engraving)
5200703 Phrygian shields, quivers and bipennes, or battle axes (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Phrygian shields, quivers and bipennes, or battle axes)

Relief depicting archers, from the Palace of Sargon II at Khorsabad, Iraq (stone)
BAL199560 Relief depicting archers, from the Palace of Sargon II at Khorsabad, Iraq (stone) by Assyrian, (8th century BC); Archaeological Museum, Baghdad, Iraq; out of copyright

Worship of Venus, c. 1635 (oil on canvas)
3588401 Worship of Venus, c.1635 (oil on canvas) by Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640); 195x210 cm; National Museum, Stockholm

Various Egyptian arms and weapons, Thebes, Biban-el-Molouk
NYL450384 Various Egyptian arms and weapons, Thebes, Biban-el-Molouk, illustration from Monuments de L Egypte et de la Nubie, 1845 (colour litho) by Champollion

Theban shield and quivers (engraving)
5200811 Theban shield and quivers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theban shield and quivers)

Couple inset in butterflys wings (colour photo)
3094525 Couple inset in butterflys wings (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Couple inset in butterflys wings. Postcard, early 20th century)

Girl with a bow and arrow (b / w photo)
3095983 Girl with a bow and arrow (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with a bow and arrow)

Weapons and Signs, Thebes, Biban-el-Molouk, illustration from Monuments de L
NYL450382 Weapons and Signs, Thebes, Biban-el-Molouk, illustration from Monuments de L Egypte et de la Nubie, 1845 (colour litho) by Champollion, Jean Francois (1790-1832); New York Public Library

Watanabe no Tsuna, with bow and arrows, at the Palace of the demon Ibaraki, pub. c
2646271 Watanabe no Tsuna, with bow and arrows, at the Palace of the demon Ibaraki, pub. c.1880 (hand-coloured woodblock) by Yoshitoshi

Little boy dressed like Cupid (colour photo)
3094353 Little boy dressed like Cupid (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little boy dressed like Cupid)

British Valentine card with an image of a cherub pulling a woman along with a string of flowers (colour litho)
982397 British Valentine card with an image of a cherub pulling a woman along with a string of flowers (colour litho) by English School

The Battle of Qos-qulaq, 1774. Creator: Benoit-Louis Prevost
The Battle of Qos-qulaq, 1774

Abu l Mihjan and Sa d ibn Abi Wakkas Become Angry and Leave King Khusrau (?)... ca
Abu l Mihjan and Sa d ibn Abi Wakkas Become Angry and Leave King Khusrau (?), Folio from a Khavarannama (The Book of the East) of ibn Husam al-Din, ca. 1476-86

Fulup man with weapons and Mandingo man in robe and turban.. Handcolored lithograph from Friedrich Wilhelm Goedsches Complete Gallery of Peoples in True Pictures, Meissen, circa 1835-1840

Bows quivers spear 1625-77 Etching state Sheet
Artokoloro

Quivers hunting horns 1625-77 Etching state
Artokoloro

Tamerlane, or Timur, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne, published in Strasbourg c
KW2603383 Tamerlane, or Timur, from L Histoire Universelle Ancienne et Moderne, published in Strasbourg c.1860 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tamerlane)

Picture No. 10761852
Quiver Tree - formerly the hollowed out branches of these trees were used as quivers by the Bushmen (Aloe dichotoma) Date:

Pink-spotted Hawkmoth (Agrius cingulata) adult, resting on leaf, quivering wings to warm up prior to flying, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

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Quivers have long been a symbol of power and skill, dating back centuries to the Bowman at the Battle of Zutphen. In this vivid colour lithograph, we witness the intensity and precision with which archers wielded their bows and quivers in battle. The mid-17th century bronze statues depict standing children carrying bows and quivers, showcasing the importance of these tools even in youth. With gilding and tortoiseshell embellishments, these pieces highlight the craftsmanship that went into creating such essential accessories for archery. Moving forward to France in 1810, Christophe-Philippe Oberkampf's Furnishing Fabric titled "Amorini et Medallions" features Cupid holding a bow and quiver. This design exemplifies how they were not only practical but also incorporated into artistry as decorative elements. In ancient times, even marble sculptures like Amazon showcased strong female warriors equipped with bows and quivers. These depictions serve as a testament to the significance of these accessories in warfare throughout history. An engraving titled "An exact representation of a curious collection of remarkable weapons" showcases various types of weaponry including quivers. This image provides insight into the diverse range of designs used by different cultures across time. "Cupids Darts, " captured beautifully in a colour photograph, presents an enchanting scene where love is personified through arrows held within delicate quivers. It reminds us that beyond battles they can also represent emotions such as desire or affection. Historical events are often depicted through art forms like oil paintings; one example being "Entrance of King Cyrus of Persia into Babylon. " Amongst all regalia present during this grand entrance procession stands out Cupid's bow and arrow - his trusty companion always nearby in its ornate quiver. Venus herself is often portrayed alongside her son Cupid wielding his bow and arrow. In c.