Sheath Collection (#4)

Oliphant. Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany
Oliphant of Charlemagne. C. 1000. Ivory. Hunting knife (8th century) and sheath (10th - 11th centuries). Aachen Cathedral Treasury. Germany

Courtelle advertisement, Marcus dress 1959
Advertisement for a smart sheath day dress by Marcus made in Courtelle fabric - a new type of acrylic fibre manufactured by Courtaulds

Sumerian civilization. Goldsmith art. Dagger and sheath in gold. From Royal Tombs of Ur
Sumerian civilization, 2nd millenium b.C. Goldsmith art. Dagger and sheath in gold, circa 2500 b.C. From the Royal Tombs of Ur

A Nubian man displays his sword at an oasis in the Nubian Desert north of Old Dongola

Omani men wear the traditional long white robes and ceremonial khanjar or curved dagger up on Al Jabal al Akhdar

Bringing Home the Calacht, Toome, Co. Antrim - a view of the photographer being led by the neck with a sheath of corn, in a field of corn stacks, with three other people

History of navigation. Utensils used in the old ships. Museu
History of navigation. Utensils used in the old ships. Knife. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

Celtic Art. Spain. Iron Dagger. National Archaeological Museum. Madrid

Lightweight sheath dress by Mis Polly
A lightweight sheath dress by Miss Polly. The sleeves and waist are sharply defined by white pique. Date: 1961

Woman in milkmaid bonnet, blue-grey English sheath dress trimmed with white Jeannette ribbon.. Handcolored lithograph from Fashions and Customs of Marie Antoinette and her Times

Design Dagger Sheath 1543 Etching Sheet 14 7 / 16 x 3 9 / 16
Artokoloro

Design Dagger Sheath 1543 Etching Sheet 14 1 / 2 x 3 5 / 8
Artokoloro

gentleman walking towards left drawing sword
Artokoloro

Africa, Morocco, . Tin decorated cabinet with tin sword sheath, Tinerhir
Morocco, . Tin decorated cabinet with tin sword sheath, Tinerhir

NATIVE AMERICAN SHIELD. Kiowa of Comanche shield adorned with feathers, with tomahawks, knives, arrows and other weaponry. Photographed on a woven blanket, c1891

Cross-section diagram of a human nerve fascicle, including a bundle of nerve fibres, blood vessels and myelin sheath

Illustration of peripheral nerves showing ganglion, nerve Fibers, myelin sheath, Arteries, veins and fat cells

A medical sheath device
A sheath device used for access and bloodless exchange of guide wires and catheters

The Plateau of Ormesson - A Path through the Corn (oil on canvas)
XIR68349 The Plateau of Ormesson - A Path through the Corn (oil on canvas) by Francais, Francois Louis (1814-97); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai

The sword of a brave man, how Captain Fiegenschuhs father received the relic
XIR661391 The sword of a brave man, how Captain Fiegenschuhs father received the relic of a hero killed for France, front cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre

Design for a Monument to General Desaix de Veygoux by the sculptor Claude Dejoux
XIR780621 Design for a Monument to General Desaix de Veygoux by the sculptor Claude Dejoux, Place des Victoires, Paris, 1806 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Phaedra, Oenone and Hippolytus, illustration from Act II Scene 5 of Phedre
XIR239568 Phaedra, Oenone and Hippolytus, illustration from Act II Scene 5 of Phedre by Jean Racine (1639-99) engraved by Raphael Urbain Massard (1775-1843) 1824 (engraving) (b/w photo)

Titus Manlius Torquatus, Anonymous, Hendrick Goltzius, Franco Estius, 1645 - 1706

Titus Manlius Torquatus, print maker: L. Hachin, print maker: L. Hachin, Hendrick Goltzius, 1829

Exuvie of a Heliconius species, Tambopata National Reserve, Madre de Dios region, Peru

France, Normandy. 66th Anniversary of D-Day
American weapons, 66th Anniversary of D-Day, Arromanches, Normandy, France

Artemis (Diana) of Ephesus, marble body enclosed in decorative sheath of many breasts symbolising her connection with fertility. 3rd century BC

Statue of armed Aphrodite, Parian marble
Statue of armed Aphrodite. Parian marble, found in Epidaurus. The sheath of the sword held in the goddess raised right hand crosses her chest

Japan, Edo period (1603-1868), Ukiyo-e, Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861)
Japan - Edo period (1603-1868) - Ukiyo-e - Utagawa Kuniyoshi (1797-1861) - Tominomori shields himself from the throw of the brazier filled with burning coals (1847-1848) - Series

Sword inside bronze, wood and bone sheath, from Pannerden, Netherlands
Roman civilization. Sword inside its bronze, wood and bone sheath. From Pannerden, Netherlands

Condoms F008 / 3183
Condoms, cross processed image

Safe sex, conceptual image F008 / 3185
Safe sex, conceptual image

Coloured condoms F008 / 3177
Coloured condoms

Condoms F008 / 3181
Condoms, cross processed image

Condoms F008 / 3178
Condoms, cross processed image

Condoms F008 / 3182
Condoms, cross processed image

Coloured condoms F008 / 3176
Coloured condoms

Coloured condoms F008 / 3175
Coloured condoms

Safe sex, conceptual image F008 / 3184
Safe sex, conceptual image

Condoms F008 / 3180
Condoms, cross processed image

Condoms F008 / 3179
Condoms, cross processed image

Spinal cord, artwork
Spinal cord, computer artwork

Myelin sheats and glial cells, artwork C014 / 2646
Computer artwork depicting axons surrounded by a myelin sheath (brown) and microglial cells (light blue). Glial cells are nervous system cells that provide structural support

Hair follicle, SEM C014 / 0382
Hair follicle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a hair shaft and follicle (round structures at centre)

Arisaema ringens C017 / 7448
Arisaema ringens showing a leaf protruding through a sheath

Hair follicle, SEM C014 / 0383
Hair follicle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a section through a hair shaft and follicle (round structures at centre)

Dumped plastic F006 / 9146
Dumped electrical cable sheathing

Peripheral nerve, light micrograph
Peripheral nerve. Light micrograph of a section through a peripheral nerve. This is a mixed nerve with myelinated axons (dark blue circles)

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"The Kings' Two Daggers: One with a Blade of Gold, the Other of Iron" In the realm of kings and warriors, two daggers stood as symbols of power. One gleamed with a blade forged from pure gold, radiating opulence and authority. The other possessed an iron edge, representing strength and resilience in battle. These contrasting weapons were not only tools for conquest but also reflections of their wielders' character. Delving deeper into the mysteries of human anatomy, scientists uncovered the intricate process known as myelination. Through Transmission Electron Microscopy (TEM), they captured Picture No. 10876591 - a mesmerizing glimpse into nerve fibers adorned with myelin sheaths that enhance electrical conductivity within our bodies. This microscopic world revealed nature's ingenious design to optimize communication between neurons. Beyond scientific marvels, artists found inspiration in crafting designs for dagger sheaths that transcended mere functionality. A daring creation emerged—a sheath depicting Death itself—an embodiment of mortality juxtaposed against the lethal beauty concealed within. Meanwhile, Regatta and Carnival Week brought joyous festivities to Fowey, Cornwall in August 1993. Amidst vibrant celebrations filled with laughter and merriment, one could almost forget the existence of daggers or their somber purpose. Traveling across borders to Germany's Aachen Cathedral Treasury unveiled Oliphant—a magnificent relic from times long past—its ornate carvings telling tales lost to history while guarding secrets untold. Fashion too had its rendezvous with daggers; Marcus dress advertised Courtelle fabric through an elegant portrayal where sophistication met utility—the perfect fusion for modern women seeking both style and convenience. But let us journey back further still—to medieval England under King Henry III's reign—where three soldiers donned armor bearing witness to countless battles fought on blood-soaked fields; their trusty blades safely nestled within sturdy sheaths at their sides.