Sheath Collection

The kings two daggers, one with a blade of gold, the other of iron, from the tomb of the pharaoh Tutankhamun, discovered in the Valley of the Kings, Thebes, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

Myelination of nerve fibres, TEM
Myelination of nerve fibres. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Schwann cells (blue, with brown nuclei) insulating nerve fibres (axons, pink) with a myelin sheath

Picture No. 10876591
Himba lady - shaving boys head with sheath knife Date:

Myelination of nerve fibres, TEM
Myelination of nerve fibres. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Schwann cells (red, with blue nuclei) insulating nerve fibres (axons, orange) with a myelin sheath

Myelinated nerve, TEM
Myelinated nerve. Coloured transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of myelinated nerve fibres and Schwann cells. Myelin (purple) is an insulating fatty layer that surrounds nerve fibres (axons)

State sword and sheath
3739740 State sword and sheath; (add.info.: State sword (afena) and sheath; made from Iron, wood, gold leaf, ray-skin (sheath)

State sword and sheath
3739739 State sword and sheath; (add.info.: State sword (afena) and sheath; made from Iron, wood, gold leaf, ray-skin (sheath)

Crooked Knife (wood, steel, leather and paint)
PEM216344 Crooked Knife (wood, steel, leather and paint) by American School, (19th century); length: 25 cm; Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA.

Woman in a milkmaid bonnet with blue-grey English sheath dress trimmed with white Jeannette ribbon
5856329 Woman in a milkmaid bonnet with blue-grey English sheath dress trimmed with white Jeannette ribbon.; (add.info.: Woman in a milkmaid bonnet with blue-grey English sheath dress trimmed with)

Crowns of Clovis, Theodoric, Clotilde and Ultrogotha, 144-147, of the Franks 148,149,152-156
FLO4702514 Crowns of Clovis, Theodoric, Clotilde and Ultrogotha, 144-147, of the Franks 148,149,152-156, of Chlothar I and Fredegund 150,151, of Charlemagne 157-160, Childeric I's signet ring

ESPOZ Y MINA, Francisco Espoz e Ilundain, also called (1781-1836). Spanish guerrilla leader
CUL4878462 ESPOZ Y MINA, Francisco Espoz e Ilundain, also called (1781-1836). Spanish guerrilla leader and general of liberal ideology. Sword and case of Espoz y Mina. SPAIN. CASTILE-LA-MANCHA

John de Eltham, First Earl of Cornwall, 1316-1336, second son of King Edward II of England
FLO4678178 John de Eltham, First Earl of Cornwall, 1316-1336, second son of King Edward II of England. He wears a conical cervelliere helmet with coronet, vandyked drapery and gorget

Artemis (Diana) of Ephesus, marble body enclosed in decorative sheath of many breasts symbolising her connection with
534413 Artemis (Diana) of Ephesus, marble body enclosed in decorative sheath of many breasts symbolising her connection with fertility. 3rd century BC (sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Charlemagne's sword, sheath and hilt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical
FLO4702533 Charlemagne's sword, sheath and hilt. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's Historical Picture of the Costumes of the Principal People of Antiquity

Sword with Sheath, 7th cen. BC. Creator: Scythian Art
Sword with Sheath, 7th cen. BC. Found in the Collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg.

Weapons used by the Malays of Perak, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Weapons used by the Malays of Perak, 1876. a.a.: Limbing Spear (of Penaga-wood) and Spear-head sheath; b.b.: Padang and Scabbard, used by Malay Rajahs; c.: Lading, for cutting wood

Vill Vallareman (a Fairy Shepherd), 1910. Creator: John Bauer
Vill Vallareman (a Fairy Shepherd), 1910

Still Life with Implements of the Hunt, 1670-1686. Creator: Johannes Leemans
Still Life with Implements of the Hunt, 1670-1686

Silver Dagger and Sheath, c. 1940. Creator: Oscar Bluhme
Silver Dagger and Sheath, c. 1940

In a Blackfoot camp, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
In a Blackfoot camp, c1927. Blackfoot man, full-length portrait, standing in field, facing left, holding decorated sheaths; ceremonial bags suspended from tripod behind him

Ainu, 1813. Creator: Jegor Skotnikoff
Ainu, 1813. In 1803-06, Captain I. F. Kruzenshtern became the first Russian to circumnavigate the globe. This atlas, published by the Russian Academy of Sciences in 1813

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

Bedouin Arab, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Bedouin Arab, 1890. Nomadic Arab people who historically inhabited the desert regions in North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, Iraq and the Levant

A design for a sheath of a dagger with Death and various figures drawn by Holbein.. Handcolored engraving by Chretien de Mechel from Hans Holbein's The Triumph of Death, 1860

Three medieval English soldiers in the reign of Henry III in 14th century
3780283 Three medieval English soldiers in the reign of Henry III in 14th century; (add.info.: Three medieval English soldiers in the reign of Henry III)

German Noble - male costume from 15th century
3780370 German Noble - male costume from 15th century; (add.info.: German Noble - male costume from 15th century, shown wearing wide brimmed hat, white robes with decorative gold trim)

Iban sword from Sarawak, Malaysia (mixed media)
LIT372715 Iban sword from Sarawak, Malaysia (mixed media) by Malaysian School; Photo © Luca Tettoni; Malaysian, out of copyright

Jambiya Dagger (brass & ivory)
451581 Jambiya Dagger (brass & ivory) by Iranian School; length: 40.6 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: Iranian Jambiya blade engraved with naturalistic design)

Store for daggers (Jambiya), Najran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Middle East

Dagger (Katar), 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Dagger (Katar), 18th century

Dagger with Horse-Head Pommel, 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Dagger with Horse-Head Pommel, 17th/18th century

Curved Dagger (Khanjar) with Ram-Head Pommel, 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Curved Dagger (Khanjar) with Ram-Head Pommel, 17th/18th century

Dagger with Lion-Head Pommel, 17th / 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Dagger with Lion-Head Pommel, 17th/18th century

Sword and Sheath, c. 1938. Creator: Cecil Smith
Sword and Sheath, c. 1938

Trappers Hunting Knife, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Cecil Smith
Trappers Hunting Knife, 1935/1942

Knife and Fork with Sheath, Europe, late 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Knife and Fork with Sheath, Europe, late 17th century

Dagger with Sheath, Scotland, dated 1624. Creator: Unknown
Dagger with Sheath, Scotland, dated 1624

Combination Hunting Dagger and Double-Barrel Percussion Pistol... of Emperor Maximilian
Combination Hunting Dagger and Double-Barrel Percussion Pistol, Sheath, and Belt of Emperor Maximilian of Mexico, Paris, 1864/67

Knife and Sheath, c. 1941. Creator: Albert Rudin
Knife and Sheath, c. 1941

Trench Knife and Sheath, c. 1941. Creator: William Ludwig
Trench Knife and Sheath, c. 1941

Uniform Accessories, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Frank M Keane
Uniform Accessories, 1935/1942

Ottoman dagger, first half of the 18th century (gold damascene, coral & turquoise)
957252 Ottoman dagger, first half of the 18th century (gold damascene, coral & turquoise) by Turkish School, (18th century); length: 41.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Turkish

"Mac Arthur", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub. 1845 (colour litho)
3804298 " Mac Arthur", from The Clans of the Scottish Highlands, pub.1845 (colour litho) by McIan, Robert Ronald (1803-56); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Scottish

Food in Ireland (engraving)
1594007 Food in Ireland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Food in Ireland. Illustration for The Pictorial Times, 28 February 1846)

Bride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with lace
Bride in embroidered sheath wedding dress with long lace veil with tassels. Une mariee. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil) etching after an illustration by Armand Vallee from Tommaso Antonginis Journal

Woman in black and white dress with matching bonnet, 1913
Woman in black and white dress with matching hat and parasol. Robe a combinaison de noir et blanc. Handcoloured pochoir (stencil)

Woman in cloche hat, sheath dress and satin top, 1913
Woman in cloche hat, crepe de chine sheath dress and embroidered satin top. Fourreau de crepe de chine, veste de satin brodee a chale de linon

Woman in white crepon dress with taffeta jacket and hat
Woman in white crepon dress with yellow taffeta jacket and hat. Robe de crepon blanc, casaque de taffetas soufre, bonnet de taffetas pekine

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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.