Sheaths Collection

Two Scythians sew a shirt cut out of an animal skin (gold) (detail of 343656 and 343171)
XBP389379 Two Scythians sew a shirt cut out of an animal skin (gold) (detail of 343656 and 343171) by Greek School, (4th century BC); Historical Museum, Kiev

Gold dagger in ornate golden sheath, Ur
Gold dagger in an ornate golden sheath, from Ur, an ancient Sumerian city in Mesopotamia (Iraq)

Valley Thick with Corn, 19th century
AMO112270 Valley Thick with Corn, 19th century by Palmer, Samuel (1805-81); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

Socket Bayonet, 1920s. Creator: Artilleria Fabrica Nacional
Socket bayonet with a wooden handle and leather and metal sheath. The bayonet has a socket hole for attachment to a rifle on the handle

Synovial sheaths of wrist, palm and fingers
Illustration of a Synovial sheaths of wrist, palm and fingers

Cloisonne enamel and gold dagger handles and sheaths and clasps, from princely burial of Germanic warrior
Barbarian civilizations, France, 5th century. Goldsmiths art. Treasure of Pouan, princely burial of a Germanic warrior. Cloisonne enamel and gold dagger handles and sheaths and clasps

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)

Nerve ganglion, light micrograph
Nerve ganglion. Light micrograph of a section through a dorsal (sensory) spinal root ganglion associated with a sensory nerve root of the spinal cord. Sensory information from peripheral sites e.g

Myelinated nerve, light micrograph
Myelinated nerve. Light micrograph of a section through a peripheral myelinated nerve, showing many individual axons each covered with deep blue-staining myelin sheaths

Malaysia - Men from the Sohail Tribe using blow pipes to hunt birds and small mammals with poison darts Date: 1928

Synapse, computer artwork
Synapses. Computer artwork of synapses, the junctions between the ends (blue, swollen) of two nerve cells (neurons). Nerve cells are responsible for passing information around the central nervous

Nerve bundle, SEM
Nerve bundle. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a freeze-fractured section through a bundle of myelinated nerve fibres. Myelin sheaths (yellow) can be seen surrounding the axons (blue)

Neuromuscular junctions, artwork
Neuromuscular junctions. Computer artwork of junctions between nerves (thread-like objects) and a muscle (purple surface)

Synapses, artwork
Synapses. Computer artwork of synapses, the junctions between the ends (green, swollen) of two nerve cells (neurons). Signals are passed along nerve cells in the form of an electrical impulse

Electrical cables. Each cable is composed of a live, neutral and earth wire, insulated within rubber sheaths. The wires are made from copper, which is an excellent conductor

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"Sheaths: A Tapestry of Protection, Craftsmanship, and Functionality" In the ancient lands of Scythia, two skilled artisans meticulously sew a shirt from a glistening golden animal skin. Their nimble fingers create an intricate sheath that not only shields but also showcases their artistry. Traveling back in time to Ur, we discover a magnificent gold dagger nestled within an ornate golden sheath. The craftsmanship is awe-inspiring as every detail exudes opulence and grandeur. Venturing into the 19th century, we find ourselves amidst a valley thick with corn. Here, hardworking farmers rely on sturdy sheaths to protect their blades as they harvest nature's bounty, ensuring sustenance for generations to come. Fast forward to the 1920s when innovation takes center stage with the introduction of socket bayonets. These versatile tools seamlessly attach to firearms through specialized sheaths, revolutionizing warfare tactics forever. Delving deeper into our own bodies' intricacies reveals synovial sheaths enveloping our wrists, palms, and fingers. These protective membranes ensure smooth movement and prevent friction between tendons and bones - truly nature's ingenious design. As history unfolds before us once again in Granada, Spain; arms belonging to Boabdil - the last Moorish king - capture our attention. Helmets gleam alongside swords while scabbards and sheaths cradle daggers; each piece telling tales of valorous battles fought long ago. Closer still lies evidence of Germanic warriors' burial customs adorned with cloisonné enamel and gold dagger handles accompanied by exquisite sheaths and clasps. These artifacts speak volumes about their owners' status and reverence for beauty even in death. Zooming further into microscopic realms unravels the wonders of peripheral nerves captured under light micrographs. Synovial-like structures intertwine like delicate threads protecting these vital pathways that connect our body parts like a finely woven tapestry.