Antique Armour

The male sitter wears polished armour beneath an ermine-lined mantle, his head turned slightly toward the viewer.

It reveals a gallery of fascinating Oriental figures—armored warriors holding bows, scholarly dignitaries, and young women in flowing robes—set amidst a scattering of peonies, flower...

One depicts a Homeric or Trojan War episode — helmeted warriors in profile, carrying round shields and spears, attending a fallen or kneeling figure in elaborate armour rendered with...

Framing tips: A neutral off-white or sand-colored mat enhances the warm palette of red, gold, and bronze armor. A dark walnut frame or thin gilt frame suits the classical theme.

Bands of vibrant, warm orange, yellow, and deep red lacquer are meticulously detailed with scrolling floral vines and geometric motifs, heavily inspired by classical South Indian tem...

The box is fitted with an elevated rectangular sleeve fitted with the original hallmarked push fit cover, accented with cast and applied illustrations depicting gentleman in armour a...

Strong detail in the face and armor without becoming overly busy. The display base shown in the photos is not included — just the bronze itself.

A powerful Japanese equestrian wood carving of a samurai by Yoshida Issen/Isshun, depicted in full armour on a prancing, muscular war horse, signed 一雋刀” ISSEN TO”.

In this context, Giulio Romano undoubtedly supplied several projects for the manufacture of luxury armor, as witnessed by the shield for the apotheosis of Charles V, kept at the Real...

The rich, warm patina enhances the sculptural depth, highlighting the meticulous detailing of the armor, hair, and facial features. This piece stands as both a decorative object and ...

The vase features two intricate figural scenes rendered across the body: one depicting a group of courtiers and bijin in elegant kimonos within a garden setting; the other — a dynami...

The details of the helmet, lamellar armor, and reins are rendered with exceptional precision characteristic of high-quality Edo lacquer work.

This use of bodycolour heightening gives the drawing a powerful chiaroscuro and an almost metallic brilliance, especially in the treatment of armour, harness and weaponry. The old l...

The various interior elements -- a long wooden table stretching from the back wall toward the foreground of the painting, pieces of shiny armor resting on the floor, a drum sitting i...

The animals are depicted in profile, allowing a clear view of their segmented bony armour, elongated tails, and clawed feet adapted for digging.

Each samurai had a distinctive pattern for their armor, relating to the family with which they were affiliated.

The heads are made from impeccably carved white Carrara marble, and the chests are fully hand-carved marble depicting armor breastplate siting on rouge marble bases.

Clad in shining golden armor, Haman occupies a place of honor at the banquet, accentuating the dramatic irony of the scene, as his plot against the Jewish people is about to be revea...

In addition, the carver reveals particular skill in the detail work on the horses’ saddles and harnesses and on the riders’ boots and armored leggings. Provenance: Private Collectio...

The scene shows a heavily armored Carabinier mounted on a powerful horse, captured in motion during the height of the Napoleonic Wars.

He is wearing the most elaborate armour with a decorative robe, headdress and boots.

Launched in the 1860s, these armored frigates were intended to be the ultimate evolution of the broadside ironclad, featuring five masts to compensate for the weight of their massive...

Pair 19th century Napoleon III gilded - and silver-plated bronze candelabra styled in the form of medieval knights in armor on hexagonal marble bases. France c. 1870s Dimensions: H...

Her face is enclosed in armour. Ceres was also the protector of laws and courts.

Each figure’s armor, helmet form, and shield design reflect the diverse equipment used during the 11th–13th centuries, from early chainmail suits to heavier surcoats and conical helm...

Each figure’s armor, helmet form, and shield design reflect the diverse equipment used during the 11th–13th centuries, from early chainmail suits to heavier surcoats and conical helm...

Each man is portrayed in formal half-length view within an oval frame, dressed in armor and lace cravats, exuding authority and command.

This 1904 original poster, produced during the Russo-Japanese War (1904–1905), presents a detailed cross-section view of a modern armored battleship. Combining technical illustration...

One painting depicts two armored samurai traveling through a mountainous landscape with towering pines.

A Staffordshire figure of King Richard the Lionheart, 19th Century, modelled standing with a flag, in his armour and crown featuring gilded decorations, on an oval gilt-line plinth b...

This female centurion soldier is adorned with a fish scale designed armor with impressive and richly carved bands and fish scale shoulder armor.

Crafted circa 1800, this highly detailed bust portrays the sitter wearing a laurel wreath and classical drapery over what appears to be armor. Around his neck is the Order of the Gol...

The pendant features a beautifully detailed oval cameo of the goddess Athena (Minerva), depicted in profile wearing her traditional armored helmet. The precision of the carving in he...

The artist carefully captures the distinctive characteristics of softshell tortoises, including their flattened bodies, elongated necks, and streamlined forms adapted for life in riv...

Lower center (Plate No. 46): An armored knight or man-at-arms, gesturing outward, clad in mail with a cloak and helmet.

Italian vintage chandelier in Murano glass and nickel plated metal structure on 4 levels. The armor polished nickel supports 78 large albaster white glass tubes in a star shape.

Indian Rhinoceros – Antique Natural History Chromolithograph, 1894 DESCRIPTION This chromolithograph shows the Indian rhinoceros in a lush, subtropical setting, emphasizing the anim...

Crafted in France circa 1880, the wall decor features a coat of arms with a medieval royal knight armor with feather over a family crest with bird decor.

The hardware’s incised leaf and cloud motifs balance restraint with refinement, while decorative nail heads echo armor joinery in form and purpose. The red-amber tone of the lacquer...

The figure is rendered with careful attention to armor, posture, and horsemanship, creating a refined image that combines chivalric symbolism with decorative clarity.

Lacquered in a dark brown, the basket was constructed with techniques alternating between mat plaiting on the upper body that morphed into a double wall with armor plaiting (yoroi gu...

The shafts are enriched with finely cast and chased military attributes, including a round shield decorated with scrolling ornament and a central boss, crossed gloves, tasselled elem...

The upper register depicts individuals from the 14th and early 15th centuries. On the left, two armored figures represent the martial culture of medieval England, complete with shiel...

The composition centers on a fully armed knight in ceremonial armor, kneeling beside his saddled warhorse, while his banner bearing heraldic devices rises prominently behind him.

Woven in a largely square form starting from the base with an inner wall constructed with twill plaiting and an outer wall of irregular and armor plaiting, the ikebana morphs into a ...

The subject's armour is made up from a combination of helmet, gorget, cuirass and spaulders.

The first print portrays a mounted Japanese general in elaborate ceremonial attire, richly adorned with tasseled horse trappings and formal armor elements, while the second engraving...

He is fully encased in chainmail — visible at the arms, legs, and beneath his surcoat — signifying the dominant armor style before the widespread use of plate armor.

The Figure: Tancred is depicted in superbly detailed "antique-style" armor, surmounted by a helmet with an imposing plume, emphasizing his status as an epic hero.

The composition features a classical male figure in armor, confidently posed beside the clock case, reflecting the neoclassical taste inspired by Antiquity.

A rare and historically significant example of a Napoleonic-era officer’s weapon, combining British manufacture with Portuguese royal symbolism, suitable for an advanced collection o...

The bust of Mars/Ares displays him in his armor wearing his helmet decorated by a lion at the top which is a symbol of strength, courage and authority.

Though French in provenance, the tapestry is unmistakably Brussels in style, distinguished by monumental figures, dramatic architectural depth, and refined silk highlights that anima...

The samurai are in full armor, with helmets. The painting is surrounded by traditional fabric brocade borders and a black lacquer frame accented by metal mounts.

Note the intricate stippling and texturing of the stump supporting Augustus, the inordinate amount of engraving and texturing to the fabric of his armor and the exquisite realism of ...

The scene is rich in narrative detail: Roman soldiers in armor flank the suffering Christ, whose crowned head and outstretched arms evoke both physical agony and spiritual transcende...

Beyond jewelry, niello was also used to embellish arms and armor. Condition: The ring survives in original condition with most of the niello beautifully preserved.

Image dimension: 34.5x24.5 A powerful composition by Auguste Raffet, depicting Circassian warriors and Cossacks in traditional armor and arms. At the center, a proud warrior stands ...

When the Samurai period ended in the 1880's, Shakudo artisans began making jewelry, at times using pieces already decorating armor.

The central figure in full armor is held by companions in richly colored garments, while others observe solemnly.