Antique Scabbard

A Fine engraved brass scabbard protects the sleek blued steel blade of this ceremonial sword.

The variation in blade curvature, grip design, scabbard relief, and decorative metalwork reveals the diversity of arms in use across Egypt and the broader Middle East during the firs...

Mercie chooses to showcase David placing his sword back into its scabbard, symbolizing the end of his battle with the beast.

At right the two elder boys, John George (1792–1840) and William Henry (1793–1866), are dressed alike in skeleton suits with deep frilled collars, and the elder draws a sword from it...

Period: Last half of the 19th century Origin: Western United States Size: Scabbard 8 1/2". Sharpeners, Skinners, Buffalo Tools   

This old sword has a long steel blade with a thick central ridge, small notch to the tip, the steel blade is covered in wooden scabbard and hilt with a very attractive dark glossy pa...

In the context of the traditional regional manner of dress, the koummya is worn visibly at the left side, generally about at the level of the waist and is suspended vertically, with ...

The great warrior could not resist the sword, and in drawing it from the scabbard, revealed himself. The present work highlights the moment that, in his feminine guise, Achilles draw...

The grip is of bone and gilt brass is employed in the construction of the langet and cross guard. The scabbard has gilt brass fittings, all profusely engraved and decorated.

A – Small wooden or metal table, likely used for serving food or tea B – Large round serving tray with small dishes, possibly for communal eating C – Draped cloth or bedding, possibl...

Peach Blossom Branches – A common symbol of spring, rejuvenation, and immortality. Sword in Scabbard (剑) – Represents protection, justice, and the power of moral integrity.

An armored soldier stands guard to the right, firmly grasping his scabbard and the hilt of his sword. A soldier wearing a metal helmet draws aside the tent door to reveal two putti w...

To the left, a puppet can be seen hanging out of a dressing trunk, whilst a scabbard and pipe lie next to some playing cards on the floor.

He is similarly dressed except that he wears a cuirass, the back and front joined by straps, and his empty scabbard hangs at his side. He looks over his shoulder at his little son (r...

Excellent lifetime impression, freshly colored, with rich, well preserved gold embossing (folding screen, handles and tsuba of the swords, chrysanthemums in the robe), silver embossi...

Le tout a jufte prix A Paris Translated: Street Saint Barthelemy, at the bottom of Pont-au-change, opposite the Palace Clock La Forest, Master Boxmaker - Ordinary Trunkmaker of th...

Around his waist, a yellow belt cinches the tunic, from which hangs a sheathed sword with a red scabbard, hinting at his readiness for battle or jousting.

The horse has reared up, as if in fright, whilst the male, standing bravely in front, reaches to draw his sword from its scabbard in a defensive gesture. We note there is also a dagg...

Footnote: The design of the sword clearly inspired by the £100 Lloyds Patriotic Fund swords-in particular the elaborate suspension rings on the scabbard and the compartmentalised dec...

Starting from the left, we can see that the scabbard hanging in the tree is oriented differently, that the tree behind Actaeon has become straight, and that a tree has been added to ...