Protective Collection (page 3)

Nuna Spoon, from Burkina Faso (ivory)
HSC193967 Nuna Spoon, from Burkina Faso (ivory) by African School; height:20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: handle represents supernatural being able to protect against poisoning;)

17th century Iron Hat with nose protection, worn by Charles I, from The British Army: Its Origins
619327 17th century Iron Hat with nose protection, worn by Charles I, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

A brigandine jacket dating from A. D. 1560, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868
619325 A brigandine jacket dating from A.D. 1560, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Helmet c. 1350, similar to that of the Black Prince in Canterbury Cathedral but with the Piece de Renfort on the left
619315 Helmet c. 1350, similar to that of the Black Prince in Canterbury Cathedral but with the Piece de Renfort on the left side, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment

A pike man of the Cromwellian period. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868
619353 A pike man of the Cromwellian period. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868. by English School

The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917
808821 The Battle of Marignano, 1515. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection

A sabaton or solleret, dating from A. D. 1400. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment
619319 A sabaton or solleret, dating from A.D. 1400. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Examples of plate and chain armour dating from A. D. 1250, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment
619318 Examples of plate and chain armour dating from A.D. 1250, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Casque of King James II with cheek pieces and perforated steel visor representing the Royal Arms
619329 Casque of King James II with cheek pieces and perforated steel visor representing the Royal Arms, with scroll work of thistles below, from The British Army: Its Origins

Back and breastplate, opening in front, known as the Waistcoat Breastplate, c
619321 Back and breastplate, opening in front, known as the Waistcoat Breastplate, c.1580, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Chain mail hood and example of interlocking chain mail, c. A. D. 1120, from The British Army: Its Origins
619317 Chain mail hood and example of interlocking chain mail, c. A.D. 1120, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

A sallet, aka salade or schaller war helmet, A. D. 1450, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment
619316 A sallet, aka salade or schaller war helmet, A.D. 1450, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Fourteenth century Visored Bassinet, almost globose, with Camailie attached, from Warwick Castle
619313 Fourteenth century Visored Bassinet, almost globose, with Camailie attached, from Warwick Castle. From The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Le conseil des capitaines de Picrochole or The council of Picrochole's captains
3083290 Le conseil des capitaines de Picrochole or The council of Picrochole's captains. by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info)

Visored helmet dating from c. 1643. The piece at the side is the visor prop, full size
619326 Visored helmet dating from c.1643. The piece at the side is the visor prop, full size, used to keep up the visor at different angles according to the notch used

Stirrups and Sollerets, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868
619324 Stirrups and Sollerets, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stirrups and Sollerets)

Helmet, from Castle Pomeroy, England, dating from c. 12th century, from The British Army: Its Origins
619312 Helmet, from Castle Pomeroy, England, dating from c.12th century, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Thirteenth century Cylindrical Flat-topped Helmet with Nasal, dug up at Montgomery Castle in 1841
619311 Thirteenth century Cylindrical Flat-topped Helmet with Nasal, dug up at Montgomery Castle in 1841, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

An early twelfth century Nasal Helmet, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868
619310 An early twelfth century Nasal Helmet, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868. by English School

Officer of the Norfolk Militia with a Fusil and Gorget, A. D. 1759, from The British Army: Its Origins
619351 Officer of the Norfolk Militia with a Fusil and Gorget, A.D. 1759, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

The Battle of Tours aka The Battle of Poitiers, 732. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917
808819 The Battle of Tours aka The Battle of Poitiers, 732. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection

17th century helmet, said to have belonged to Oliver Cromwell, from The British Army: Its Origins
619328 17th century helmet, said to have belonged to Oliver Cromwell, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Perforated steel horse muzzle dating from A. D. 1570, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment
619323 Perforated steel horse muzzle dating from A.D. 1570, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Globose Breastplate with back piece, demi-brassards and chain, dating from the first half of the 16th century
619322 Globose Breastplate with back piece, demi-brassards and chain, dating from the first half of the 16th century, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Bassinet with screw fastening for the ventail, said to have belonged to Guy, Earl of Warwick, c
619314 Bassinet with screw fastening for the ventail, said to have belonged to Guy, Earl of Warwick, c.1460, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Battle of Bouvines, 1214. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917
808820 Battle of Bouvines, 1214. From Agenda Buvard du Bon Marche published 1917. by French School, (20th century); Private Collection

White-tailed Deer (Colinus virginianus) in grassy habitat Date: 30-07-2020

The Virgin holding the infant Christ, after Reni, ca. 1720-70. Creator: Johann Christoph Winkler
The Virgin holding the infant Christ, after Reni, ca. 1720-70

Africa, Tanzania. Perhaps spooked by crocodiles, zebras stampede in the Serengeti

Man with diving suit to protect him from fire
3568516 Man with diving suit to protect him from fire by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: South America, America 1920 ca)

Aggressus Ressurgo, 1918 (colour etching)
1195042 Aggressus Ressurgo, 1918 (colour etching) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 42x34.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c. 1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum)
986282 Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c.1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum) by French School

Cock killing a millipede, illustration from Recherches sur les superstitions en Chine
PER437841 Cock killing a millipede, illustration from Recherches sur les superstitions en Chine, published in Shanghai by Imrimerie de la Mission Catholique

Two Warriors; Zwei Kampfende, 1910 (oil on canvas)
826265 Two Warriors; Zwei Kampfende, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Macke, August (1887-1914); 63x36.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Warriors; Zwei Kampfende. August Macke (1887-1914)

La Retour de Chasse : A Hunting Dog Guarding Dead Game, (oil on canvas)
990343 La Retour de Chasse : A Hunting Dog Guarding Dead Game, (oil on canvas) by Oudry, Jean-Baptiste (1686-1755); 263x189 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Retour de Chasse)

The Jealous Parrot, 1919 (pochoir print)
781118 The Jealous Parrot, 1919 (pochoir print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Perroquet Jaloux Illustration from La Guirlande)

Dachshunds on a Badger, 1882 (oil on canvas)
659098 Dachshunds on a Badger, 1882 (oil on canvas) by Maffei, Guido von (1838-1924); 166.4x121.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

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USA, Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park. Close-up of bison mother resting on grass with calf. Date: 11/11/2005

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Mother polar bear with three cubs on the tundra, Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada Date: 02/07/2008

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Mother polar bear with three cubs on the tundra, Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada Date: 02/07/2008

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Mother polar bear with three cubs on the tundra, Wapusk National Park, Manitoba, Canada Date: 02/07/2008

DDE-90025064
Japan, Jigokudani, Snow monkey baby peeking out from mother's arms (Japanese macaque or Macaca fuscata). Date: 05/06/2003

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Langur Monkey, Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Date: 01/10/2009

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Langur Monkey, Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Date: 01/10/2009

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Langur Monkey, Amber Fort, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. Date: 01/10/2009

DDE-90020494
Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Adult Female Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatas) sitting with cubs looking out on savanna Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Adult Female Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatas) stands with cub looking out on savanna Date: 19/02/2005

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Africa, Kenya, Masai Mara Game Reserve, Adult Female Cheetah (Acinonyx jubatas) walking with young cubs on savanna Date: 19/02/2005

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"Guardians of the Ages: A Glimpse into Protective Forces" The enigmatic Plague Doctor, a symbol of protection during the 17th century, donned his beaked mask to shield against the deadly disease that ravaged Europe. In the serene Alaskan waters, a Northern Sea Otter mother cradles her young pup with unwavering care, showcasing nature's instinctive protective bond. Leon-Maxime Faivre's masterpiece "Deux meres (Two Mothers)" captures the essence of maternal protection and love in an exquisite 1888 artwork. Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, revered polar explorer, braved treacherous icy terrains to safeguard his crew during their ill-fated Antarctic expedition - epitomizing courage and guardianship. The mysterious figure known as The Kitchen-God stands watchfully in a 1922 creation by an unknown artist - believed to protect households from harm and ensure prosperity. As waves crash against its sturdy structure, the Netherlands' flood barrier shields communities from devastating floods; engineering marvels standing tall for collective safety. Delicate yet resilient diatoms under electron microscopy reveal intricate patterns that serve as natural armor for these microscopic organisms - nature's ingenious self-protection mechanism. A captivating Netsuke sculpture depicts a demon queller guarding against malevolent forces; crafted during Japan's Meiji Period as talismans offering spiritual protection. Floating effortlessly on tranquil Alaskan waters, a Northern Sea Otter rests serenely while relying on its thick fur coat for insulation and defense against cold elements. X-ray artwork unveils skeletal structures beneath our skin - reminding us how our bodies are protected by this hidden fortress of bones throughout our lives. Firefighters embody bravery and selflessness as they battle raging infernos to protect lives and property from devastation caused by merciless flames.