Scales Collection (page 4)

Engraving demonstrating how centrifugal force helps the circus performer keep balance whilst riding a horse
UIG5425956 Engraving demonstrating how centrifugal force helps the circus performer keep balance whilst riding a horse. Dated 19th Century; UIG

15th Century French playing card
5616184 15th Century French playing card; (add.info.: 15th Century French playing card depicting Justice with her scales and sword. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving)
7340778 Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving) by Rossi, Domenico de (1659-1730); 44x19 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Great weighing machine or steelyard, Qing Dynasty. The man weighs items brought to him by customers
FLO4590560 Great weighing machine or steelyard, Qing Dynasty. The man weighs items brought to him by customers. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220507 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Letter E: Scale, 1868 (engraving)
DUV4217359 Letter E: Scale, 1868 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving by Francois Pannemaker (1822-1900) in " Le premier livre des petits enfants" Full alphabet illustrative by Theophile

Letters E and F: ladder and fountain, c.1920 (print)
DUV4205934 Letters E and F: ladder and fountain, c.1920 (print); 15.5x24.5 cm; (add.info.: image from "The alphabet of Mimi" Illustrations by J. M. Porta. 8 pages.); Photo © Duvallon

Thermolopium or taberna near the fountain of Mercury, VI.5, Pompeii. A man cooks food at a stove
FLO4688067 Thermolopium or taberna near the fountain of Mercury, VI.5, Pompeii. A man cooks food at a stove, while a women serves a customer using scales

Line drawing depicting the weighing of souls
1578300 Line drawing depicting the weighing of souls; (add.info.: Line drawing depicting the weighing of souls. The soul is saved despite the cheating demons who are depicted pushing down the scales)

Saturn (litho)
8633877 Saturn (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saturn. Illustration for The Student and Intellectual Observer, Vol II (Groombridge)

Marlborough College Memorial Hall, Side Elevation of Pavilions, Half Inch Scale Drawing (litho)
8632651 Marlborough College Memorial Hall, Side Elevation of Pavilions, Half Inch Scale Drawing (litho) by English School

He stoops to conquer (colour litho)
8635499 He stoops to conquer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: He stoops to conquer. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Her lord and master (litho)
8635610 Her lord and master (litho) by Horina, Hans (1865-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Her lord and master. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

David with a sling kills Goliath (litho)
8675945 David with a sling kills Goliath (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: David with a sling kills Goliath. 1 Samuel 17:49)

Statue of Gle-Gle (previously known as Badohou) called the Lion (Kinikini) king of the Dan Home (d.1889) (wood) (b/w)
XIR86594 Statue of Gle-Gle (previously known as Badohou) called the Lion (Kinikini) king of the Dan Home (d.1889) (wood) (b/w); Musee du Quai Branly et des Arts Premiers, Paris

KAIROS Fragment of a sarcophagus representing Kairos, 2nd century (low relief)
FGL5499986 KAIROS Fragment of a sarcophagus representing Kairos, 2nd century (low relief); (add.info.: According to the sculpture of Lysippe (circa 395-around 305 BC)

Memento mori (mosaic)
6384204 Memento mori (mosaic); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania, Italy; (add.info.: Memento mori); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Sack of Rome (390 BC): Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 1866 (Engraving)
ELD4843734 Sack of Rome (390 BC): Brennus putting his sword in the balance, 1866 (Engraving); (add.info.: Sack of Rome (390 BC): In front of the resistance of the Romans

Got a good meal
Tantoyensen

Baby Crocodile Going To School
Andreas Magnusson

Still life with the Scales
UstinaGreen

Sea turtle
Ronald Bergkamp

English scales
Vadim Kulinsky

Soa Layar
Fauzan Maududdin

Death on the Nile
Jeffrey C. Sink

Underwater Ballroom 1 : Silver Dress
jealousy

Viper Blue
Edy Pamungkas

Blue Demon
Shikhei Goh

Crocodile - The Gold Eye
500px Photo ID: 168057067 -. Andri Priyadi

Mugger crocodile
Milan Zygmunt

Flake-shaped
Peter Pfeiffer

Scallops
Linda Wride

Trimeresurus albolabris
Phat Dao Tan

From The Dark
Shikhei Goh

Dark Evil
Shikhei Goh

Food abstract
Theo Luycx

The man of onions
Marco Tagliarino

Spitting cobra
Jeffrey C. Sink

Only Eye
Tantoyensen

Little crocodile hunter
Monique

Punker
Jes Eriksen

The 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Creator: Unknown
The 70th Bengal Native Infantry drawing rations at the Commissariat Stores, Canton, 1858. Indian soldiers in China. The Bengalese drawing their rations make a rather good subject for the picturesque;

Justitia and Aequitas, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Justitia and Aequitas, early-mid 18th century

Scene from Dutch colony. Creator: Claes Jansz Visscher
Scene from Dutch colony

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Crieur de Cerise, after 1674. Creator: Henri Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Crieur de Cerise, after 1674

Charles Lord Talbot, High Grand Chancellor, published 1740. Creator: Jacobus Houbraken
Charles Lord Talbot, High Grand Chancellor, published 1740. From Birch Heads, text by Thomas Birch, plate 79

Distributing hay to the Gardes d'Honneur (Guards of Honour), 1813, (1815). Creator: Abraham Vinkeles
Distributing hay to the Gardes d'Honneur (Guards of Honour), 1813, (1815). Hay for the French cavalry horses is weighed under the supervision of an officer

Carp, 19th century. Creator: Kiyoshi
Carp, 19th century

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"Scales: A Journey Through Time, Nature, and Art" Albrecht Durer's Rhinoceros: An iconic artwork showcasing the intricate scales of a majestic creature, reminding us of the beauty found in nature. The 1922 British Mt Everest Expedition - Norton and Mallory: Scaling new heights both physically and metaphorically, these brave explorers left their mark on history as they conquered the world's tallest peak. Brown Trout, Salmo trutta, side view: Delicate yet resilient scales adorn this remarkable fish, symbolizing its adaptability to various aquatic environments. Opera House Sydney: Like shimmering scales reflecting sunlight on water, the iconic sails of this architectural marvel captivate audiences worldwide with their grace and grandeur. Varanus komodoensis, Komodo Dragon rear view: With armored-like scales protecting its powerful body, this ancient reptile roams freely in its natural habitat – a true testament to resilience and survival. Lodsworth Women's Institute jam making (August 1943): In times of adversity during World War II rationing measures, women came together to preserve fruits' essence through homemade jams – a sweet reminder that unity can overcome any challenge. Piano playing: Fingers gliding effortlessly across ivory keys create harmonious melodies while evoking images of musical notes dancing like delicate scales in perfect harmony. Tiger Barb Fish: Vibrant colors interwoven with mesmerizing patterns make these tiny creatures stand out among aquarium inhabitants – truly living works of art adorned with unique scale designs. Justice as depicted on a Tarot card: Balanced upon her symbolic scales rests justice itself; an emblematic representation reminding us that fairness is achieved by weighing evidence impartially before passing judgment. Map of Persia (Iran): Ancient lands marked by geographic boundaries remind us how civilizations have evolved over time while highlighting the importance in cartography.