Spikes Collection (page 2)

Bush cricket or katydid (Tettigoniidae) with spines, camouflaged amongst moss. Forest interior of mid-altitude montane rainforest, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Peru

Moth caterpillar on leaf, tubercles with urticating hairs. Wuliangshan Nature Reserve, Jingdong, Yunnan Province, China

Australian Short-beaked Echidna (Tachyglossus aculeatus) head portrait, Kangaroo Island, South Australia State, Australia

RF- European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) orphan, Jarfalla, Sweden. August

Ceiba Tree Trunk at Tayrona National Natural Park, Magdalena Department, Caribbean, Colombia

Geometrical Cut Out With Ribbons
Little Dean

Kraken
Little Dean

European hedgehog (Erinaceus europaeus) portrait, Lucerne, Switzerland. October

India - Calcutta - doing penance on a bed of spikes early 1900s

Military Procession
A painting of a band of military soldiers, with spikes raised, fully cramming a town road, done with an angular style. Date: circa 1916

Head on Old London Bridge
Head displayed on spikes on Old London Bridge Date: 1300 to 1660

NASHVILLE/TRENCHES STORM
The storming of the trenches at Franklin-Nashville. Date: November 1864

Mask, Marka Population, from Mali, 19th-20th century (metal)
XLC182957 Mask, Marka Population, from Mali, 19th-20th century (metal) by African School; Musee de la Vieille Charite, Marseille, France

Lines and arrow
Linda Wride

Little owl (Athene noctua) perched on spikes that are used to deter birds, Pusztaszer reserve, Hungary. May

Concerts of Animals (litho)
6002549 Concerts of Animals (litho) by Billinghurst, Percy James (1871-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Concerts of Animals)

Deadly Sunshade (Parasolia Spikeii. ), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper)
HIG294473 Deadly Sunshade (Parasolia Spikeii.), illustration from The Bogus Book of Botany by John Weir, 1930-48 (ink on paper) by Weir, John (1907-1951); Private Collection

Bill, c. 1480 (steel & wood)
490902 Bill, c.1480 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (15th century); 184.8x11.4 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info)

Running Spikes & Blocks Spikes & Blocks Norwich Union World Trials & A Alexander Stadium, Birmingham, England 26 July 2003 Date: 26 July 2003

Gidgee skink (Egernia stokesii) pair in rock crevice, South Australia
wild, wildlife, scales, closeup, spikes, spines, rock, crack, couple, creature, beautiful, fauna, stone, natural, Kristian Bell Photography, 1348350287

Northern leaf-tailed gecko (Saltuarius cornutus) hunting at night, Innisfail, Queensland, Australia

Heart Shaped Cactus Date: 29-03-2021

Gueirua / Gairua beach ~ Asturias, Spain
Gueirua / Gairua beach - Asturias, Spain. Date: 14-Apr-18

Gueirua / Gairua beach ~ goats traped on a rock by high tide ~ Asturias, Spain
Gueirua / Gairua beach - goats traped on a rock by high tide - Asturias, Spain. Date: 14-Apr-18

Bell (nao), Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 B. C. ). Creator: Unknown
Bell (nao), Western Zhou dynasty (1046-771 B.C.). A bell with two convex sides of nearly rectangular shape and an opening at top rests on a slim cylindrical base

Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785 / 89. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Returning from a Poetry Gathering, Japan, c. 1785/89

Clawed Arm Defense, Italy, mid-19th century in the early 17th centlury style

Safavid processional standard (cut steel)
1775695 Safavid processional standard (cut steel) by Iranian School (17th century); height: 64.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alam, of typical drop form with flaring spikes above)

Porcupine fish and seahorse (chromolitho)
2782538 Porcupine fish and seahorse (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Porcupine fish and seahorse)

Comic postcard, Man, boy and starfish on the beach Date: 20th century

Porcupine, plate from "Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol
AGD241727 Porcupine, plate from " Brehms Tierleben: Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs", vol.2, p.560, published by Bibliographisches Institut, 1890 (colour litho) by German School

17th century catchpole. 17th century

Cactus, 1836 (hand-coloured engraving)
618052 Cactus, 1836 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bessa, Pancrace (1772-1835); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Flore des jardiniers)

The Press Yard, Newgate Prison (w / c)
GHL87794 The Press Yard, Newgate Prison (w/c) by Nash, Frederick (1782-1856); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; eLondon Metropolitan Archives; English, out of copyright

Section of grenade prepared by the Cato Street Conspirators, from the Observer, 5 March 1820 (engraving)
3629291 Section of grenade prepared by the Cato Street Conspirators, from the Observer, 5 March 1820 (engraving) by English School

Octavianus Caesar, illustration from Imperatorum romanorum omnium orientalium et
955628 Octavianus Caesar, illustration from Imperatorum romanorum omnium orientalium et occidentalium verissimae imagines ex antiquis numismatis, woodcut by Rudolph Wyssenbach

The barbarian Austrian preparations for the offensive of the Lower So?ýa, suffocating gas cylinders... (colour litho)
2777565 The barbarian Austrian preparations for the offensive of the Lower So─ìa, suffocating gas cylinders... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Aloe Ferox, from Phytographia Curiosa, published 1702 (coloured engraving)
468629 Aloe Ferox, from Phytographia Curiosa, published 1702 (coloured engraving) by Munting, Abraham (1626-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Axe blade depicting an archer, possibly from Lorestan, Iran
BOO178057 Axe blade depicting an archer, possibly from Lorestan, Iran, late 2nd or early 1st millennium BC (bronze) by Elamite, (4000-650 BC); length: 26.5 cm; Reza Abbasi Museum, Tehran

Thistles (pen & ink on paper)
425777 Thistles (pen & ink on paper) by Brill, Rosalie (fl.1920-40); 39.4x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rosalie Brill was the wife of the artist Reginald Brill.); eLiss Fine Art; English

Sea monster Ketos (gold)
XBP343168 Sea monster Ketos (gold) by Scythian, (4th century BC); height: 5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Model of Caesars defences at Alesia (mixed media)
XIR168700 Model of Caesars defences at Alesia (mixed media) by French School, (19th century); Musee des Antiquites Nationales, St

The Daily Advertiser, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching)
NCO191754 The Daily Advertiser, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1797 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Emperor of Germany during the hunts studies the effect of Italian uniforms made to wear... (colour litho)
2814940 The Emperor of Germany during the hunts studies the effect of Italian uniforms made to wear... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Glaive, Venice, c. 1600-20 (steel & wood)
490824 Glaive, Venice, c.1600-20 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); 179x22.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; Italian, out of copyright

Glaive with the arms of the Giustini family, Venice, c. 1600-20 (steel & wood)
490823 Glaive with the arms of the Giustini family, Venice, c.1600-20 (steel & wood) by Italian School, (17th century); 184.5x15.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L

The Emperor Octavian (colour litho)
STC255240 The Emperor Octavian (colour litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: late Renaissance prints of Caesars, Holy Roman Emperors, taken from coins and medals; Caesar Augustus)

At the Theatre, In the Pit (pen, w / c & pencil on paper)
NP125745 At the Theatre, In the Pit (pen, w/c & pencil on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 15.9x24.1 cm; Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Nature's Prickly Protectors: Exploring the Fascinating World of Spikes" Avian flu virus: A microscopic view of the avian flu virus reveals its spiky surface, a reminder of its potential danger to both birds and humans. Thorny Devil Near Newhaven Station, Nthn Territory, Australia: Meet the thorny devil, an extraordinary lizard species known for its impressive array that help it blend seamlessly into the arid Australian landscape. Hedgehog: With their adorable prickles, hedgehogs have mastered the art of self-defense while remaining utterly charming. HIV particle: The intricate structure of an HIV particle showcases numerous spikes that enable this notorious virus to invade human cells with devastating consequences. Hedgehog - curled up: When feeling threatened or seeking protection, hedgehogs curl up into a ball, showcasing their formidable armor-like spikes from all angles. Hadgehog ANZ 452 Ural mountains, Russia Erinaceus auritus © Andrey Zvoznikov / ARDEA LONDON: This captivating image captures a hedgehog in its natural habitat amidst the stunning Ural Mountains in Russia—a testament to nature's ability to thrive even in harsh environments. Torny Devil: Found exclusively in Australia's Northern Territory, the fascinating thorny devil boasts an intricate network of sharp spikes that serve as both defense mechanism and camouflage against predators. Dressing Fante Ladys hair - Sekondi, Gold Coast, Africa: In traditional African culture, elaborate hairstyles often incorporate decorative accessories such as beads and metal pins adorned with delicate spikes—an artistic expression intertwined with cultural heritage. Hoatzins (Opisthocomus hoazin) perched in tropical rainforest, Tambopata Reserve : These unique birds boast striking crests on their heads resembling elegant feathers spiked upwards—a remarkable adaptation for their rainforest habitat.