Swords Collection (page 20)

Wada's Banquet (Wada sakamori), from the series "Famous Scenes from Japanese...c.1705/06
Wada's Banquet (Wada sakamori), from the series "Famous Scenes from Japanese Puppet Plays (Yamato irotake)", c. 1705/06

The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Nagao Terutora in the Play Kuruma-gakari Tekuda no... c. 1783. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Nakamura Nakazo I as Nagao Terutora in the Play Kuruma-gakari Tekuda no Gumbai, Performed at the Ichimura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1783, Japan, c. 1783

Male Warrior Running with Drawn Sword, c.1600. Creator: Hubert Gerhard
Male Warrior Running with Drawn Sword, c.1600

The Actor Arashi Sangoro II as Asahina Saburo in the Play Iro Maki-e Soga no Sakazuki... c. 1773. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Arashi Sangoro II as Asahina Saburo in the Play Iro Maki-e Soga no Sakazuki, Performed at the Morita Theater in the First Month, 1773, Japan, c. 1773

Every Man for Himself!, 1833. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Every Man for Himself!, 1833

Temptation, 1833. Creator: Auguste Raffet
Temptation, 1833

Beheading of St. John the Baptist, n.d. Creator: Master of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist
Beheading of St. John the Baptist, n.d

General with Troops in Background, n.d. Creator: Auguste Raffet
General with Troops in Background, n.d

Fighting Warriors, c.1540. Creator: Unknown
Fighting Warriors, c.1540

Sketches of a Standing Saint Holding a Sword (r); Sketches of Figures and Heads (v), 1550/59... Creator: Unknown
Sketches of a Standing Saint Holding a Sword (recto); Sketches of Figures and Heads (verso), 1550/59 (recto); n.d. (verso)

Goro Tokimune and Goromaru, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers...", c. 1843/47
Goro Tokimune and Goromaru, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

Juro Sukenari fighting Nitta Shiro Tadatsune, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the... c1843/47
Juro Sukenari fighting Nitta Shiro Tadatsune, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

Asahina Saburo pulling Goro Tokimune's tasset, from the series "Illustrated Tale of... c.1843/47
Asahina Saburo pulling Goro Tokimune's tasset, from the series "Illustrated Tale of the Soga Brothers (Soga monogatari zue)", c. 1843/47

The Defeat of Narvaez, 1849. Creator: Unknown
The Defeat of Narvaez, 1849. Defeat of 16th-century Spanish conquistador Panfilo de Narvaez. From "Pictorial History of Mexico and the Mexican War", by John Frost, LL.D

Christmas Eve in Devonshire - the Mummers coming in, 1850. Creators: Stockdale, Smyth
Christmas Eve in Devonshire - the Mummers coming in, 1850. Rural entertainment in Devon. And then entered six or seven youths fantastically bedecked with ribbons, and gay

Picture Depicting Peace, Justice, and Plenty (Needlework), England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Picture Depicting Peace, Justice, and Plenty (Needlework), England, 17th century. Allegorical figures of Justice with sword and scales, Peace with palm frond and dove holding an olive branch

The actors Nakamura Shikan IV as Fuwa Banzaemon, Nakamura Fukusuke IV as the... 1885. Creator: Toyohara Kunichika
The actors Nakamura Shikan IV as Fuwa Banzaemon, Nakamura Fukusuke IV as the Maid, and Kataoka Gado III as Nagoya Sanzaburo, 1885

Costumed Man Carrying Two Swords, n.d. Creator: Unknown
Costumed Man Carrying Two Swords, n.d

Regalia of Scotland: Crown Sceptre, Sword, and Lord Treasurer's Rod, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Regalia of Scotland: Crown Sceptre, Sword, and Lord Treasurer's Rod, 1850. The lower part [of the crown] consists of two circles...both are composed of the purest gold

Scene at the Grand Review at Versailles, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Scene at the Grand Review at Versailles, 1850. Military review in France, held near St. Cyr, and involving French and British troops

Mars, plate three from Der VII Planeten, n.d. Creator: Conrad Meyer
Mars, plate three from Der VII Planeten, n.d

The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Ogata no Sabura (?) in the Play Nue no Mori Ichiyo no... c. 1772. Creator: Shunsho
The Actor Ichikawa Danjuro V as Ogata no Sabura (?) in the Play Nue no Mori Ichiyo no Mato, Performed at the Nakamura Theater in the Eleventh Month, 1770, Japan, c. 1772

Design for Medallion of King Alfred, n.d. Creator: Sir Robert Smirke
Design for Medallion of King Alfred, n.d

Domestic Maronite, n.d. Creator: Philip James de Loutherbourg
Domestic Maronite, n.d

Tokimune (Soga Goro) Sneaking into Yoritomo's Residence (Tokimune...), Japan, 1891. Creator: Migita Toshihide
Tokimune (Soga Goro) Sneaking into Yoritomo's Residence (Tokimune Kamakura-dono no kariya o sawagasu), Japan, 1891

God the Father and Eleven of the Twelve Apostles, n.d. Creator: Giovanni Marco Pitteri
God the Father and Eleven of the Twelve Apostles, n.d

Minerva with Two Putti, n.d. Creator: Jacob de Wit
Minerva with Two Putti, n.d

Colonel Von der Tann, Chief of the Staff of General Willisen, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Colonel Von der Tann, Chief of the Staff of General Willisen, 1850. Portrait of Bavarian military leader Ludwig Freiherr von und zu der Tann-Rathsamhausen

Visit of the President Louis Napoleon to the Garrison of Paris, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Visit of the President Louis Napoleon to the Garrison of Paris, 1850....Louis Napoleon is riding through the street, pistol in hand, and escorted by cuirassiers

Selim Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815. Creator: John Young
Selim Kahn I, from Portraits of the Emperors of Turkey, 1815

Mr. Garrick in "Richard the Third", published April 28, 1772. Creator: John Dixon. Mr
Mr. Garrick in "Richard the Third", published April 28, 1772

David and Goliath, n.d. Creator: Henry Pierce Bone
David and Goliath, n.d

Sword of the Emperor Napoleon, at Windsor Castle, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sword of the Emperor Napoleon, at Windsor Castle, 1850. This interesting relic of the Emperor is preserved in the magnificent collection of arms in the north corridor at Windsor Castle

Battle Scene (for Overdoor Decoration), n.d. Creator: Unknown
Battle Scene (for Overdoor Decoration), n.d

His Grace the Duke of Rutland, 1804. Creator: Charles Turner
His Grace the Duke of Rutland, 1804

Bacha à trois Queues, plate four from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Bacha a trois Queues, plate four from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

Aga des Janissaires, plate one from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Aga des Janissaires, plate one from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

Chef des Spahis, plate two from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Chef des Spahis, plate two from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

State Sword for the Emperor of Hayti, 1850. Creator: Unknown
State Sword for the Emperor of Hayti, 1850. This magnificent sword has been manufactured by Mr. Robert Mole, of Birmingham, for the Emperor

Sword and Watch of Oliver Cromwell, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Sword and Watch of Oliver Cromwell, [17th century], 1850. The sword...is in the very interesting collection of antiquities in the United Service Museum

The Persian Ambassador, plate eighteen from Caravanne du Sultane à la Mecque, 1748
The Persian Ambassador, plate eighteen from Caravanne du Sultane a la Mecque, 1748

Ambassadeur du Mogol, plate nineteen from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Ambassadeur du Mogol, plate nineteen from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

Ambassadeur de la Perse, plate eighteen from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748
Ambassadeur de la Perse, plate eighteen from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

Le Grand Seigneur, plate seventeen from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Le Grand Seigneur, plate seventeen from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

Ambassadeur du Siam, plate sixteen from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Ambassadeur du Siam, plate sixteen from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

Chef des Huissiers, plate fourteen from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Chef des Huissiers, plate fourteen from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

Chef des Indiens, plate eight from Caravanne du Sultan à la Mecque, 1748. Creator: Joseph-Marie Vien the Elder
Chef des Indiens, plate eight from Caravanne du Sultan a la Mecque, 1748

Arms of the Free State of Cuba, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Arms of the Free State of Cuba, 1850. Some of the principal features of this device are borrowed from the arms of the United States

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"Swords: A Timeless Symbol of Power and Valor" From the iconic battle cries of "Scotland for Ever" to the heroic charge of the Scots Greys at Waterloo, they have played a pivotal role in shaping history. Whether it was The Light Dragoons from 1790 to 1992 or the gallant warriors donning Ancient Roman costumes, these blades were more than mere weapons – they represented honor and courage. The Staffordshire Regiment, known for their unwavering loyalty, carried swords that embodied their indomitable spirit. And in Down to the Dregs, an artwork capturing life in 1880s England, we catch a glimpse of how they were an integral part of society's fabric. In Paolo Uccello's masterpiece depicting The Battle of San Romano from c1438, we witness the sheer artistry behind wielding a sword amidst chaos. JMW Turner's painting titled The Angel Standing in the Sun showcases not only his mastery but also highlights how swords could be seen as divine instruments. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's Fudo Myoo Threatening a Novice reminds us that these blades held both power and danger. Arthur Wellesley, better known as Duke of Wellington, exemplified this duality during his leadership from 1814-1815. Herbert Norris' portrayal of Boadicea portrays a Celtic Chieftainess with her sword raised high – symbolizing resistance against oppression. Even playing cards like Goodall & Son Ltd. 's King of Spades recognized the regality associated with these weapons. Lastly, John Pettie's artwork called The Vigil captures a moment frozen in time where soldiers stand guard with swords drawn – ready to defend what they hold dear. Through centuries and across cultures, they have remained steadfast symbols embodying strength and bravery. These timeless artifacts continue to captivate our imagination while reminding us that sometimes it takes more than words alone to shape the course of history.