#shields

[archerinventive]

Happy Faire Friday!

Taking a break from this cold weather to reminisce about warmer times at faire with @unicorn-shieldmaiden.

The sun was so intense that day, but thankfully we had some watery wenches to douse us off afterwards. lol

A huge thank you to Liv F.H. for capturing these moments. 💗 

[memories-of-ancients]

Parade shield, France or Belgium, circa 1470

from The British Museum

[nncastle]

More photos from the armory in the imperial palace of Turin. Stunning works.

[spockvarietyhour]

City Shields, "First Contact"

[jd2kewl]

“The 'Nebra Sky Disk' with two bronze swords and axe heads uncovered from Saxon-Anhalt, Germany and dated to 1600 BC. This incredible discovery of the oldest depiction of the universe was almost lost to the black market.

Dated to 1600 BCE, this bronze disk has a diameter of 32cm (about the size of a vinyl LP) and weighs around 2 kg. It is patinated blue-green and embossed with gold leaf symbols which appear to represent a crescent moon, the sun (or perhaps a full moon), stars, a curved gold band, interpreted as a sun boat, and a further gold band on the edge of the disk which probably represent one of the horizons.”

[kleioscanvas]

Shields!

[illustratus]

Knights charging into battle by Peter Jackson

[389]

Final Fantasy XIV: Shadowbringers The Art of Reflection -Histories Forsaken-

[memmos]

Narnia artwork

[spacedadsupport]

Jean-Luc Picard @SpaceDadSupport You are allowed to say, "No," to things. 12:40 PM · Sep 15, 2023

[newguineatribalart]

Aboriginal War Clubs from Victoria Australia

[archerinventive]

"Rise above the storm, and you will find the sunshine" -Mario Fernandez

These photos come from a recent sunrise excursion during Viking weekend at our local Ren Faire.

The gold light over the tall grass was truly gorgeous, and it was a fun way to start off a full day of festivities with friends.

Thank you to Liv F.H for capturing them. 💛

With: Alexis Baker & Rae

[memories-of-ancients]

Ornate dhal with gilded copper decor, India, 18th century

from Runjeet Singh

[peashooter-in-exile]

Scottish targe (small shield), 18th century

from Czerny's International Auction House

[spockvarietyhour]

Intrepid shields display - an homage to the Reliant shields in The Wrath of Khan, requested by @thecaptainoutoftime

[strawbubbysugar]

In the cute kiss attempts where you say he has a JOB to do -- what exactly is his job?

keeping the ENTIRE SHIP RUNNING!