Khanjar Dagger
Dated: circa 1800
Culture: Indian, Moghul
Measurements: overall length 38.3 cm
The dagger has a lightly-curved, double-edged blade with a slightly strengthened tip. The grip is sculpted in one piece of jade or agate in shades from yellow to beige, provided with a guard. The upper part of the quilt features a gold lion two rubies for the eyes and an emerald on the head. The wooden scabbard is covered in red and gold cloth and silver mounts engraved with floral motifs and partially pierced.
Source: Copyright © 2016 Czerny’s International Auction House S.R.L.
So happy to finally be able to share this! It’s some early concept art of Aloy, the lead character of Horizon: Zero Dawn. I worked on this character together with the rest of the character team for a few months in 2013. It was a huge honor working with Guerrilla Games and their inspiring, talented team. I loved working on this character! These images can be seen in this neat featurette about Aloy: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bw5Jnh… as well as in the artbook that comes with the collector’s edition of the game! Images © Sony and Guerrilla Games.
A workable fuck-ton of male archery references (per request).
[Please note that the top two images of the white statues are for weaker bows; typically, the bow will have a stronger pull weight. The front arm would be fully extended and straight, and the hand gripping the arrow would not be pinching the arrow itself.]
How to Draw Abdominals Top Image Row 2: by Josh Reed Row 3 Row 4: by NemanJa Filipovic Row 5: by Charles Hu Row 6 & 7