Topknot Collection

Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus, European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa, and topknot, Zeugopterus punctatus
FLO4655366 Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus, European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa, and topknot, Zeugopterus punctatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Albert Massard after an illustration by

Kalmyk man and Japanese sumo wrestler with chonmage (topknot) and beard. Swarthy Kalmucks
FLO4605382 Kalmyk man and Japanese sumo wrestler with chonmage (topknot) and beard. Swarthy Kalmucks, Eleuth and Japanese prizefighter. Mongolians

Gambel's Quail female with young, Pima County, Arizona

Gambel's Quail male at water, Pima County, Arizona

Gambel's Quail male, Pima County, Arizona

Gambel's Quail male drinking at water, Pima County, Arizona

Gambel's Quail male at water, Pima County, Arizona

Gambel's Quail male, Pima County, Arizona

Gambel's Quail male, Pima County, Arizona

Gambel's Quail male, Pima County, Arizona

Gambel's Quail male, Pima County, Arizona

Bust of a Man, Probably Hellenistic (332-31 BCE). Creator: Unknown
Bust of a Man, Probably Hellenistic (332-31 BCE)

A Nath Yogi (image 1 of 3), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
A Nath Yogi (image 1 of 3), 19th century

A Nath Yogi (image 3 of 3), 19th century. Creator: Unknown
A Nath Yogi (image 3 of 3), 19th century

Female Ascetic (recto), c1600 (recto) Creator: Unknown
Female Ascetic (recto), Folio from an Album (image 3 of 4), c1600 (recto)

Temple Guardian, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Temple Guardian, 18th-19th century

Man with Exaggerated Topknot, early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Man with Exaggerated Topknot, early 19th century

Temple Guardian, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Temple Guardian, 18th century

Fortune Teller with a Bird, between 1700 and 1725. Creator: Unknown
Fortune Teller with a Bird, between 1700 and 1725

My cleaning lady, 1905. Creator: Georg Pauli
My cleaning lady, 1905

Ancient Germanic warriors. They are naked except for animal skins with heads and antlers, and carry lances, clubs and wood and wicker shields. After Philipp Cluvers Germania Antiqua

Mae Pon - Chinese girl, Bangkok, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Mae Pon - Chinese girl, Bangkok, 1898. Portrait of a young girl holding a fan, and wearing a topknot. Mae Pon. From " Rund um die Erde" [Round the Earth], written and illustrated by C. W

Anakena beach, monolithic giant stone Moai statues of Ahu Nau Nau, four of which have topknots, Isla de Pascua / Easter Island, Rapa Nui, Chile 2008

God Shiva Nude Pose, Miniature Painting on Paper
3609783 God Shiva Nude Pose, Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Shiva Shanker Miniature Painting on Paper
3609889 Lord Shiva Shanker Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

God Shiva in Ardnarees Wear Roop, Miniature Painting on Paper
3609785 God Shiva in Ardnarees Wear Roop, Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Shiva Shanker Parvati Miniature Painting on Paper
3609895 Lord Shiva Shanker Parvati Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Rajrajeswer (Lord Shiva Shanker) Miniature Painting on Paper
3609896 Rajrajeswer (Lord Shiva Shanker) Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Lord Shiva Shanker Miniature Painting on Paper
3609891 Lord Shiva Shanker Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Kalmyk man and Japanese sumo wrestler with chonmage (topknot) and beard. Swarthy Kalmucks, Eleuth and Japanese prizefighter. Mongoles

Busts of Japanese men with chonmage topknot hairstyle, and Chinese men with beards, one with pigtail
FLO4690721 Busts of Japanese men with chonmage topknot hairstyle, and Chinese men with beards, one with pigtail. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's Illustrated

Japanese oiran and samurai. Japanese courtesan in kimono with fan and hair ornaments
FLO4690715 Japanese oiran and samurai. Japanese courtesan in kimono with fan and hair ornaments, and two Japanese samurai in chonmage hairstyle wearing montsuki over hakama with two swords (katana)

Tattooed warrior of Nuka Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Nukahiwa. Hair in topknot, tattoos over his face, neck
FLO4690794 Tattooed warrior of Nuka Hiva, Marquesas Islands, Nukahiwa. Hair in topknot, tattoos over his face, neck, chest and shoulders. Copied from Wilhelm Gottlieb Tilenau

Ancient Celtic warriors on a foray encounter a couple out hunting, c. 1800-18 (coloured engraving)
468772 Ancient Celtic warriors on a foray encounter a couple out hunting, c.1800-18 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The topknot hairstyle)

Female Figurine with Topknot, c. 1000-300 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Female Figurine with Topknot, c. 1000-300 B.C

Head of Emaciated Siddhartha, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Emaciated Siddhartha, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Head of Buddha, Kushan period, 2nd / 3rd century. Creator: Unknown
Head of Buddha, Kushan period, 2nd/3rd century. Ancient region of Gandhara (modern Pakistan)

Yamauba and Kintaro, ca. 1795. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
Yamauba and Kintaro, ca. 1795

Topknot pin, Goryeo period, 12th-13th century. Creator: Unknown
Topknot pin, Goryeo period, 12th-13th century

Ancient Gauls, c. 1800-18 (coloured engraving)
468769 Ancient Gauls, c.1800-18 (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Topknots were worn by many eastern Celts as a sign of high status)

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I m sticking it jus for you
The Caption reads I m sticking it jus for you. It looks as if she is not just going to stick the stamp but also is putting on lipstick. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1945

Japanese oiran and samurai. Japanese courtesan in kimono with fan and hair ornaments, and two Japanese samurai in chonmage hairstyle wearing montsuki over hakama with two swords (katana)

Busts of Japanese and Chinese men
Busts of Japanese men with chonmage topknot hairstyle, and Chinese men with beards, one with pigtail. Lithograph by Karl Joseph Brodtmann from Heinrich Rudolf Schinzs Illustrated Natural History of

Turbot, European plaice and topknot
Turbot, Scophthalmus maximus, European plaice, Pleuronectes platessa, and topknot, Zeugopterus punctatus. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Albert Massard after an illustration by Jean-Gabriel

Annie Eliza Mitton, (oil on canvas)
3664537 Annie Eliza Mitton, (oil on canvas) by Williamson, J. (fl.1850-1919); 79x58.5 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire, UK; eBradford Museums & Galleries; British

With the China Squadron, Sketches in Corea (engraving)
1591543 With the China Squadron, Sketches in Corea (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: With the China Squadron, Sketches in Corea)

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"Topknot: A Symbol of Power, Tradition, and Beauty Across Cultures" From the fierce Ancient Germanic warriors to the serene Anakena beach adorned with monolithic giant stone Moai statues of Ahu Nau Nau, topknots have left their mark throughout history. In a captivating image from 1898, Mae Pon, a Chinese girl in Bangkok, proudly displays her intricate topknot hairstyle. This snapshot by Christian Wilhelm Allers captures the essence of cultural diversity and individuality. Traveling back even further in time, lithographs by Karl Joseph Brodtmann depict busts of Japanese men sporting chonmage topknot hairstyles and Chinese men donning beards or pigtail hairstyles. These illustrations come from Heinrich Rudolf Schinz's "Illustrated Natural History of Men and Animals, " offering a glimpse into ancient grooming practices. The allure continues with depictions of Japanese oiran courtesans elegantly dressed in kimonos embellished with hair ornaments. Alongside them stand samurai warriors showcasing their strength and honor through their distinctive chonmage hairstyles. The juxtaposition between these two figures highlights the diverse roles within Japanese society during that era. Venturing beyond Asia, we encounter a tattooed warrior from Nuka Hiva in the Marquesas Islands. His hair tightly bound in a topknot complements his striking facial tattoos that symbolize bravery and status among his people. Moving westward to Celtic lands, we witness an intriguing scene where Ancient Celtic warriors cross paths with hunters during a foray. The warriors' distinctively styled topknots add an air of mystique as they navigate encounters on this ancient battleground. Unearthing artifacts reveals more about the historical significance attached to this hairstyle choice. A female figurine dating back to 1000-300 B. C. , showcases how even then women embraced the elegance brought forth by adorning their heads with topknots.