Tortoise Collection (page 9)

Incense Burner with Domed Cover, Iran, 8th-9th century. Creator: Unknown
Incense Burner with Domed Cover, Iran, 8th-9th century. Late antique or Byzantine eastern Mediterranean

L Inconnu, 1862. Creator: Felix Bracquemond
L Inconnu, 1862. [The Stranger]

Touch, 1730-65. Creators: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de, Etienne Fessard
Touch, 1730-65

A monkey holding a bound putto standing on a garland in front of which are two winged putti, from a series of tapestries made for Leo X, 1530-60

Plate 15: Rivers and goddesses, with floating islands guided by pole bearers, female figures seated on a dolphin and a tortoise, and three female musicians seated on a floating scallop shell

Uba, ca. 1860. ca. 1860. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Uba, ca. 1860

A Gathering of Mythical Creatures around a Lotus Leaf, dated Shawwal A. H. 1088 / A. D. 1677
A Gathering of Mythical Creatures around a Lotus Leaf, dated Shawwal A.H. 1088/A.D. 1677

The Deposed Monkey King Drops Figs for the Tortoise and the Two Become Friends, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Gazelle Lures the Hunter Away While the Mouse Frees the Bound Tortoise, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Gazelle Becomes Friends with the Crow, the Mouse, and the Tortoise... 18th century
The Gazelle Becomes Friends with the Crow, the Mouse, and the Tortoise, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

HARE AND TORTOISE
THE HARE AND THE TORTOISE The hare sleeps... and the tortoise wins the race Date: 1809

REPTILES / TURTLES 1598
Dutch explorers on the island of Mauritius, Indian Ocean, find huge turtles as well as other novel species Date: 1598

The Flight of the Tortoise, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
The Flight of the Tortoise, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

The Monkey Escapes to the Safety of the Fig Tree, Folio from a Kalila wa Dimna, 18th century

Tortoises and Crabs, 19th century. Creator: Shibata Zeshin
Tortoises and Crabs, 19th century

Urashima Taro Riding on a Tortoise, after 1888. Creator: Kawanabe Kyosai
Urashima Taro Riding on a Tortoise, after 1888

Illustration from the book Just so stories... by Rudyard Kipling, 1931. Artist
Illustration from the book Just so stories... by Rudyard Kipling, 1931. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Mexico-Zoo-Turtles
An African spurred tortoise (Centrochelys Sulcata) looks at four of the five offspring who were born at the zoo, in Guadalajara, Mexico, Jalisco state, 17 May 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Ulises Ruiz

The Gardener, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

The Wren and the Bear, 1909
At the third sting the Fox screamed and down went his tail between his legs... The Wren and the Bear from The Fairy Tales of the Brothers Grimm, pub. 1909 (colour lithograph)

Leopard tortoise (Geochelone pardalis)

Tortoise, 1885. From The National Encyclopaedia. A Dictionary of Universal Knowledge by Writers of Eminence in Literature, Science and Art. [William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Glasgow, 1885]

Indefatigable Island, Galapagos Archipelago, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XXXVI, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co

The Tortoise, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)

Neapolitan fisherman playing with a tortoise, 1833. Artist: Francois Rude
Neapolitan fisherman playing with a tortoise, 1833. Marble sculpture located in the collection at, Louvre, Paris

Interior of Temple Apet, Karnack, 1881. Artist: Weber M
Interior of Temple Apet, Karnack, 1881. Published in L Egypt by Gaston Maspero, 1881

Wall- hanging embroidered with Tortoise and Fish from Noin Ula, c1st century BC. Kuraan VI, Northern Mongolia. At Hermitage, Leningrad

Tortoise Brooch from a Viking Grave in Norway c10th-11th century. At University Historical Museum. Oslo

Orpheus, 1865. Artist: Gustave Moreau
Orpheus, 1865. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris, France

Giant Land Tortoises of the Galapagos Islands, 1884. Darwins study of the fauna of the Islands contributed to his theory of evolution. Wood engraving

Giant tortoises of the Galapagos Islands which were observed by Darwin, 1894. In foreground are two Finches, another group of Galapagos fauna of which Darwin made a particular study

Advert for Ronson lighters 1938
Give her a lighter that lights! Advertisement for a range of lighters by Ronson. 1938

Illustration of a tortoise, side view, looking up

Mediterranean Spur-thighed Tortoise -Testudo graeca-, Pleven Province, Bulgaria

HINDU UNIVERSE. Hindu cosmogram depicting the tortoise, Akupara, supporting the elephants upon which the earth rests, enclosed by the world-serpent, Asootee. Drawing from an ancient Hindu ceramic

Crab (Brachyura) with dead Sea Turtle (Cheloniidae) as prey, Cape York Peninsula, Queensland, Australia

Galapagos Giant Tortoise

Showing the tortoise, Akupara, supporting elephants upon which the earth rests, enclosed by the world-serpent, Asootee
HINDU COSMOGRAM. Showing the tortoise, Akupara, supporting elephants upon which the earth rests, enclosed by the world-serpent, Asootee. Drawing from an ancient Hindu ceramic

Picture No. 10785716
Aldabra Giant TORTOISE - child riding (Dipsochelys elephantine) Date:

Galapagos tortoise
Close up shot of Galapagos tortoise sleeping stretched out

Tortoise: skeleton. Carapace opend to show internal structure
PM-10211 Tortoise: skeleton Carapace opened to show internal structure. Testudo sp Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in anyway

Charles Darwin during his voyage on the Beagle
Charles Darwin during his voyage on the HMS Beagle in the 1830s, when he discovered a variety of flora and fauna and begins to have thoughts about the origin of species and evolution

GREEN SEA TURTLE, Chelonia mydas, HAWAII
A green sea turtle, Chelonia mydas, an endangered species, off West Maui, Hawaii

Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis niger) crossing a dirt road in the forest; Galapagos Islands, Ecuador

Monochrome Galapagos tortoise crossing straight dirt road
A Galapagos tortoise (Geochelone nigrita) lumbers slowly across a long, straight dirt road that stretches off to the horizon. Beyond the grass verge, there is dense forest on either side

Sudan Khartoum Khartoum Zoo Tortoise 1936
Sudan. Khartoum. Khartoum Zoo. Tortoise. 1936, Sudan, Khartoum

Two Young Red-Legged Turtles Following Mother Turtle; Vancouver British Columbia Canada

Hawaii, Close-Up Of Green Sea Turtle (Chelonia Mydas) Swimming Forward

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In the enchanting world of tortoises, Hermann's Tortoise reigns supreme. As captured in Elspeth Phelps' iconic 1920 advertisement, these majestic creatures have captivated hearts for centuries. Just like the timeless tale of the Tortoise and Hare (Fol), their slow and steady nature has become a symbol of perseverance. But Hermann's Tortoise is not alone in this vast kingdom. Horsefield's Tortoise stands tall as another beloved member of this ancient lineage. Found in the highlands of Floreana Island within the Galapagos Islands, Giant Tortoises awe with their sheer size and grace. Venturing to Pantanal, Brazil, we encounter the vibrant Red-footed Tortoise. Its colorful shell blends harmoniously with its surroundings, showcasing Mother Nature's artistic touch. Picture No. 10901761 captures this beauty perfectly. Feeding on lettuce with utmost delight, Hermann's Tortoise reminds us that even small pleasures can bring immense joy. And when paired with a Dwarf Rabbit, an unexpected friendship blossoms before our eyes - a testament to unity amidst diversity. The Spur-thighed Tortoise adds its unique charm to this diverse family tree of reptiles from 1913 onwards. Each species holds its own allure and contributes to Earth's rich biodiversity. Traveling across continents brings us to Arizona, USA where we meet the Desert Tortoise WAT 4915 - Gopherus agassizii © M. Watson / ARDEA LONDON - basking under the warm desert sun. This resilient creature embodies survival against all odds. As we delve into these captivating glimpses into tortoises' lives through time and space, one thing becomes clear: they are more than just animals; they are living relics embodying resilience and wisdom passed down through generations. So let us cherish these magnificent beings who have witnessed history unfold before their ancient eyes.