Zoomorphic Collection (page 6)

Byzantine relief. Marble slab with a lion devouring a deer
BYZANTINE ART. GREECE. Marble slab with a relief representing a lion devouring a deer. Dated from the end of the tenth century and early eleventh century. It comes from Athens. Byzantine Museum

Bull (2500-2000 BC). Hittite art. Sculpture. TURKEY. CENTRAL ANATOLIA. Ankara. Archaeological Museum

Figure of an animal. Muisca Art. Chibcha art. Jewelry. COLOMBIA. CUNDINAMARCA. Bogotᮠ Gold Museum

Plate. 13th-16th centuries. Spain
Plate with zoomorphic decoration. 13th-16th centuries. Gothic. Manresana ceramics. Regional Museum. Manresa. Spain

Vase of the Gazelles. Islamic art. Detail. 14th century
Vase of the Gazelles. Glazed pottery. Nasrid Period (1301-1400).14th century. Detail depicting two gazelles facing. Alhambra Museum. Granada. Spain

Picture No. 11021941
Mycenaean art. Crete. Vase with zoomorphic decoration based on three large octopus. Found in the tomb 2 at Mycenaean cemetery of Prosymna Argive. Dated in the 15th century BCE

NORWAY. Begby. Zoomorphic figures (1000 BC). Bronze Age. Cave

Pinhead with mythological figure. Pre-Columbian art. Jewelry. COLOMBIA. CUNDINAMARCA. Bogotᮠ Gold Museum. Proc: COLOMBIA. CAUCA. Restrepo

Food container destined for tribal chief. Mossi art (Burkina Fasso). African art. Ceramics. Private Collection. Proc: BURKINA FASO

Vase of 14th c. type Alhambra decorated with plant, geometric and zoomorphic motifs (gazelles). Hispano-Moresque art. Nasrid dynasty. Ceramics. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Granada

Tool to weigh gold dust. Art from Baule (Baoul驅
Tool to weigh gold dust. Art from Baule (Baoul驠 ethnic group in Ivory Coast. African art. Metals. Private Collection. Proc: CԔ E-D IVOIRE

Zoomorph as primate. Art of the Mende ethnic group of Sierra Leone. African art. Sculpture on rock. Private Collection. Proc: SIERRA LEONE

Spain. Montblanc. Abrigo Mas d en Gran
SPAIN. Montblanc. Mas d en Gran Shleter. Zoomorphic figure n. 1 in Levantine naturalistic style. Neolithic art. Cave

Allegorical picture of Excesses said to have been committed by the Huguenots, from Military
KW478269 Allegorical picture of Excesses said to have been committed by the Huguenots, from Military and Religious Life in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix

After having a glass of sugar water, the famous orator comes down the platform
XIR442030 After having a glass of sugar water, the famous orator comes down the platform, illustration from Scenes de la Vie Privee et Publique des Animaux (engraving)

A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, from Old Mother Gooses Rhymes and Tales
KW265449 A Frog He Would A-Wooing Go, from Old Mother Gooses Rhymes and Tales, published by Frederick Warne & Co. c.1890s (chromolitho) by Haslewood

Antique illustration of triangle-shaped decorative element: a cul-de-lampe (French book ornament with a peculiar roughly triangle shape, usually put at the bottom of a page)

Sri Lanka, Polonnaruwa, Vatadage or Circular relic house, detail of a zoomorphic statue
Sri Lanka - Ancient City of Polonnaruwa (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1982). The Vatadage or Circular relic house. Detail of a zoomorphic statue

Ceramic vessel with zoomorphic handles, from Grottazzolina, province of Fermo
Italic civilizations, Piceni, 6th century b.C. Ceramic vessel with zoomorphic handles. From Grottazzolina, province of Fermo

Zoomorphic relief depicting an ox, from Roc de Sers
Prehistory, France, Paleolithic. Zoomorphic relief depicting an ox. From Roc de Sers

Zoomorphic bronze figurines, from necropolis of Le Rose at Tarquinia, province of Viterbo
Prehistory, Italy, Iron Age. Villanovan culture. Zoomorphic bronze figurines. From the necropolis of Le Rose at Tarquinia, province of Viterbo

Zoomorphic reliefs, from Roc de Sers
Prehistory, France, Paleolithic. Zoomorphic reliefs. From Roc de Sers

Ceramic vase painted with geometric and zoomorphic patterns, from Tell Hassan
Prehistory, Iraq, Halaf culture. Ceramic vase painted with geometric and zoomorphic patterns, late 5th millennium b.C. From Tell Hassan

Zoomorphic relief depicting an ibex, from Roc de Sers
Prehistory, France, Paleolithic. Zoomorphic relief depicting an ibex. From Roc de Sers

Romania, Craiova, Zoomorphic Thraco-Getian applique from Iron Age
Iron Age - 4th century b.C. - Zoomorphic Thraco-Getian applique from Craiova

Zoomorphic amber buckle in the shape of a pig, from Durrnberg site
Celtic civilization, Austria. Zoomorphic amber buckle in the shape of a pig. From Durrnberg site

Gold applique with zoomorphic decoration, from Baiceni
Prehistory, Romania, Iron Age. Getae and Thracian civilization. Gold applique with zoomorphic decoration. From Baiceni

Gold ornament from a chair First Millennium B.C. Scythian art

Russia, Kuban, Top of a flagpole in the shape of a bull head 7th-6th Century B.C. Scythian art

Germany, Trichtingen, Silver bracelet depicting a bull head Germany, Altes Schloss (Old Castle), Wurttembergisches Landesmuseum (Art Museum), Celtic art

Zoomopomorphic polychrome terracotta vessel in rooster shape, Vicus culture, circa 100 B. C
Pre-Inca civilization, Peru, 2nd century b.C. Vicus culture. Zoomorphic polychrome terracotta vessel in shape of rooster, circa 100 b.C

Zoomorphic polychrome terracotta vessel in shape of flying hawk, Vicus culture, circa 100 B. C
Pre-Inca civilization, Peru, 2nd century b.C. Vicus culture. Zoomorphic polychrome terracotta vessel in shape of flying hawk, circa 100 b.C

Nebatean terracotta vessel C014 / 6428
A Nebatean terracotta vessel in the shape of a camel carrying two juga 1sy century BCE

Pre Columbian zoomorphic

Zoomorphic terracotta vessel Byzantine period 5-7th century CE

Islamic Zoomorphic glass flask. Donkey carrying a bottle 7-8th century CE

Nebatean terracotta vessel
A Nebatean terracotta vessel in the shape of an animal carrying two juga 1sy century BCE

LIBYA. Tadrart Acacus. Zoomorphic drawing (circa 1500 BC). Neolithic art. Cave

Fragment of Egyptian fabric with hippopotamus of the Fatimid period (9th c.). Islamic art. Textiles. EGYPT. Cairo. Museum of Islamic Arts

Oecillum with figures of dolphins. Roman art.; Roman art. Jewelry. SPAIN. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia

SPAIN. Montblanc. Mas d en Ramon d en Bess󠓨elter
SPAIN. Montblanc. Mas d en Ramon d en Bess󠓨 elter. Zoomorphic figures in Levantine naturalistic style. Mesolithic art. Cave

Goat. Roman art. Sculpture on bronze. SPAIN. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia

Dolphin. Roman art. Sculpture on bronze. SPAIN. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia

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"Exploring the Fascinating World Art: From Dürer's Hare to Ancient Sculptures and African Masks" Zoomorphic art, derived from the Greek words "zōon" (animal) and "morphē" (form), refers to artistic representations that incorporate animal features or characteristics. This captivating form of expression has been prevalent throughout history, transcending cultures and continents. One notable example is Albrecht Dürer's iconic Renaissance masterpiece, "Hare. " Painted in 1502, this exquisite watercolor captures the intricate details of a hare with such precision that it seems almost lifelike. The delicate brushstrokes bring forth its wild essence. Moving forward in time, Francisco Goya's etching & aquatint plate titled "Aguarda Que Te Unten, " part of his renowned series Los Caprichos from 1799, presents a satirical commentary on human behavior by depicting anthropomorphic animals engaged in various activities. The zoomorphic theme extends beyond two-dimensional art forms into three-dimensional objects as well. A prime example is an intricately carved ivory priming flask dating back to the 17th - 18th century. Its elaborate design showcases animals intertwined with foliage, showcasing both craftsmanship and reverence for nature. From Africa comes an Asante Stool from Ghana made entirely out of wood. Carved with great skill and adorned with animal motifs such as lions or elephants, these stools hold cultural significance within their communities as symbols of power and authority. Ancient civilizations also embraced zoomorphism in their artwork. A remarkable artifact is the Beaver effigy platform pipe crafted between 100 BC-200 AD using pipestone, pearl & bone by Native Americans known as Adena-Hopewell people. This extraordinary piece combines elements of beavers' physicality while serving ceremonial purposes. Byzantine relief sculptures further exemplify zoomorphism through depictions like a lion devouring a deer on a marble slab.