Zoomorphic Collection

DURER, Albrecht (1471-1528). Hare. 1502. Renaissance art. Watercolour. AUSTRIA. Vienna. Albertina Gallery

Aguarda Que Te Unten, plate from Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching & aquatint)
3112269 Aguarda Que Te Unten, plate from Los Caprichos, 1799 (etching & aquatint) by Goya y Lucientes, Francisco Jose de (1746-1828); 32x22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Beaver effigy platform pipe, 100 BC-200 AD (pipestone, pearl & bone)
DBP422876 Beaver effigy platform pipe, 100 BC-200 AD (pipestone, pearl & bone) by Havana Hopewell culture (200 BC-400 AD); length: 11.6 cm; Thomas Gilcrease Museum, Tulsa, OK

Priming flask, 17th - 18th century (ivory)
5942468 Priming flask, 17th - 18th century (ivory) by Mughal School; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: A Mughal-period ivory priming flask used to hold fine gunpowder for the matchlock guns)

Asante Stool from Ghana (wood)
HSC186090 Asante Stool from Ghana (wood) by African School; height:28 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183103 Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Bamana Tyi Wara Mask, from Mali (wood, metal & string)
HSC186099 Bamana Tyi Wara Mask, from Mali (wood, metal & string) by African School; height:38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen)
XIR183104 Harold's ships are blown to the territory of Count Guy of Ponthieu, Bayeux Tapestry (wool embroidery on linen) by English School, (11th century); Musee de la Tapisserie, Bayeux

Male and Female Soul Vessels, Matakam Culture, Cameroon (terracotta)
HSC181686 Male and Female Soul Vessels, Matakam Culture, Cameroon (terracotta) by African School; each height:22 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Heini Schneebeli

Carriage horses shy away from a toy dragon, 1886, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting
7279713 Carriage horses shy away from a toy dragon, 1886, History, digital reproduction of an original 19th-century painting by Unknown Artist

Tirant Lo Blanc, facsimile of a dedicatory page from a book by Joanot Martorell (1413-c. 1468) 1490 (vellum)
IND113044 Tirant Lo Blanc, facsimile of a dedicatory page from a book by Joanot Martorell (1413-c.1468) 1490 (vellum) by Spindeler, Nicolau (15th century); Universidad de Valencia

Vishnu as Narasimha (andesite)
DBP420650 Vishnu as Narasimha (andesite) by Indonesian School, (9th Century); height: 86 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Narasimha killing Hiranyakashipu; ); Photo © Dirk Bakker

Club (wood & hide)
622545 Club (wood & hide) by Sudanese School; 120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Made by the Shilluk people of Southern Sudan)

Zoomorphic Vessel from the Guanacaste-Nicoya Zone, 1000-1350 (ceramic)
833849 Zoomorphic Vessel from the Guanacaste-Nicoya Zone, 1000-1350 (ceramic) by Costa Rican School; Private Collection; Photo © Dirk Bakker

Front Cover of The House of Sin, 1897 (litho)
DGC288107 Front Cover of The House of Sin, 1897 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

Bottle in the Shape of a Bird, 1st-early 2nd century. Creator: Unknown
Bottle in the Shape of a Bird, 1st-early 2nd century. Blown glass. Roman; Eastern Mediterranean

Gold Pectoral with Zoomorphic Face, c. 500 B. C. Creator: Unknown
Gold Pectoral with Zoomorphic Face, c. 500 B.C

Ceremonial Knife (Tumi) With Figural Scene and Zoomorphic Figures, A. D. 1100 / 1470
Ceremonial Knife (Tumi) With Figural Scene and Zoomorphic Figures, A.D. 1100/1470

Highly important La Tene warrior fibula, detail (gold) (see also 1065822-7)
1065824 Highly important La Tene warrior fibula, detail (gold) (see also 1065822-7) by Celtic, (3rd century BC); length: 14.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Folding knife handle (bone)
623253 Folding knife handle (bone) by Roman, (2nd century AD); length: 6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: With figure of a lively pug-like dog emerging from a foliate capital)

Finial, c. 1st - 2nd century AD (bronze)
3239941 Finial, c.1st - 2nd century AD (bronze) by Roman; height: 8.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Depicting a togate magistrate with a horses head standing amidst acanthus)

Pig rattle, c. 400 BC (pottery)
3107728 Pig rattle, c.400 BC (pottery) by Greek, (4th century BC); length: 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: With short trumpet-shaped nose with central ridge, large folded ears)

Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period
1764381 Anthropomorphic Plaque, Possibly the Fire Serpent, Preclassic period, 800-400 BC (serpentine & cinnabar) by Prehistoric; 23.5x14x1.9 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Frog Purse (mixed media)
1217569 Frog Purse (mixed media) by English School, (17th century); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Anonymous, English undefined: 6 x 8 x 2 cm x 2 cm silk and metal threads)

Inkstand in form of a Crab, c. 1560 (bronze)
1217559 Inkstand in form of a Crab, c. 1560 (bronze) by Italian School, (16th century); 15.5x12.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Rizzio)

Rapier, c. 1630-50 (blued & gilded steel)
490806 Rapier, c.1630-50 (blued & gilded steel) by German School, (17th century); 100.3x13 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Severance; German, out of copyright

Kohl pot, in the form of a monkey (faience) (see also 423001)
FIT423000 Kohl pot, in the form of a monkey (faience) (see also 423001) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height: 8 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Shell gorget, Dallas Phase, 1300-1500 (marine shell)
DBP422887 Shell gorget, Dallas Phase, 1300-1500 (marine shell) by Mississippian culture (c.800-1500); diam: 17.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; American, out of copyright

Berlin Tablet, Late Adena, 400 BC-1 AD (sandstone)
DBP422877 Berlin Tablet, Late Adena, 400 BC-1 AD (sandstone) by Adena culture (1000-200 BC); length: 7.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: early Woodland period; ); Photo eDirk Bakker; American

Bear effigy bottle, Late Mississippian period, 1200-1500 (ceramic)
DBP422875 Bear effigy bottle, Late Mississippian period, 1200-1500 (ceramic) by Mississippian culture (c.800-1500); height: 21 cm; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; American, out of copyright

Roundel decorated with two griffins, Altai nomadic (wood)
XBP389388 Roundel decorated with two griffins, Altai nomadic (wood) by Altaic School, (6th century BC); diam: 12.7 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with figures of winged griffin, hare, lion
XBP389338 Recumbent stag, decorated on the body with figures of winged griffin, hare, lion, dog and rams head (gold) by Greek School, (4th century BC); length: 31.5 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

Anthropomophic head, probably a censer, c. 1000-1500 (limestone)
XIR434130 Anthropomophic head, probably a censer, c.1000-1500 (limestone) by Mayan; Museo Nacional de Arqueologia y Etnologia, Guatemala City; (add.info.: Anthropozoomorphic head)

Hedgehog vase, from Tomb D11 at Abydos, reign of Tuthmosis III, New Kingdom, c
AMQ107026 Hedgehog vase, from Tomb D11 at Abydos, reign of Tuthmosis III, New Kingdom, c.1479-25 BC (red ware pottery) (see also: 107045) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); height

Mochica necklace, c. 200-600 AD (shell & turquoise)
1547221 Mochica necklace, c.200-600 AD (shell & turquoise) by Pre-Columbian; width: 26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Composed of 27 trapezoidal conch shell plaques strung as a wide collar)

Figure of Ganesha, Uttar Pradesh (sandstone) (see also 834326)
834327 Figure of Ganesha, Uttar Pradesh (sandstone) (see also 834326) by Indian School, (10th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Highly important La Tene warrior fibula, detail (gold) (see also 1065822-7)
1065823 Highly important La Tene warrior fibula, detail (gold) (see also 1065822-7) by Celtic, (3rd century BC); length: 14.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Highly important La Tene warrior fibula (gold) (see also 1065823-7)
1065822 Highly important La Tene warrior fibula (gold) (see also 1065823-7) by Celtic, (3rd century BC); length: 14.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Toiletry box in the form of a duck, Alalakh (now Tell Atchana) Syria, c
AMQ113694 Toiletry box in the form of a duck, Alalakh (now Tell Atchana) Syria, c.2000-1800 BC (stone and wood) by Syrian; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Syrian

Medieval Parrot Beaked Jug, Oxfordshire (glazed earthenware)
AMQ115711 Medieval Parrot Beaked Jug, Oxfordshire (glazed earthenware) by English School; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; English, out of copyright

A pair of strap-ends, from Ipsden Heath, Oxfordshire, Late Anglo-Saxon
AMQ118632 A pair of strap-ends, from Ipsden Heath, Oxfordshire, Late Anglo-Saxon, 9th century (silver with gold inlay) by Anglo-Saxon; length: c.5.7 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Double aspect celt bird, from Guacimo, Linea Vieja area (green jade)
XBP390204 Double aspect celt bird, from Guacimo, Linea Vieja area (green jade) by Pre-Columbian; height: 8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Throne arm (gold & amber)
XBP389355 Throne arm (gold & amber) by Scythian, (7th century BC); length: 19.2 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: From Kelermess barrow 4, Kuban)

Torque with lions attacking boars at the ends (gold)
XBP389344 Torque with lions attacking boars at the ends (gold) by Scythian, (4th century BC); diam: 19 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

The Revolution of 1830 (colour litho)
XIR371997 The Revolution of 1830 (colour litho) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Design for a lidded box in the shape of a tortoise, shown open and shut
CTS404474 Design for a lidded box in the shape of a tortoise, shown open and shut (pen & brown ink with brown wash on paper) by Romano, Giulio (1492-1546); 19.5x12.4 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Male figure with shark (earthenware)
DBP422927 Male figure with shark (earthenware) by Colima Culture; Private Collection; Photo eDirk Bakker; out of copyright

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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.