Animal Likeness Collection

Bas-relief of the Goddess Sekhmet, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa

The Kelpies at the entrance to the Forth and Clyde Canal at Helix Park, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

White horse, the Cherhill Downs, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gaelic Chieftain By Maurice Harron, Boyle, Co Roscommon, Ireland; Sculpture Overlooking The Battlefield At Curlew Pass

She Wolf sculpture dating from the 5th century BC, Romulus and Remus probably added later, Capitolini Museum, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Physical Energy statue in winter, Kensington Gardens, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Boating lake, Retiro, Alfonso XII Monument, Madrid, Spain, Europe

One of the two iconic bronze lion statues outside the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America, North America

Male bronze lion, Gate of Supreme Harmony, Outer Court, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Aboriginal Wandjina cave artwork in sandstone caves at Raft Point, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Buffoons in a Village, 1857. Artist: Francois Nicolas Riss
Buffoons in a Village, 1857. Riss, Francois Nicolas (1804-1886). Found in the collection of the State V. Tropinin-Museum, Moscow

National Monument to Victor Emmanuel II, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Leo Belgicus, showing the Low Countries in the shape of a lion
985836 Leo Belgicus, showing the Low Countries in the shape of a lion, 1586 (hand-coloured engraving) by Austrian School, (16th century); 36.8x44.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Leo Belgicus)

Statue of Edward V11 and the Liver Royal Building, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Waterfront, Liverpool, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Bund Bull in front of the Shanghai Pudong Development Bank and Customs House, The Bund, Shanghai, China, Asia

Shri Kathirvelayutha Swamy Kovil, a Hindu Temple, Colombo, Sri Lanka, Asia

Detail of the 18th century Fontana di Trevi, Piazza di Trevi, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Gori Castle and Lomtchabuki statue, Gori, Shida Kartli, Georgia, Caucasus, Central Asia, Asia

Golden dome of St. Isaacs Cathedral built in 1818 and the equestrian statue of Tsar Nicholas dated 1859, St. Petersburg, Russia, Europe

Petroglypys, Gold Butte, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Bighorn sheep, human, and geometric petroglyphs, Gold Butte, Nevada, United States of America, North America

Zapoteka Indian, Mexico, (pastel on paper)
650531 Zapoteka Indian, Mexico, (pastel on paper) by Reiss, Winold (1886-1953); 50.5x37.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Zapoteka Indian, Mexico. Winold Reiss (1886-1953). Pastel on paper

Pa. German Squirrel Figure, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Arsen Maralian
Pa. German Squirrel Figure, 1935/1942

Pa. German Toy Birds, c. 1939. Creator: Arsen Maralian
Pa. German Toy Birds, c. 1939

Sign on roof, Seligman, Yavapai County, Arizona, USA

Detail on City Hall of Lubeck, coats of arms, Lubeck, UNESCO, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Detail on City Hall of Lubeck, coats of arms and windows, Lubeck, UNESCO, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Coat of arms detail on town hall of Lubeck, UNESCO, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Autumn, 1921 (watercolour, gouache and metallic gold paint, with arched top)
827408 Autumn, 1921 (watercolour, gouache and metallic gold paint, with arched top) by Dulac, Edmund (1882-1953); 35.5x28 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Autumn. Edmund Dulac (1882-1953)

A rare fan-shaped panel moulded lamp with two tigers stalking through foliage, c.1928 (glass on bronze stand)
1194894 A rare fan-shaped panel moulded lamp with two tigers stalking through foliage, c.1928 (glass on bronze stand) by Argy-Rousseau

Mountain Goat: A Fire Screen, c.1924 (wrought iron and steel mesh)
1768839 Mountain Goat: A Fire Screen, c.1924 (wrought iron and steel mesh) by Diederich, Wilhelm Hunt (1884-1953); 100.3x144.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images

Ampulla and Spoon, 1962. Creator: Unknown
Ampulla and Spoon, 1962. Used during coronations, ...intimately connected with the most solemn part of the whole ceremony, when the holy oil

Still Life with Pineapples; Nature Morte a l'Ananas, (oil on canvas)
826616 Still Life with Pineapples; Nature Morte a l'Ananas, (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 46.5x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A post-Sasanian silver dish containing a repousse gold pheasant, c. 8th century AD (silver, gold)
1196832 A post-Sasanian silver dish containing a repousse gold pheasant, c. 8th century AD (silver, gold) by Persian School

Fetishes; Les Fetiches, 1928 (oil on paper laid down on panel)
653566 Fetishes; Les Fetiches, 1928 (oil on paper laid down on panel) by Berghe, Frits van den (1883-1939); 49.5x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fetishes; Les Fetiches)

A papier mache pen box, the top painted with the battle of Chaldiran, 18th century (papier mache)
1196872 A papier mache pen box, the top painted with the battle of Chaldiran, 18th century (papier mache) by Iranian School, (18th Century); 38.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Horse, (bronze on green marble base)
985456 Horse, (bronze on green marble base) by Nadelman, Elie (1882-1946); 32.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Horse. Elie Nadelman (1882-1946). Bronze on green marble base

The Embarkment of a Roman Queen (oil on canvas)
827139 The Embarkment of a Roman Queen (oil on canvas) by Forti, Ettore (fl.c.1870-1910); 80x139.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Embarkment of a Roman Queen. Ettore Forti (1850-1940)

Les Amis de Toujours, c. 1920s (bronze and ivory statuette, gilt and silver cold painted patinas)
985591 Les Amis de Toujours, c.1920s (bronze and ivory statuette, gilt and silver cold painted patinas) by Chiparus, Dimitri (1886-1947); 62.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Safavid dynasty lacquer bookcover depicting a parrot perching on the branch of an apple blossom (one of a pair), c
1196737 A Safavid dynasty lacquer bookcover depicting a parrot perching on the branch of an apple blossom (one of a pair), c.1659-1660 (lacquer bookcover, painted in colours and gold) by Abbasi

Picture (Needlework), Europe, Probably 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Picture (Needlework), Europe, Probably 19th century

Horse and Rider, Ulm, 1630. Creator: Hans Ludwig Kienle
Horse and Rider, Ulm, 1630

Conductor for the Monkey Band, Meissen, c. 1765. Creator
Conductor for the Monkey Band, Meissen, c. 1765

Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion, Germany, c. 1350. Creator
Aquamanile in the Form of a Lion, Germany, c. 1350

Butchers Guild Vessel in the Form of a Bull, Lindau, c. 1750. Creator: Unknown
Butchers Guild Vessel in the Form of a Bull, Lindau, c. 1750

Toy Sleigh, c. 1937. Creator: James McLellan
Toy Sleigh, c. 1937

Toy Cow on Stand, c. 1937. Creator: James McLellan
Toy Cow on Stand, c. 1937

Carved Wood Robin, c. 1937. Creator: James McLellan
Carved Wood Robin, c. 1937

Nutcracker, c. 1937. Creator: Frank McEntee
Nutcracker, c. 1937

Eagle, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Flora Merchant
Eagle, 1935/1942

Horse Puppet, c. 1937. Creator: James McLellan
Horse Puppet, c. 1937

Eagle, c. 1937. Creator: Flora Merchant
Eagle, c. 1937

Spread Eagle Relief, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Flora Merchant
Spread Eagle Relief, 1935/1942

Stern Carving: Spread Eagle, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Flora Merchant
Stern Carving: Spread Eagle, 1935/1942

Finial Eagle, c. 1937. Creator: James McLellan
Finial Eagle, c. 1937

Shoe Shine Foot Rest, c. 1941. Creator: Stanley Mazur
Shoe Shine Foot Rest, c. 1941

Shoe Shine Foot Rest, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Stanley Mazur
Shoe Shine Foot Rest, 1935/1942

Hurdy-Gurdy Player, Vienna, c. 1760 / 70. Creator: Vienna State Porcelain Manufactory
Hurdy-Gurdy Player, Vienna, c. 1760/70

French Horn Player, Vienna, c. 1760 / 70. Creator: Vienna State Porcelain Manufactory
French Horn Player, Vienna, c. 1760/70

Trumpet Player, Vienna, c. 1760 / 70. Creator: Vienna State Porcelain Manufactory
Trumpet Player, Vienna, c. 1760/70

Heraldic Lion, Italian, c. 1450. Creator: Unknown
Heraldic Lion, Italian, c. 1450

Cuspidor, 1938. Creator: Hans Mangelsdorf
Cuspidor, 1938

Sampler, c. 1937. Creator: Raymond Manupelli
Sampler, c. 1937

Pa. German Squirrel Figurine, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Arsen Maralian
Pa. German Squirrel Figurine, 1935/1942

Toy Bank: Frog, c. 1938. Creator: Chris Makrenos
Toy Bank: Frog, c. 1938

Pa. German Rooster Figurine, c. 1939. Creator: Arsen Maralian
Pa. German Rooster Figurine, c. 1939

Toy Horse, 1935 / 1942. Creator: Arsen Maralian
Toy Horse, 1935/1942

Sea Nymph, (bodycolour on brown paper)
1199589 Sea Nymph, (bodycolour on brown paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); 62.6x62.6 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Hunting in the Sahara (bronze with brown patina and gilt)
1769837 Hunting in the Sahara (bronze with brown patina and gilt) by Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894); 44.5 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunting in the Sahara. Alfred Dubucand (1828-1894)

An obsidian model of an elephant with rose-cut diamond eyes, c. 1900 (obsidian, diamonds)
1195820 An obsidian model of an elephant with rose-cut diamond eyes, c.1900 (obsidian, diamonds) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); 5.7 (height)

A jewelled nephrite model of an elephant, with diamond-set eyes, c
1195673 A jewelled nephrite model of an elephant, with diamond-set eyes, c.1900 (nephrite, diamonds) by FabergA©, Carl (1846-1920) (firm of); 11.8 (length)

Column decorated with an Animal Form, 1604 (engraving)
1195454 Column decorated with an Animal Form, 1604 (engraving) by Boillot, Joseph (c.1546-1603); 30.8x19.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A lampbase modelled as a toucan beside a pint glass, (carltonware painted in colours)
1194956 A lampbase modelled as a toucan beside a pint glass, (carltonware painted in colours) by English School, (20th century); 23 high cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English

An Indian carved and applied decorative inscription panel
1196988 An Indian carved and applied decorative inscription panel, the inscription formed in the shape of a hippopotamus, (wood)

A very fine East Persian silver and copper inlaid bronze inkwell and cover, (silver
1196984 A very fine East Persian silver and copper inlaid bronze inkwell and cover, (silver, bronze, copper) by Persian School, (13th century); 10.2

An Indian silver and inset jade sweetmeat dish, depicting lions
1196973 An Indian silver and inset jade sweetmeat dish, depicting lions and elephants amidst dense foliage, early 19th century (silver, gold, jade, rubies, diamond) by Indian School

A Fatimid brass figure of a roe deer in naturalistic form, 11th-12th century (brass)
1196836 A Fatimid brass figure of a roe deer in naturalistic form, 11th-12th century (brass) by Islamic School; 16 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Islamic School)

A tile for an Armenian Catholicos, c. 1850-1900 (painted ceramic)
1196742 A tile for an Armenian Catholicos, c.1850-1900 (painted ceramic) by Persian School, (19th century); 48.3x50 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

A Guild of Handicraft white and yellow metal brooch in the form of a crowned
985544 A Guild of Handicraft white and yellow metal brooch in the form of a crowned cockerel, set with blister pearl, pearls, sapphires, tourmalines and moonstones, c.1905 (metal, pearls, sapphires)

A large Emile Diffloth glazed earthenware charger, depicting a Golden Pheasant
985523 A large Emile Diffloth glazed earthenware charger, depicting a Golden Pheasant, (painted and glazed earthenware) by Carriere

A table lamp with the base cast as a peacock holding the glass shade from its mouth, c
991135 A table lamp with the base cast as a peacock holding the glass shade from its mouth, c.1900 (etched and enameled glass, gilt-bronze) by French School

A Tiffany Studios dragon-fly table lamp, (bronze, mosaic and leaded glass)
990968 A Tiffany Studios dragon-fly table lamp, (bronze, mosaic and leaded glass) by Tiffany & Company; 41 and 39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Tiffany Studios dragon-fly table lamp)

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"Unleashing the Animal Likeness: A Global Journey Through Sculptures and Artworks" Bas-relief of the Goddess Sekhmet, Temple of Seti I, Abydos, Egypt, North Africa, Africa: Witness the fierce power and divine beauty captured in this ancient bas-relief depicting the lioness-headed goddess Sekhmet. The Kelpies at the entrance to the Forth and Clyde Canal at Helix Park, Falkirk: Marvel at these colossal horse-head sculptures that pay homage to Scotland's rich equestrian heritage while guarding the canal with their majestic presence. White horse, Cherhill Downs, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe: Immerse yourself in English folklore as you encounter this iconic white horse sculpture etched into the lush green hillsides of Wiltshire. She Wolf sculpture dating from 5th century BC; Romulus and Remus probably added later: Delve into Roman mythology through this timeless masterpiece showcasing a she-wolf nurturing twin infants - an enduring symbol of Rome's founding legend. Gaelic Chieftain By Maurice Harron overlooking The Battlefield At Curlew Pass: Stand alongside a proud chieftain immortalized in bronze as he gazes upon historic battlegrounds in Ireland's County Roscommon - a tribute to Celtic heritage and resilience. Physical Energy statue in winter; Kensington Gardens; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe: Feel the dynamic energy emanating from this powerful equestrian statue by George Frederic Watts amidst wintry surroundings - an embodiment of strength and determination. One of two iconic bronze lion statues outside Art Institute of Chicago; Chicago; Illinois; United States of America; North America: Encounter these regal guardians standing sentinel outside one of America's premier art institutions – symbols of courage protecting artistic treasures within. Male bronze lion Gate Of Supreme Harmony, Outer Court, Forbidden City.