Animal Likeness Collection (page 7)

Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius, 2nd century
Equestrian statue of Marcus Aurelius (April 26, 121 - March 17, 180), on the Capitoline hill in Rome, 2nd century

Fragment from a Byzantine church in Athens
Fragment from a Byzantine church, in the Agora in Athens

Celtic fire-dog used for cooking meat, 2nd century
Iron Age Celtic fire-dog, used for cooking meat, from Capel Garmon, Denbighshire, Wales, 2nd century

Japanese Netsuke of an owl, used as a talisman against ingratitude

Japanese Netsuke of a dog, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection

Japanese Netsuke of a snake, 19th century
Japanese Netsuke of a snake, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection, 19th century

Japanese Netsuke of a tiger, 19th century
Japanese Netsuke of a tiger, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection, 19th century

Japanese Netsuke of a rat, 19th century
Japanese Netsuke of a rat, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection, 19th century

Japanese Netsuke of a dog, 19th century
Japanese Netsuke of a dog, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection, 19th century

Japanese Netsuke of a cockerel, 19th century
Japanese Netsuke of a cockerel, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection, 19th century

Japanese Netsuke of a monkey, 19th century
Japanese Netsuke of a monkey, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection, 19th century

Japanese Netsuke of a goat, 18th century
Japanese Netsuke of a goat, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection

Japanese Netsuke of a hare, one of the twelve animals of the Japanese Zodiac, from the V&As collection

Motif from Corinthian-style dish, 6th century BC
Motif from Corinthian-style dish of a big cat, in the Museum of Old Corinths collection, Greece, 6th century BC

Detail of animal-style decoration on a gold Viking bracelet
Detail of animal-style decoration on a Viking period gold bracelet from Norway, at University Historical Museum, Oslo

Scythian cedar wood saddle ornament, 5th century BC
Scythian cedar wood saddle ornament, originally covered in gold leaf. From burial mound Bashadur 2 in Altai, in the USSR. Now in the Hermitage Museums collection in St Petersburg, 5th century BC

The Academicians animal head-post from the Oseburg ship burial
Animal head-post from the Oseburg ship burial, now in the Viking Ships Museum in Oslo

The Academicians animal head-post from the Oseburg ship burial, 9th century
Animal head-post from the Oseburg ship burial, now in the Viking Ships Museum in Oslo, 9th century

Detail of decorations from a Viking ship burial, 9th century
Detail of animal interlace decorations from a Viking ship burial, from the Viking Ships Museum in Oslo, 9th century

Detail of a Viking neck-yoke for a pair of horses, 10th century
Detail of a gilded bronze Viking neck-yoke for a pair of horses, from a Viking grave at Sollestad, funen, Denmark. From the National Museums collection in Copenhagen, 10th century

Zapotec statuette of a bat-god
Zapotec statuette of the bat-god Camazotz

Heiltsuk nation totem post
Heiltsuk totem post, at the Horniman Museum in London

Native American dance apron showing a fantastic totemic beaver-creature, from British Colombia. Now in the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh

Tlingit Native American blanket
A Tlingit tribe Native American blanket belonging to a chief, showing a totemic bear design. Currently at the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh

Detail of Native American totem pole from Bella Bella on the pacific north-west coast, now in the Horniman Museum in London

Detail from the Egyptian satirical papyrus of a lion and a unicorn playing a board game
Detail from the Egyptian satirical papyrus of a lion and a unicorn playing Senet, a board game similar to draughts

Detail of Egyptian obelisk
Detail of granite Egyptian obelisk in the Boboli Gardens, florence, Italy

Egyptian statuette of Thoth, 7th century BC
Bronze Egyptian statuette of the Ibis-headed god Thoth, 7th century BC

Egyptian hieroglyphs on a funerary stele
Egyptian hieroglyphs on a limestone funerary stele, from the Vatican Museums collection

Statuette of the Egyptian goddess Sekhmet
Statuette of the Egyptian lion-headed goddess Sekhmet, from the temple of Amun at Karnak, Egypt

Egyptian sculpture of a lion from the Vatican Museums collection

Egyptian frieze of the Egyptian god Bes
Frieze of the Egyptian god Bes, from the collection of the Barracco Museum in Rome

Egyptian Book of the Dead, deceased kneeling before the gods of the underworld
Image from the Book of the Dead of the deceased, Ani, kneeling before the gods of the underworld

Egyptian statuette of Bes
Egyptian statuette of the god Bes

Egyptian faience statuette of a sow and piglets. The sow was sacred to Nut, goddess of the sky

Egyptian faience statuette of the Egyptian goddess Tauret
Faience statuette of the Egyptian hippopotamus-headed goddess Tauret

Neolithic amber horse from Brandenburg, Germany. In the Museum fur Vot-und-Frugeschistes collection in Berlin

A paleolithic carved bone horse from Bruniquel, France

Vase depicting the animals of the Chinese zodiac, 6th century
Vase depicting the animals of the Chinese zodiac, from the Six Dynasties period, from the British Museums collection, 6th century

Egyptian faience head of Bes
Roman period head from a large faience figure of the Egyptian god Bes, from the British Museums collection

Terracotta scent bottle in the shape of a horses head from Rhodes, from the British Museums collection

Corinthian wine jug, 6th century BC
Corinthian wine jug, from the British Museums collection, 6th century BC

Celtic flesh hook, 6th century
Celtic flesh hook (their purpose is unknown, but are possibly ritual objects) from County Antrim, Ireland, from the British Museums collection, 6th century

Gold pendant from the Aegina treasure, 17th century BC
Gold pendant from the Aegina treasure, showing a deity holding two water birds. It shows both Cretan and Egyptain influences, and was probably made in Crete

Aboriginal bark painting. Bark painting is an Australian Aboriginal art form, involving painting on the interior of a strip of tree bark

Aztec stone carving of Jaguar killing a Vulture, Hacha, Veracruz state: Mexico, 400-700
Aztec stone carving of Jaguar killing a Vulture, Hacha; Veracruz state, Mexico, 400-700. Associated with the Ritual Ball-Game of Central America

Pottery Plate with Deer motif, Mixtec, Cholula, Mexico, 1300-1521

Pottery Vessel supported by Alligator Figure, Nicoya Peninsula, Chorotega, Costa Rica. The Nicoya Peninsula is named for a Chorotega chief who ruled the most powerful American Indian tribe of

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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.