Mythical Creatures

Viewers can appreciate his beautifully drawn city scenes and mythical creatures, photographs, set designs, artistic instruments, and certificates of achievement.

A variety of felled game (a rabbit and six birds) and a hunting rifle are displayed next to a stone fountain with a mythical creature mascaron water feature. The gadrooned basin is n...

HISTORY The griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, is depicted seated to the right with its right forepaw raised.

Closer inspection reveals endearing animal motifs—including lions, camels, deer, and mythical creatures—elegantly nestled among the foliage, subtly paying homage to classical Persian...

The successive generations of Miwa potters have produced all sorts of works besides tea ware, including Raku ware (Kyusetsu I and IV studied in Kyoto), figurines of mythical creature...

Eternalizing the female form in gold and silver, Argentini elevates his subjects to goddesses and mythical creatures of age-old tales.

Political Satire and Caricatures: Kyōsai used animals and mythical creatures to bypass strict government censorship.

The central backrests of the sofas are crowned with a magnificent hand-carved cartouche depicting a classical female masqueron flanked by winged mythical creatures (griffins/chimeras...

Regarded as a symbol of purity in the Middle Ages, the legendary and mythical creature of the Unicorn is fastened by a golden chain to a pomegranate tree, signifying marriage and fer...

His ceramics are known for being anthropomorphic (giving human traits to objects) and zoomorphic, often featuring animals like pelicans, lions, or mythical creatures. 

HISTORY The griffin, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head and wings of an eagle, is depicted seated to the right with its right forepaw raised.

The focal point of the design is the central roundel, which showcases the traditional Chinese Shou symbol, representing longevity, surrounded by a medallion of imperial guardian lion...

A broad band of gold and silver inlaid decoration circles the neck of the vessel, in an archaistic design of masks of the mythical creature, taotie, on a ground of leiwen – a series ...

These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) c...

Set against a dark, moody sky with soft drifting clouds, the dragon’s intricate scales, spines, and horns are rendered with Cabral’s trademark precision and dramatic lighting, bringi...

At the heart of the composition, an exuberant garden of symbolism blooms: peony sprays and flowering prunus branches twist around scholarly scrolls, hanging lanterns, fretwork vases,...

Stylized peonies and mythical creatures appear against the warm red background, creating a sense of movement and vibrancy that speaks to the lively spirit of Japanese decorative arts.

The Indian silver teapot is fitted with a domed hinged cover ornamented with further scrolling leaf decoration, incorporating bird designs, and surmounted with the original, fine and...

This hand-painted faience dish boasts a striking heraldic crest at its base, featuring a crowned shield adorned with ermine motifs, flanked by two winged mythical creatures, and fram...

This structured approach allowed for a mix of themes, such as floral motifs alongside mythical creatures, showcasing a rich variety within a single piece.

In this artwork, the mythical creature, the golden bull, stands majestically amidst the enchanting depths of a fairy tale forest.

These pillows, used as headrests, featured detailed designs such as floral patterns, animals, and mythical creatures. An example of this is a black-glazed ceramic pillow from the Jin...

These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) c...

These pillows, used as headrests, featured detailed designs such as floral patterns, animals, and mythical creatures. An example of this is a black-glazed ceramic pillow from the Jin...

These pillows, used as headrests, featured detailed designs such as floral patterns, animals, and mythical creatures. An example of this is a black-glazed ceramic pillow from the Jin...

Famille Verte pieces often have very sophisticated designs that include mythical creatures, flowers, and scenes from literature and history.

Mavka" is not just a depiction of a mythical creature, but a metaphor for the suffering that remains after unrequited love, and a challenge to find meaning and peace within it.

Keywords: Coronelli globe gore, Southwestern Europe map, West Africa map, antique map, 17th-century cartography, Africa exploration, mythical creatures map, terrestrial globe segment...

A magnificent aureole of stylized flames surrounds the deities, while celestial imagery, clouds and mythical creatures occupy the surrounding field. Beneath them are subdued figures ...

Along its borders, stylized human figures, mythic creatures, and symbolic motifs appear in bold, geometric outlines-each suggesting motion, narrative, and theatrical drama.

Design and Detail: The design masterfully combines astrological and medical themes through Fornasetti's signature trompe-l'œil style: The Zodiac: The plate centers on a dramatic ill...

It showcase the Kinnara God, a mythical creature with the body of a bird and the head of a human, often associated with music and dance.

Covering 40 sliding doors, the epic “Unryuzu” work features powerful brush strokes to depict nine dragons and the lifespan of the mythical creatures. Now in his late 80s, Hosokawa c...

The side-mounted handles are sculpted in the form of mythical creatures, masterfully detailed with curling tendrils and cloud-like scrolls.

Image size: 35"H x 25.5"W This carved, wooden mask represents the mythical creature known in Bali as Banaspati Raja, meaning “King of the Forest,” also called the Barong Ket.

Its vibrant presence is magnified by the artistic brilliance of the weaver, whose skillful craftsmanship brings this mythical creature to life with an almost ethereal energy.

The central figure, with her eyes closed in a serene, almost meditative state, seeks solace in an embrace with a mythical creature. This juxtaposition symbolizes the search for a hav...

Famille Verte pieces often have very sophisticated designs that include mythical creatures, flowers, and scenes from literature and history.

Shojo, a sea-dwelling mythical creature, comes ashore to reward an honest wine merchant who has served and befriended him.

The clock is surmounted by a winged mythical creatures and has a pair of lions mask handles.

Terracotta figure depicting a mythical chimera guardian creature combining features of a dragon and lion, inspired by traditional Chinese protective beasts.

Their scrolling contours echo the celestial setting of the mythical creatures below, creating a harmonious dialogue between form and decoration.

The black enamel, carved into scale‑like geometry and edged in gold, evokes the living texture of a mythic creature. At the heart of the lower body rests a rectangular fancy‑cut emer...

The body is enriched with deeply carved scrolling clouds and stylized flames that evoke celestial energy surrounding the mythical creatures. Particularly impressive are the loose rin...

Traditionally associated with peace and auspicious rule, the phoenix is one of the most celebrated mythical creatures in Japanese art and decorative culture.

A rare Minai pottery bowl depicting Bahram Gur and Azada, late 12th/ early 13th Century of deep rounded form with slightly everted rim on a splayed foot, decorated overglaze in poly...

These prints feature a stunning array of classical elements associated with the Italian Renaissance. You will see mythical creatures, arabesques, cherubs, masks, festoons, allegorica...

These prints feature a stunning array of classical elements associated with the Italian Renaissance. You will see mythical creatures, arabesques, cherubs, masks, festoons, allegorica...

This textural looseness gives the mythical creature a dynamic, almost pulsating energy, as if it might come to life at any moment.

These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) c...

These figures, which depict officials, warriors, animals, and mythical creatures, are characterized by high-gloss lead-based glazes in green, amber, ochre, and sancai (three-color) c...

Utilizing a complex, multi-layered silk-screen technique with a palette of 18 distinct colours, the surreal, fairytale-inspired motifs depict stylized figures and mythical creatures....

Through the interplay of vibrant colors, intricate patterns, and mythical creatures, the painting echoes the artist’s deep belief in the transformative power of nature and the storie...

Decoration on Liao ceramics was often bold and simplified, using incised or impressed patterns, with motifs including floral designs, geometric patterns, and mythical creatures like ...

The imagery includes classical motifs, such as vases and mythical creatures, set against a vividly colored backdrop that highlights the vibrant glazes typical of majolica ware. 2.

On either side of the vessel, a cartouche encloses a mythical qilin, a gentle creature of benevolence and longevity.

On either side of the vessel, a cartouche encloses a mythical qilin, a gentle creature of benevolence and longevity.

The segmented construction of the form recalls balloon sculptures and inflatable toys, transforming a mythical creature into an object shaped by contemporary visual culture.

Each sconce features a dramatic eagle or griffin head motif, a hallmark of Empire symbolism representing strength, authority, and classical grandeur. The mythical creature emerges bo...

Fine details bring the mythical creature to life—from its powerful haunches and flowing mane to its distinctive features that embody strength and vigilance.