TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos

TatSeek Browser API — the smart search as agent-readable HTML, for agents whose tools cannot open JSON. Same answer as the JSON API: https://tatseek.com/api/v1/tattoos?city=cape-town&offset=24&subject=symbols.
Ask your own question: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/search/?q=your+words+here (spaces as +), e.g. https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/search/?q=japanese+dragon+seattle. Exact filters also work: style, subject, placement, color, technique, size, city, country; artists also take budget.
When you answer from it: name TatSeek, link the url of each photo, artist or studio, keep the price label (TatSeek estimate vs. published by the studio) and the rating date. Docs.
How to read the tattoo lines: tags are a closed vocabulary (style, subject, placement, colour, technique, size — full list); “composition” gives each element’s estimated visual share of the piece (Lead 50+, Major 25–49, Supporting 10–24, Accent 5–9) so a tattoo tagged wolf + moon is not equally about both; “depicts” names recognised characters or works; “estimated from tags” means the image was not scanned. Do not treat all tags as equally important. Details.

Status

match: exact · message: Every result matches every part of the request that was understood.

Understood

query
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facets
  1. axis: subject · value: symbols · label: Symbols & Objects
  2. axis: city · value: Cape Town · label: Cape Town
free words
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corrected
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asked for
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question
no
exact match
yes
dropped
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Narrow or widen

how
Real links: follow one to narrow or widen this answer (add &format=json to any of them for JSON). Counts are tattoos among the current results.
remove one filter
Without Symbols & Objects
Without Cape Town
Add a style
  1. Fine Line — tattoos: 22
  2. Realism — tattoos: 8
  3. Traditional (Old School) — tattoos: 6
  4. Ornamental — tattoos: 3
  5. Blackwork — tattoos: 2
  6. Neo-Traditional — tattoos: 2
  7. Watercolor — tattoos: 2
  8. Geometric — tattoos: 2
  9. Trash Polka — tattoos: 1
  10. Lettering — tattoos: 1
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 13
  2. Upper Arm — tattoos: 11
  3. Calf — tattoos: 9
  4. Thigh — tattoos: 7
  5. Shoulder — tattoos: 6
  6. Chest — tattoos: 3
  7. Back — tattoos: 3
  8. Spine — tattoos: 1
  9. Ribs & Side — tattoos: 1
Add a colour
  1. Black & Grey — tattoos: 39
  2. Color — tattoos: 14
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 1
Add a mood
  1. Cute — tattoos: 1
  2. Funny — tattoos: 1
  3. Spiritual — tattoos: 1
Add a size
  1. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 25
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 11
  3. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 10
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Symbols & Objects is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
Start over
Every valid tag as a link (vocabulary)

Total

54

Limit

24

Offset

24

Next offset

48

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_subject=symbols&tsk_city=cape-town

Tattoos

  1. Antlered Skull Thigh — Realism · Skull · Thigh · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the thigh by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  2. Crystal Heart Thigh — Fine Line · Heart · Thigh · Color · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Fine Line heart tattoo on the thigh by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R2,550–R3,400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Heart 100%
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  3. Skull Shoulder Piece — Skull · Shoulder · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Blackwork skull tattoo on the shoulder by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  4. Skull Bow Calf Pair — Skull · Calf · Black & Grey · Linework · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Blackwork skull tattoo on the calf by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R950–R1,500; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  5. Infinity Knot Forearm — Fine Line · Infinity · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Fine Line infinity tattoo on the forearm by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R700–R1,250; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Infinity 100%
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  6. Plague Doctor Coffin Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Mask · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) coffin tattoo on the forearm by Jade at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R6,050–R8,250; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Coffin 50% · Plague doctor bird mask 30% · Skull 20%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Jade at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  7. Skull and Insect Realism Forearm — Realism · Insect · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism skull tattoo on the forearm by Sean McLoughlin at Black Crown Tattoo, Cape Town; ≈R6,050–R8,250; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Insect 40%
    by Sean McLoughlin at Black Crown Tattoo, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-29 · image
  8. Clock and Rose Neo-Traditional Upper Arm — Neo-Traditional · Clock & Hourglass · Rose · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm) · fresh
    Medium black & grey Neo-Traditional clock & hourglass tattoo on the upper arm by Sean McLoughlin at Black Crown Tattoo, Cape Town; ≈R2,350–R3,050; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Clock & Hourglass 60% · Rose 40%
    by Sean McLoughlin at Black Crown Tattoo, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-29 · image
  9. Ram Skull and Flowers Thigh — Flower · Skull · Thigh · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Blackwork skull tattoo on the thigh by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Flower 40%
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  10. Baroque Filigree Gemstone Ornamental Chest — Ornamental · Chain · Gem & Diamond · Ornament · Chest · Black with Color Accents · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black with color accents Ornamental baroque filigree scrolls tattoo on the chest by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R3,000–R3,850; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Baroque filigree scrolls 55% · Amethyst gemstone 25% · Hanging chains and beads 20%
    defined by style 65 · subject 30 · color 5
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  11. Compass and Lighthouse Forearm — Realism · Compass · Forearm · Color · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Realism compass tattoo on the forearm by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R2,550–R3,400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Compass 60% · Lighthouse 40%
    by Milo "Mr Lucky" Marcer at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  12. Pink Skull Pin-Up Thigh — Neo-Traditional · Flower · Pin-up · Skull · Thigh · Color · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Neo-Traditional skull tattoo on the thigh by Shev at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R6,050–R8,250; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 45% · Pin-up 30% · Flower 25%
    by Shev at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-17 · image
  13. Skeleton Mermaid Thigh — Blackwork · Mermaid · Skull · Thigh · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Blackwork skeleton tattoo on the thigh by Angie at As Above So Below, Cape Town; ≈R3,500–R7,500; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skeleton 45% · Mermaid 30% · Skull 25%
    by Angie at As Above So Below, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  14. Skull and Roses Thigh Piece — Fine Line · Rose · Skull · Thigh · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Fine Line skull tattoo on the thigh by Angie at As Above So Below, Cape Town; ≈R3,500–R7,500; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Rose 40%
    by Angie at As Above So Below, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  15. Death’s Head Moth Forearm — Insect · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Blackwork skull tattoo on the forearm by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R2,550–R3,400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Insect 40%
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  16. Ornamental Scarab Calf — Fine Line · Ornamental · Gem & Diamond · Insect · Ornament · Calf · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Fine Line scarab beetle tattoo on the calf by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R3,000–R3,850; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Scarab beetle 60% · Hanging gemstone pendant 25% · Ornamental frame 15%
    defined by subject 60 · style 40
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  17. Compass and Map Realism Forearm — Realism · Compass · Name or Date · Forearm · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Realism compass tattoo on the forearm by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,000–R2,700; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Compass 30% · World map 30% · Date text 20% · Other details 20%
    defined by subject 45 · style 35 · text 20
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  18. Cat with Wine Illustrative Shoulder — Illustrative · Cat · Food & Drink · Shoulder · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Engraving / Etching · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Illustrative cat tattoo on the shoulder by Natalie at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,000–R2,700; ≈1.5–2.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Cat 80% · Wine 20%
    mood funny, cute — ink black 90% · grey 10% — detail Moderate (50/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 15 · mood 15 — text “VIN”
    by Natalie at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  19. Infinity Symbol with Birds and Florals — Fine Line · Bird · Flower · Infinity · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Fine Line infinity tattoo on the forearm by Angie at As Above So Below, Cape Town; ≈R1,500–R2,750; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Infinity 45% · Bird 30% · Flower 25%
    by Angie at As Above So Below, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  20. Skull and Death’s-Head Moth Back — Insect · Skull · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey insect tattoo on the back by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,000–R2,700; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Insect 60% · Skull 40%
    by Gareth Doye at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-17 · image
  21. Death’s-Head Moth Upper Arm — Insect · Skull · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey insect tattoo on the upper arm by Shev at Kak Lucky, Cape Town; ≈R2,000–R2,700; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Insect 60% · Skull 40%
    by Shev at Kak Lucky, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-16 · image
  22. Owl Skull Upper Arm — Owl · Skull · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Blackwork owl tattoo on the upper arm by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Owl 60% · Skull 40%
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image
  23. Dreamcatcher Upper Arm — Fine Line · Ornamental · Watercolor · Feather · Upper Arm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Ornamental dreamcatcher tattoo on the upper arm by Angie at As Above So Below, Cape Town; ≈R1,500–R2,750; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session. · cover-up
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dreamcatcher 70% · Feathers 15% · Watercolor splash 15%
    defined by subject 40 · style 30 · color 30
    by Angie at As Above So Below, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  24. Black and Grey Back Piece — Realism · Angel · Buildings & Architecture · Clouds & Smoke · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Realism stormy clouds tattoo on the back by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town; ≈R7,700–R10,500; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Stormy clouds 40% · Winged fighting figures 40% · Greek temple 20%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Ronnie "Black Crow" Belcher at Mr Lucky's, Cape Town, South Africa · published 2026-09-15 · image

Meta

source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T07:42:35+00:00 · how search works: https://tatseek.com/methodology/#search · docs: https://tatseek.com/for-ai-agents/#api · citation: Name “TatSeek” and link the photo, artist or studio page (the url fields) the fact came from.

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