TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Back Symbols

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?offset=24&q=Back%20Symbols.
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
Back Symbols
facets
  1. axis: placement · value: back · label: Back
  2. axis: subject · value: symbols · label: Symbols & Objects
free words
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corrected
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asked for
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question
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exact match
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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.
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Without Back
Without Symbols & Objects
Add a style
  1. Japanese (Irezumi) — tattoos: 11
  2. Realism — tattoos: 9
  3. Fine Line — tattoos: 7
  4. Traditional (Old School) — tattoos: 6
  5. New School — tattoos: 5
  6. Neo-Traditional — tattoos: 4
  7. Trash Polka — tattoos: 2
  8. Lettering — tattoos: 2
  9. Ornamental — tattoos: 2
  10. Blackwork — tattoos: 2
Add a colour
  1. Color — tattoos: 20
  2. Black & Grey — tattoos: 19
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 4
Add a mood
  1. Fierce — tattoos: 2
  2. Dark — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. New York — tattoos: 6
  2. Seattle — tattoos: 6
  3. Chicago — tattoos: 6
  4. Richmond — tattoos: 4
  5. Brooklyn — tattoos: 3
  6. Austin — tattoos: 3
  7. Cape Town — tattoos: 3
  8. Portland — tattoos: 3
  9. Denver — tattoos: 3
  10. Los Angeles — tattoos: 2
Add a size
  1. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 15
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 11
  3. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 9
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

44

Limit

24

Offset

24

Next offset

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Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_placement=back&tattoo_subject=symbols

Tattoos

  1. Panther, Roses and Chains Traditional Back — Traditional (Old School) · Chain · Panther & Leopard · Rose · Back · Color · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Traditional (Old School) panther head tattoo on the back by Frida Sedgwick at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Panther head 40% · Roses 30% · Chains 25% · Leaves 5%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Frida Sedgwick at Three Kings Brooklyn, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  2. Grim Reaper and Skulls Realism Back — Blackwork · Realism · Grim Reaper · Ornament · Skull · Back · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism grim reaper tattoo on the back by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$1,600–$2,320; ≈21–37 h, 7+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Grim Reaper 40% · Thorn Ornament 35% · Skulls 20% · Cobwebs 5%
    mood dark — ink black 75% · grey 25% — detail Detailed (65/100) — defined by style 45 · subject 35 · mood 20
    by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  3. Hooded Skull and Lantern Neo-Traditional Full Back — Neo-Traditional · Grim Reaper · Hands · Skull · Back · Color
    Color Neo-Traditional hooded skull tattoo on the back by Tanner Riggs at Pigment Tattoo, Austin.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Hooded skull 55% · Lantern 15% · Skeletal hand 10% · Red shoes 10%
    defined by subject 45 · color 35 · style 20
    by Tanner Riggs at Pigment Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  4. Eagle, Snake and Skull Traditional Back — Traditional (Old School) · Clouds & Smoke · Eagle · Skull · Snake · Back · Color · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Traditional (Old School) eagle tattoo on the back by Mario Desa at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago; ≈$2,520–$3,640; ≈18–32 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Eagle 35% · Snake 30% · Skull 20% · Clouds 10%
    mood fierce — ink black 30% · red 25% · yellow 25% · blue 15% · grey 5% — detail Moderate (45/100) — defined by subject 50 · color 20 · style 15 · mood 15
    by Mario Desa at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  5. Songbird with Wings Back — Fine Line · Bird · Butterfly · Wings · Back · Large (20-30cm)
    Large Fine Line wings tattoo on the back by Alia at Birdhouse Tattoo, Portland; ≈$750–$1,000; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Wings 45% · Bird 30% · Butterfly 25%
    by Alia at Birdhouse Tattoo, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-22 · image
  6. Spine and Skull Back — Neo-Traditional · Bird · Ocean & Waves · Skull · Back · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Neo-Traditional skull tattoo on the back by Andy Davis at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$700–$1,500; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 45% · Bird 30% · Ocean & Waves 25%
    by Andy Davis at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  7. Grim Reaper Full Back — Realism · Grim Reaper · Wings · Back · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Realism grim reaper tattoo on the back by Travis Johns at Pigment Tattoo, Austin.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Grim Reaper 60% · Wings 40%
    by Travis Johns at Pigment Tattoo, Austin, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  8. 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
  9. Oni Mask Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Demon · Mask · Back · Black & Grey · Linework · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Japanese (Irezumi) demon tattoo on the back by Clay at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Demon 60% · Mask 40%
    by Clay at Cherry Bomb, New York, United States · published 2026-09-16 · image
  10. 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
  11. Character Montage New School Back — New School · Demon · Female Figure · Fire & Flames · Male Figure · Skull · Back · Black & Grey
    Black & grey New School horned demon figures tattoo on the back by Kevin Leary at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Horned demon figures 25% · Muscular warrior 25% · Woman in sunglasses 20% · Skulls 15%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Kevin Leary at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  12. Woman Portrait with Snakes Realism Back — Realism · Buildings & Architecture · Female Figure · Flower · Leaves & Branches · Medusa · Back · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism medusa with snakes tattoo on the back by Miranda Boire at Liquid Amber, Vancouver; ≈CA$2,550–CA$3,300; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Medusa with snakes 55% · Arches and architecture 15% · Calla lilies 15% · Leaves 10%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Miranda Boire at Liquid Amber, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-09-29 · image
  13. Geisha with Hannya Mask Neo-Traditional Back — Japanese (Irezumi) · Neo-Traditional · Cherry Blossom · Demon · Female Figure · Mask · Back · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Neo-Traditional geisha tattoo on the back by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond; ≈$1,050–$1,400; ≈8–14 h, 3+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Geisha 50% · Hannya Mask 25% · Cherry Blossoms 15% · Purple Wash 10%
    mood fierce — ink red 30% · black 20% · pink 20% · purple 15% · yellow 5% · green 5% · orange 5% — detail Detailed (75/100) — defined by subject 45 · color 25 · style 20 · mood 10
    by Tye Youmans at Four Flames, Redmond, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  14. Tiger and Snake Traditional Back — Traditional (Old School) · Skull · Snake · Tiger · Back · Color
    Color Traditional (Old School) tiger tattoo on the back by Mario Desa at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Tiger 45% · Snake 30% · Skull 25%
    by Mario Desa at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  15. Horses and Roses Back Piece — Realism · Flower · Horse · Skull · Back · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Realism horse tattoo on the back by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$1,700–$2,200; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Horse 45% · Flower 30% · Skull 25%
    by Tyler Pennington at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  16. Butterfly, fine line — Fine Line · Bird · Butterfly · Text & Script · Wings · Back · Black & Grey
    Black & grey Fine Line butterfly tattoo on the back by Sheldon Shaw at Fine Line, Durban.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Butterfly 45% · Bird 30% · Wings 25%
    by Sheldon Shaw at Fine Line, Durban, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  17. Foo Dog, Panther and Skulls Back Piece — Japanese (Irezumi) · Lion · Panther & Leopard · Skull · Back · Color · Linework · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Japanese (Irezumi) panther & leopard tattoo on the back by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, Brooklyn; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Panther & Leopard 45% · Lion 30% · Skull 25%
    by Noel C at Allied Tattoo, Brooklyn, United States · published 2026-09-10 · image
  18. Ignorant Style Back Piece — Fine Line · Bison & Bull · Eye · Quote · Skull · Back · Black & Grey · Hand-Poked · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Fine Line bull horns and a doodle face tattoo on the back by Fra at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Bull horns and a doodle face 40% · Handwritten words 25% · Small doodles 15% · Skull 10%
    defined by subject 50 · style 30 · text 20
    by Fra at Cherry Bomb, New York, United States · published 2026-09-16 · image
  19. Grim Reaper and Flames Japanese Back — Japanese (Irezumi) · Buildings & Architecture · Fire & Flames · Grim Reaper · Back · Black with Color Accents · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black with color accents Japanese (Irezumi) skeleton reaper with scythe tattoo on the back by Tim Bradley at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle; ≈$2,250–$2,950; ≈18–31 h, 6+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skeleton reaper with scythe 45% · Flames 30% · Clouds 10% · Burning pagoda 10%
    defined by subject 70 · style 25 · color 5
    by Tim Bradley at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  20. Text Poem Chest Piece — Lettering · Heart · Quote · Back · Chest · Black with Color Accents · Hand-Poked · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black with color accents Lettering poem lines tattoo on the back by Fra at Cherry Bomb, New York; ≈$350–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Poem lines 85% · Red heart 10% · Small doodles 5%
    defined by text 75 · style 20 · subject 5
    by Fra at Cherry Bomb, New York, United States · published 2026-09-16 · image

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source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T09:06:57+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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