TatSeek Browser API — Tattoo photos: Traditional 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=Traditional%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
Traditional Symbols
facets
  1. axis: style · value: traditional · label: Traditional (Old School)
  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
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 Traditional (Old School)
Without Symbols & Objects
Add a placement
  1. Forearm — tattoos: 77
  2. Upper Arm — tattoos: 36
  3. Calf — tattoos: 31
  4. Thigh — tattoos: 20
  5. Back — tattoos: 6
  6. Stomach — tattoos: 5
  7. Hand — tattoos: 5
  8. Shoulder — tattoos: 4
  9. Chest — tattoos: 4
  10. Full Sleeve — tattoos: 2
Add a colour
  1. Color — tattoos: 121
  2. Black & Grey — tattoos: 64
  3. Black with Color Accents — tattoos: 4
Add a mood
  1. Dark — tattoos: 5
  2. Funny — tattoos: 4
  3. Spiritual — tattoos: 3
  4. Fierce — tattoos: 3
  5. Romantic — tattoos: 1
  6. Cute — tattoos: 1
Add a city
  1. Seattle — tattoos: 56
  2. New York — tattoos: 45
  3. Chicago — tattoos: 30
  4. Portland — tattoos: 18
  5. Denver — tattoos: 14
  6. Richmond — tattoos: 7
  7. Cape Town — tattoos: 6
  8. Austin — tattoos: 5
  9. Durban — tattoos: 5
  10. Upland — tattoos: 3
Add a size
  1. Medium (10-20cm) — tattoos: 109
  2. Large (20-30cm) — tattoos: 36
  3. Small (up to 10cm) — tattoos: 10
  4. Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+) — tattoos: 7
Require the main element
Only tattoos where Traditional (Old School) is the main element (at least half; scanned photos only)
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

194

Limit

24

Offset

24

Next offset

48

Page url

https://tatseek.com/tattoo-catalog/?tattoo_style=traditional&tattoo_subject=symbols

Tattoos

  1. Chain and Lock Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Chain · Forearm · Color
    Color Traditional (Old School) chain tattoo on the forearm by Matt "Beatdown" Ziolko at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Chain 100%
    by Matt "Beatdown" Ziolko at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  2. Stacked Dice Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Symbols & Objects · Forearm · Color
    Color Traditional (Old School) dice tattoo on the forearm by Erik Gillespie at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Dice 100%
    by Erik Gillespie at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  3. Cow Skull and Cactus Traditional Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Cactus & Desert · Skull · Calf · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) cow skull tattoo on the calf by Mitch Wolff at True Love, Seattle; ≈$400–$450; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Cow Skull 55% · Cactus 45%
    ink black 45% · green 35% · red 15% · yellow 5% — detail Moderate (45/100) — defined by subject 65 · color 20 · style 15
    by Mitch Wolff at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  4. Skull and Sheet Music Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Music & Instruments · Skull · Forearm · Color
    Color Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the forearm by Mike Dalton at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Music & Instruments 40%
    by Mike Dalton at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  5. Hippo with Ramen Traditional Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Food & Drink · Calf · Color · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small color Traditional (Old School) ramen tattoo on the calf by Mitch Wolff at True Love, Seattle; ≈$200–$250; ≈1–2 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Ramen 55% · Hippo 45%
    mood cute, funny — ink purple 35% · black 20% · red 15% · yellow 15% · green 10% · pink 5% — detail Moderate (45/100) — defined by subject 50 · color 25 · style 15 · mood 10
    by Mitch Wolff at True Love, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  6. Hannya Mask Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Mask · Forearm · Color
    Color Traditional (Old School) mask tattoo on the forearm by Mike Dalton at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Mask 100%
    by Mike Dalton at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  7. Cowboy Skull Traditional — Traditional (Old School) · Clouds & Smoke · Skull · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo by Cruise Winger at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver; ≈CA$450–CA$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 55% · Cowboy Hat 35% · Smoke 10%
    ink black 65% · grey 35% — detail Moderate (45/100) — defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Cruise Winger at Adrenaline Studios Granville, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-09 · image
  8. Dinosaur Skull Traditional Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Skull · Calf · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the calf by Grant Sawyer at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond; ≈$350–$400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Grant Sawyer at Salvation Tattoo Gallery, Richmond, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  9. Ornate Cross Dotwork Upper Arm — Traditional (Old School) · Cross · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Dotwork · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) cross tattoo on the upper arm by TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Cross 100%
    by TMac at Trade Mark Tattoo, Durban, South Africa · published 2026-09-23 · image
  10. Jackalope Traditional Thigh — Traditional (Old School) · Horns · Thigh · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium Traditional (Old School) horns tattoo on the thigh by Ali at Birdhouse Tattoo, Portland; ≈$250–$400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Horns 100%
    by Ali at Birdhouse Tattoo, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-22 · image
  11. Cowboy Skull Upper Arm — Traditional (Old School) · Skull · Upper Arm · Large (20-30cm)
    Large Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the upper arm by Ali at Birdhouse Tattoo, Portland; ≈$850–$1,100; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Ali at Birdhouse Tattoo, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-22 · image
  12. Two Roses Chest — Traditional (Old School) · Mask · Chest · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Traditional (Old School) mask tattoo on the chest by Andy Davis at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$800–$1,600; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Mask 100%
    by Andy Davis at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  13. Skull with Banner Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Skull · Text & Script · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the forearm by Andy Davis at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$400–$600; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Andy Davis at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  14. Skull with Spikes Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Skull · Calf · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the calf by Elliot Liedgren at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$400–$600; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Elliot Liedgren at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  15. Skull Fan Pattern Sleeve — Traditional (Old School) · Skull · Full Sleeve · Black & Grey · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size black & grey Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the full sleeve by Elliot Liedgren at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,000–$5,000; ≈15–26 h, 5+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Elliot Liedgren at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  16. Skull with Spiderweb Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Skull · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the forearm by Elliot Liedgren at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$400–$600; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Elliot Liedgren at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  17. Rose Thorns Heart Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Heart · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) heart tattoo on the forearm by Elliot Liedgren at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$400–$600; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Heart 100%
    by Elliot Liedgren at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  18. Beer Bottle Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Symbols & Objects · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) food & drink tattoo on the forearm by Kate Law at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$350–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Food & Drink 100%
    by Kate Law at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  19. Playing Cards Hand Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Symbols & Objects · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) playing cards tattoo on the forearm by Kate Law at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$350–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Playing Cards 100%
    by Kate Law at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  20. Heart with Banner Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Heart · Calf · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) heart tattoo on the calf by Bailey Roberts at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$400–$600; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Heart 100%
    by Bailey Roberts at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  21. Skull in Flames Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Fire & Flames · Skull · Forearm · Color
    Color Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the forearm by Mike Dalton at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 55% · Flames 45%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Mike Dalton at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  22. Skull Hand Piece — Traditional (Old School) · Skull · Hand · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the hand by Flash Joyner at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$400–$600; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Flash Joyner at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  23. Masks Sleeve — Traditional (Old School) · Mask · Full Sleeve · Color · Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)
    Sleeve-size color Traditional (Old School) mask tattoo on the full sleeve by Zack Taylor at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$2,000–$5,000; ≈15–26 h, 5+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Mask 100%
    by Zack Taylor at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  24. Skull and Snake Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Skull · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the forearm by Zack Taylor at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$400–$600; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 100%
    by Zack Taylor at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image

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source: TatSeek — https://tatseek.com · catalogue updated: Oct 9, 2026 · generated: 2026-10-09T14:53:37+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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