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=72&q=Traditional%20Symbols.
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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
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asked for
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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 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

72

Next offset

96

Page url

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

Tattoos

  1. Moth with Skull Markings Traditional Thigh — Traditional (Old School) · Butterfly · Skull · Thigh · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) moth with skull markings tattoo on the thigh by Autumn Richmond at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond; ≈$1,000–$1,400; ≈6–10 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Moth with skull markings 60% · Skull 40%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Autumn Richmond at Loose Screw Tattoo, Richmond, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  2. Woman Holding a Mask Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Female Figure · Mask · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) woman tattoo on the forearm by Anthony Papallo at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Woman 60% · Mask of her face 40%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Anthony Papallo at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  3. Skull and Dagger Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Dagger & Knife · Flower · Skull · Forearm · Color · Large (20-30cm)
    Large color Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the forearm by Simon Velez at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 40% · Dagger 40% · Flowers 20%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Simon Velez at Three Kings Brooklyn, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  4. Anatomical Heart with Flowers Traditional Upper Arm — Traditional (Old School) · Flower · Heart · Leaves & Branches · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) anatomical heart tattoo on the upper arm by Rick Dobran at The FALL, Vancouver; ≈CA$1,200–CA$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Anatomical heart 40% · Large flowers 40% · Leaves 15% · Ornamental brooch 5%
    defined by subject 75 · style 25
    by Rick Dobran at The FALL, Vancouver, Canada · published 2026-10-02 · image
  5. Native American Headdress Skull Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Skull · Calf · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) headdress tattoo on the calf by Kenny at Chi Town Tattoo, Chicago; ≈$350–$400; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Headdress 60% · Skull 40%
    mood dark — ink black 35% · red 20% · grey 15% · white 15% · yellow 10% · blue 5% — detail Moderate (50/100) — defined by subject 65 · color 20 · style 15
    by Kenny at Chi Town Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-22 · image
  6. Shark and Anchor Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Anchor · Fish · Ocean & Waves · Forearm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) shark tattoo on the forearm by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$1,100–$1,450; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Shark 50% · Anchor with rope 35% · Waves 15%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Dan Huber at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  7. Balinese Barong Mask Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Mask · Forearm · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) barong mask tattoo on the forearm by Willis Van Pelt at Icon Tattoo, Portland; ≈$450–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Barong mask 70% · Ornamental carving details 30%
    defined by subject 55 · style 45
    by Willis Van Pelt at Icon Tattoo, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-15 · image
  8. Chameleon on a Skull Traditional Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Flower · Lizard & Gecko · Skull · Calf · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) chameleon tattoo on the calf by Anna Marin at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$400–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Chameleon 35% · Skull 35% · Flowers 30%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Anna Marin at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  9. Moth and Spiderweb Traditional Chest — Traditional (Old School) · Butterfly · Eye · Spider Web · Stomach · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) butterfly tattoo on the stomach by Senem Büyükbalci at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Butterfly 55% · Spider Web 35% · Eye 10%
    ink black 30% · red 25% · yellow 20% · blue 15% · white 5% · grey 5% — detail Moderate (45/100) — defined by subject 60 · color 25 · style 15
    by Senem Büyükbalci at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  10. San Francisco Giants Logo Traditional Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Logo & Emblem · Calf · Color · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small color Traditional (Old School) sf logo tattoo on the calf by Eric Marts at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$150–$300; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    depicts: San Francisco Giants (MLB) 35%
    composition (TatSeek estimate): SF logo 35% · Baseball glove 30% · Crossed bats 25% · Baseball 10%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Eric Marts at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  11. Time-Turner Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Clock & Hourglass · Film & TV · Flower · Quote · Forearm · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) time-turner tattoo on the forearm by Andy Davis at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Time-Turner 60% · Banner Quote 25% · Flowers 15%
    ink black 30% · orange 20% · yellow 15% · red 10% · green 10% · blue 10% · grey 5% — detail Moderate (50/100) — defined by subject 45 · color 25 · style 15 · text 15 — text “UNTIL THE VERY END”
    by Andy Davis at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  12. Spider Woman Traditional Head — Traditional (Old School) · Female Figure · Insect · Spider Web · Head & Face · Black & Grey · Stippling · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) spider tattoo on the head & face by Bryce Shearer at Icon Tattoo, Portland; ≈$950–$1,300; ≈6–11 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Spider 40% · Woman Face 30% · Spider Web 30%
    mood dark — ink black 100% — detail Detailed (60/100) — defined by subject 70 · style 20 · mood 10
    by Bryce Shearer at Icon Tattoo, Portland, United States · published 2026-09-15 · image
  13. Skull in Frame with Snake Traditional Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Skull · Snake · Calf · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the calf by Janet Lucero at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle; ≈$500–$600; ≈3–5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Snake 40%
    by Janet Lucero at Slave to the Needle Wallingford, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  14. Skull and Roses Traditional Upper Arm — Traditional (Old School) · Rose · Skull · Upper Arm · Black & Grey · Large (20-30cm)
    Large black & grey Traditional (Old School) skull tattoo on the upper arm by Bruce Rivera at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$1,200–$1,600; ≈7–12 h, 2+ sessions.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull 60% · Rose 40%
    by Bruce Rivera at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  15. Skull with Snake and Surfer Traditional Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Male Figure · Ocean & Waves · Skull · Calf · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) skull with a snake tattoo on the calf by Anna Marin at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$400–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull with a snake 55% · Surfer figure holding a surfboard 35% · Waves 10%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Anna Marin at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  16. Frog Samurai and Skull Traditional — Traditional (Old School) · Frog · Mask · Skull · Sword & Katana · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) samurai frog tattoo by Daniel at Arrow & Sword, Seattle; ≈$450–$550; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): samurai frog 55% · katana 15% · skull 15% · demon mask 10%
    mood funny — ink green 40% · black 25% · orange 15% · grey 10% · yellow 5% · pink 5% — detail Moderate (50/100) — defined by subject 60 · color 25 · style 15
    by Daniel at Arrow & Sword, Seattle, United States · published 2026-10-09 · image
  17. Skull in a Crescent Moon Traditional Hand — Traditional (Old School) · Clouds & Smoke · Moon · Skull · Stars · Hand · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) crescent moon with a skull face tattoo on the hand by Ashtyn Ann at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$400–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Crescent moon with a skull face 45% · Skull 25% · Clouds 20% · Rays and star 10%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Ashtyn Ann at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  18. 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, New York; ≈$3,000–$4,000; ≈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, New York, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image
  19. Scorpion Playing Card Upper Arm — Traditional (Old School) · Non-Latin Script · Playing Cards · Scorpion · Sun · Upper Arm · Color
    Color Traditional (Old School) scorpion tattoo on the upper arm by David DaVinci at Apollo Tattoo Studio, Los Angeles.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Scorpion 50% · Playing card frame 25% · Retro sunset 15% · Lettering Sting in Style 10%
    defined by subject 45 · color 35 · style 15 · text 5
    by David DaVinci at Apollo Tattoo Studio, Los Angeles, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  20. Cactus and Skull Traditional Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Cactus & Desert · Flower · Skull · Calf · Color
    Color Traditional (Old School) cactus tattoo on the calf by Danni Nievera at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Cactus 55% · Cattle skull 25% · Flowers 20%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Danni Nievera at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  21. Hand with Eye and Dagger Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Dagger & Knife · Dice · Eye · Hands · Forearm · Color
    Color Traditional (Old School) hand with an eye tattoo on the forearm by Mario Desa at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Hand with an eye 50% · Dice on the fingers 25% · Dagger 15% · Thorns 10%
    defined by subject 45 · color 35 · style 20
    by Mario Desa at Great Lakes Tattoo, Chicago, United States · published 2026-09-30 · image
  22. Spiked Star and Chain Traditional Forearm — Traditional (Old School) · Chain · Dagger & Knife · Other Weapons · Forearm · Black & Grey · Small (up to 10cm)
    Small black & grey Traditional (Old School) spiked star mace tattoo on the forearm by Senem Büyükbalci at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle; ≈$200–$250; ≈1–1.5 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Spiked star mace 40% · Ornate dagger or key 35% · Chain 25%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Senem Büyükbalci at Slave to the Needle Ballard, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-29 · image
  23. Tiki Lava Lamp Traditional Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Landscape · Mask · Calf · Color · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium color Traditional (Old School) lava lamp tattoo on the calf by Darling Tom at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle; ≈$400–$600; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Lava lamp 55% · Tiki mask head 25% · Tropical island with palm trees 20%
    defined by subject 50 · color 35 · style 15
    by Darling Tom at Supergenius Tattoo, Seattle, United States · published 2026-09-18 · image
  24. Skull in a Hat and Heartbeat Line Traditional Calf — Traditional (Old School) · Hands · Skull · Calf · Black & Grey · Medium (10-20cm)
    Medium black & grey Traditional (Old School) skull in a hat held by a hand tattoo on the calf by Anna Marin at De La Ink, Denver; ≈$400–$500; ≈2.5–4 h, 1 session.
    composition (TatSeek estimate): Skull in a hat held by a hand 50% · Heartbeat line 30% · Hand 20%
    defined by subject 80 · style 20
    by Anna Marin at De La Ink, Denver, United States · published 2026-10-03 · image

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