Tortoise Collection (page 5)

Manufacture of turtle oil (engraving)
7192398 Manufacture of turtle oil (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Manufacture of turtle oil)

Skeleton of a Turtle (engraving)
7188971 Skeleton of a Turtle (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Skeleton of a Turtle)

Turtle fishing and adventure with alligator (engraving)
7188720 Turtle fishing and adventure with alligator (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Turtle fishing and adventure with alligator)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tortue (terrestre); Tortoise; Schildkrote (engraving)
7197770 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tortue (terrestre); Tortoise; Schildkrote (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tortue (terrestre); Tortoise; Schildkrote

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tortue (d eau); Turtle; Fluszschildkrote (engraving)
7197769 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Tortue (d eau); Turtle; Fluszschildkrote (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tortue (d eau); Turtle; Fluszschildkrote

Leather-back Turtle (engraving)
7188947 Leather-back Turtle (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leather-back Turtle)

Bearded Tortoise (engraving)
7188951 Bearded Tortoise (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bearded Tortoise)

South America: The matamata (engraving)
7186692 South America: The matamata (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The matamata)

Robinson Crusoe: I find a turtle (colour litho)
7182736 Robinson Crusoe: I find a turtle (colour litho) by Finnemore, Joseph (1860-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: I find a turtle)

The Kurmavatara of Vishnu (engraving)
7182586 The Kurmavatara of Vishnu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Kurmavatara of Vishnu)

The Owl and the Pussycat (colour litho)
7185293 The Owl and the Pussycat (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Owl and the Pussycat)

Egyptian River Turtle (engraving)
7188950 Egyptian River Turtle (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian River Turtle)

Box Tortoise (engraving)
7188948 Box Tortoise (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Box Tortoise. Illustration for Reptiles and Birds by Louis Figuier (Cassell)

Moorish Tortoise (engraving)
7188953 Moorish Tortoise (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moorish Tortoise)

Mud Tortoise (engraving)
7188952 Mud Tortoise (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mud Tortoise. Illustration for Reptiles and Birds by Louis Figuier (Cassell)

Les varreurs de tortues (engraving)
7199907 Les varreurs de tortues (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les varreurs de tortues)

Raccoon fishing for turtle (engraving)
7192450 Raccoon fishing for turtle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raccoon fishing for turtle)

Curious! Very! (engraving)
7188291 Curious! Very! (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curious! Very! Illustration for Home Words (1891).); © Look and Learn

Les tortues a Java (engraving)
7198029 Les tortues a Java (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les tortues a Java)

India: Puranic Gods, Avatars of Vishnu (engraving)
7152683 India: Puranic Gods, Avatars of Vishnu (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Puranic Gods, Avatars of Vishnu)

The Fables of Aesop: The Hare and the Tortoise (litho)
7155754 The Fables of Aesop: The Hare and the Tortoise (litho) by Stephens, Henry Louis (1824-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hare and the Tortoise)

Bread, cheese and beer (colour litho)
7150903 Bread, cheese and beer (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century)

Tortoise, foaled 1762 (b / w photo)
7163314 Tortoise, foaled 1762 (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tortoise, foaled 1762)

"We love each other well, we two"(engraving)
7165822 " We love each other well, we two" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " We love each other well)

Galapagos giant tortoise crosses straight dirt road
Galapagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) lumbers slowly across a long, straight dirt road that stretches off to the horizon

Jurojin, from the series "A Comparison of the Treasures of the Gods of Good Fortune... c. 1795
Jurojin, from the series "A Comparison of the Treasures of the Gods of Good Fortune (Fukujin takara awase)", c. 1795

Jurojin, from the series "The Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Adesugata Shichifukujin)
Jurojin, from the series " The Seven Gods of Good Fortune (Adesugata Shichifukujin)", c. 1770/76

Jurojin with crane and tortoise, 18th century. Creator: Nishimura Shigenaga
Jurojin with crane and tortoise, 18th century

Willow Island (Yanagishima), from the series "A Series of Willows (Yanagi bantsuzuki)
Willow Island (Yanagishima), from the series " A Series of Willows (Yanagi bantsuzuki)", c. 1828

Young Man Riding a Giant Tortoise (parody of Urashima Taro), c. 1767 / 68
Young Man Riding a Giant Tortoise (parody of Urashima Taro), c. 1767/68

Stater (Coin) Depicting a Land Tortoise, 404-350 BCE. Creator: Unknown
Stater (Coin) Depicting a Land Tortoise, 404-350 BCE

Nose Ornament in the Form of a Turtle with C-shaped Body, A. D. 800 / 1200. Creator: Unknown
Nose Ornament in the Form of a Turtle with C-shaped Body, A.D. 800/1200

Inkstone in the Form of a Double-Headed... Han dynasty or six dynasties period, c
Inkstone in the Form of a Double-Headed Turtle, Han dynasty (206 B.C.-221 A.D.) or six dynasties period (220-589), c. 3rd-5th century A.D

Vase, 1877 / 79. Creator: Union Porcelain Works
Vase, 1877/79. White porcelain in the shape of a pitcher plant and terrapin

Imitating a Turtle, 1809 (woodblock on paper)
6437436 Imitating a Turtle, 1809 (woodblock on paper) by Utagawa Toyokuni (1769-1825); 37.5x25.1 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: Text by Santo Kyoden)

Fukusa (Gift Cover), Japan, late Edo period (1789-1868), early 19th century

Door Stop, c. 1940. Creator: Nicholas Amantea
Door Stop, c. 1940

Cuspidor, 1938. Creator: Hans Mangelsdorf
Cuspidor, 1938

Essempio di recammi, page 11 (recto), 1530. Creator: Giovanni Antonio Tagliente
Essempio di recammi, page 11 (recto), 1530. Examples of Needlework by Giovanni Antonio Tagliente, first published in 1527, was one of the first textile pattern books to be issued in Italy

Lamp in the form of a bird standing on a tortoise, Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Ornament in the form of a tortoise shell, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644. Creator: Unknown
Ornament in the form of a tortoise shell, Ming dynasty, 1368-1644

Title Plate, from Quinque Sensuum (Five Senses), ca. 1655. Creator: Francis Cleyn
Title Plate, from Quinque Sensuum (Five Senses), ca. 1655

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Lilies, Tulips, Carnations, Peonies, Convolvuli and Other Flowers in a Bronze Urn with
1766791 Lilies, Tulips, Carnations, Peonies, Convolvuli and Other Flowers in a Bronze Urn with Birds, a Tortoise and Butterflies in a Landscape, 1718 (oil on canvas) by Bimbi

Whole Story of the Jaguar and the Hedgehog and the Tortoise and the Armadillo all in a heap (engraving)
3625350 Whole Story of the Jaguar and the Hedgehog and the Tortoise and the Armadillo all in a heap (engraving) by Kipling

The tortoise and the eagle (engraving)
3624857 The tortoise and the eagle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The tortoise and the eagle. Illustration for Aesops Fables (Bliss Sands, 1897)

A Tortoise standing on grass at London Zoo in 1926 (b / w photo)
3712904 A Tortoise standing on grass at London Zoo in 1926 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

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In the enchanting world of tortoises, Hermann's Tortoise reigns supreme. As captured in Elspeth Phelps' iconic 1920 advertisement, these majestic creatures have captivated hearts for centuries. Just like the timeless tale of the Tortoise and Hare (Fol), their slow and steady nature has become a symbol of perseverance. But Hermann's Tortoise is not alone in this vast kingdom. Horsefield's Tortoise stands tall as another beloved member of this ancient lineage. Found in the highlands of Floreana Island within the Galapagos Islands, Giant Tortoises awe with their sheer size and grace. Venturing to Pantanal, Brazil, we encounter the vibrant Red-footed Tortoise. Its colorful shell blends harmoniously with its surroundings, showcasing Mother Nature's artistic touch. Picture No. 10901761 captures this beauty perfectly. Feeding on lettuce with utmost delight, Hermann's Tortoise reminds us that even small pleasures can bring immense joy. And when paired with a Dwarf Rabbit, an unexpected friendship blossoms before our eyes - a testament to unity amidst diversity. The Spur-thighed Tortoise adds its unique charm to this diverse family tree of reptiles from 1913 onwards. Each species holds its own allure and contributes to Earth's rich biodiversity. Traveling across continents brings us to Arizona, USA where we meet the Desert Tortoise WAT 4915 - Gopherus agassizii © M. Watson / ARDEA LONDON - basking under the warm desert sun. This resilient creature embodies survival against all odds. As we delve into these captivating glimpses into tortoises' lives through time and space, one thing becomes clear: they are more than just animals; they are living relics embodying resilience and wisdom passed down through generations. So let us cherish these magnificent beings who have witnessed history unfold before their ancient eyes.