Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Harp

See also: Harp in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

Mermaid Maintaining a Harp §

An aquatic monster formed by crossing the body of a woman with the tail of a fish. May be vested. Often shown holding a mirror and comb.

Default posture: erect affronty. Proper coloration: tail green; human portion only if skin tone is blazoned. Proper coloration for a harp is brown wood.

Source: Workes of Armorie. Artist: John Bossewell.

Harp (1) §

A stringed musical instrument.

Default orientation: upright. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist unknown.

Harp (2) §

A stringed musical instrument.

Default orientation: upright. No proper coloration.

Source: Manesse Codex. Artist unknown. (Folio 182v.) Adapted by Mathghamhain Ua Ruadháin.

Harp (3) §

A stringed musical instrument.

Default orientation: upright. No proper coloration.

Source: Viking Answer Lady SVG Images For Heralds. Artist: Gunnvôr silfrahárr.

Harp (4) §

A stringed musical instrument.

Default orientation: upright. No proper coloration.

Artist: Ajir Tsagaan.

Harp (5) §

A stringed musical instrument.

Default orientation: upright. No proper coloration.

Source: WappenWiki. Artist: Joakim Spuller. Adapted by Finellach.

Harp (6) §

A stringed musical instrument.

Default orientation: upright. No proper coloration.

Source: Heraldic Templates. Artist: Torric inn Björn.