50 Amazing Hourglass Tattoos and Meanings

Perfect for passing the time.

This geometric hourglass tattoo.

Geometric hourglass tattoo by Kristi Walls

(Photo: Kristi Walls)



In use today.

Today the hourglass is used mainly for traditional and novelty purposes. Many board games, such as Boggle and Pictionary, include an hourglass to time turns. In a more official capacity, the Australian government keeps a few hourglasses to time procedural hearings. You can also find hourglasses in many home goods stores sold as egg timers.

This watercolor back shoulder piece.

Watercolor hourglass tattoo by Ben-Hur Leite

(Photo: Ben-Hur Leite)

This landscape design.

Landscape hourglass tattoo by Eva Krbdk

(Photo: Eva Krbdk)

This tiny hourglass tattoo on back.

Tiny hourglass tattoo on back by Boomy

(Photo: Boomy)



This large halftone abstract design.

Abstract hourglass tattoo by David Giersch

(Photo: David Giersch)

This soft dotwork design.

Dotwork hourglass tattoo by Karry Ka-Ying Poon

(Photo: Karry Ka-Ying Poon)

This tiny wrist tat.

Small hourglass tattoo by Jon Boy

(Photo: Jon Boy)



This beautiful floral design.

Floral hourglass tattoo by Karl Marks

(Photo: Karl Marks)

This cool forearm piece.

Hourglass tattoo by Julian Magossi

(Photo: Julian Magossi)



This neo traditional hourglass tattoo.

Neo traditional hourglass tattoo by Zach Roman

(Photo: Zach Roman)