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Dragon and maple leaves
Freehand sleeve almost completed of a storm dragon and maples. Maples are a symbol of change. The dragon is one of the four sacred animals and represents the sky, heavens and the spirit.
Fujin and tiger
Fujin god of thunder and tiger sleeve
Crane and ginkgo leaves
Japanese crane and ginkgo leaves. Ginkgo leaves represent longevity. The crane represents peace, grace, longevity, and hope.
Hannya and blossoms
Hannya mask with cherry blossoms
Tiger and peonies
Tigers are one of the four sacred animals. The tiger is a fearless fighter and so offers protection against evil spirits, and bad luck.
Skull and chrysanthemums
The skull is not a negative symbol and is a symbol of change and pairs well with th4 chrysanthemum which has many representations but in this context shows the transition from life to death.
Red dragon
Red dragons are usually thought of as wilder spirits and pair well with wind and storms.
Namakubi and blossoms
The namakubi is a can be both a symbol of evil and sadism but also a strong will to face one’s own fate
Kabuto, peonies and koi
The kabuto is the samurai helm and pairs with th4 koi and peonie, all symbols of strength
Dragon and maples
Storm dragon with maple leaves
Blue dragon and peony
Blue dragons can be both water dragons or storm dragons and are known to bring rain
Skull and bonji
The bonji of goddess kannon, the goddess of mercy
Dark hannya
The Hannya is a cursed being, a demonic woman driven mad by jealousy or hatred
Barong and blossoms
Indonesian barong is a demon of health and good fortune
Ganesha and mudra with lotus
Ganesha is the remover of objects, wisdom and understanding
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