The Shishi (it's a mythical chinese lion, please refrain from calling it foo dog), is not a very common pick among the clients of the Horimatsu School. It's a powerful design that works beautifully when paired with Botan (peony). Traditionally the Shishi is portrayed in its female role, pushing her cubs down a cliff in order to teach them to survive in the mountains where are thought to live. A cub that manages to climb back up on its own accord will be able to face many difficulties.
The Shishi is one of the Five Auspicous Animals and you'll find more information regarding its origin and myth here.
This Irezumi piece just got finnished and as soon as Johan is healed up properly we'll photograph it in a studio setting. On his other arm there will be a Ho-o, as part of a rather tricky cover-up
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