Koi Tattoo

Photo taken by Sherrie Thai of Shaireproductions.

Japanese style tattoo at State of Grace Tattoo Show, San Jose, CA.

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Desert_koi says:

Lovely!
Posted 22 months ago. ( permalink )

Desert_koi says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Koi Tattoo, and we'd love to have your photo added to the group.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

insert36 says:

awesome! :D
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

JimHicks1978 says:

Amazing, out of this world.
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

darkdarkpoop says:

awesome tattoo ..her name is kelly and the artist is freddy torres...
Posted 21 months ago. ( permalink )

Misanthropic Panda:) says:

i have her pic on my folder :)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

maddin123de says:

awesome picture,
please upload your tattoo at www.tattoo-ranking.com.

kind regards,
martin
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

non4m3 says:

"big fish baby" very good work!!
Posted 14 months ago. ( permalink )

Greg Bizzle says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Tattoos, Tattoos and more Tattoos, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 13 months ago. ( permalink )

Fuego camina conmigo ♫ [deleted] says:

ke lindoooo *-*
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Eman Hurtado says:

whats da meanin' of that fish?
i love it
Posted 11 months ago. ( permalink )

Probably surprising to many Westerners is the large amount of myth surrounding this beautiful FISH. It is known outside Japan as the brightly colored white, golden, orange, and even calico fish that fascinates private collectors but that can also be found in public ponds. The Japanese carp or koi is one of the more popular and beautiful of Japanese tattoo symbols a beauty that belies its symbolic meaning. Although Chinese in origin, the carp is celebrated for its manly qualities in Japan. It is said to climb waterfalls bravely, and, if caught, it lies upon the cutting board awaiting the knife without a quiver, not unlike a SAMURAI facing a SWORD. This theme dates back to ancient China, where a legend tells of how any koi that succeeded in climbing the falls at a point called Dragon Gate (on the Yellow River) would be transformed into a dragon. Thus the fish became a symbol of worldly aspiration and advancement. Eventually, the stoic fish came to be associated with so many masculine and positive qualities that it was appropriated for the annual Boys' Day festival in Japan, when colorful, streaming koi FLAGS are traditionally displayed for each son in the family. In tattoo imagery, especially in combination with flowing WATER, it symbolizes much the same—courage, the ability to attain high goals, and overcoming life's difficulties.
Tattoo Design
Posted 10 months ago. ( permalink )

Tattoo Gallery 2009 [deleted] says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called People with TATTOOS are just that much more fun to see naked , and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 5 months ago. ( permalink )

mariusfm77 says:

Amazing tattoo,girl!
Posted 5 weeks ago. ( permalink )

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