NIHON NO RYU

NIHON NO RYU 日本の竜 The Japanese dragon, also known as ryū, is a mythical creature revered in Japanese culture as a symbol of power, wisdom, and good fortune. With its serpentine body, koi scales, eagle claws, camel's head, ox ears, and deer horns, the dragon is a captivating fusion of six distinct animals. This painting is done in a typical style used in Japanese tattooing, most obvious in the traditional background of clouds and gusts of wind. The dragons eyes are rendered in such a way that, no matter from what angle, the dragon seems to be looking directly at you. This effect, known as "happonirami" ("all direction gaze"), symbolises the all-seeing eyes with which the dragon protects B...View all