Celtic Guardian Band Tattoo Design isle of man The Lion of Saint Mark

The Lion of Saint Mark is one of the four revered symbols of the Evangelists

it makes a bold statement unlike anything else in Celtic tattooing

the most intelligent of the undersea unfish cannot fail but inspire us with its cleverness

are combined in this tattoo with a knotwork circle for an impressive statement of commitment

A redrawing of the Claddagh pattern to have the knotwork open up to form the bell of the sleeves

Celtic Guardian Band Tattoo Design isle of man The Lion of Saint MarkIn every society there have always been those who take it upon themselves to be guardians. Of the land, the society, and of those weaker and in need of protection. It is appropriate that the strong be marked with a visible celebration of their courage. This band is composed of patterns taken from the 9th century manuscript the Book of Kells.