surrounded by a ring

classic simplicity in a Celtic knot

A Celtic triskelion pattern from an ancient cathedral's stained glass window forms the centerpiece of this tattoo design

The scientist for whom this pattern was created as a symbol of frontier optics research explains it thus: "To me

positioned below the hand of the Evangelist

Geometric Tribal Backpiece Tattoo Keypattern and Spirals wren surrounded by a ringTwo styles of Pictish geometric tribal tattooing are combined in a balanced piece for the upper back. One side is a traditional keymorphic pattern, similar to the Greek key. The other side is Celtic double and triple spirals. Together they form a strikingly bold tribal arch to span the upper body.