Stacked Talismans: Scales, Lion, Owl & Anchor

Description

Clean blackwork pieces stacked along the inner forearm: a set of scales, a rampant lion, a detailed owl, and an anchor/ship wheel. The scales suggest balance or justice, the lion courage, the owl wisdom, and the anchor stability or safe harbor. Bold linework and solid fills give a graphic, talismanic look ideal for a vertical forearm composition.