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OCR: Designs Fauna The carp and the dragon are two of te most popular Japanese tattoo motifs Though ther are both Chinese in origin, they are completely Japanised and have long been given definite attributes. Karashishi:The mystical lion often in combination with the peony king of flowers It symboli lizes strength and long life and is sometimes referred to as Chinese temple dog Koi The carp IS celebrated for its many quali ities. It cl imbs waterfalls and SW imms against the current The wearer also wants to be just this brave this steadfast DESIGNS APAN Desi stical symbolizes qualities steadf