Sword and Winged Eye Neo-Traditional Chest

A neo-traditional tattoo of an ornate sword piercing a winged eye, placed on the chest. Done in black and grey. By Arca at Ink DaVinci.

The ornate sword at the centre in high-contrast black and grey; the winged eye at the centre in black and grey. The composition is tall, vertical and symmetrical, with bold outlines; about half of the skin inside the outline is inked.

Composition:🧩 Mainly Ornate Sword, with Winged EyeⓘSubject:⚔️ Weapons⚔️ Sword & Katana 🧍 People👁️ Eye 🔱 Symbols & Objects🪽 Wings

Style:🌹 Neo-Traditional

Size:💪 Very Large / Sleeve (30cm+)Complexity:ⓘ 🤨 MediumPlacement:🫁 ChestColor:🩶 Black & Grey↕️ Vertical📏 ≈32 cm (27–37)ⓘMoodⓘ 🔥 FierceInkⓘ ⚫ Black 70%🩶 Grey 30%Detailⓘ ✏️ DetailedDefined byⓘ subject 75% · style 20%Painⓘ ⚡ Noticeable (3/5) · healing: moderate🔬 TatSeek Vision Scan v4ⓘ📍 Seattle, United States

Estimated time: 10–18 hours, 2–4 sessionsⓘ

Estimated price for this piece: $3000–$3870 size ≈32 cm (27–37), measured confidently from the photoⓘ

This estimate is narrowed from Arca's price range using this tattoo's complexity — not a quote. For an exact quote, send us a message or call +1 206-556-7666

Questions & answers

What is this tattoo?

A neo-traditional tattoo of an ornate sword piercing a winged eye, placed on the chest. Done in black and grey. By Arca at Ink DaVinci.

Where was this tattoo done?

This tattoo was done at Ink DaVinci, 1520 4th Ave, Suite 1512. View on Google Maps →

How much would a tattoo like this cost?

A piece like this is estimated at $3000-$3870. This is based on pricing confirmed by the studio, but still not a quote — message the studio for an exact price.

How painful is a chest tattoo?

Chest: Noticeable on our 5-step pain scale — the outer chest is tolerable, the sternum is sharper. Pain is personal, and long sessions, stress and bleeding make it feel worse. Pain map →

How long does it take to heal, and will people see it?

The surface usually looks healed in 2–4 weeks; the skin keeps settling for a few months. On the chest healing is moderate, and it is easy to cover. When can I swim, work out, tan? →

How will a tattoo like this age?

Bold outlines and solid black are the styles that age best — the design stays readable even as lines soften slightly over decades. Sunscreen keeps the colour from fading. How tattoos age →

Can I get this exact design?

Use it as a reference. Most artists adapt a design to your body and their own style rather than copy another person’s tattoo line for line — and if you want this artist’s look, the best option is to book this artist. Copying, references and AI designs →

How do I book something like this?

Message the studio with this photo, your placement and size, colour or black & grey, budget and dates. The “What to include in your first message” box below has a ready-to-copy template. How to message a tattoo artist →