- Kurama (Guardian Tigers at Kurama-dera, Kyoto) - Snow scene This print was published by

This print was published by Art sha

the piece has been exquisitely finished

Japanese title "Ryokuei"

This small-format print captures the procession of floats during the powerful Karatsu Okunchi Festival in Saga Prefecture

Paper size: 17 and 7/8 x 25 inches (45

- Kurama (Guardian Tigers at Kurama-dera, Kyoto) - Snow scene This print was published byThe beautiful wood engraving print "Kurama" (Guardian Tigers at Kurama dera, Kyoto) is by Osamu Saito (b. 1946). The print depicts the guardian tigers of Kurama dera Temple in Kyoto. Unlike many Japanese temples and shrines that are protected by guardian lion dogs (komainu), Kurama dera is known for its guardian tigers (komatora), which are regarded as the sacred messengers of Bishamonten, the Buddhist deity of protection and good fortune. According