- Kurama (Guardian Tigers at Kurama-dera, Kyoto) - Snow scene Sheet number: 58/120

Sheet number: 58/120

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Very minor natural paper creases along the top margin edge

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

speaking for itself as a truly beautiful and uplifting piece

- Kurama (Guardian Tigers at Kurama-dera, Kyoto) - Snow scene Sheet number: 58/120The 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