- Kurama (Guardian Tigers at Kurama-dera, Kyoto) - Snow scene Very minor natural paper creases

Very minor natural paper creases along the top margin edge

the piece has been exquisitely finished

Japanese title "Ryokuei"

Kyoto is by Tobei Kamei (1901–1977)

Technique: Mezzotint

- Kurama (Guardian Tigers at Kurama-dera, Kyoto) - Snow scene Very minor natural paper creasesThe 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