- Kurama (Guardian Tigers at Kurama-dera, Kyoto) - Snow scene This small-format print captures the

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

Japanese title "Ryokuei"

Sheet number: 58/120

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- Kurama (Guardian Tigers at Kurama-dera, Kyoto) - Snow scene This small-format print captures theThe 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