- Kurama (Guardian Tigers at Kurama-dera, Kyoto) - Snow scene Technique: Mezzotint

Technique: Mezzotint

Sheet number: 58/120

Kyoto is by Tobei Kamei (1901–1977)

the piece has been exquisitely finished

- Kurama (Guardian Tigers at Kurama-dera, Kyoto) - Snow scene Technique: MezzotintThe 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