- Kurama (Guardian Tigers at Kurama-dera, Kyoto) - Snow scene Kyoto is by Tobei Kamei

Kyoto is by Tobei Kamei (1901–1977)

and Candle Rock

This print was published by Art sha

Technique: Mezzotint

Paper size: 20 and 7/8 inches wide and 14 and 7/8 inches tall (53 x 37

- Kurama (Guardian Tigers at Kurama-dera, Kyoto) - Snow scene Kyoto is by Tobei KameiThe 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