Utagawa Kuniyoshi: Four Cats in Different Poses Giclée Fine Art Ukiyo-e Print Size:12"x18" each of which is represented

each of which is represented in a different color

the tiger is often shown in a fierce and dynamic pose

The exaggerated facial features gives the impression of a humorous satire or caricature

and is one of the Three Treasure Protectors of this tradition

It rears out of a black void to menace Mitsukuni and his companion

Utagawa Kuniyoshi: Four Cats in Different Poses Giclée Fine Art Ukiyo-e Print Size:12"x18" each of which is representedBefore there could be ukiyo e cats, there had to be cats in the first place. Kitties may be common in Japan today, but they're not natives. It's likely they came to Japan on Chinese ships 1000 years ago. They were mousers on the ships, and Japan was happy to employ the rodent killers on farms. In temples, mousers kept mice from eating Buddhist scrolls. You'll receive a heavyweight, gicle, acid free print that's created to last for generations. The