Utagawa Kuniyoshi: Four Cats in Different Poses Giclée Fine Art Ukiyo-e Print Size:12"x18" Onigawara are roof tiles or

Onigawara are roof tiles or roof ornaments in the shape of a demon's face

each of which is represented in a different color

courage and devotion

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

and is one of the Three Treasure Protectors of this tradition

Utagawa Kuniyoshi: Four Cats in Different Poses Giclée Fine Art Ukiyo-e Print Size:12"x18" Onigawara are roof tiles orBefore 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