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Jigsaw puzzles from Japan
Tigers
The tiger is a traditional symbol of strength, and particularly the white tiger is seen as auspicious. While its rival and partner the dragon is totally mythical and fantastic, the tiger generally appears as a naturalistic rendering of the real animal.
Separate page for tigers and dragons
White tiger
© Harai Kayomi / Studio Oz 2016: Moonlit tiger and dragon (Kayomi)Traditional rivals, tiger and dragon face off under a full moon masked only by a sprig of cherry blossom. No biographical details available. She signs her given name Kayomi in Roman letters. This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size. In stock
An Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 500 x 750 mm (20" x 30") Code: E23087 (23-087 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.55 €18.99 £16.30) All about ordering (please read first)
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Related pages
- Dragons - dragons alone and facing their arch-rival the tiger
- More traditional themes - Red Fuji, and lucky flowers, fish, animals and birds
- Gods - features sets of seven, four and two
- Lucky! - the animals of the Chinese calendar cycle
- Kaname - painter of traditional lucky themes, particularly various animals