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.
 In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 500 x 750 mm (20" x 30") Code: E23087 (23-087 on package) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$20.13 €19.35 £16.22) All about ordering (please read first)
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This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.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
