Eyes of the Samurai – A Bear Warrior in Eye-Covered Armor
A grizzly bear sits enthroned in the dress of a feudal Japanese warrior, two katana resting across its lap. The armor is layered with dozens of watchful eyes, rendered in gold, deep teal, and burnished copper. Below the throne crouches a snarling tiger, its orange coat blazing against a background of stylized waves, cranes, and red blossoms. The style is dense, symmetrical, folk-inspired, closer to an illuminated tarot card than a painting.
This piece sits well alongside our Animals collection and pairs naturally with work from Fantasy Art and Spiritual & Religious. Its symmetry and ornament reward a slow look.

























