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13-SEP-2013 JPC

Nemuri-Neko

Nikko, Japan

The Sleeping Cat!
"Nemuri Neko "Sleeping Cat symbolizes Nikkō or the Spirit of Tokugawa Ieyasu (the First Shogun), who was thought to be the manifestation of Yakusi Nyorai", the Buddha of Healing, who offers medicinal remedies, gives nourishment to the mind, body, and spirit, and comforts the sick and cures illnesses.

The nemuri neko is a National Treasure in Japan, and has been of inspiration to Japanese artists and artists around the world for centuries"
Wikipedia...

Nikon D700 ,Voigtlander Lanthar 180/4 APO
1/80s f/8.0 at 180.0mm iso200 full exif

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