Shrine Guardian Dog
Japanese Antique 'KOMAINU' Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1600s-1700s / Wabisabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
carved from cedar wood.
A-Un," or "A-Un," is the Japanese word for "guardian dog.
Komainu exist in pairs
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Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 14.18 in W 7.29 in D 9.45 in
Guardian of the Shrine -, Painting, Oil on Canvas
Located in Yardley, PA
Japanese Komainu is like a lion and dog shape animal and is dedicated to the shrine which is also
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21st Century and Contemporary Surrealist Paintings
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Pair of Rare Life Size Vintage Thai Carved Wood Singha Guardian Dog Statues
Located in Palm Springs, CA
the mid 50s due to the exorbitantly high cost!
Thai Singha Guardian Dogs:
Singha are guardian dog
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Vintage 1940s Thai Bohemian Animal Sculptures
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Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
foo dogs or foo lions, Showa Period, 1920's, Japan.
The two komainu, or guardian lions, are
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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
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H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
centuries AD. They are the lion-dog temple guardians of both Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples and have
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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
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Gold Leaf
H 77.96 in W 48.04 in D 3.15 in
Pair Chinese Shar Pei Puppies Hand Painted Sancai Glaze, circa 1860
Located in Katonah, NY
-of-a-kind dog. They are steadfastly loyal to family. They are strong, independent guardians of the
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Animal Sculptures
Materials
Stoneware
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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H 17.33 in W 23.63 in D 22.84 in
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Japanese antique wooden Buddha statue/Folk Buddha/Edo period/1603-1868
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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H 16.93 in W 6.11 in D 5.52 in
Japanese Old Pottery Dog 1940s-1960s / Figurine Sculpture Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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H 8.67 in W 8.67 in D 8.27 in
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Japanese Antique 'KOMAINU' Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 1336s-1392s / Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
period, 1336s-1392s).
It was carved from cedar wood.
Komainu are guardian dogs.
Komainu exist in pairs
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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
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H 13.98 in W 6.7 in D 10.63 in
Japanese Old Wood Carving Guardian Dog KOMAINU 1336s-1573s/Antique Wabisabi Art
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
was carved from cedar wood.
Komainu are guardian dogs.
Komainu exist in pairs.
In Japan, since
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H 14.38 in W 5.12 in D 8.27 in
Pair of Guardian Lions or Foo Dogs
Located in Essex, MA
A pair of Japanese Shinto guardian lion dogs, called" komainu", in carved, gilded and polychromed
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PAIR JAPANESE LACQUERED SHISHI LION TEMPLE GUARDIANS
Located in Stamford, CT
guardians. See below.
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Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair
Located in South Burlington, VT
carved stone Komainu Lion-dog temple guardians.
Fine condition with original patina just the way we like
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Japanese Antique Stone Guardians "Komainu" Hand carved Pair, 1890
Located in South Burlington, VT
stone Komainu Lion-dog temple guardians.
Fine condition with original patina just the way we like to
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Located in South Burlington, VT
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Japanese Antique Shrine Guardian Dog Statues 'Komainu' 1800s-1860s/Mingei
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
) purify evil spirits, and they are often placed in shrines as guardian animals to protect the deities from
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H 13.78 in W 5.52 in D 9.85 in
Japanese Fine Hirado Big White Lion Guardian Foo Dog
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan's finest white porcelain.
We acquired this charming, monumental white ceramic Lion dog " Shishi
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Rare Japanese stone guardian dog/1800s/Small "Koma-inu"/Lion figurine
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
There are two guardian dogs sitting in front of the temples and shrines in Japan.
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Japan Antique Big Ryukyu Lion Guardian Beast Dog koma-inu, 1850
Located in South Burlington, VT
swirling fur and wide, toothy jaws and this fu dog is a powerful Shinto temple guardian. Wide eyes are high
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Japan Antique Big Handsome Bronze Lion Guardian Dog koma-inu Taisho, 1915 Signed
Located in South Burlington, VT
—are often seen guarding shrines, straddling the doorways of shops, and protecting public buildings
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H 16.5 in W 38 in D 8.5 in
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Located in South Burlington, VT
Yokohama Komainu Lion-dog temple guardians. Excellent condition.
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Japan Tall Kasuga "Zodiac" Stone Lantern, 104 Inches
Located in South Burlington, VT
lovely images of cross hatch, trellices and a foo dog lion. On the base we find mountains, and clouds
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