Komainu 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
Category
Antique Late 17th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Cedar
H 14.18 in W 7.29 in D 9.45 in
Japanese Incense Burner in Hand-Etched Brass with Komainu, Signed
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A signed 'ceremonial' incense burner in hand-edged brass. Decorated with Komainu Japanese for Foo
Category
20th Century Japanese Showa Jars
Materials
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Pair of Japanese Gilt Wood Komainu, Guardian Lions, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
painted glass with gilt highlights.
One is a true komainu, (lion-dog), with a horn on its head, and its
Category
Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Cypress, Wood
H 22.5 in W 21.5 in D 14.5 in
Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
. A perfect addition to any interior! Guardian lions, also known as Komainu, shishi, or foo dog, are
Category
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Materials
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Genuine Polished Hand Carved Nephrite Jade Foo Dog (5.1 lbs)
Located in New York, NY
. A perfect addition to any interior! Guardian lions, also known as Komainu, shishi, or foo dog, are
Category
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Materials
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White Porcelain Foo Dog Lion Decorative Object or Bookend from Japan
Located in New York, NY
century, Japan. Foo dog lions, also known as komainu in Japan, are a symbol of good luck and protection. A
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Chinoiserie Bookends
Materials
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Heidi Daus New Fu Dog Enamel Beaded Crystal Feng Shui Protection Pin Brooch
By Heidi Daus
Located in Houston, TX
Symbolizing power, protection, prosperity and guardianship -Heidi's brand new "Fu Dog" Enamel
Category
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Large Japanese Blue & White Charger, 19th Century, #3
Located in Norton, MA
A very larger charger with weavon decorated with a Komainu or foo dog surrounded by flowers
Category
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Materials
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Antique 19thC Japanese Porcelain Meiji Period Imari Lidded Ginger Jar Vase 1890
Located in Portland, OR
.
The dome topped lid decorated with a Komainu finial (Japanese lion-dog temple guardian). The ovoid
Category
Antique 1890s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japan medallions tsuba Tanaka school Edo period
Located in PARIS, FR
of a dragon with gold highlights and a komainu (or shishi – lion dog guarding the temple). On the
Category
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Materials
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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
Category
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Materials
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Japan Large Antique Stone Joyful Temple Lion, 19th Century
Located in South Burlington, VT
Japan a tall early antique stone temple mythical Shi Shi Temple Foo Dog Lion also known as Komainu
Category
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Materials
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Pair Large Antique Japanese Meiji Period Porcelain Imari Lidded Jars Urns, 1880
Located in Portland, OR
having ribbed dome shaped lids topped with lion-dog (Komainu) finials, the baluster shaped jars also of
Category
Antique 1880s Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
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Large Pair of Bronze Lionized Shih Tzus Foo Dogs 20th Century Asian Sculptures
Located in Atlanta, GA
: "The foo dog in feng shui is a symbol of protection when used in pairs outside of a front door. Known
Category
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Materials
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H 11.5 in W 7 in D 10.5 in
Pair of Antique Japanese Paintings of Karashishi, Edo Period, 18th Century
Located in Prahran, Victoria
) and Komainu (Korean dog) are thought to have been introduced to Japan in around the 7th and 8th
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens
Materials
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H 77.96 in W 48.04 in D 3.15 in
Antique Pair of Chinese Bronze Foo Dogs Good Detail, Qing Dynasty
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
These are a very good pair of antique Chinese foo or lion dog sculptures, sometimes called temple
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Bronze
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