Japanese Antique Stone Guardians “Komainu” Hand carved Pair, 1890
$8,250.00
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From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels
Japanese fine pair old Meiji period hand carved stone Komainu Lion-dog temple guardians.
Fine condition with original patina just the way we like to find them.
Dimensions: Each 23 inches tall and 20 inches deep and 11 inches wide
Hand carved stone, convenient portable size. Hard to find.
Only one pair available
Good garden candidates.
History:
Komainu (???), often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance or the inner shrine of many Japanese Shinto shrines or kept inside the inner shrine itself, where they are not visible to the public. The first type, born during the Edo period, is called sando¯ komainu (???? visiting road Komainu?), the second and much older type jinnai komainu (???? shrine inside komainu?).[1] They can sometimes be found also at Buddhist temples, nobility residences or even private homes. (Thank you Wikipedia).
Provenance: Old Saga collection.
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We have been dealing in authentic Japanese, Chinese, European, and Asian Fine art, antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan, Europe and China each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We ship internationally.
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