From our recent Japanese Acquisitions Travels

Japanese fine antique 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 13 inches tall and 11 inches deep and 10 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. They can sometimes be found also at Buddhist temples, nobility residences or even private homes.

Provenance: Old Saga collection.

Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.

Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese and Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to Japan and Europe 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.