Black and Gold Japanese Guardian Lion-Dog Komainu over White Leather
by Serge Averbukh
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40.000 x 40.000 inches
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Title
Black and Gold Japanese Guardian Lion-Dog Komainu over White Leather
Artist
Serge Averbukh
Medium
Digital Art - Digital Painting
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Introducing 'Treasures of Japan' collection by Serge Averbukh, showcasing new media paintings depicting various Japanese artifacts and works of art. Here you will find pieces a Black and Gold Japanese Guardian Lion-Dog Komainu over White Leather.
Komainu, often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance or the honden, or 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.
Meant to ward off evil spirits, modern komainu statues usually are almost identical, but one has the mouth open, the other closed. (However, exceptions exist, where both komainu have their mouth either open or closed.)
Komainu strongly resemble Chinese guardian lions and in fact originate from Tang dynasty China. The Chinese guardian lions are believed to have been influenced by lion pelts and lion depictions introduced through trade from either the Middle East or India, countries where the lion existed and was a symbol of strength. During its transportation along the Silkroad, however, the symbol changed acquiring a distinctive look.
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