lion-dog, or komainu, at mikawa, ishikawa prefecture, japan.

liondog or komainu mikawa ishikawa prefecture japan asian japanese agyou ancient beautiful buddhist chinese closed mouth dog evil gods guardian lion historic historical history horn identical india kami korea old open pair protector red religion repel sacred sculpture shinto shishi shrine stone symbol symbolic symbolism temple temples traditional ungyou ward these statues are seen pairs most shrines intended spirits