komainu

Lion-like statues often seen flanking the entrance to a shrine.

For lion-dog statues that sit at the entrances of homes and villages or perched on rooftops, see shiisaa.

See also

• Chinese guardian lion
• Fox statue
• Shiisaa
• Komainu girl
• Komainu boy
• Komano Aunn

External links

• Wikipedia: Komainu