Komainu statue

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Okazaki style komainu at Kotahira Shrine in Kagawa. Okinawa Tattoo, Ward Off Evil Spirits, Asian Sculptures, Guardian Lion, Stone Lion, Fu Dog, Foo Dogs, Japanese Temple, Kagawa

Visitors to Japan's numerous Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples are often greeted by a pair of imposing lion-like statues flanking the entrance. These majestic creatures, known as komainu, serve as the fierce guardians of Japan's sacred spaces. With their intimidating expressions and muscular physiques, komainu are believed to ward off evil spirits and protect the holy grounds. These fascinating statue pairs have a rich history and symbolic meaning that reflects cultural influences from…

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Lion Statue, Greek Lion Statue, Japanese Foo Dog, Foo Dog Tattoo, Foo Dog Statue, Chinese Lion Statue, Stone Lion, Lion Of Lucerne Sculpture, Bronze Lion Statue

Designed,sculpted,rendered by myself.No Uv set,Textured with label functions of Keyshot. There is a marble version of it https://www.artstation.com/artwork/bZq4m To simulate China classical-style bronze antique. But this one is original and there is no such sculpture in history. Unlike the lions I've created before,it has an aesthetic style of northern china: Big head, pointed ears, and curly hair/fur.In fact, the lion images of ancient China were not much similar to those of lions in real…

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