although known as Lion Dogs only one is a Lion Dog identified by his closed mouth and horn on top of head and the other is a Lion identified by his open mouth.
Hinoki wood (cedar); Height: Length:
In this example of the Lion Dog the face resembles a human which is intended as in ancient times it was said that people from Kyushu Island dressed and barked like dogs when guarding the Emperor.
the Lion Dogs are seen as guardians of Shinto shrines but also adopted for Buddhist temples in place of the guardian figures Nio. The lion is a guardian of Buddhism as seen in India and China.
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although known as Lion Dogs only one is a Lion Dog identified by his closed mouth and horn on top of head and the other is a Lion identified by his open mouth.
Hinoki wood (cedar); Height: Length:
In this example of the Lion Dog the face resembles a human which is intended as in ancient times it was said that people from Kyushu Island dressed and barked like dogs when guarding the Emperor.
the Lion Dogs are seen as guardians of Shinto shrines but also adopted for Buddhist temples in place of the guardian figures Nio. The lion is a guardian of Buddhism as seen in India and China.
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enquire: jw.myeast@gmail.com
