Pair of Guardian Animals: Karashishi and Komainu

Cleveland Museum of Art

Two wooden statues of mythical creatures, one on the left and one on the right. The statues are tan with darker brown spots and have a weathered appearance. They appear to be made of wood and have a similar shape, with a large body, four legs, and a head with a mouth and eyes. The creature on the left faces right and the creature on the right faces left. The creature on the left has a long mane that runs down its neck and back. The background is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom.