

Pair of Guardian Animals: Karashishi and Komainu
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.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 900 × 444 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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