Foo Dog Pillows

foo dog

Japanese foo dog with beautiful flowers

Hype beast Guardian Lion

Komainu art - Dark Version

Hand drawn fu dog tattoo design

Chinese or Imperial guardian lions are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Also known as shishi, lion dogs or foo dogs. Chinese symbol for protection.

Karajishi, Protector of the Buddhist Law. Karajishi means “Chinese Lion Dog” in Japanese, a magical being with supernatural powers and the power to drive off evil spirits.

foo dog is a guardian statue in the temple

Foo dog head in Japanese

"Da dog lives but foo lives he?" Some folk have a poor existence.

Komainu (狛犬), often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance or the honden.

A strong Yokai to protect you!

Work commissioned by Hard Times Clothing. Inspired by the Pokemon franchise, particularly by the beast Arcanine. It also draws from foo dogs and statues from Asia.

JAPANESE KOMAINU FOO GUARDIAN DOG

Beast Keeper depicts a woman with her pet with a fantasy twist. This design is a vector design created in Adobe Illustrator and created for Inktober 2020. Inktober is a month-long art challenge in October. Where you complete and black and white art piece in one day.

Hand drawn illustration of iron Chinese lion statue.

Karajishi, Protector of the Buddhist Law. Karajishi means “Chinese Lion Dog” in Japanese, a magical being with supernatural powers and the power to drive off evil spirits. You will often find a pair of these Lion Dogs standing guard outside the gates of a Japanese Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple, to prevent evil from entering. The Shishi-mai (Guardian Lion Dance) is a traditional dance in Japan in which performers wear a lion costume and mimic a lion's movements to music. The dance is usually performed as part of New Year's celebrations as well as other traditional, cultural and religious festivals. Shishimai dance serves the purpose to ward off evil and bring good fortune. Original design by Blacklinesw9

Komainu (狛犬), often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance or the honden.

The Japanese mean "Patience Is Power" is a quote about lion komainu spirit japanese animal

Karajishi, Protector of the Buddhist Law. Karajishi means “Chinese Lion Dog” in Japanese, a magical being with supernatural powers and the power to drive off evil spirits. You will often find a pair of these Lion Dogs standing guard outside the gates of a Japanese Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple, to prevent evil from entering. The Shishi-mai (Guardian Lion Dance) is a traditional dance in Japan in which performers wear a lion costume and mimic a lion's movements to music. The dance is usually performed as part of New Year's celebrations as well as other traditional, cultural and religious festivals. Shishimai dance serves the purpose to ward off evil and bring good fortune. Original design by blacklinesw9

A foo dog sketch done in blue.

Karajishi, Protector of the Buddhist Law. Karajishi means “Chinese Lion Dog” in Japanese, a magical being with supernatural powers and the power to drive off evil spirits. You will often find a pair of these Lion Dogs standing guard outside the gates of a Japanese Shinto shrine or Buddhist temple, to prevent evil from entering. The Shishi-mai (Guardian Lion Dance) is a traditional dance in Japan in which performers wear a lion costume and mimic a lion's movements to music. The dance is usually performed as part of New Year's celebrations as well as other traditional, cultural and religious festivals. Shishimai dance serves the purpose to ward off evil and bring good fortune. Original design by blacklinesw9

A colourful horimono tattoo inspired design of a karajishi.

This photograph was taken within Lumphini park (sometimes spelled Lumpini Park) in Bangkok, Thailand, near Silom and the Sala Daeng Station. The park was constructed in 1942. In the photograph you can see the Chinese Guardian Lion protecting the pagoda, in the background is a black dog and beyond that is a man made lake, which is featured prominently in the park and has many tourists which ride on swan peddle boats. From Wikipedia: Chinese or Imperial guardian lions, also known as lion dogs or foo dogs in English, are a traditional Chinese architectural ornament. Typically made of stone, they are also known as stone lions or shishi. The concept, which originated and became popular in Chinese Buddhism, features a pair of highly sty...

Chinoiserie Foo Dog preppy colors watercolor painting

This photograph was taken within Lumphini park (sometimes spelled Lumpini Park) in Bangkok, Thailand, near Silom and the Sala Daeng Station. The park was constructed in 1942. In the photograph you can see the Chinese Guardian Lion protecting the pagoda, in the background is a black dog and beyond that is a man made lake, which is featured prominently in the park and has many tourists which ride on swan peddle boats. If you like the picture and not the text, check out the original photograph without the text here: https://www.redbubble.com/people/subtlesplit/works/36824238-guardian-lion-sleeping-dog?asc=u&p=clock

Komainu, often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance or the honden, or inner shrine of man. Japanese Shinto shrines or kept inside the inner shrine itself, where they are not visible to the public.

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Gothic Demon Fantasy Door Knocker

Komainu, often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance or the honden, or inner shrine of man Japanese Shinto shrines or kept inside the inner shrine itself, where they are not visible to the public.

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Tiger pug by DZE

Meet the lively Shi-Shi Lion, captured in charming cartoon style! A playful addition to any collection.

Komainu, often called lion-dogs in English, are statue pairs of lion-like creatures either guarding the entrance or the honden, or inner shrine of man. Japanese Shinto shrines or kept inside the inner shrine itself, where they are not visible to the public.

A fierce and devoted guardian.