Komainu / Shishi Set size120 for practical reasons

for practical reasons

Let's look at the origin of the mythical monster

Traditional Wooden Japanese Matsuomyoujin Mask

with his distinct nose

Komainu / Shishi Set size120 for practical reasonsTraditional Japanese Komainu Shishi Set Description The Komainu () and Shishi () are lions who protect both Buddhist and Shinto Shrines. The origins lead back to ancient China. Traditionally paired, male and female, one depicted with their mouth open to scare off demons or closed to shelter and keep in good spirits. Males are depicted with open mouths with a horn on its head and a paw resting on a sacred wish fulfilling jewel "hoshunotama" which