Lion-dog, or komainu, at Mikawa,Japan. These traditional statues are seen in pairs in most shrines and are intended to ward off evil spirits.

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Lion-dog, or komainu, at Mikawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. These traditional statues are seen in pairs in most shrines and are intended to ward off evil

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Size: 5184px × 3456px
Location: Mikawa, Japan
Photo credit: © Toby Howard / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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