Komainu Left Guardian Lion Japanese Granite / Hanazawa Kome Stone

At a Glance

In stock. This listing is for the exact item shown in the photos. Please review the pictures carefully for details and condition.

Condition: New, unused item made in April 2018.

This Komainu left-side guardian lion statue is a handcrafted Japanese stone sculpture made from Hanazawa Kome Granite from Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It was originally made as part of a pair, but this listing is for the left-side lion figure only.

Because it is carved from real natural granite by skilled Japanese stoneworkers, each piece has its own grain, mineral pattern, color tone, and expression. The strong face, front-leg posture, carved mane, and flowing tail give this compact statue a powerful but calm presence.

Please note: The right-side figure is not included. This listing is for one left-side guardian lion statue, as shown in the photos.

Specs

About Size

About Komainu and Guardian Lions

Komainu are Japanese guardian statues often seen near the entrances of Shinto shrines and Buddhist temples. They are usually placed as a pair, with the two figures facing outward or toward each other to guard the space.

In a traditional pair, one figure is often associated with a lion-like form, while the other is associated with a komainu form. This listing is for the left-side lion figure of the pair. Its strong posture, expressive face, and carved mane give it the presence of a small guardian statue.

Unlike large shrine entrance statues, this piece is compact enough for a home, garden, entryway, shop, office, study, or display shelf. It brings the feeling of Japanese stone culture into a smaller, easier-to-place format.

About Hanazawa Kome Granite

This guardian lion statue is made from Hanazawa Kome Granite, a Japanese granite from the Toyota City area of Aichi Prefecture.

Hanazawa Kome Granite is known for its fine, even grain and calm whitish-gray tone. It has a good balance of hardness and workability, making it suitable for detailed stone carving. This makes it a good material for expressing the lion’s face, mane, front legs, body posture, and tail.

Geologically, this granite is associated with Late Cretaceous granites in the Toyota area and can be described as natural granite formed roughly 70 to 80 million years ago. This piece brings together ancient Japanese stone and modern Japanese stone-carving skill.

The black specks, mineral patterns, white and gray tones, and small surface differences visible in the stone are natural features of granite. They are not stains or defects. They are part of the natural character of the stone itself.

About This Piece

This Komainu guardian lion statue is carved from natural Hanazawa Kome Granite. The rough stone is first cut to size, then shaped and finished by hand while balancing the face, mane, front legs, body posture, tail, and overall form.

The statue has the strength of a guardian lion, but the fine grain and calm color of the granite give it a quiet and refined appearance. It is not overly decorative, making it easy to place in many different settings.

This piece was originally made as the left-side figure of a pair. However, this listing is for a single figure only. The right-side companion statue is not included.

Key Features

• Hand-carved Komainu left-side guardian lion statue
• Made from Hanazawa Kome Granite from Toyota City, Aichi, Japan
• This listing is for the left-side figure only
• The right-side companion figure is not included
• Natural granite associated with the Late Cretaceous period, roughly 70 to 80 million years ago
• Fine, even grain with a calm whitish-gray tone
• Good balance of hardness and workability, suitable for stone carving
• Suitable for a garden, entryway, shop, office, study, or display shelf

Ideas for Placement

• Place it near an entryway as a small Japanese guardian-style stone statue.
• Use it in a garden corner or Japanese-style space to add natural stone texture and presence.
• Display it in a shop or office as a distinctive handcrafted Japanese stone piece.
• Place it in a study, display shelf, or small alcove-style area as a compact Komainu lion statue.
• Display it near bonsai, potted plants, stone lanterns, or other Japanese garden elements.

What’s Included

• Komainu left-side guardian lion statue ×1
• The right-side companion figure is not included
• Protective packing for international shipping

Authenticity

• Authentic Japanese handcrafted stone product
• Made with Japanese stoneworking skill
• The listing is for the actual item shown in the photos

Care & Handling

• Please handle the statue carefully during setup.
• Clean gently with a soft brush or dry cloth.
• Avoid detergents and harsh chemicals.
• Differences in grain, tone, dark mineral areas, and fine surface texture are normal characteristics of natural granite.

Shipping & Duties

• Ships from Japan with tracking.
• We pack each order carefully for safe international delivery.
• Please check the photos carefully before purchase.
• Import duties, taxes, and related fees, if any, are the buyer’s responsibility.

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