Komainu Foo Dog Statue

About this piece

At a glance

• One handmade Komainu guardian statue, not a pair
• PETG base, sanded, primed, hand-painted and varnished in Brittany
• Textured guardian finish shown in the product photographs
• For an indoor shelf, desk, entryway console, studio or display cabinet
• Made to order, usual making time around 14 working days before dispatch
• Not a mask, toy, antique or official shrine object

A compact Japanese guardian figure

This handmade Komainu statue turns the seated Japanese guardian lion-dog silhouette into a compact decorative piece. The posture, mane and painted shadows create a clear guardian presence without presenting the object as an antique or religious statue.

Use it as one focal figure on a shelf, desk, entryway console, tattoo studio counter or display cabinet. This product page is for one statue, not a matching pair.

Komainu or Foo Dog?

Komainu is the precise Japanese term for the lion-dog guardian figures associated with shrine entrances. “Foo Dog” is a broad English shopping term often used for Asian guardian lion statues. This Dai Yokai product is specifically inspired by Japanese Komainu imagery.

It is a contemporary decorative interpretation made in France, not an antique, blessed object, religious item or official shrine statue. Read the Komainu and Foo Dog guide for more context.

Made and finished in Brittany

Each statue is made to order in the Dai Yokai workshop in Brittany, France. The PETG base is printed, cleaned, sanded and primed before acrylic colours are applied by hand and protected with varnish.

The overall shape remains consistent, but painted shadows, texture and colour depth can vary slightly because each finish is completed individually.

Display and care

Place the statue indoors on a stable shelf, desk, console or display cabinet. Do not hang it on a wall unless a verified fixing system is provided. Keep it away from damp rooms, strong heat and prolonged direct sunlight. Dust it with a soft, dry cloth.

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Before ordering

The product page is for one statue with the finish shown in the photographs. There is no colour or finish selector on the current WooCommerce product. Exact dimensions and weight are not currently listed, so contact Dai Yokai if the piece must fit a precise shelf or display space.

FAQ

What is a Komainu?

A Komainu is a Japanese guardian figure with a lion-dog appearance. Traditional examples are commonly associated with shrine entrances. This Dai Yokai version is a contemporary decorative interpretation made in France, not an antique or religious object.

Is a Komainu the same as a Foo Dog?

Not exactly. “Foo Dog” is a broad English retail term often used for Asian guardian lions. Komainu is the more precise Japanese term for the guardian lion-dog imagery that inspired this product.

Does this product include one statue or a pair?

This product page is for one Komainu statue. A matching pair is not listed in the current WooCommerce product data.

What are its dimensions and weight?

To verify before ordering. Exact dimensions and weight are not currently listed in the WooCommerce product data. Contact Dai Yokai if the statue must fit a precise shelf, console or display cabinet.

What is the statue made from?

It has a PETG base made in the Dai Yokai workshop. The surface is cleaned, sanded and primed before acrylic colours are painted by hand and protected with varnish.

Where is the Komainu statue made?

Each statue is made to order in the Dai Yokai workshop in Brittany, France. Printing, sanding, priming, painting and varnishing are completed in the workshop.

How long does production take?

The usual making time is around 14 working days before dispatch. The finished statue is then packed with reinforced protection and shipped from France with tracking.

How should I display and care for it?

Place it indoors on a stable shelf, desk, console or display cabinet. Keep it away from damp rooms, strong heat and prolonged direct sunlight, then dust the painted surface with a soft, dry cloth.