This is a print of a Guardian Lion ( also known as a foo dog/komainu/shishi), originated in China but are also found in Japan, Korea, India and other East Asian cultures. The illustration was inspired a statue I have that my grandmother got for me at an antique store.

4X4” linocut print on hand-cut French Paper samples.

Please note, these are hand-printed on a varied selection of neutral colored paper. Paper colors will vary and minor imperfections should be expected from the printing process. It’s what makes them one of a kind :)