Statements (27)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
traditional statue
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Ryukyuan culture
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
protective talisman
|
| gptkbp:depicts |
lion-dog
|
| gptkbp:femaleShisaMouth |
closed
|
| gptkbp:genderPairing |
male and female
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Shisa statues
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Chinese guardian lions
|
| gptkbp:locatedOn |
gates
rooftops |
| gptkbp:maleShisaMouth |
open
|
| gptkbp:material |
gptkb:ceramics
gptkb:stone |
| gptkbp:origin |
gptkb:Okinawa,_Japan
|
| gptkbp:popularTouristItem |
yes
|
| gptkbp:purpose |
bring good fortune
ward off evil spirits |
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
gptkb:Komainu
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
prosperity
protection |
| gptkbp:UNESCOWorldHeritageSite |
no
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
temples
businesses Okinawan households |
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Okinawan
gptkb:Okinawa_Island |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
5
|