Head of Ni-o with Closed Mouth

Cleveland Museum of Art

Wooden sculpture of a head with a closed mouth by Unkei, titled Head of Ni-o with Closed Mouth. The sculpture depicts a male head with a stern facial expression. The head has a large, rounded face with a thick, prominent jaw and a short, stubby nose. The eyes are almond-shaped and slanted slightly upwards. The eyebrows are thick and angular, with a slight arch. The ears are large and protruding. The mouth is closed. The head is bald on top, with a small, rounded fin or knob protruding from the crown. The sculpture appears to be made of weathered wood, with visible cracks and imperfections on the surface.