Guardian Figure: Nio
Gray stone statue of muscular male figure with a menacing expression. The figure has a large head, prominent facial features, and a bun on top of his head. His right hand is raised with the palm facing outwards and fingers spread. His left hand rests on his hip. He wears a short loincloth and a cloth wrapped around his waist. The statue stands on a rocky base. The background is dark gray at the top and light gray at the bottom. The title of the statue is "Guardian Figure: Nio".
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 551 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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