Pair of Guardian Figures (Zuishin)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts two identical wooden statues, titled Pair of Guardian Figures, created by an unknown artist. The statues are brown, with a darker patina on their surface. They are seated on black rectangular bases with their legs crossed. The figures have their hands on their knees and wear long robes. Each figure's robe has long sleeves and a high collar, and they both have a small, rounded protrusion on top of their heads. The figures have serene expressions on their faces. The background of the image is dark gray, with a gradient that lightens towards the center. The statues cast shadows on the surface below them. The surface appears to be a light-colored floor.