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Temple Guardian (Nio, one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray statue of muscular man with a large stomach wearing a loincloth; hair styled in a topknot; standing on a rock; one leg bent and one leg extended; fists clenched; ribcage visible; angry expression; side view showing three-quarter view of face. Temple Guardian (Nio, one of a pair) by Unkei.

Artwork Details

Date
early 14th century
Medium
Wood
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
419 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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