Temple Guardian (Nio, one of a pair)
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
- Museum record:
- View original
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