
Temple Guardian (Nio, one of a pair)
Large stone statue of a muscular male figure with a stern expression. The figure has a distinctive hairstyle featuring a topknot. He wears a cloth wrapped around his waist. His right arm is bent at the elbow with the index finger raised. His left arm is extended downward. The statue stands on a rectangular base. The figure is depicted by Unkei. The title of the piece is "Temple Guardian (Nio, one of a pair)".
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 14th century
- Medium
- Wood
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 426 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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