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
- Museum record:
- View original
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