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Temple Guardian (Nio, one of a pair)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

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
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