

Head from Colossal Statue of Guardian
The Head from Colossal Statue of Guardian by Unidentified Artist shows a large stone or wood head with a carved face. The head is spherical with a wide face and a prominent nose. The mouth is open, revealing two bottom teeth and a tongue. The eyebrows are stylized and curved. The hair is depicted as curly and rounded on top of the head. The background is a gradient of gray, with the head sitting on a white surface.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 17th–18th century
- Medium
- Wood, iron staples
- Culture
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 491 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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