Guardian Figure: Nio

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Dublin Core

Title

Guardian Figure: Nio

Subject

statue; figure; standing

Description

Statue of a figure with an expressive face. They have one arm pushed downwards with the palm flat, parallel to the ground. The other arm is bent up by their head, and they are wearing flowing pants.

Creator

Once Known Artist

Source

13769, Visual Resources Library, EL

Date

circa 1200-1300 CE

Rights

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Format

Art Form: Sculpture
Material: chestnut and cypress wood
Measurements: 66 1/8 in.

Type

Kamakura period; 13th century