Vajra Warriors, known as Nio

Vajra Warriors, known as Nio

statues; statue; figure; standing

Statue of a figure with their arms bent by their hips, with one hand with the palm out and the other in a fist. They are wearing flowing pants and stand on a small platform.

Statue of a figure with one arm bent up back by their head in a fist, and the other arm pushed down by their side, palm parallel to the ground. They step forward slightly and wear flowing pants.

Once Known Artist

13770, 13774, Visual Resources Library, EL

circa 1300-1400 CE

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Minneapolis Institute of Art

Art Form: Sculpture
Material: polychromed Japanese cypress (hinoki) with lacquer
Measurements: 76 x 39 x 28 in. (each)

14th century