Head of Ni-O (Buddhist Gate Guardian)
Japan
(Muromachi period (1392-1573))
Head of Ni-O (Buddhist Gate Guardian)
DateMuromachi Period (1392-1573)
Mediumwood
Dimensionsobject: 21 1/2 x 10 x 13 in. (54.6 x 25.4 x 33 cm)
crate: 35 1/2 × 40 × 22 in., 158 lb. (90.2 × 101.6 × 55.9 cm, 71.7 kg)
ClassificationSCULPTURE
Credit LineSBMA, Museum purchase with funds provided by the Women's Board in memory of Frances D. Funke
Object number1966.33.1
Subject(s)
- heads and faces
- religion
- Buddhism
Collection
- Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
- Japanese
On View
On viewCollections
Japan
Edo period, 17th-18th century
