Head of Ni-O (Buddhist Gate Guardian)

Head of Ni-O (Buddhist Gate Guardian)
Head of Ni-O (Buddhist Gate Guardian)
(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. 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 number1966.33.2
Subject(s)
  • heads and faces
  • Buddhism
  • religion
Collection
  • Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
  • Japanese
On View
On view
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Japan
Muromachi Period (1392-1573)
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