Guardian Figure: Nio

Guardian Figure: Nio

TitleGuardian Figure: Nio
Date1200s 13th century
Mediumchestnut and cypress
ClassificationSculpture
OriginJapan, Kamakura period (1185–1333) Japan
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineGuardian Figure: Nio, 1200s. Japan, Kamakura period (1185–1333). Chestnut and cypress; overall: 167.9 cm (66 1/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Leonard C. Hanna Jr. Fund, 1972.158.2
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

About this artwork

“Guardian Figure: Nio” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1200s. It is executed in chestnut and cypress and classified as sculpture. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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