Nio temple guardian, polychrome wood 18th century JAPAN

Temple Guardian, Warrior or Samurai - Statue - Polychrome Wood - Japan - Early Edo Period. 18th

Japanese Nio temple guardian statuettes represent Buddhist protective deities called Nio (or Kongō-rikishi in Japanese). These statues are usually placed at the entrance to temples to ward off evil spirits and protect sacred places.

These statuettes are typically carved in wood and can be painted in bright colors or left natural. The figures are characterized by a fierce expression and prominent muscles, emphasizing their role as powerful defenders. Nio statues reflect both the influence of Japanese artistic tradition and the spirit of protection in Buddhism.

The statuette is sold as is, with traces of age, restoration, and lack of paint.
The photos are part of the description.
The statue stands perfectly on its feet.
Glass fragments are still present in one eye

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DIMENSIONS
Height 27cm
Length 35cm
Depth 25cm
DATE
Early Edo period. 18th
ORIGIN
France
WEIGHT
1.2 kg