Pair of Monumental Japanese Lokapala Temple Guardians, Edo Period, Ht. 72"
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Pair of Monumental Japanese Lokapala Temple Guardians. Carved wood and pigment. The Nio (Benevolent Kings) are a pair of protectors including Kongo Rikishi, who stand guard outside the temple gate at most Japanese Buddhist temples, one on either side of the entrance. The fierce and threatening facial expressions ward off evil spirits and keep the temple ground free of demons and thieves. Ranging in size: 72'' x 27'' x 14'' (182 x 69 x 36 cm) to 71.5'' x 26'' x 14.5'' (182 x 66 x 37 cm). Provenance: Sylvia and Philip Chaplain Collection, New Hampshire.
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Pair of Monumental Japanese Lokapala Temple Guardians, Edo Period, Ht. 72"
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