A JAPANESE GUARDIAN OF THE TEMPLE – A BRONZE NYO FIGURE,MEIJI PERIOD,1868-1912

Reference: ART2002152

A powerful and impressively cast bronze statue representing a Nyo temple guardian, a fierce protector in Buddhist tradition.
The figure is depicted in a dynamic stance, holding a staff and adorned with flowing ribbons and ornate armor details.
Superbly modeled with expressive facial features, strong musculature, and a dramatic sense of movement, emphasizing the figure’s divine strength and vigilance.
The surface shows beautiful age patina with traces of original pigment.
Height 54.5 cm.
Width 26 cm.