Bidspirit auction | A JAPANESE GUARDIAN OF THE

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