Vtg Japanese Wooden Nio Guardian Mask
This is a Japanese hand-carved wooden mask of one of the Nio guardians, Agyou. It is stained with a matte dark brown finish and has two metal loops on the inside back to attack hanging string or wire.
Often seen at the gates of prominent Buddhist temples across Japan, the Nio Pair or Nio Kings embody physical force to keep evil and discord from entering. This mask is of Agyou, the open-mouthed guardian. Most notably, one of the most famous statues of Agyou can be found at the South Gate of Todaiji Temple in Nara.
- Brown
- Wood
- C1950
- Item weight: 404 grams
- Packed weight: 750 grams
- Approx. 26 cm long x 15.5 cm wide x 7.5 cm tall
- Good condition considering age. Some scratches. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos carefully.
- This piece was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya
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