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Japanese Nio

Large 18th Century Japanese Wooden Nio Guardian Figure
Large 18th Century Japanese Wooden Nio Guardian Figure

Large 18th Century Japanese Wooden Nio Guardian Figure

Located in New York, NY

Nio figures are typically displayed in pairs, with one figure having an open mouth (as seen here, known as Agyo in Japanese) and the other a closed mouth (Un in Japanese).

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century
Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Pair of Japanese Cast Bronze Figures of Niō, Meiji Period, Late 19th Century

Located in Austin, TX

A well cast pair of Japanese mixed metal okimono figures of Buddhist guardians, known as Nio or Dharmapala, protectors of Buddhist faith, Meiji Period, Japan.

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

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Monochrome Litho of Imposing Statues of Traditional Japanese Guardian Deities
Monochrome Litho of Imposing Statues of Traditional Japanese Guardian Deities

Monochrome Litho of Imposing Statues of Traditional Japanese Guardian Deities

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: Statues of Guardian Deities – Plate VIII, Section VIII Description: This monochrome lithograph showcases two dynamic and imposing statues of traditional Japanese guardian dei...

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Materials

Paper

Red Demon and Blue Demon with 48 Arhats
Red Demon and Blue Demon with 48 Arhats

Red Demon and Blue Demon with 48 Arhats

By Takashi Murakami

Located in Greenwich, CT

…these poses are reminiscent of the so-called Niō guardian figures often stationed at temple entranceways throughout Japan.

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Materials

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Wooden Japanese 18th Century Nio Guardian Figure
Wooden Japanese 18th Century Nio Guardian Figure

Wooden Japanese 18th Century Nio Guardian Figure

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H 32 in W 18 in D 12 in

Wooden Japanese 18th Century Nio Guardian Figure

Located in New York, NY

A large and dramatic muscled Nio guardian figure. Nio figures were placed outside Buddhist temples as protectors against evil spirits and to keep the temple free of demons and thie...

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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Sculptures

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Antique Japanese Polychrome Wood or Composition Nio Guardian Figure 19th C
Antique Japanese Polychrome Wood or Composition Nio Guardian Figure 19th C

Antique Japanese Polychrome Wood or Composition Nio Guardian Figure 19th C

Located in Big Flats, NY

An antique Japanese Nio guardian figure offers polychromed carved wood or composition construction and is seated on figural (possibly foo dog) base, 19th century Measures- 11.5'' ...

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Materials

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"Small Stone" Keiji Nio, Contemporary Braided Textile Wall Sculpture
"Small Stone" Keiji Nio, Contemporary Braided Textile Wall Sculpture

"Small Stone" Keiji Nio, Contemporary Braided Textile Wall Sculpture

Located in Wilton, CT

This braided textile sculpture is by Japanese textile artist, Keiji Nio (1957). Nio describes her inspiration for "Small Stone": When I’m strolling through Kyoto, I encounter places ...

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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

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Late Edo Nio Screen
Late Edo Nio Screen

Late Edo Nio Screen

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H 74.81 in W 66.93 in D 0.79 in

Late Edo Nio Screen

Located in Fukuoka, JP

Within the tradition of Buddhism, stories of dharmapalas justified the use of physical force to protect cherished values and beliefs. The Nio are often featured in Japanese art, and...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Paintings and Screens

Materials

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A Boxwood Netsuke Depicting A Nio With A Giant Sandal
A Boxwood Netsuke Depicting A Nio With A Giant Sandal

A Boxwood Netsuke Depicting A Nio With A Giant Sandal

Located in Milano, IT

Boxwood netsuke depicting a Nio engaged in braiding the strings of a giant sandal. The Niō's expression is intense with sculpted muscles in tension and a determined face. Ringed Himo...

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Interlacing-B, Braided Textile Wall Sculpture by Keiji Nio
Interlacing-B, Braided Textile Wall Sculpture by Keiji Nio

Interlacing-B, Braided Textile Wall Sculpture by Keiji Nio

Located in Wilton, CT

Keiji Nio is a Japan based artist who is known for impeccable tapestry and textile works.

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Early 2000s Abstract Abstract Sculptures

Materials

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Edo Period Japanese Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian
Edo Period Japanese Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian

Edo Period Japanese Kyogen Mask of a Nio Guardian

Located in Astoria, NY

A powerful and rare Japanese Edo Period Kyogen mask of a Nio Guardian King; ferocious native deities often associated with the Naga Dragon Kings, who converted to Buddhism and now ac...

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Materials

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Nio, Guardian of the Buddha Guatama, Polychrome Wood, Japanese, Meiji
Nio, Guardian of the Buddha Guatama, Polychrome Wood, Japanese, Meiji

Nio, Guardian of the Buddha Guatama, Polychrome Wood, Japanese, Meiji

Located in Point Richmond, CA

Nio, Guardian of the Buddha Guatama, polychrome wood, Japanese, Late Meiji One of the two ferocious and muscular guardians of the Buddha Guatama.

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Niō-dō Tosei Gusoku, Samurai Armor with a Stylized Torso Design
Niō-dō Tosei Gusoku, Samurai Armor with a Stylized Torso Design

Niō-dō Tosei Gusoku, Samurai Armor with a Stylized Torso Design

Located in Milano, IT

The front decoration (maedate) is a finely carved parcel giltwood head of a shikami, a demon of the Japanese tradition, finished with the same brown lacquer.

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Antique Early 18th Century Japanese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

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