Where Is Gozu Tennō (Ox-Headed Plague Deity)?

This Japanese work, dating to 1100s. Made from wood with traces of color, it measures 22.5 x 18 x 9.6 cm (8 7/8 x 7 1/16 x 3 3/4 in.).

It's part of the collection at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, in the Japanese Art department. The museum offers free admission and makes its collection available through an open-access program with CC0 images.

It's on display at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio. Admission is always free, making it one of the most accessible major art museums in the United States.

It dates to 1100s. It's made from wood with traces of color. Dimensions: 22.5 x 18 x 9.6 cm (8 7/8 x 7 1/16 x 3 3/4 in.).

It's made from Wood with traces of color. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

Gozu Tennō (Ox-Headed Plague Deity)

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