Where Is Guardian King of the North (Bishamonten)?

Q: Where can I see Guardian King of the North (Bishamonten)?

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.

Q: How old is this sculpture?

It dates to 1185–1333. It's made from wood with gold polychromy. Dimensions: Overall: 76.8 x 28.6 cm (30 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.); Base: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.).

Q: What material is this made from?

It's made from wood with gold polychromy. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

This Japanese work, dating to 1185–1333. Made from wood with gold polychromy, it measures Overall: 76.8 x 28.6 cm (30 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.); Base: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 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 1185–1333. It's made from wood with gold polychromy. Dimensions: Overall: 76.8 x 28.6 cm (30 1/4 x 11 1/4 in.); Base: 5.2 cm (2 1/16 in.).

It's made from wood with gold polychromy. Wooden sculptures rarely survive from earlier centuries. Dry climates and careful preservation made the difference.

Guardian King of the North (Bishamonten)

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