Where Is Pair of Guardian Kings (Niō)? Museum Location

This Japanese work, dating to 1200s. Made from chestnut and cypress wood, it measures Overall: 167.9 cm (66 1/8 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 1200s. It's made from chestnut and cypress wood. Dimensions: Overall: 167.9 cm (66 1/8 in.).

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

Pair of Guardian Kings (Niō)

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