Temple Guardian (Nio, one of a pair)
late Kamakura period (1185–1333) Public domain photograph of a sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Temple Guardian (Nio, one of a pair)
late Kamakura period (1185–1333) Public domain photograph of a sculpture, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Nio the Guardian, Japan, Edo period, Katsushika Hokusai
School of Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo)) Edo period (1615–1868)
Rochishin Chopping Off the Head of Nio, Katsushika Hokusai
School of Katsushika Hokusai (Japanese, Tokyo (Edo) 1760–1849 Tokyo (Edo)) Edo period (1615–1868)
Photo of Niō Guardian, 18th century - Public domain dedication
Public domain photo of Japanese sculpture, 16th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description.
Niō Guardian, 18th century - Public domain photo of museum object
Public domain photo of a 3d object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Omslag till "Fönster på tak" Vy över Stockholm från Stadsgården Nio un...
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Bostadsområde i Guldheden Exteriör, Södra Guldheden. Lekande barn i fö...
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Niō Guardian, 18th century - Public domain photo of museum object
Public domain photo of a 3d object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
Hamano Naoyuki - Kozuka with Asahina Saburô and a Gate Guardian - Walt...
At the left is the 12th-century warrior Asahina Saburô, who was known for his feats of strength. He can be recognized by the dancing crane crest visible near his knee. He is shown with a temple gate guardian ("... More
Hamano Noriyuki II - Kozuka with a Temple Guardian - Walters 51818
The figure at the bottom of the kozuka is a temple guardian ("ni-ô"). These two fierce deities guard the main south gate at Buddhist temples. The one depicted here appears to the visitors left as they enter. On... More
Hamano Shôzui - Tsuba with a Gate Guardian at a Temple - Walters 51135
On the front of this tsuba is one of the paired guardians ("ni-ô") who guard the main south gate at Buddhist temples in Japan. At the bottom, the top of the fence that typically surrounds the gods can be seen. ... More
Japanese - Fuchi with Gate Guardian - Walters 5112413A
The head of a gate guardian ("ni-ô") appears on the front of the fuchi. These fierce looking figures are placed at the main south gate of the temple to protect it from evil spirits. The guardian shown here stan... More
Japanese - Tsuka with Cherry Blossoms and Wrestling Gate Guardians - W...
The kashira is decorated with cherry blossoms that match the accompanying fuchi. The menuki is a playful depiction of two Buddhist temple gate guardians ("niô") arm-wrestling. This is part of a mounted set.
Japanese - Tsuka with Gate Guardians - Walters 5112413B - Back
Two fierce guardian figures ("ni-ô") are placed at the main south gate to Buddhist temples. In Japan, they are called Misshaku Rikishi and Kongo Rikishi. They are differentiated by their pose. Misshaku Rikishi ... More
Japanese - Tsuka with Gate Guardians - Walters 5112413B - Detail A
Two fierce guardian figures ("ni-ô") are placed at the main south gate to Buddhist temples. In Japan, they are called Misshaku Rikishi and Kongo Rikishi. They are differentiated by their pose. Misshaku Rikishi ... More
Japanese - Tsuka with Gate Guardians - Walters 5112413B
Two fierce guardian figures ("ni-ô") are placed at the main south gate to Buddhist temples. In Japan, they are called Misshaku Rikishi and Kongo Rikishi. They are differentiated by their pose. Misshaku Rikishi ... More
Tamagawa Masaharu - Tsuba with a Temple Guardian Statue - Walters 5122...
The fierce figure on the right of this tsuba is one of the paired guardians ("ni-ô") who guard the main south gate at Buddhist temples in Japan. The fierce figures protect temples from evil spirits. The dove on... More
Clevelandart 1972.158.1. 13th century Japan. Public domain image.
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Clevelandart 1972.158.2. 13th century Japan. Public domain image.
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Japan, Kamakura Period - Pair of Guardian Kings (Niō) - 1972.158 - Cle...
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Japan, Shiga prefecture, Kamakura period - Guardian Figure- Nio - 1972...
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Japan, Shiga prefecture, Kamakura period - Guardian Figure- Nio - 1972...
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Ni-o (pair of temple guardians), Japan, Kamakura period, 13th-early 14...
Ni-ō (pair of temple guardians), Japan, Kamakura period, 13th-early 14th century, wood with pigment, Honolulu Museum of Art, accessions 1690.1, 1691.1
Todaiji Monastery Kongorikishi of Hokkedo 234
Agyō from the Kongōrikishi, Hokkedō, Todaiji, Nara, Japan; the sculpture in the background is Bonten; both are National Treasures of Japan
Tōkyō kaika meishō - Public domain portrait painting
日本語: 「東京開化名勝」肉亭夏良寫「淺草奥山花屋鋪 植木家六三郎底内清人羅雪谷仮寓居之圖」、惺々曉齋「筑波ニ王尊影相之圖」 沢村屋板、大判錦絵。 English: Scenic Views of Tokyo Enlightenment, Woodblock print.
Hōkō-in (Minami-Kyūshū, Kagoshima) 08
日本語: 宝光院 (南九州市)
Hōkō-in (Minami-Kyūshū, Kagoshima) 09
日本語: 宝光院 (南九州市)
Nio at Nara from Annual report of the Philadelphia Museum of Art (1900...
"antique figure, heroic size, called 'nio', or guard. from gate of temple at nara, japan"
Nio at Nara from Annual report, 1902
"antique figure, heroic size, called 'nio', or guard. from gate of temple at nara, japan"
Jiko-ji (Utsunomiya)
Jiko-ji (Utsunomiya)日本語: 慈光寺 (宇都宮市)
Shourenji Temple in Ōta
日本語: 青蓮寺 English: Main gate and main hall of Shourenji temple in Ōta, Gunma prefecture