SculptureJapanese17th century

Wooden Head of a Guardian Figure

17th century

Artists

KōenArtist

Classification

Sculpture

Medium

Cypress wood with traces of pigment; multiple-block construction

Culture

Japanese

Period

Edo period, 1615-1868

Century

17th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 12.6 cm (4 15/16 in.)

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