Kongō Rikishi, Second half 13th century AD Ni-o Kongō Rikishi (Vajrapāni), Temple Guardian 117. x 230 x 78 cm Japan, Japanese. Carved and hallowed wood pieces, ) Guardian 204 cm. Powerfully expressive human figure, with a bare chest, bulging muscles, prominent veins, piercing eyes and a mouth closed, The powerful style of the Kei school, to which the sculpture belongs, appealed to the military caste that had gained control of the country at that time.

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