One of Four Guardian King Statue's on the Chumon Gate, Entrance to Dai Garan Temple, Kongobu-ji Temple Complex, Koyasan, Japan

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In addition to the two original statues that were saved from the fire in 1843, two new statues were carved to make a complete set of the four Guardian Kings.

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Size: 3698px × 5547px
Location: Kongobuji, 132 Koyasan, Koya, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
Photo credit: © GLC Pix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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