Niō Guardian, Meiji period (1868–1912), second half 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm), Netsuke, Josō, The Niō’s fierce and threatening appearance is said to ward off evil spirits and keep the temple grounds free of demons and thieves.
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Niō Guardian, Meiji period, 1868–1912, second half 19th century, Japan, Ivory, H, 2 1/8, 5.4 cm, Netsuke, Josō, Niō, fierce, threatening appearance, said, ward off evil, spirits, keep, temple, grounds, free, demons, thieves
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