Ni-O diptych, Nara

$2,000.00 pair

These are the famous pair of carved wooden guardian spirits from Todai-ji Temple in Nara. 26 feet high and carved in wood in 1203, they are fierce enough to frighten away any evil spirits. Brian has rendered them here in a delicate mix of printmaking media.

Available

SKU: WIB118 Category:

Additional information

Dimensions

each sheet measures 35×35 inches. They are intentionally diamond-shape.
Condition

excellent–few handling marks at corners
Signature & Seals

dated and numbered at bottom., pencil signed
Artist Name

Brian WILLIAMS (b . 1950)
Medium

Etching, woodblock and hand color
Edition

23/37
Year

1998