Temple Guardians
From the series In detailTwo temple guardians, anonymous, c. 1300 - c. 1400
Until well into the 20th century, Agyo and Ungyo stood at the entrance of a Buddhist temple in Japan. Their fearsome appearance was meant to ward off evil.
Two temple guardians, anonymous, c. 1300 - c. 1400
Until well into the 20th century, Agyo and Ungyo stood at the entrance of a Buddhist temple in Japan. Their fearsome appearance was meant to ward off evil.
