Menuki: Nio

Place of OriginJapan

DateEdo Period (1615-1868), 19th century

DimensionsH: 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); W: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)

MediumBronze and gold.

ClassificationMetalwork

Credit LineGift of Noah H. Swayne

Object number

1925.103

Not on View

DescriptionNio (part of a pair, see 1925.102) are the two keepers of the temple gates. Orginally they represented the two great Brahmanic gods Brahma and Indra. As depicted here, they are usually shown with a flowing scarf and a loincloth.

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