A pair of guardian sculptures


Kamakura period (1185-1333), 13th/14th centuryTwo of the Juni Shinsho (12 Divine Generals protecting Yakushi Nyorai) standing on rocks, each of carved and assembled wood, shown dressed in Chinese-style armor, one with a trident and a vajra, the hems of their garments and scarves flowing as if blown by wind, each bearing a fierce expression with inlaid glass eyes, the left figure with a rooster head on the crown of his helmet, identifying him as Shindara, the right figure with a flame-like hair surrounding the head of a dog, associated with Shotora, each with traces of pigment 26 3/8in (67cm), including stand, the largest