Gushōjin

Japan

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The Gushōjin (Sanskrit: Sahadeva), a male and female duo that accompanies the king of hell, chronicle the good and bad deeds of individuals, quite literally looking over their shoulders. The male Gushōjin notes the good from his vantage point above the left shoulder. The sturdy vigilance of this sculpture reflects the Kamakura-period feeling for lifelike movement and expression.

Gushōjin, Wood with traces of pigment and lacquer, Japan

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Gushōjin, Wood with traces of pigment and lacquer, Japan
Gushōjin, Wood with traces of pigment and lacquer, Japan

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