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Nio guardians at Todai-ji Temple

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Japanese Buddhist guardian figures (Nio) at Todai-ji Temple in Nara, monumental sculptures with exaggerated musculature and dynamic poses designed to protect the temple and express Buddhist spiritual power.

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Topic 8.5: 8.5 Unit 8 Required Works

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