#japanese archaeology

LIVE

Follow my archaeology Instagram to see my latest Cambodia related research and Masters experiences! @aal.archaeology

#archaeology #anthropology #architecture #animals #antiques #archeologist #aesthetic #masters #masters student #masters degree #archaeology masters #studyblr #gradblr #university #university applications #university of york #unitedkingdom #united kingdom #archaeology student #japanese archaeology #cambodian archaeology #cambodianarchaeology #cambodian #cambodia #digital heritage #cultural heritage #heritage 
aal.Archaeology@aal-archaeology
Mon, 20 May 2019 15:55:55
Two terracotta sculptures from the Hōryū-ji temple in Ikaruga (Nara), Japan.  These two sculptures aTwo terracotta sculptures from the Hōryū-ji temple in Ikaruga (Nara), Japan.  These two sculptures a

Two terracotta sculptures from the Hōryū-ji temple in Ikaruga (Nara), Japan. 

These two sculptures are guardians, situated at each entry of the buddhist temple. Agyo, the red one with its mouth open represents expressed power andUngyo, the black one with its mouth closed represents latent power. They protect the temple against its ennemies and their fierce attitude is supposed to frighten off people with bad intentions.

photos by JapanPhotos.org.uk.


Post link
#archaeology #hōryū-ji #temple #buddhist #sculpture #architecture #japanese archaeology #japanese art #japanese mythology #buddhist mythology #japanese buddhism #middle ages #postclassical era 
homoarchaeologicus tumblr@homoarchaeologicus tumblr
Thu, 18 Apr 2013 15:53:00
loading