Sphinx of the three mountains

Open
7/13-11/10, 2024 (Closed on Tue & Wed except holidays)
Photo by Nakamaura Osamu

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About the artwork

Guardian Deity Enshrined in the Mountains
A sphinx statue, serving as both guardian of the dead and a mystical being overseeing the life and death of travellers. Positioned adjacent to statues of Enma and guardian dogs (komainu), the artist, known for her work on agricultural and idol themes, seeks to establish connections between these statues from both folkloric and sculptural perspectives.

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Artwork no. K118
Production year 2024
Opening hours Daytime
Admission - (Depending on the period, Passport for viewing artworks and common tickets may be sold.)
Closed Closed on Tue & Wed except holidays (Outdoor artworks can be viewed even on regular closing day.)
Area Kawanishi
Village Tozenji
Open dates 7/13-11/10, 2024 (Closed on Tue & Wed except holidays)
Venue 2 151, Kamiarai, Tokamachi
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