Photograph of a pair of wooden statues representing two of the four Guardian Kings (Shitennō), protectors of the cardinal directions. Wearing armour and helmets, both figures are standing on crouched demons (Jaki) just visible behind a low wooden rail. On the left, Zōchō-ten (Southern King) holds a short shaft in his right hand, whilst his left hand rests on his hip. On the right, Kōmoku-ten (Western King) holds a writing brush in his right hand and a sutra in his left. The photograph was taken at Saidai-ji in Nara.