Heian period (794-1185), 10th century The body carved in ichiboku-zukuri (single-block) construction, the figure shown in a contrapposto stance with the right hand raised to eye level and the left hand at the waist as if holding articles (now lost), the figure dressed in Chinese-style armor and robes with voluminous sleeves, the face bearing a fierce expression with bulging eyes, the hair gathered up in a tall chignon 53 1/8in (135cm) high overall