A Pair of Guardian Paintings

19th century, Chinese or Korean, ink and colors on paper, each depicting a guardian figure, dressed in robes and holding implements to defeat the enemies of Buddhism, framed in identical manner.

Frame dimensions 20 3/4 x 11 7/8 in.

From a Private Collection, Washington, D.C.

Overall light toning to paper; creases to both with some cracking to paper; some scattered light stains to paper; not examined outside of the frames.