Item: Japan: Achala - Achala
མི་གཡོ་བ།
不动明王（梵名：阿遮罗）
(item no. 7525)
| Date Range | 800 - 899 |
|---|---|
| Lineages | Buddhist |
| Size | 173cm (68.11in) high |
| Material | Wood |
| Collection | Private |
Notes about the Central Figure
Appearance: Wrathful
Gender: Male
Achalanata, believed to be carved from cypress wood during the 9th century, possibly 839 (Early Heian Period).
Belonging to the To-ji temple collection, the statue is considered to be Japan’s oldest statue of Achalanata. It is officially classified by the Japanese Government's Agency for Cultural Affairs as a National Treasure.
Shinzo Shiratori 1-2022
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