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12th century · Chloritic stone with gilding · Asian Art

Acala is an esoteric deity whose role is to remove obstacles to enlightenment. He is also named in tantric texts as the protector of the rites associated with Manjushri. The Kriya Tantra, associated with the invocation of Acala, was popularized by both Atisha (982–1054), the founder of the Kadampa school, and Lobpon Sonam Tsemo (1142–1182) of the Sakya school.

Artist

Unknown

Date

12th century

Medium

Chloritic stone with gilding

Culture

Tibet

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015