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Acala

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray stone sculpture of Acala, a figure with four arms, adorned with a crown and jewelry, positioned in a dynamic stance with one leg bent and the other extended. The figure wears a short skirt and holds various objects in its hands. The sculpture features a gold-painted background and base, with intricate gold designs along the bottom. The base is black and rectangular, with a curved top. The sculpture is set against a gradient background transitioning from dark gray to white.

Artwork details

Date:
12th century
Medium:
Chloritic stone with gilding
Culture:
Tibet
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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