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Dragon Entwined Sword: Symbol of Acalanatha (Fudo Myo-o)
Dragon Entwined Sword: Symbol of Acalanatha (Fudo Myo-o)

Dragon Entwined Sword: Symbol of Acalanatha (Fudo Myo-o)

Date16th century
Object number69.65
Provenance[William H. Wolff, Inc., New York]; purchased from gallery by Seattle Art Museum (Margaret E. Fuller Purchase Fund), May 1, 1969
Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Art Museum, "A Thousand Cranes: Treasures of Japanese Art", February 5 - July 12, 1987 (02/05/1987 - 07/12/1987)
Credit LineMargaret E. Fuller Purchase Fund
Dimensions37 1/4 in.
MediumWood with polychromy and gold
Attendant of Fudo Myo-o (Biramba)
Japanese
12th-13th century
Object number: 60.62.1
Attendant of Fudo Myo-o (Niramba)
Japanese
12th-13th century
Object number: 60.62.2
Sword
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Photo: Elizabeth Mann
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