Fudō Myōō (Acalanātha)

An item at Metropolitan Museum of Art

Expressive carving and exquisite decoration in cut gold (kirikane) make this small image an eloquent witness to the fervent belief in the benign power of this deity. One of the Five Great Light Kings, Fudō (Sanskrit: Acalanatha), the Immovable One, came to be widely venerated as a staunch protector, particularly among samurai warriors.

Asian Art

An exhibit at Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Met's collection of Asian art—more than 35,000 objects, ranging in date from the third millennium B.C. to the twenty-first century—is one of the largest and most comprehensive in the world. Each of the many civilizations of Asia is represented by outstanding works, providing an unrivaled experience of the artistic traditions of nearly half the world.

Metropolitan Museum of Art