Shakyamuni

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Shakyamuni is a bronze sculpture of a seated figure with eyes closed. The figure has a rounded head with tightly curled hair gathered into a topknot. The figure's face is long with small nose and lips. Ears are long and hanging. The figure wears a robe that drapes over the left shoulder and is folded over the right. The right hand is raised with palm facing outward, and the left hand rests on the knee. The figure sits on a double lotus base in a cross-legged position. The surface of the sculpture is dark brown with hints of gold. The background is dark gray to light grey.