Lokeshvara

Cleveland Museum of Art

Bronze statue of Lokeshvara, the Buddhist deity, with a serene face and eyes closed. The statue is adorned with a crown and a large halo behind its head, featuring a flame-like design. The figure has four arms, with the front right arm bent at the elbow holding what appears to be a book or scroll and the front left arm hanging down with the palm facing outwards. The other two arms are bent at the elbows, with the back right arm seemingly holding a lotus and the back left arm raised with the palm facing upwards. The statue wears a long, flowing dhoti with decorative elements at the hem and a necklace around its neck. The entire figure stands on a round base with intricate designs around the edge. The statue exhibits a dark patina with patches of lighter bronze visible underneath, suggesting age and wear. The background of the image fades from dark at the top to light gray at the bottom.