Sun Bodhisattva (Nikkō Bosatsu)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a statue of Sun Bodhisattva (Nikkō Bosatsu), a deity with an aged appearance. The figure sits cross-legged on a flat base. The figure's face appears serene with a dot on the forehead, with eyes that are closed or slightly downcast. The figure wears a crown on its head and robes that draped over the shoulders. The right hand rests on the knee, while the left hand appears to be holding an object. The statue exhibits a weathered, aged appearance. The background transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom.