Shakyamuni as an Ascetic

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image shows a gold statue titled "Shakyamuni as an Ascetic" by an unknown artist. The statue depicts a male figure with a serene expression sitting on one knee, with eyes closed and hands clasped together. The figure is wearing a robe draped over one shoulder with intricate patterns; the robe has a long train in the back. The figure's right leg is bent with the knee on the ground and the left leg is bent with the foot resting on the inner thigh. The statue has a rounded base decorated with engravings and sits on a dark gray surface with a dark background. The figure's head has a distinctive curl of hair on top and earrings are visible.