Nature Divinity (Yakshi)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a sculpture titled "Nature Divinity (Yakshi)" by an unknown artist. The sculpture is a reddish-brown stone statue with a rough texture. The figure is female, standing on a rectangular base with a dark metallic color. The base has four thin, cylindrical legs. The woman's facial features are defined with a nose, mouth, and eyes. Her hair is long and styled in a way that falls around her face and back. She has large breasts and is topless, wearing a long, draped skirt. The skirt is intricately carved with folds and pleats, hanging down to her ankles. Her left arm is bent and held up near her face. The background of the image fades from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.