Thunder God (Raijin)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a sculpture titled "Thunder God (Raijin)" by an unknown artist. The sculpture is of a muscular man with a red and brown patina, possibly made of wood or clay. The figure has a large head with flames on top, resembling hair. The face has a wide open mouth and appears to be yelling or roaring. The body is depicted in mid-stride, with one leg bent at the knee and the other extended behind. The arms are bent at the elbows, with the left arm extended forward and the right arm back. The figure wears a short, flowing skirt-like garment around the waist. The sculpture stands on a large rock base, which is tan and gray in color. The background of the image is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.