Seated Buddha

Cleveland Museum of Art

Seated Buddha by Unkei. The image shows a bronze statue of a seated figure. The figure has a serene expression, with eyes cast downward. The figure sits cross-legged on a lotus flower-shaped base. The figure wears a robe that drapes over the left shoulder and across the body. The right hand is raised in front of the chest. A large circular halo is behind the figure's head. The statue sits on a multi-layered base that is octagonal in shape. The base has a flat top and a decorative edge. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.