The Bodhisattvas of the Ten Stages in Attaining the Most Perfect Knowledge; The Eight Hosts of Deva, Naga, and Yakshi

Cleveland Museum of Art

Two vertical paintings side by side. The left painting depicts eight figures in a seated position, four in the top row and four in the bottom row. The figures are surrounded by a gold halo and have dark hair. They wear colorful, ornate robes and headpieces. The background shows pink and beige clouds against a dark blue sky. The painting has a blue and gold border. The right painting depicts eight figures. The top three figures are seated and dressed in colorful, ornate robes and have dark hair. The bottom five figures are dressed in colorful robes and have a variety of skin tones. The bottom figures are positioned in a staggered manner. The background shows pink and beige clouds against a dark blue sky. The painting depicts several objects including a sword and staff. The paintings appear to be Buddhist themed, by the artist unknown.