Sakyamuni Buddha

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Sakyamuni Buddha statue depicts a figure sitting cross-legged on a decorative base. The figure has a bronze or copper-colored body with a darker patina. The figure's eyes are closed, and the facial expression appears serene. The figure wears a simple robe that exposes the right shoulder. The hair is styled in a tall, pointed topknot. The ears are long and adorned with earrings. The hands are placed in the lap, with the right hand on top of the left. The figure sits on a lotus flower-shaped base with intricate carvings. The base has a wide, flat bottom and a series of curved, petal-like protrusions around the middle. The background of the image is a gradient gray color.