Bodhisattva

Cleveland Museum of Art

The sculpture depicts a Bodhisattva sitting on a rectangular pedestal. The figure is positioned with one leg bent and resting on the pedestal, while the other leg is bent with the foot hanging down. The figure has a serene expression with eyes closed and mouth slightly open. The hair is styled in an updo with a bun on top of the head. The figure wears a necklace with tassels and earrings. The left shoulder is bare, and the right shoulder is covered with a cloth. The figure holds a staff in the right hand and has the left hand raised. A bowl is attached to the back of the figure. The sculpture is made of bronze or copper with a dark patina. The background is a gradient from dark grey to light grey. The sculpture is titled "Bodhisattva" by an unknown artist.