Bodhisattva

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a statue of Bodhisattva. The statue is made of stone and is light brown in color with darker brown and white patches. The figure has a large, pointed oval halo behind its head. The figure is wearing a crown on its head and has long earlobes. The eyes are closed, and the nose is small. The right hand is raised to the chest with the palm facing outwards. The left hand hangs down by the side with the palm facing outwards. The figure is wearing a robe that is draped over the left shoulder and around the waist. The right leg is slightly bent. The statue stands on a rectangular base. The background is black at the top and fades to gray at the bottom.