Bodhisattva Vajraraksha

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Bodhisattva Vajraraksha statue depicts a seated figure on a wooden base. The statue is made of metal, likely bronze or brass, with a silver-colored finish. The figure sits cross-legged on a lotus flower base with eyes closed. The figure wears a crown on their head, and long hair flows down their back. The figure is adorned with jewelry: a necklace around their neck and bracelets on both wrists. Their right hand is raised in front of their chest, while their left hand rests on their knee. Two long, curved pieces of fabric or ribbons extend from their shoulders. The statue sits atop a rectangular wooden base with a dark brown color and visible wood grain. The background of the image is a plain gray color.