Jina (Tirthankara)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts Jina, a Tirthankara, sitting in a meditative posture. The figure has a dark brown patina with green and gold highlights. The figure is seated cross-legged on a decorative base with the hands resting on the lap. The face is smooth with a slight smile and closed eyes. The ears are long with a dangling earring. The head is adorned with a patterned topknot. The body has a prominent navel and a diamond-shaped mark on the chest. The arms and legs have a naturalistic shape. The background is a gradient transitioning from black at the top to white in the center then back to grey towards the bottom.