Shrine with a Seated Male Deity

Cleveland Museum of Art

Bronze sculpture of Shrine with a Seated Male Deity. The deity sits cross-legged on a rectangular base with two short protruding rods on either side; legs are bent at the knee and right leg tucked under left. The deity's right arm is bent at the elbow with the hand resting on the knee; the left arm is bent with the hand resting on the base. The figure has a large circular halo behind the head. The deity has a serene facial expression with almond-shaped eyes and wears a decorative headdress. The deity is adorned with jewelry including necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. The bronze has a dark patina with green undertones. The rectangular base sits on a wooden platform. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.