Buddha, possibly Amitabha, on a peacock

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a wooden statue of Buddha, possibly Amitabha, sitting on a peacock. The statue is carved from wood and features a Buddha figure with a serene expression, wearing a robe. The Buddha sits cross-legged on a decorative platform supported by the back and head of a peacock. The peacock's head is carved to face forward, with its beak open. The peacock's body forms a seat for the Buddha, with its legs visible below. The statue has a large, pointed peacock feather design behind the Buddha's head. The statue stands on a round base. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray, with a shadow cast to the right of the statue.