Description
In Buddhism, a bodhisattva is a being who, just before reaching enlightenment, turns back to assist others to reach enlightenment first. This bodhisattva holds his hand palm forward, in a gesture that tells followers not to fear. In his other hand he carries a bottle that holds the elixir of immortality.
Provenance
R. T. Bruce, London, England; (J. E. Eskenazi, Ltd., London, England, sold to the Cleveland Museum of Art) (?–1976); The Cleveland Museum of Art, Cleveland, OH (1976–)
Accession Number
1976.14
Medium
gilt bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 43.8 cm (17 1/4 in.); Diameter of base: 14.6 cm (5 3/4 in.)
Classification
Sculpture
Credit Line
The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund
