He is depicted as a monster holding a staff, without detailing his appearance.

He is often depicted holding a bouquet of flowers.

One of the Albanians is depicted holding a glass bottle in his hand.

He is often depicted holding the caduceus in his left hand.

He is usually depicted holding a khakkhara in his right hand.

He is depicted holding a white rose in his hand against his breast.

He is often depicted holding a pair of scales.

When depicted holding a spear, he also signals his role as the chief of the Yakṣas.

Dattatreya is sometimes depicted holding the divine cow in one of his hands.

In various works of art, he is depicted holding a naginata as a support for his weak leg.