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Seonunsa Temple: Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
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Seonunsa Temple: Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva
SOUTH KOREA, North Jeolla, Gochang; Goryeo dynasty (918–1392); Gilt bronze; H: 96.8 cm
Monks from Mongolia and Turpan often visited Korea during the Goryeo dynasty (918–1392), and it is likely that representations of Ksitigarbha wearing headscarves were introduced because of this contact. The Bodhisattva is usually presented as a monk holding a staff in one hand and a jewel in the other. He sits in half lotus position in this statue, however, with a Dharma wheel in his left hand and the right hand in the lotus mudra. The figure wears an elaborate necklace and bracelets and monastic robes that are stylishly detailed. The statue was listed as Treasure No. 280 in 1963. |
