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Buseoksa Temple Infinite Life Hall: Seated Buddha
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Buseoksa Temple Infinite Life Hall: Seated Buddha
SOUTH KOREA, North Gyeongsang, Yeongju; Goryeo dynasty (918–1392); H: 278 cm
The Buddha wears a monastic robe that leaves the right shoulder bare as he sits cross-legged with the right hand in the bhumisparsa (earth-touching) mudra. The mandorla behind the figure is separate from the body and consists of a floral patterned aureole and nimbus unified by a flame pattern. Judging by the dense pleats of the robe, the special casting skills and impressive presentation of this large figure, it was most likely created during early Goryeo dynasty (918-1392). The statue was listed as National Treasure No. 45 in 1962. |
