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Ganwolsa Temple: Seated Buddha
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Ganwolsa Temple: Seated Buddha
SOUTH KOREA, Ulsan, Ulju; Unified Silla dynasty (668–935); Granite; H: 135 cm
The Buddha is the least damaged statue discovered at this location. It was placed on a reassembled lotus throne supported on an inverted lotus that in turn rests on an octagonal Sumeru base carved with crouching lions. The Buddha is in full lotus position and makes the bhumisparsa (earth-touching) mudra. The monastic robe that covers both shoulders descends in shallow folds and overlaps between the knees. The urna between the figure’s brows was once inset with a semi-precious stone. The work is similar to the statue of Vairocana Buddha at Donghwasa Temple and presumably dates from the same period. It was listed as Treasure No. 370 in 1963. |
