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Yangpyeongdong: Standing Buddha
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Yangpyeongdong: Standing Buddha
SOUTH KOREA, South Gyeongsang, Geochang; Unified Silla dynasty (668–935); Granite; H: 275 cm
The Buddha wears a monastic robe covering both shoulders. The folds divide into an oval pattern over the thighs, while at the side of the robe the slightly raised ripples are carved more emphatically. These are clasped at the top by the Buddha 's right hand, while the disproportionately large left hand points across the body in what looks like the karana (warding off evil) mudra.
The head is shaded by a circular canopy that was added in the 20th century. It hides the urna but other Buddha characteristics remain in the elongated earlobes and three lines on the neck. The statue was listed as Treasure No. 377 in 1963. |
