국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Gilt-bronze Standing Bodhisattva in Gunsu-ri, Buyeo
  • Nationality/Period

    Korea

  • Materials

    Metal - Gilt-bronze

  • Category

    religion - Buddhism - adoration - image of Buddha

  • Dimensions

    H. 11.2cm

  • Designation

    Treasure 330

  • Accession Number

    M 342

This Bodhisattva statuette was discovered along with the Stone Seated Buddha in Bunsu-ri (Treasure No. 329) under the core foundation stone of a wooden pagoda that once stood at a temple site in Gunsu-ri, Buyeo. It is standing on a semispherical downturned lotus pedestal, and shows traces of a link behind the head to which its mandorla was attached. The celestial veil robe is marked by a crossing and U-shaped folds on the front. The statue is also characterized by the hand gesture symbolizing the granting of wishes and the fluttering celestial robe showing the influence of the Northern Wei Dynasty.