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Sculpture and Crafts

The Sculpture and Crafts section displays many of the world’s finest examples of Buddhist sculpture, metal arts, and ceramics, demonstrating the traditions and astonishing expertise of Korean artisans.

Sculpture and Crafts Buddhist Sculpture
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Cast-iron Buddha

Stone Vairocana Buddha

Stone Maitreya Bodhisattva and Amitabha Buddha from Gamsansa Temple

Background Halo and Pedestal

Cast-iron Buddha

Buddha

Vairocana

Glazed Ceramic Seated Buddha

Gilt-bronze Amitabha Buddha Triad

Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva

Clay Bodhisattva

Stone Buddha

Buddha with dated inscription

Gold Buddha Statues from the Stone Pagoda on the Site of Hwangboksa Temple

Heavenly Musician

Gilt-bronze Bhaisajyaguru Buddha

Gilt-bronze Miniature Shrine

Wooden Seated Avalokiteshvara

Wooden Portable Shrine
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Introduction
- - The Buddhist Sculpture Gallery is designed to allow visitors to fully appreciate the characteristics of Korea’s Buddhist sculptures, and their beauty. Visitors can learn how Korean Buddhist sculpture evolved over time, from the Three Kingdoms period to the Joseon Dynasty period, and explore the distinct features of different Buddhist statues.
  - At the entrance, visitors will encounter a large stone Buddha statue and iron Buddha statue produced in the period of Unified Silla and the Goryeo Dynasty. They will then proceed to a special section featuring Bangasayusang (a gilt-bronze, Pensive Bodhisattva), which is designated National Treasure No. 83/No.78.
  - Finally, they will view small gilt-bronze Buddha statues of different periods and styles to understand the diverse elements of Korean Buddhist sculptures.
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