Gilt-bronze Standing Buddha from Seonsan-eup, Gumi

Basic information

Designation

National Treasure No.182

Category

Sculpture

Era

삼국시대말 ~ 통일신라

Designated year

1976

Location

수성구, 대구광역시— 대구 수성구 청호로 321, 국립대구박물관 (황금동,국립대구박물관)

Coordinates

35.845859, 128.637925

This statue was excavated along with two the Gilt-bronze Standing Avalokitesvara Bodhisattvas on the hill behind Bonghan 2-dong, Seonsan-gun, Gyeongsang-do Province during the erosion control work conducted in 1976. A story has it that these Buddhist statues were first found by a peasant around Daebatgol about 70 years ago, and buried again in the present location a few years later. Although portions of the left hand and foot are missing and became rusty on their faces and chests, its gilding is in a relatively good condition. The hair is shaped like several top shells fixed to each other, crowned by the usnisa. While it has a square face, its eyes, nose and mouth depict sharp lines. The robe, while gently covered both shoulders, is tightly wrapped around the body to reveal the contour of the body. The parallel 'U' shaped folds are around the belly, while they separated symmetrically on its each leg and came down to the ankles. The right hand is raised, while the left hand is pointing towards the ground. Both of the palms could be seen in the front. It represents well the style of Buddha statues of the late Unified Silla for the posture was expressed in a rather simple and easy style without too much detail, and the well-arranged folds look neat. It was, however, made in the early 8th century, judging from its simple and stiff posture and tense face.

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