Gilt-bronze Standing Buddha from Sinhwa-ri, Yangpyeong

Basic information

Designation

National Treasure No.186

Category

Sculpture

Era

삼국시대

Designated year

1976

Location

용산구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 용산구 서빙고로 137 (용산동6가, 국립중앙박물관)

Coordinates

37.524041, 126.980350

This 30cm tall Standing Gilt-bronze Bodhisattva was found by chance in Sinhwa-ri, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do Province during the adjustment of arable land in 1976. The farm seems to have been originally a temple site, judging from various relics including roofing tiles. Although the pedestal and a mandorla are been missing, it's still in good condition and perfectly gilded. Giving an impression of abundance, this statue has a long and round face, with a long and thick neck. The body is disproportionately long for the face. The robe, which covers both of the shoulders, form U-shaped robe folds at the chest and belly. The three crossing lines on the chest are the underwear. The piled train depicted a bold line, which gives a natural and smooth impression. Since all the fingers on both of the hands are missing, the exact shape of hands cannot be recognized. Its right hand is raised with the palm facing the front, while the tip of its left hand is pointing down to the ground with the palm facing the front. Massive, simple and cylinder shaped body and U-shaped folds seem to be influenced by the Chinese Su. This statue is assumed to be made in the Silla Dynasty, for Silla occupied around the Hangang River area at the time.

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