Wooden Seated Child Manjusri of Sangwonsa Temple, Pyeongchang

Basic information

Designation

National Treasure No.221

Category

Sculpture

Era

조선 세조 12년(1466)

Designated year

1984

Location

평창군, 강원특별자치도— 강원특별자치도 평창군 오대산로 1211-14(진부면, 상원사)

Coordinates

37.788200, 128.562700Museum-based location

Located in Odaesan Mountain, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do Province, Sangwonsa Temple was built by Jajangyulsa in 645 (the 14th year of King Seongdeok of Silla). In the book titled Samguk Yusa (The Heritage of the Three States) it was recorded that Jajangyulsa built it after meeting with Manjusri (the Bodhisattva of wisdom and intellect). In addition, King Sejo of Joseon cured his disease here with the help of a young monk of wisdom and intellect, according to historical records. Sangwonsa Temple was closely related with the Manjusri Religion. The statue of the young monk in Sangwonsa Temple is worthy of note since it was the only young monk statue built for worshipping. With its head dropped, the body was well balanced. It had its hair tied up to both sides, while both full cheeks gave a naive impression. Its broad shoulders were depicted with the robe, which run through the armpits from left to right. In its chest, the bead ornaments were hung down. The pleats of the robe were depicted gently and smoothly according to the counters of the body. Its right hand with the thumb and the middle finger almost touching each other were raised up to the shoulders. It sat in a comfortable position with the left leg bent inside, while the right leg lied outside without the pedestal. Recently, relics recording that Princess Uisuk and her husband, the second daughter of King Sejo of Joseon, enshrined the young monk statue in 1466 (the 12th year of King Sejo) were found from the statue. It was important information for the art because the time and origin were clear.

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