Namsan Jangchanggok Seokjomireugyeoraesamjonsang, Gyeongju

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.2071

Category

Sculpture

Era

신라 7세기

Designated year

2020

Location

경주시, 경상북도— 경상북도 경주시 일정로 186 (인왕동, 국립경주박물관)

Coordinates

35.835200, 129.224500Museum-based location

The Stone Maitreya Buddha Triad in Jangchanggok Valley, Namsan Mountain, Gyeongju has been widely known as a work symbolical of the beliefs of Buddhism in the Three-Kingdoms period. It is comprised of the main Maitreya Buddha seated on the chair flanked by attendant Buddhas. It is known as the oldest of Buddha statues seated on the chair. The main Buddha displays a round, plump, benevolent face with the right hand held up, the fingers folded, and the left hand on the lap with fingers folded in gestures of abhaya mudra (relieving people of their fear, worries, and hardships) and vara mudra (making people’s wish come true). The two attendant Buddhas (about 1m tall each) wears a three-flower crown and hold objects symbolizing power and benevolence in the hands. Their chubby cheeks depict a calm smile, and the lower part of their robes is vividly portrayed.

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