Stone Standing Buddha Triad at Anguksa Temple Site, Dangjin

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.100

Category

Sculpture

Era

고려시대

Designated year

1963

Location

당진시, 충청남도— 충청남도 당진시 원당골1길 188 (정미면)

Coordinates

36.832014, 126.557463

This stone standing Buddha Triad is located at the former site of Anguksa Temple on Anguksan Mountain (also known as Eunbongsan Mountain). The temple was rebuilt in 1929, but was closed again. There is also a large 5-meter-high standing stone Buddha located about 200 meters away from this site. The principal stone standing Buddha in the middle is wearing a large square Korean traditional hat, and has a face that is disproportionately large compared to the body. The oversized body exhibits a simple shape resembling a square pillar. The right hand lies across the chest while the left hand lies on the stomach with the thumb and middle finger pressed together. Bodhisattva statues were also erected to the right and left of the principal statue. The Bodhisattva on the right is buried to the waist, while the one on the left has the same form as the principal Buddha statue, although its head is badly damaged. The Triad was influenced by the popular style of Buddha statues of Chungcheong-do during the Goryeo Dynasty. It is a notable example of a Buddha triad along with the Stone Standing Buddha in Mireuk-ri, Chungju (Treasure No. 96).

Location