Stone Standing Buddha in Jeungchon-ri, Sangju

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.118

Category

Sculpture

Era

통일신라시대

Designated year

1963

Location

상주시, 경상북도— 경북 상주시 함창읍 증촌2길 10-13 (증촌리)

Coordinates

36.568139, 128.171561

This statue of Buddha is enshrined in Yonghwasa Temple in Sangju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Both the mandorla (Buddhist halo of light) and body of Buddha are carved from one stone 1.98 meters high. This standing Buddha has been defaced a lot, so the details of the statue are hardly recognizable. It is hard to distinguish the head of the Buddha, but it seems to be bald; the usnisa (a protuberance symbolizing supreme wisdom), shaped like a topknot, is relatively large. The Buddha's features are not clear, but the face is long and plump, and it has a smart appearance. The body of the statue is neat, and the Beobui (sacerdotal robes) on his shoulders is carved very simply. The mandorla, which gives shape to the light coming out of the body, is very worn out; thus, only a glimpse of the spark pattern can be seen on the edges. The body is neat yet stiff in some ways. Note, however, that this is a piece with strong realistic sides to it. This standing stone Buddha is a piece showing the style of the late Silla Dynasty.

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