Bohyeonsa Mokjomunsubosal Seated Figure, Gangneung

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.2148

Category

Sculpture

Designated year

2021

Location

강릉시, 강원특별자치도— 강원도 강릉시 보현길 396 (성산면, 보현사)

Coordinates

37.736971, 128.769942Kakao address conversion

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The wooden Manjusri Bodhisattva statue from Bohyeon Temple in Gangneung was crafted in the late Goryeo through early Joseon period, though its precise date remains unclear. A repair record discovered in the consecration relics indicates that master sculptors Seokjun and Wonoh performed restoration work in 1599 alongside the Sangwon Temple wooden Manjusri boy statue. Despite stylistic differences in material, proportion, and facial features, these temple treasures share similar patronage backgrounds and monastic affiliations. The Bohyeon bodhisattva's superior sculptural quality suggests royal commissioning, supported by the concurrent 1599 restoration at Sangwon Temple and records mentioning Queen Consort Jeong-hee Yun (1418-1483), wife of King Sejo, as a possible patron. The statue displays remarkable craftsmanship, with sophisticated jewelry, ornate coiffure with plaited hair arranged in elaborate loops, elegant drapery displaying intricate folding techniques, and refined facial features reflecting late Goryeo and early Joseon characteristics. As an important example of this rare period, it contributes substantially to understanding early Joseon Buddhist sculpture history and artistic development.

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