Rock-carved Seated Buddha in Bukhansan Mountain, Gugi-dong, Seoul

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.215

Category

Sculpture

Era

고려시대

Designated year

1963

Location

종로구, 서울특별시— 서울 종로구 구기동 산2-1번지

Coordinates

37.627083, 126.959437

This is a seated Buddha relief carved into a large rock, with an octagonal stone wedged into the rock over the head to protect the face. Although stern-faced as if to show the strong willpower of Buddha, there is a gentle smile on his lips. The robust physique is in a stiff posture, but it still has a beauty of form. The robe across the left shoulder has parallel folds and geometrical abstraction. The left hand is placed on the stomach while the right hand is on the crossed leg. The pedestal is engraved with lotus blossoms. The stern face, flat torso, abstract features and grandeur of this seated Buddha are some of the unique characteristics of the Buddha images carved into a rock face during the early Goryeo period.

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