Rock-carved Standing Buddha in Chiin-ri, Hapcheon

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.222

Category

Sculpture

Era

통일신라시대

Designated year

1963

Location

합천군, 경상남도— 경남 합천군 가야면 해인사길 85 (치인리)

Coordinates

35.813355, 128.116704

This rock-carved Buddha is located behind the Haeinsa Temple along the mountain path to the top of Gayasan Mountain. The topknot on the head is tall and large. The Buddha has an unsmiling plump face, slanted eyes, elevated philtrum, thick lips and wrinkles in the chin. The ear lobes are long enough to touch the shoulders, and the three wrinkles on the neck are very deep. The shoulders are broad. The right hand is held to the shoulder with the thumb and index finger put together. The left hand is held to the chest with the back of the hand facing outwards and the index and middle fingers bent. The hands are very detailed and life-like. The robe on the shoulders is knotted at the left shoulder in a loop. The U-neck clothing has folds on the body. It has two mandorlas: one around the head and a natural halo that seems to serve as a “body mandorla.” Compared to the elaborate face and hands, the pedestal is simply designed. This Buddha has a powerful, dignified expression and a refined finish. This rock-carved Buddha is believed to be a work of the 9th century.

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