Seonchalsa Mokjoseokgayeoraejwasang Mit Reliquary Objects, Andong

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.2242

Category

Sculpture

Era

1622년(조선 광해군 14)

Designated year

2023

Location

안동시, 경상북도— 경상북도 안동시 웃장터길 91-17 (길안면, 대한불교조계종 선찰사)

Coordinates

36.454214, 128.897501Kakao address conversion

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The 'Andong Seonchul-sa Wooden Shakyamuni Buddha Seated Statue and Concealment Relics' comprises a Buddha statue and concealment relics created in 1622 (King Gwanghae 14) by master sculptor Hyun-jin (玄眞) and leading sculptors of the era including Eung-won (應元), Su-yeon (守衍), Seong-in (性仁), and In-gyun (印均). The vow inscriptions discovered in the concealment provide historical significance through evidence that Queen Liu Shi (劉氏, 1576-1623), the consort of King Gwanghae also known as Queen Changryeol, commissioned the creation of eleven Buddha statues for installation at Jayou-sa and Insu-sa temples where royal consorts took vows. The statue represents one of these eleven Buddha statues, distinctly an independent Shakyamuni Buddha rather than the principal Buddha of the main hall of these temples, but rather placed in a royal vow temple separately established, providing valuable documentary evidence regarding the true form of vow Buddhas enshrined in royal vow temples. Displaying three-and-a-half head proportions resembling an infant, the statue features a large head with narrow knees and full cheeks providing volume, conveying an overall endearing impression. Simultaneously, the sturdy physique, dignified expression in facial features, and drapery expression of the left shoulder and lower body demonstrate the stylistic characteristics of Hyun-jin's sculptural lineage in foundational elements. The statue's base features a circular concealment opening, with discovered concealment materials including a vow inscription and a garment inscription reading 'Dresses of Queen Liu Born in Byeongja' (丙子生王妃柳氏命衣), indicating this statue was created as a personal vow Buddha while evidencing 17th-century royal Joseon costume discovery in complete form of exceptional rarity.

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