Seokjojijangbosal Seated Figure

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1327

Category

Sculpture

Era

조선 중종 10년(1515)

Designated year

2001

Location

용산구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 용산구 서빙고로 137 (용산동6가, 국립중앙박물관)

Coordinates

37.524041, 126.980350

This is an image (height: 33.4cm) of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva wearing a hood and sitting on a rock-shaped pedestal. The body has thick gold plating, and the pedestal is painted in a color tinged with red. The cross-legged Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva has his head bent forward slightly. The robe is hung on both shoulders, with the left hand holding up a magic bead. The legs and the hands are depicted as small compared to the body and the head. It is a small stone image for a Buddhism-associated work made in the Joseon Period (1392-1910). The unique-looking stone pedestal contains statements at the back on how and when the image was made, who made it, and who paid for the work. Made in 1515 (the 10th year of King Jungjong’s reign), the image displays the characters of the period despite the brief expression of body parts. Well-preserved, it is a valuable object that provides clear information on the background and period of formation.

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