Bulgapsa Mokjoseokgayeoraesambul Seated Figure, Yeonggwang

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1377

Category

Sculpture

Era

1635년(숭정 8년)

Designated year

2003

Location

영광군, 전라남도— 전남 영광군 불갑면 불갑사로 450, 불갑사 (모악리)

Coordinates

35.200801, 126.549772

The image of Shakyamuni Buddha looks stable, showing a body larger than the other two. Large beads are portrayed on the topknot and near the forehead. The square face carries a gentle smile, with the ears extending down to the shoulders. The slightly thick neck shows three clear-cut lines. The robe is hung on both shoulders, with the right arm revealed under the robe. The robe wrinkles flow naturally down to the legs. The fingers of one hand point to the bottom, with the other hand placed on the lap, palm facing up (gesture of subjugating demons). The two hands are portrayed realistically. The Medicine Buddha and Amitabha Buddha share the following features with Shakyamuni Buddha seated at the center: unclear usnisa (a protuberance symbolizing supreme wisdom); overblown face; clear-cut facial features; comfortable stance; realistically expressed hands; robe wrinkles naturally flowing down, etc. The only differences between the three are the smaller size of the Medicine Buddha and Amitabha Buddha showing the Amida hand sign and wearing of a robe hung on both shoulders without revealing the right arm. The relevant records found from the inside of the statues say that they were made by ten Buddhist sculptors, including Monk Muyeom, in 1635. This piece is the oldest one of the existing works made by Monk Muyeom. According to experts, this one is a benchmark work that helps them get a grasp of the trend of works of said monk and his followers, who carried out activities in Jeolla-do, Chungcheong-do, and Gangwon-do.

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