Daeheungsa Geumdonggwaneumbosal Seated Figure, Haenam

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1547

Category

Sculpture

Era

조선전기

Designated year

2008

Location

해남군, 전라남도— 전남 해남군 삼산면 대흥사길 400, 대흥사 (구림리)

Coordinates

34.573252, 126.598927

This Gilt-bronze Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva in the posture of the Wheel-turning King is nicely proportioned and skillfully carved, with the robe naturally depicted. It is also unusually large among gilt-bronze bodhisattva images with a similar posture, resting the right hand on the raised right knee with the left leg flat on the floor, dated to the early Joseon Dynasty. The image inherits characteristic features of the Goryeo Dynasty in overall style as well as detailed expression. But the elongated yet slightly swollen face, the prominent whorl of white hair on the forehead, and the more or less rigid lines of the robe with few beaded accessories are regarded as influences of early Joseon. The Image is relatively well preserved, though with minor damage on the crown.

Location