Heungguksa Mokjojijangbosalsamjonsang·siwangsang Ilgwal Mit Reliquary Objects, Yeosu

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1566

Category

Sculpture

Era

불상1648년, 복장1648년경

Designated year

2008

Location

여수시, 전라남도— 전남 여수시 흥국사길 160(중흥동) 흥국사 무사전

Coordinates

34.821004, 127.700222

The Wooden Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Triad and Ten Underworld Kings enshrined at Musajeon Hall of Heungguksa Temple in Yeosu were created in 1648 (the 26th year of King Injo’s reign), by 12 monk sculptors under the master sculptor Ingyun. The Ksitigarbha has an impressive expression on the fleshy round face, gazing upward from under swollen eyelids. The body is nicely curved with a sense of volume, enhanced by the pleasant harmony of the straight and bent lines of the folds of the robe. The Ten Underworld Kings and attendant figures have lively expressions, suggestive of their respective roles and different attributes. These sculpted images successfully reflect the Buddhist iconography of the 17th century. Their value is heightened by the existence of all the images carved together and a letter of invocation revealing the situation surrounding their creation.

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