Gaeunsa Mokjoamitayeoraejwasang Mit Barwon Gate, Seoul

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1649

Category

Sculpture

Designated year

2010

Location

성북구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 성북구 개운사길 73(안암동5가, 개운사) , 서울특별시 종로구 우정국로 55(불교중앙박물관)

Coordinates

37.587408, 127.028227

The Wooden Seated Amitabha Buddha of Gaeunsa Temple in Seoul is a sculpture noted for a well-defined, solemn face, the majestic yet balanced proportions, lively and dynamic shapes and lines and the overall sophistication of the sculptural technique. This highly accomplished piece of sculptural work is, therefore, considered one of the masterpieces of late Goryeo Buddhist sculpture. This Buddha statue, according to its repair record, was refurbished in 1274, even earlier than the Wooden Seated Amitabha Buddha of Gaesimsa Temple, another statue from the early part of the late Goryeo Period, whose repair is recorded to have taken place in 1280. This statue, thus, appears to have been created no later than the early 13th century, which makes it one of the very rare Buddhist sculptures dating from the early 13th century having survived to the present. The statue is over 1m in height and was originally housed in Chukbongsa Temple in Asan. This masterful work of sculptural art is in a great state of preservation as well.

Location