Yongmunsa Geumdonggwaneumbosal Seated Figure, Yangpyeong

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1790

Category

Sculpture

Era

14세기

Designated year

2012

Location

양평군, 경기도— 경기도 양평군 용문산로 782 (용문면, 용문사)

Coordinates

37.550235, 127.570444Kakao address conversion

The Gilt-bronze Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva of Yongmunsa Temple, Yangpyeong, shows the typical style of Buddhist statues that became hugely popular nationwide during the late Goryeo Period (c. 14th century). Other Buddhist statues that exhibit similar characteristics to this statue include the Gilt-bronze Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva (made in 1330) of Buseoksa Temple, Seosan, which is currently kept at Kannonji Temple in Tsushima, Japan; the Gilt-bronze Standing Mahasthamaprapta Bodhisattva (made in 1333) at the National Museum of Korea; the Gilt-bronze Seated Bodhisattva at the Jeonju National Museum; the Gilt-bronze Seated Bodhisattva at Unjangam Hermitage, Cheongyang; and the Gilt-bronze Seated Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva at Dosoram Hermitage of Seonunsa Temple, Gochang. Although the jeweled crown worn by Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva was restored at a later date, the statue has been well preserved overall and displays all the hallmarks of sculptural excellence.

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