Botasa Maaebosal Seated Figure, Seoul

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1828

Category

Sculpture

Era

고려시대

Designated year

2014

Location

성북구, 서울특별시— 서울특별시 성북구 개운사길 60-46 (안암동5가, 보타사) / (지번)서울 성북구 안암동5가 7

Coordinates

37.591133, 127.031065

The Rock-carved Seated Bodhisattva of Botasa Temple in Seoul refers to the image of a bodhisattva carved into a rocky cliff-face behind Daeungjeon Hall of Botasa Temple, a hermitage of Gaeunsa Temple. The bodhisattva is characterized by clearly defined facial features, long eyes, crescent eyebrows and a prominent nose, and an imposing figure with broad shoulders carved in relief. He is wearing a heavenly robe and a lofty bejeweled crown with wings and ribbons draping down, and is sitting cross-legged with his left hand placed upon his knees and his right hand raised to shoulder level. The bodhisattva is often compared with the one carved into rock at Okcheonam Hermitage in Seoul as both are fine examples of the style of bodhisattva image that enjoyed great popularity in the period of transition from the Goryeo to the Joseon dynasty at the end of the fourteenth century.

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