Ssanggyesa Sojoseokgayeoraesambul Seated Figure, Nonsan

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1851

Category

Sculpture

Designated year

2015

Location

논산시, 충청남도— 충청남도 논산시 중산길 192 (양촌면)

Coordinates

36.105739, 127.205878Kakao address conversion

The Clay Seated Sakyamuni Buddha Triad of Ssanggyesa Temple in Nonsan was made in 1605 by a group of five monk-sculptors led by Wono (the other four being Sinhyeon, Cheongheo, Sinil and Huichun), who was active during the early seventeenth century. The triad, consisting of Shakyamuni, Amitabha and Bhaisajyaguru, enshrined in the double-story building is one of the Buddhist statues built after the Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592, which resulted in a seven-year war that devastated Korea. The stately appearance, broad shoulders and long waist of each of the three statues reveal that they were influenced by the sculptural achievements of the late Goryeo to early Joseon period.

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