Jeon Hoeyang Jangyeonri Geumdonggwaneumbosal Seated Figure

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.1872

Category

Sculpture

Era

14세기 후반~15세기 초

Designated year

2015

Location

춘천시, 강원특별자치도— 강원도 춘천시 우석로 70 (석사동, 국립춘천박물관)

Coordinates

37.866100, 127.731800Museum-based location

Presumed to have been excavated at Geumgangsan Mountain (Jangyeon-ri of Hoeyang-gun, Gangwon-do), this gilt-bronze statuette of Avalokitesvara is in relatively good condition despite the exfoliation and green rust on parts of its surface. The elaborate carving technique, luxurious ornamentation covering almost the entire body, tall bejeweled crown, disk-shaped ear ornaments, clearly delineated features and slender waist attest to the strong influence of Tibetan Buddhist art, which is thought to have arrived in Korea during the period of transition from the Goryeo to the Joseon dynasty. This is why the statuette is regarded as an important material with regard to the interrelationship between Buddhist sculpture developed in Yuan, Goryeo and Joseon.

Location