Seongjusa Seokjojijangbosalsamjonsang Mit Siwangsang (Collection), Changwon

Basic information

Designation

Treasure No.2295

Category

Sculpture

Era

1681년(조선 숙종 7)

Designated year

2025

Location

창원시, 경상남도— 경상남도 창원시 성산구 곰절길 191(천선동, 성주사)

Coordinates

35.175700, 128.717067Kakao address conversion

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The stone Bodhisattva of Great Strength trinity and Kings of Hell ensemble from Seongju Temple in Changwon was completed in 1681 by lead sculptor Seungho and sculptors Sangryun, Hakjeong, Takmu, and Cheontak, comprising 31 deities including Bodhisattva of Great Strength, the Kings of the Underworld, and their attendants. The dedicatory inscription documents the creation of all 31 figures, with their complete preservation without loss providing crucial comparative material for understanding late Joseon period sculptural practices of the underworld realm. The designated works were executed in red stone, a material extensively employed from the seventeenth century onwards for large-scale sculptural projects including Kings of Hell figures and arhat statues. The sculptor Seungho, whose activities emphasized prominence in Gyeongsang province, demonstrated exceptional mastery of stone sculpture, with his presently surviving works predominantly executed in stone materials. Seungho initially assisted Dou in producing a stone Amitabha trinity at Songlimsa Temple in Chilgok in 1655, acquiring the stone sculpture techniques subsequently extensively applied in sculptural production. The Changwon Seongju Temple stone Bodhisattva of Great Strength trinity and Kings of Hell ensemble represents the largest-scale underworld realm sculptural work created by Seungho and constitutes a definitive representation of late seventeenth century artistic achievement. The sculptural ensemble demonstrates particular importance for sculptor Seungho and stone sculpture material research. Additionally, the complete preservation of all figures without loss or alteration in the original enshrinement location contributes essential historical significance, warranting preservation and conservation designation.

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