Rock-carved Standing Buddha Triad at Gaseobam Hermitage Site, Geocheang

The entire surface of the rock has been hollowed out in the shape of a boat to form a mandorla (a halo-like nimbus representing the light radiating from the Buddha's body), inside which a Buddha triad is carved in low relief. The central main Buddha has a relatively broad face, with eyes, nose and mouth that are small in proportion to the face, and plain, elongated ears, giving an impression that is heavy and somewhat rustic. The treatment of the body—the squared shoulders, the calm chest without modelling, the rod-like legs, and the feet spread to left and right—shows the formalised features typical of the Goryeo period. The flanking bodhisattvas on either side are carved in almost the same style as the main Buddha, but their shoulders are rendered with softer curves than those of the main Buddha. The lotus pedestal with its sharply pointed tips and the robe hems spreading to left and right like a bird's wing feathers resemble the style of the Three Kingdoms period, but show elements that are formalised and schematic. In the end, it can be seen that this rock-carved Buddha image inherits the style of Three Kingdoms period Buddhist statues while also reflecting elements characteristic of Goryeo.

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Geochang, Gyeongnam

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Treasure · 보물