Stone Seated Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva

This is a statue of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva wearing a hood, seated on a rock-shaped pedestal. It is a small statue, with an overall height of about 33.4 cm; the body is thickly gilded, and the pedestal is coated with a reddish lacquer. The bodhisattva sits in the full lotus position with the head bowed slightly forward and the neck rendered short. It wears robes covering both shoulders and holds a wish-fulfilling jewel (boju) in its left hand. The legs and hands are rendered smaller in proportion to the head and body, and the statue is a rare example of a small-scale stone sculpture among Joseon Buddhist sculptures. On the back of the unusually rock-shaped pedestal is an inscription recording the background of the statue's creation, along with the names of the donor and the maker, and the date of production. Made in 1515, the tenth year of King Jungjong of Joseon, this Stone Seated Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is simply rendered in each part but clearly reveals the characteristic features of its period. It holds especially important value in that its form is well preserved and the background and date of its creation are clearly established.

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Where it is

Region

Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Designation

Treasure · 보물