Stone Standing Bodhisattva of Beopjusa Temple, Boeun

The Stone Standing Bodhisattva of Beopjusa Temple, Boeun, is an unusual statue that stands on a foundation stone, carrying a relatively large incense burner on its head. It has long been called the Huigyeon Bodhisattva, though the origin of this name is not fully known. The lower base, the body, and the stand for the incense burner are carved from a single stone, on top of which sits a burner shaped like a balu, a monk's alms bowl. It is a distinctive sculpture depicting the offering of incense smoke to the Buddha. The face has been badly damaged, but the rest of the statue is in relatively good condition. In particular, the two arms raised to support the incense burner, the realistic rendering of the chest, and the exquisite treatment of the heavenly robe on the back suggest that it was made by the same sculptor who produced the twin-lion stone lantern within the same temple grounds. Although the face is damaged, the Stone Standing Bodhisattva of Beopjusa Temple, Boeun, is a distinctive work notable for the overall composition of the figure supporting the incense burner and for its detailed carving technique.

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Boeun, Chungbuk

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Treasure · 보물