Seated Borimsa Temple Wooden Avalokitesvara

This seated wooden statue of Avalokitesvara (Gwaneum Bosal) is enshrined at Borimsa Temple in Jeju City. The bodhisattva sits in the full lotus position, wearing an elaborate crown decorated with floral and flame motifs. The face is full and well proportioned, with neatly rendered eyes, mouth and nose; the ears are rather short, but three creases carved on the neck -- a traditional feature known as samdo -- give the figure an air of both benevolence and dignity. In terms of hand gestures, the left hand is raised with the palm facing outward, the thumb and middle finger joined, while the right hand rests on the right knee with the palm turned upward, the thumb and middle finger joined, supporting a sacred vase. Taken together, the ornate crown, the well-balanced body and the thick, beautifully carved folds of the robe suggest that this statue dates from the late Joseon period. The Wooden Seated Avalokitesvara of Borimsa Temple is an outstanding example of wooden Buddhist sculpture, and it holds historical and artistic value as heritage.

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Where it is

Region

Jeju City, Jeju

Designation

Provincial Tangible Heritage · 시도유형문화유산