Seated Wonju Bongsan-dong Stone Buddha

This seated stone Buddha stands in Bongsan-dong, Wonju, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. It retains its mandorla and pedestal, though the hands and face are damaged. The shoulders are naturally rounded, the chest relatively broad, and the seated posture stable, giving the figure a well-balanced appearance. The limbs show an appropriate sense of volume, showing that the statue faithfully continues the characteristics of Unified Silla stone Buddha images. The robe draped over both shoulders is carved in parallel folds similar to those popular in the late Unified Silla period, though a degree of formalisation is visible, reflecting the stylistic change of the later era. The boat-shaped mandorla is elaborately carved with vine scrollwork and, at its rim, flame patterns. The pedestal is a three-tiered octagonal lotus base, of which the lowest tier is buried in the ground. The middle tier is octagonal, with a heavenly figure carved on each face, and the uppermost tier is carved in the shape of a blooming lotus enclosing small floral patterns. This is an early Goryeo stone Buddha that faithfully carries on the characteristics of Unified Silla stone Buddha statues.

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Where it is

Region

Wonju, Gangwon

Designation

Provincial Tangible Heritage · 시도유형문화유산