Seated Samneunggye Valley Valley Rock-carved Shakyamuni Buddha

This seated Shakyamuni Buddha, 6 metres in height, is carved into a huge natural rock face in Bae-dong, Gyeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do. The figure leans slightly backward, and its half-closed eyes seem to gaze down upon the sentient beings of this world. While the head and shoulders are carved deeply, giving them a strong sense of volume, the body is carved very shallowly. Judging from its overall style, the piece is presumed to be a rock-carved Buddha in the style that was popular in the late Unified Silla period.

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Where it is

Region

Gyeongju, Gyeongbuk

Designation

Provincial Tangible Heritage · 시도유형문화유산