Seated Stone Buddha in Jijang-ri, Goesan

This Buddha statue, located in Jijang-ri, Buljeong-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do, is associated with Maitreya worship of the Joseon period. Rather than being carved by a skilled stonemason, it was made by Buddhist villagers. The sculptor made full use of the natural shape of the stone, carving the Buddha image on its front face and slightly working the protruding part above the head to represent a bogae, a canopy-shaped ornament placed above a Buddha's head. The face is round and appears rather fleshy; the outlines of the eyes, nose and mouth are distinct, but their execution is very unskilled. The shape of the two hands and the rendering of the knees are likewise awkward, yet the effort to depict a proper Buddha image is evident throughout. The exact date of the statue's creation is unknown, but it is a valuable record offering a glimpse into folk belief of the Joseon period.

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Where it is

Region

Goesan, Chungbuk

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Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료