Lotus Pedestal in Gyoseong-ri, Jincheon

This lotus pedestal remains in place with the Buddha statue it once supported now lost; it is an outstanding hemispherical work, almost perfectly preserved and finely carved. The pedestal is formed by stacking a natural stone as the base, octagonal middle and lower stones, and a rounded upper stone. On the upper stone, lotus-flower designs and bosanghwa (auspicious-flower) designs are carved below and above respectively, with lotus seeds and leaves adding further decoration and splendour. This lotus pedestal is a rare example of a Buddha pedestal in the North Chungcheong region, well equipped with all its constituent elements, and it clearly displays features that allow the development of Buddha pedestals during the Goryeo period to be traced.

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Where it is

Region

Jincheon, Chungbuk

Designation

Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료