Seated Hadong Cheongnyong-ri Stone Buddha

This Buddha statue was found in the fields in front of Cheongnyong village, Okjong-myeon, Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do, in an area popularly known as 'Umanideul' or 'Umani Jeolteo' (Umani temple site). It was discovered in 1954 during construction work, and is now housed in a protective shelter built through the combined efforts of local residents. The head of the statue is badly damaged, and the face is worn to the point where its form is difficult to make out. However, three clear lines of samdo, the three creases traditionally carved on the neck, remain visible, and the drapery folds are rendered in a simple, unadorned manner. Because of the severe damage it is not certain, but the hand gesture is close to one associated with Amitabha Buddha. Overall, the simple execution without elaborate technique suggests that it was made in the late Goryeo period.

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Where it is

Region

Hadong, Gyeongnam

Designation

Cultural Heritage Material · 문화유산자료