국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Gilt-bronze Standing Amitabha Buddha
  • Nationality/Period

    Silla Kingdom

  • Materials

    Metal - Gilt-bronze

  • Category

    religion - Buddhism - adoration - image of Buddha

  • Dimensions

    H. 19.1cm

  • Accession Number

    Deoksu 2759

This gilt-bronze standing Amitabha Buddha wears a deep U-necked robe across both shoulders. Its stable frontal silhouette, voluminous thighs, and slightly protruding belly are elements that reflect the artistic peak of Silla gilt-bronze Buddha statues. The sharp lower edge of the robe and the high and conspicuous pedestal appear to be precursors of the type of Buddha sculptures that would become prevalent in the late Unified Silla period.