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.