국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

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Stone Seated Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva with Inscription of "Zhengde Shi Nian" (正德十年, "The 10th Zhengde Year")
  • Exhibition Name

    Goryeo and Joseon Dynasty Buddhist Sculptures

  • Nationality/Period

    Joseon Dynasty

  • Materials

    Stone - Tuff

  • Category

    religion - Buddhism - adoration - image of Buddha

  • Dimensions

    H. 33.4cm

  • Designation

    Treasure 1327

  • Accession Number

    Sinsu 14491

  • Location

    Buddhist Sculpture Gallery

This stone-seated Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is sitting on a rock-shaped pedestal. He wears a headdress, reveals inner wear, and holds a jewel bead in his left hand. Overall, this figure displays the typical characteristics of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva statues produced in the early Joseon Period. The inscription behind the pedestal reveals that this statue was made in 1515.