국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Buddhist Amulet
  • Nationality/Period

    Goryeo Dynasty

  • Materials

    Metal - Gold

  • Category

    religion - Buddhism - adoration - image of Buddha

  • Dimensions

    H. 6.7cm

  • Accession Number

    Bongwan 9242

This Buddhist statue, which probably represents a guardian Buddha, is known to have been found at the stone coffin of Lady Yang, the wife of Lord Namwon. A record in her epitaph states that her funeral took place in 1156, indicating that the statue was made before 1156. The portable shrine holding the statue is made of silver, while its front is ornamented with a vine design, its two sides with a cloud design, and its back with Sanskrit script.