국립중앙박물관 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF KOREA

Highlights
Gilt-bronze Pensive Bodhisattva
  • Exhibition Name

    Pensive Bodhisattva in Three-kingdom period

  • Nationality/Period

    Three Kingdoms Period

  • Materials

    Metal - Gilt-bronze

  • Category

    religion - Buddhism - adoration - image of Buddha

  • Dimensions

    H. 20.9cm

  • Accession Number

    Deoksu 3200

  • Location

    Buddhist Sculpture Gallery

This gilt-bronze pensive Bodhisattva wears a high crown adorned with a honeysuckle design. It displays a thin, exposed upper body and a long skirt covering the pedestal. This is the only extant Buddhist statue in Korea sporting a moustache.