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Dry-lacquered Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and Excavated Relics of Pagyesa Temple, Daegu

대구 파계사 건칠관음보살좌상 및 복장유물 ( 大邱 把溪寺 乾漆觀音菩薩坐像 및 腹藏遺物 )

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Classification Treasure
Name of Cultural Properties Dry-lacquered Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva and Excavated Relics of Pagyesa Temple, Daegu
Quantity
Designated Date 1989.04.10
Age Restored in the 29th year of the reign of King Sejong of Joseon
Address Pagyesa Temple 741, Pagye-ro, Dong-gu, Daegu

This dry-lacquered seated Bodhisattva statue is enshrined alone within a glass box at Pagyesa Temple, which was built by Royal Preceptor Simji in 804 (fifth year of the reign of King Aejang during the Silla Period). Based on the records discovered within the statue, it was recreated in 1447 (29th year of the reign of King Sejong of the Joseon Dynasty), and it can be said to have been created earlier than 1447. It is 108.1 cm high. The triple high crown with flower pattern precisely attached appears heavy. The right hand is raised to the shoulder with the thumb and second finger touching and palm facing outward, whereas the left hand is lifted slightly with the palm facing upward, making the thumb and second finger almost touch each other. The collar demonstrates the influence of the previous period in terms of its covering from both arms to knees and the end of the right foot, the splendid decoration adorning the entire body such as chest, two arms, knees, etc., and the old style of wave pattern under the knees. It is similar to the Dry-lacquered Seated Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva of Jangnyuksa Temple in Yeongdeok (Treasure No. 993) in terms of the solemn face, thick clothes, shape of two hands, and string tying the skirt above the chest.