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Buddhist Paintings of Daewonsa Temple, Boseong (Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Ten Underworld Kings)

보성 대원사 지장보살도 및 시왕도 일괄 ( 寶城 大原寺 地藏菩薩圖 및 十王圖 一括 )

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Classification Treasure
Name of Cultural Properties Buddhist Paintings of Daewonsa Temple, Boseong (Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Ten Underworld Kings)
Quantity 1 painting (9 copies)
Designated Date 2013.04.29
Age The 44th year of the reign of King Yeongjo of Joseon (1768)
Address 506-8, Juksan-gil, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do

These paintings depicting Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and Ten Underworld Kings were painted in 1766 for enshrinement in Myeongbujeon Hall of Daewonsa Temple, Boseong. Saekmin, a renowned monk-painter in the Jeolla-do area during the 18th century, led a group of painters who participated in the creation of these paintings. Among the Buddhist paintings housed in Myeongbujeon Hall in Korea, these constitute a rare example of a painting of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva forming a set along with paintings of Ten Underworld Kings and demonic messengers. In addition, the original appearance of these paintings has been preserved in a very good condition. They were once moved to Deongnimsa Temple but were brought back to Daewonsa Temple again without any loss or damage. Painted by many talented monk painters, the composition and coloring in these paintings display the representative characteristics of Buddhist paintings of the 18th century. Furthermore, each painting bears a record of its period of creation and place of enshrinement, providing valuable information on the production of Buddhist paintings during that time.