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Gilt-bronze Standing Buddha from Seonsan-eup, Gumi

구미 선산읍 금동여래입상 ( 龜尾 善山邑 金銅如來立像 )

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Classification National Treasure
Name of Cultural Properties Gilt-bronze Standing Buddha from Seonsan-eup, Gumi
Quantity 1 Item
Designated Date 1976.04.23
Age The 8th century (Unified Silla)
Address Daegu National Museum, 321, Cheongho-ro, Suseong-gu, Daegu

This statue was excavated along with two the Gilt-bronze Standing Avalokitesvara Bodhisattvas on the hill behind Bonghan 2-dong, Seonsan-gun, Gyeongsang-do Province during the erosion control work conducted in 1976. A story has it that these Buddhist statues were first found by a peasant around Daebatgol about 70 years ago, and buried again in the present location a few years later. Although portions of the left hand and foot are missing and became rusty on their faces and chests, its gilding is in a relatively good condition. The hair is shaped like several top shells fixed to each other, crowned by the usnisa. While it has a square face, its eyes, nose and mouth depict sharp lines. The robe, while gently covered both shoulders, is tightly wrapped around the body to reveal the contour of the body. The parallel 'U' shaped folds are around the belly, while they separated symmetrically on its each leg and came down to the ankles. The right hand is raised, while the left hand is pointing towards the ground. Both of the palms could be seen in the front. It represents well the style of Buddha statues of the late Unified Silla for the posture was expressed in a rather simple and easy style without too much detail, and the well-arranged folds look neat. It was, however, made in the early 8th century, judging from its simple and stiff posture and tense face.