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Standing Lacquer Bodhisattva

UnknownJoseon Period

Seokdang Museum of Dong-A University

Seokdang Museum of Dong-A University
Busan, South Korea

Its height is 146.9cm and it is shaped like a real human. Its name is Deongsinbul, and it is made of dried lacquer and this is a very rare artefact. It is believed that only nine Deongsinbul remain in Korea. The balance of the upperand lower parts of the body is almost 1:1 and the lower part is rather short. The right hand is bent while the left hand is straight down, holding the clothes. The face is long lined and there are several decorated designs in the crown. In the case of the crown, it is made separate from the statue and then put on the statue head. This standing Bodhisattva is believed to be from the Joseon Period.

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  • Title: Standing Lacquer Bodhisattva
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date: Joseon Period
  • Physical Dimensions: h146.9 cm
  • Provenance: Seokdang Museum of Dong-A University
  • Type: Wood
Seokdang Museum of Dong-A University

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