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Standing Buddha

8th century
Not on view
The gilt-bronze statue is a typical small icon made for private devotion in the Unified Silla kingdom and exemplifies a high point in the production of Buddhist sculpture in Korea. The Buddha's hand gesture (mudra) symbolizes the dispelling of fear and the granting of wishes.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 금동여래입상 통일신라
  • 金銅如來立像 統一新羅
  • Title: Standing Buddha
  • Period: South and North Kingdoms period (676–935), Unified Silla
  • Date: 8th century
  • Culture: Korea
  • Medium: Gilt bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
  • Classification: Sculpture
  • Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1912
  • Object Number: 12.37.136
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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Standing Buddha - Korea - South and North Kingdoms period (676–935), Unified Silla - The Metropolitan Museum of Art