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Standing Buddha of Medicine (Bhaishajyaguru) Unified Silla (668–935) Buddhist statues reflect the strong iconographic and stylistic influence of Buddhist art of the Tang dynasty (618–907), a result of the close contact between the Buddhist establishments of Korea and China. Moreover, the cosmopolitan style of Unified Silla sculpture offers evidence of influences from Indian Buddhist art, transmitted indirectly through the Tang as well as directly through the many Koreans who undertook the pilgrimage to the homeland of the historical Buddha. This large image of the Buddha of Medicine is identifiable by the medicine bowl he holds in his left hand. The right arm, with the hand held in the teaching gesture, was cast separately from the rest of the body. |
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