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.

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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. 6 3/4 in. (17.1 cm)
Classification: Sculpture
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1917
Object Number: 17.118.53
Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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