1711년 법종(法宗)작 목조 관음보살좌상의 복장품과 도상학 연구

Abstract

The results of the study on the wooden Avalokitesvara at Shinheung temple in Cheongwon mountain are as follows. First, it can be seen with the composition votive text found in the costumes items that this wooden Avalokitesvara is the Bodhisattva enshrined at Shinheung temple in Cheongwon mountain by the famous monk sculptor Beopjong(法宗) in 1711. Secondly, it can be concluded that the Avalokitesvara is considered to be as Avalokitesvara of Jwahyeopsi among the Amitabha Buddha Triad constructed by the monk sculptor, Beopjong. Third, in terms of the style, it is the Bodhisattva, which is similar to the Amitabha Buddha Statue at Samgyeong temple which was built in 1708 by Beopjong, and has a plump face and a squared upper body with the same features of the Amitabha Buddha Statue at Shinheung temple. In contrast, the lower body is exceptionally high, large and wide, indicating that it is a Buddhist statue of Beopjong style. Fourth, the votive text, Huryeonghap, the Lotus Sutra (3 types) and Dharani, etc. were found in the Bodhisattva costumes, demonstrating that it can contribute to the study of costumes of the first stage Buddhist statue in late Joseon. Fifth, this Bodhisattva is a Bodhisattva, which has great significance in the study of sculpture history of the first stage in late Joseon in various points.