Pensive Bodhisattva Miniature No. 78 (Ver.3)
Pensive Bodhisattva Miniature No. 78 Ver.3
Product : 60x72x157mm
Package : 110X110X210mm
Weight : 510g(700g)
Concept
The Pensive Bodhisattva Miniature No. 78 Ver.3 is a product inspired by the Pensive Bodhisattva (National Treasure No. 78), one of the iconic artifacts in the National Museum of Korea collection.
Features
It is available in three pastel colors (mint, pink, and yellow) with a soft pearl finish added to give the product a gentle yet refreshing appearance.
The detailed crafting, including the exquisite accessories, the folds of the robe, and the wing-like draped fabric on the shoulders, enhances the sense of realism and elevates the overall quality of the product.
It is made from highly elastic and impact-resistant polyurethane resin and finished with a coating to help reduce scratches and stains.
Along with the miniature, each package includes four photo cards of the Pensive Bodhisattva. The back of each card provides information about the sculpture in four languages (Korean, English, Japanese, and Chinese).
Relive the unique experience of the museum’s “Room of Quiet Contemplation” with your very own Pensive Bodhisattva miniature from MU:DS, the brand providing cultural products by Korean national museums.
Shipping Guidelines
This product is a replica of a cultural artifact, and the shipping period from Korea will have an additional delay of 3 to 4 days (due to the issuance of the "Non-Cultural Heritage Certification Documents")
Relic
Relic
This statue strikes a classic contemplative pose: one leg perched up on the other knee, with fingers raised up against the cheek. This pose is quite common in Buddhist sculpture, and it was derived from the young Indian Prince, Siddhartha Gautama, contemplating the nature of human life. In China, such pensive statues were most common in the 5th and 6th centuries, while in Korea they are usually from the 6th and 7th centuries. This Buddhist statue (designated as Korea’s National Treasure No.78) sports a tall crown decorated with a sun and moon. This type of crown originated in the Sassanid Persian Empire, but it was transmitted east via the Silk Road and was adapted as a crown for bodhisattvas. The statue is relatively tall, but the bronze layer is exceptionally thin—as thin as 2 mm—showing that the artisans of the period had developed advanced metal craft techniques. The sophistication of the artistic style and technique is further exemplified by several lifelike details: the benign, delicate smile; the amazingly natural sitting posture; the organic harmony between the body parts; and the dynamic flow of the veil robe and waist rope.