Keyring(Pensive Bodhisattva)(83)

Keyring

(Pensive Bodhisattva)(83)

Product : 60x80x100mm

Weight : 50g(60g)

Concept

This keychain was created to commemorate the first anniversary of the Room of Quiet Contemplation at the National Museum of Korea. It features a new character inspired by the Pensive Bodhisattva sculptures.
Designed to appeal to all ages, the character features a rounded silhouette and sassy expression. It was created with an SD (super-deformed) ratio to be endearing to both children and adults.

Features

Made from a 100 percent polyester plush material commonly known as “mochi,” this keychain is super soft to the touch and highly elastic. The fabric has passed safety tests to insure it is safe for children as well.
This product can be attached to bags, keys, smartphones, and more, making it an ideal accessory to express your unique style.

Notes

-There may be irregular seams since the finishing process is done by hand. Please note that this is not considered a defect.
-Due to the nature of stitching, there may be slight differences in size, embroidery placement, shape, and finishing quality.
-The unglazed bottom surface, small air bubbles in the clay, black spots from iron, and slight slope differences due to hand-finishing are all characteristic of the kiln-firing process.

Handling Guidelines

-Do not use for purposes other than those intended.
-Keep the product away from heat, flames, and sharp objects.
-If dirty, wipe gently with a soft cloth and allow it to air dry in a well-ventilated, shaded area.
-Avoid using washing machines or dryers, as they may cause deformation.
-Be cautious of color transfer when in contact with dark-colored clothing or accessories.

Reilc

This statue strikes a classic contemplative pose with one leg perched up on the other knee and the fingers of one hand raised against the cheek. This pose derived from the image of the young Indian Prince Siddhartha Gautama contemplating the nature of human life is quite common in Buddhist sculpture. In China, such pensive statues were most widespread in the 5th and 6th centuries, but in Korea they were most frequently produced in the 6th and 7th centuries. This Pensive Bodhisattva statue (designated National Treasure #83) is 93.5 cm high, making it the tallest of all extant pensive bodhisattvas from the Three Kingdoms period (1st century BCE – 668 CE). Other distinguishing features of this statue include the crown, which is called either a samsangwan (crown with three peaks) or a yeonhwagwan (lotus crown), and the simple yet elegant necklace that the prince wears on his exposed upper torso. This sculpture is widely admired for its benign smile and fine physical proportions, which make it a splendid object of religious worship. It closely resembles a red-pine bodhisattva from Koryuji Temple in Japan, which was established by a Silla monk. This artistic masterpiece is also a significant archaeological artifact that attests to the exchange of Buddhist images between Korea and Japan early in their history.