Seated Sakyamuni Buddha Statue in Mongsan-ri

The exact date of the seated Sakyamuni Buddha statue of Mongsan-ri is unknown, but based on its appearance it is presumed to date from the Unified Silla period. It is located at the temple site of Juksa at the foot of Cheonggyesan Mountain in Taean-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, and is made of granite. The robe covers both shoulders, and the figure sits with both feet placed on the knees, soles facing upward. The right hand rests on the knee with the fingertips pointing toward the ground, and the left hand rests on the left knee with the palm facing upward. Behind the statue is a boat-shaped halo decorated with flame patterns, inside of which the head halo and body halo are separated by two thick lines. The lotus pattern has layered petals with leaves between them, which also clearly shows the characteristics of Unified Silla pedestal decoration.

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