Samjeong-dong, Changwon: Stone Buddha Statue

This stone Buddha statue, carved in relief on a granite rock called "General's Rock" located on the slope of the Naerim Valley in Samjeong-dong, features a head shaped like a conch shell, with remnants of a topknot-like hairstyle. The right cheek is damaged. There are traces of self-harm on the forehead, and three lines are carved around the neck. The folds of the robe are heavily eroded on the chest area, making them difficult to discern. The robe covers both knees and flows down to the base, where it is depicted with three overlapping "U" shapes, which is somewhat stylized but elegant.
The height of the Buddha statue is 159 cm, and it features a halo and a pedestal. The pedestal is designed with relief carvings to enhance its three-dimensionality. The mudra (hand gesture) depicts the concept of enlightenment, with the left hand resting on the lap and the right hand pointing downwards to the earth, forming the "touching the earth" gesture. The halo consists of a "dhara" (outer halo) and a "prabha" (inner halo), and there are no decorations within either. The pedestal appears to be hexagonal, with three pillars depicted on the central section to add depth, and is believed to date back to the Unified Silla period.

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